Should you watch Slam Dunk?
Who it’s good for, who it isn’t, and what’s in it. No ratings, no scores.
Slam Dunk
Anime · 1993
Sakuragi Hanamichi is a junior high punk used to getting into fights and being rejected by girls but upon entering high school he meets the girl of his dreams, Haruko Akagi. He will do anything in order to win her heart including joining the school basketball team that is aiming to conquer the nation lead by Haruko's brother. The problem is that Sakuragi has never played basketball before and a freshman sensation is stealing the spotlight and Haruko's affection from him.
The sides of Slam Dunk
- A redhead who joins the team to impress a girl
- A high school basketball club
- Practice before glory
Slam Dunk is good for you if…
- you like basketball drawn play by play.
- you like a loudmouth beginner who is wrong about everything.
- you like a team that slowly makes room for a rookie.
Slam Dunk is bad for you if…
- you don't watch anime.
- you won't read subtitles through a long sports run.
- you find nineties animation hard to look at now.
About: growing up · teamwork · pride
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