Gorilla vs. Hanamichi! Big Showdown!

1The Birth of a Genius Basketman?!?

23 minOct 16, 1993★ 8.0

After being dumped by Yoko, a girl he really liked in Junior High, Sakuragi Hanamichi was devastated. On the first day of school, he was approached by a girl who asked him whether he likes basketball or not. He immediately said he loves it although he has no idea how to play the sport. His world is filled with hope again.

2Die Basketball! Hanamichi vs. Rukawa

23 minOct 30, 1993★ 7.3

After Rukawa beats up those thugs, Hanamichi is shocked and asks him for his name. When he discovers that he is the one that Haruko has a crush on, he becaomes angry. Then, Haruko comes and helps Rukawa with his wounds, but he dismisses her and this makes Hanamichi very angry. Haruko mistakes Hanamichi for injuring Rukawa and she says that she hates Hanamichi. Hanamichi's world comes tumbling down again.

3Gorilla vs. Hanamichi! Big Showdown!

23 minNov 6, 1993★ 7.8Now viewing

When Hanamichi calls basketball a 'dumb game', the captain of the basketball team challenges him because Hanamichi had made fun of his favorite game of all!

4Basketball Man Hanamichi Joins the Team

23 minNov 13, 1993★ 7.7

Sakuragi mananges to dunk over/through Akagi. Akagi is intrigued by Sakuragi's raw power, but doesn't think he's got the drive to make it on the team. Still, he ponders what the team would be like if he was to join.

5A Gutless Afternoon

23 minNov 20, 1993★ 7.0

Sakuragi Hanamichi has been training in the basics for two weeks under Ayako and he wants to play with the other. Akagi refused to let him play. Out of frustration, he quits the team. But after seeing Haruko's face, he changes his mind again.

6Rukawa vs. Akagi. The Real Showdown!

23 minDec 4, 1993★ 7.2

Akagi decides to test Rukawa's skills against his own to see if Rukawa really has the talent everyone says he does.

7Hanamichi's Debut! Dunk Attack

23 minDec 11, 1993★ 7.5

After successfully persuading Anzai to let him join the game, Sakuragi shows how much he has improved in basic skills such as dribbling. But in the game, he refuses to pass the ball to Rukawa out of jealousy.

8Hanamichi's Crisis! The Judo Man's Snare

23 minDec 18, 1993★ 7.7

Impressed by Sakuragi's raw power and general brute force, the captain of the judo club tries to recruit him away from the Basketball team.

9I Will Play Basketball!

23 minDec 25, 1993★ 7.5

Sakuragi declines Aota's offer of joining the Judo club. Kogure and Ayako were overjoyed at Sakuragi's refusal and Akagi was very much impressed by Sakuragi's words.

10The 'Beginner's Shot' ....Is Hard!

23 minJan 8, 1994

After getting the permission to allow Sakuragi to learn the basics of shooting, Akagi asked Rukawa to demonstrate how to do lay-up shot. But Sakuragi got into a fight with Rukawa instead.

11Special Secret Love Training for Two!?

23 minJan 15, 1994

Having mastered dribbling and passing, Sakuragi moves on to shooting, which is a lot harder than he had anticipated. Frustrated by his lack of skil, Sakuragi gets some extra help from an unlikely source: Haruko.

12Beat Ryonan! Hard Training Before the Decisive Game

23 minJan 22, 1994

The night before their game with Ryounan, Akagi decides to try and teach Sakuragi basic defense, starting with rebounding. Learning quickly, Sakuragi impresses Akagi. After the practice session, Sakuragi encounters a scout from Ryounan, and fills him in on who the REAL star is.....

13Shohoku vs Ryonan the Fired Up Captain!

23 minJan 29, 1994

Sakuragi is eager to play too, thinking of what Akagi has told him the previuos night. At Ryonan High, Anzai is greeted by Ryonan coach, Moichi Taoka. In the locker room, Anzai finally announces the starting five players who are Akagi, Yasuda, Shiozaki, Kogure and Rukawa.

14Super Basketball Match! Ryonan's Attack of Angry Waves

23 minFeb 5, 1994

Sakuragi keeps begging Anzai to let him join the game. At 14 mins, Ryonan has a 0-15 lead, with everyone cheering for Sendoh. Sendoh and Uozumi, both play briliantly. The first half ends with a score of 42-50.

15Hanamichi's Nervous Big Start

23 minFeb 12, 1994★ 7.2

Finally, Sakuragi got a chance to play when Akagi was hurt while playing. Now, there is only about 9 minutes left on the clock.

16Who Is This Guy?! Taoka's Miscalculation

23 minFeb 19, 1994

With just 8 minutes left in the second half, Ryonan is still leading. Taoka tells the Ryonan to continue to attack. Sakuragi plays whole-heartily and this impressed Sendoh.

17Rebound King. Hanamichi Sakuragi's Agony

23 minFeb 26, 1994

Ryonan is leading with 3 points ahead of Shohoku, Taoka said that the game will depends on how Sakuragi plays. Meanwhile, Sakuragi begins to realize how important rebounds are.

18The Last Two Minutes! I'm Taking Sendo Down!

23 minMar 5, 1994

Sendoh is amazed at how good Shohoku has become, thus begins to take the game seriously. Anzai then, calls both Rukawa and Sakuragi to approach, to tell them of his plan.

19Time Up! The Ryonan Game Is Over

23 minMar 12, 1994★ 8.0

Although Shohoku has lost the game, Sakuragi played very well for his first game. Sakuragi and Rukawa vowed that in their next game with Ryonan, they will beat Sendoh.

20Basketball Shoes

23 minMar 19, 1994★ 6.7

The next day, Haruko has to accompany Sakuragi to the sports shop to buy a new pair of shoes because his old shoes are in a bad shape after the practice game with Ryonan.

21Super Problems! Hanamichi vs. Miyagi

23 minMar 26, 1994★ 7.3

Ryota Miyagi returns to basketball after beening injured in a fight. Ayako heard rumors that Miyagi was back in school, so she decided to investigate. She brings along Sakuragi and see that Miyagi is into another fight realizing that Ayako and Sakuragi are together sparking jealously into his eyes which causes a problem. Will Miyagi and Sakuragi be able to coexist...

22The Fool with the Worst Record, A Combination is Born

23 minApr 16, 1994★ 7.7

It seemed like a disaster for two trouble makers in Miyagi and Sakuragi to collide with each other, but it seems things hae turned out much better than expected.

23Shohoku Basketball Team's Last Day

23 minApr 23, 1994★ 7.2

A former member of the Shohoku team returns with a major axe to grind, which spells doom for the team.

24The Allies of Justice, Sakuragi's Army Visits

23 minApr 30, 1994★ 7.3

After Ayako was slapped by one of the invading students, Miyagi joined in the fight, as well as Rukawa. However, Tetsuo easily took both of them down. Sakuragi steps up to the plate, outnumbered. Things change when Sakuragi's friends appear in an unlikely fashion.

25The Guy Who Wanted to Conquer the World

23 minMay 7, 1994★ 7.6

Mitsui and Tetsuo were defeated, but Mitsui still continued to fight. Though when Akagi enters, the atmosphere becomes dense. Akagi slaps Mitsui around. Kogure then informs everyone that Mitsui use to be an excellent basketball player, and was even on the team. Kogure then proceeds to tell the rise and downfall of Mitsui's basketball career.

26Mitsui's Peak, Trouble at 15

23 minMay 14, 1994★ 6.4

It seems that Mitsui was once a great basketball player himself before High School. Though something happened during practice that changed his life forever.

27I Want to Play Basketball!

23 minMay 21, 1994★ 7.5

After suffering through his horrible injury, Mitsui quit on basketball. Though two years later, in his attempt to sabotage Shohoku from participating in the tournament, his feelings for the sport are growing stronger once again.

28The Beginning of Interhigh Preliminaries

23 minMay 28, 1994★ 6.8

The tournament is finally making its approach. Sakuragi is anxious to play against Sendo again, but Shohoku will have to deal with Miuradai first.

29Hanamichi! Pennant Race Debut

23 minJun 18, 1994★ 6.8

The match starts, and Anzai refuses to put Sakuragi, Rukawa, Mitsui, and Miyagi, in the starting line-up. For what reason? As punishment for fighting. Will Anzai keep it like this for the entire game?

30The Introspective Army's Big Counterattack

23 minJun 25, 1994★ 7.3

With four of Shohoku's best players finally entering in the game, the tables turn quickly as they narrow the lead down to only 2. Sakuragi was hacked on a play, giving him two shots at the freethrow line. Though things were tough for him, as nervousness broke his concentration, and his imagination started running wild.

31Formidable Enemy Miuradai's Secret Weapon

23 minJul 2, 1994★ 6.7

Miuradai revealed a secret weapon of theirs that'll help them try and overcome Shohoku, and that's the ox Nato.

32Genius Hanamichi! Certain Death Dunk

23 minJul 16, 1994★ 7.5

Miuradai started gaining control of the game, until Nato started finally guarding Rukawa instead of Sakuragi. Rukawa exploited his weakness, and this caused an instant shift, favouring Shohoku.

33Walkout King!? Sakuragi's Righteousness

23 minAug 6, 1994★ 7.3

Shohoku's next match is against Gohoku. While they have been exceeding almost everyone's expectations, Sakuragi continues to be laughed at for his nonsensical and pointless fouls. He starts to realize that he might not be so great after all.

34Gorilla's Initiation, Kill with Your Eyes!

23 minAug 20, 1994★ 6.8

Sakuragi and his fouling troubles continue. He unconsciously went to Akagi's house for help, and in order to help Sakuragi a little bit, Akagi gives him one piece of advice... instill his opponents with fear using his eyes. Sakuragi takes this too literally, with predictable results.

35Hot Blooded Guys

23 minAug 27, 1994★ 7.0

Mitsui got himself caught up in a fight between Ryo and Tetsuo, and was eventually beaten himself. However, an unlikely Sakuragi pops out of nowhere, and comes to aid his teammate when trying to get to the gym.

36A Well Seeded School, Enter Shoyo

23 minSep 3, 1994★ 6.8

Sakuragi is still upset at Akagi for telling him a false technique in defense, and tries harder the next game against Tsukubu. While he gets fouled out, he's improving rather quickly, and he'll need it against a powerhouse team like Shoyo, who's the second ranking team in the tournament.

37Hanamichi's First Start

23 minSep 10, 1994★ 7.2

Anzai-sensei decides to start Sakuragi, much to everyone's shock. He figures that with his height and drive he'll be the perfect weapon to use against Shoyo.

38Rukawa's Counterattack!

23 minSep 17, 1994★ 7.5

With the the Shohoku offense stalled by Shoyo's defense, Rukawa takes it upon himself to lead the offensive charge.

39Lightning Flash Ryota!

23 minSep 24, 1994★ 6.8

With Rukawa taking the heat off of the rest of the team, Miyagi gets a chance to show off his skills as a point guard and his speed on the court.

40Hanamichi the Genius shows off!

23 minOct 1, 1994★ 7.3

With Mitsui's 3 point shot, Shohoku finally caught up with Shoyo. It seemed like Fujima had enough, but Hanagata asked him to trust him for a little while longer. Fujima made a good decision in trusting his star center, for Shoyo pulled away from Shohoku again, creating another 10 point deficit.

41Shoyo Coach Enters the Court

23 minOct 14, 1994★ 6.7

Driven hard by by Rukawa's offense and Sakuragi's rebounding, Fujima comes off the bench to lead his team to victory.

42Shoyo Ace Fujima's Real Ability

23 minOct 15, 1994★ 6.7

Fujima is leading a strong charge for Shoyo against Shohoku, taking the lead once again. Though Shohoku has other problems besides Fujima; Mitsui is already very tired. Will Kogure be able to take his place?

43Has Mitsui Reached His Limit!?

23 minOct 22, 1994

Shohoku's problems continue piling up. Mitsui can't get a 3 pointer to go in, forcing all the burden on Rukawa. Plus, Sakuragi is on the brink of fouling out, one more and he's gone. Is this the end for Shohoku?

44Mitsui! Stormy 3 Points

23 minNov 3, 1994

Mitsui, reminiscing upon the past, gets the energy to play and lead his team. In just a matter of time, he scored 9 consecutive points thanks to his impressive shooting, but is it enough to overcome Shoyo?

45Imminent Walkout!? Hanamichi's Pinch

23 minNov 26, 1994

While Mitsui has increased his efficiency during the game, Sakuragi still faces the brink of being dismissed. After a few destructive words from Rukawa, Sakuragi is fueled with fire.

46Hanamichi, Hot Dunk

23 minDec 3, 1994

Thanks to a basket from Rukawa, Shohoku has finally taken the lead in a critical time. Sakuragi, wanting to feel important, jumped up at the same time as two opposing Shoyo players as he was going for the dunk. It seems like Sakuragi's long desire to perform a slam dunk will be fulfilled.

47Challenge from a Rival

23 minDec 10, 1994

Shohoku has defeated Shoyo, and Sakuragi is quick to spread the word, especially after his ferocious slam dunk on Hanagata. It seems like Oda, a person that went to the same junior high as him, is going to be facing Kainan. They're also hoping to pull off an upset victory like Shohoku has.

48The Guy Who Pledged to Defeat Kainan

23 minDec 17, 1994

Sakuragi skips practice in order to investigate on why Yohko was acting so strangely. When they get to Takezono, he is immediately met by hordes of girls who misjudge his delinquent looks as someone who came to beat up Oda in order to Sabotage Takezono's chances of beating Kainan.

49Takezono, Last Fight

23 minDec 24, 1994

The match between Takezono and Kainan starts. Kainan only put in two starters the entire game, but it seemed like it was enough to take care of their opponents. That wasn't Takezono's only problem; Oda's injury remains ignorant to everyone but Yohko and Sakuragi, and it's clearly affecting his ability to play.

50Challenge to the King

23 minJan 7, 1995

51Outside Accounts!? Hanamichi at His Best!

23 minJan 14, 1995

The match between Shohoku and Kainan has been tight and intense all the way through, but it was Sakuragi who stood out the most with his cocky attitude and amazing athleticism. However, Kainan's coach is planning something to get Sakuragi off the court.

52Sakuragi's Confinement's Secret Weapon

23 minJan 21, 1995

Takato seemed to have devised the perfect plan to counter-attack against Sakuragi, which is sending in the extremely small and weak Miyamasu. In an unbelievable turn around, the plan worked in which Sakuragi was horrible embarassed, allowing Kainan to widen the gap. Rukawa however, seems to be heating up.

53The Gorilla's Injury! Desperate Situation!?

23 minJan 28, 1995

Shohoku isn't about to let their chances slip away against Kainan, however, things quickly changed when Akagi injured his ankle, forcing Sakuragi to take over his spot as center.

54King Kong, Younger Brother

23 minFeb 4, 1995★ 8.0

Sakuragi did a pretty good job of filling in for Akagi, though it was Rukawa who pushed Shohoku into a fierce comeback against Kainan. He single handedly brought Shohoku back within five points.

55The One that Dominates the Game

23 minFeb 11, 1995

Rukawa's strong performance made it seem like Shohoku has a chance of winning, but what got everyone's attention was when Akagi came back from the locker room.

56Ace Shepherd, Full Throttle

23 minFeb 18, 1995

Akagi coming back in for Shohoku seemed like they would be in great position to win, but Maki displayed to everyone why he's the best player in the region, giving Jin a ton of open looks for three pointers.

57Anzai, Bet on Victory!

23 minFeb 25, 1995

Anzai formulated a plan to destroy Kainan's formidable backcourt combo of Jin and Maki by playing zone defense, and their offense started crumbling. Sakuragi, when shooting from the free throw line, decided to shoot it differently by throwing up a granny shot.

58Stubborn Guys!

23 minMar 4, 1995

Shohoku and Kainan refuse to give up on each other with the match going back and forth like a see saw.

59Last 10 Seconds! A Perfect Conclusion

23 minMar 11, 1995

The last ten seconds of the game are approaching, and Shohoku is only down by four. The one who'll decide this match will be Sakuragi.

60To relieve guilt: Shave Head ?!

23 minMar 18, 1995

Sakuragi is in an emotional hangover after the events of the previous match, so in order to come to himself, he decides to change his appearance.

61Baldy attacks back!

23 minMar 25, 1995

Sakuragi's new haircut was the news of the school the next day. During practice, he decided to work twice as hard in order to prevent another mistake like that happening again. When Mitsui was the one guarding Sakuragi, all of his weaknesses and shortcomings started showing.

62Three-day super training

23 minApr 8, 1995

Akagi really wants Sakuragi to become part of their offense, so he trains him for three days straight on his shooting. To his surprise, Sakuragi was pretty enthusiastic about it.

63Ryonan's genius plan

23 minApr 8, 1995

The anticipated match up between two of the best teams in the region commences. One of the biggest surprises was how Sendoh was handling point guard duties, and was doing an efficient job of it with Ryonan getting a head start against Kainan.

64Kainan rebounds!

23 minApr 15, 1995

Sendoh is the entire pillar that's pushing his team forward right now, but the tables turn when Uozumo decides to argue a call from the referee.

65The strongest rival

23 minApr 29, 1995

Due to Uozumi being fouled out, and Fukuda being a terrible defensive player, Sendoh was forced to carry Ryonan on his shoulders all by himself. Though for Shohoku, greater events have become more of a priority.

66Sendoh's scheme

23 minMay 13, 1995

Shohoku's representatives rush to Anzai's aid, and are surprised at how efficiently Sakuragi acquired a doctor. Meanwhile, Kainan was too strong for Ryonan and Sendoh to handle. They'll have to do better now that they're up against Shohoku.

67The final battle!

23 minMay 20, 1995

One of the more exciting matches in the tournament is about to start, as it's Ryonan vs. Shohoku. Though people have already been speculating Shohoku's chances of a victory, as their coach is absent, resting himself in the hospital.

68Sakuragi Hanamichi comes to rescue!

23 minMay 27, 1995

Due to Fukuda's terrible defense and Sakuragi's equally atrocious offense, Taoka thought it'd be a harmless idea to match Fukuda up with him. However, it seems that the entire gym was in for a surprise as Sakuragi showed off his jumper.

69Gorilla goes astray

23 minJun 3, 1995

Something appears to be wrong with Akagi; after getting knocked down by Uozumi, he started playing horribly. Kogure was forced to call a timeout in order to straighten things out.

70King Kong number two!

23 minJun 10, 1995

In order to make Akagi come back to his senses, Sakuragi pulls off his cocky routine that more than motivates him back into playing normally.

71Gorilla revives!

23 minJun 17, 1995

It seems that things are back to normal psychologically for Shohoku as Sakuragi wasn't as raged as expected by his friends, and Akagi finally solved some internal problems. The true match is about to start.

72The greatest shame of one's life

23 minJul 1, 1995

Ryonan's offense was concentrated around Fukuda, who has been constantly defeating Sakuragi. He was forced to sit out, sulking to himself of being beaten fair and square. While Sakuragi was defeated, Shohoku wasn't, as Mitsui's three pointers pulled his team back within range of Ryonan.

73Rukawa Kaede, gambling on the 2nd half

23 minJul 8, 1995

Everyone was confused on Rukawa's performance so far, scoring only two points. Though it became apparent in the second half; he saved up his energy for the second half in order to prevent what had happened to him during the final minutes against Kainan!

74The most dangerous challenger!

23 minJul 15, 1995

With Rukawa and Sendoh at full strength against each other, they've both carried their teams, advancing point by point in hopes of defeating one another.

75Peak performance

23 minJul 22, 1995

Sendoh and Rukawa continue to push against each other in the second half, but the highlight of it so far is Uozumi being forced to sit out with four fouls.

76The feeling of victory

23 minAug 5, 1995

Uozumi gets a flashback of Coach Taoka's promise of bringing him to the national scene, but that promise is looking a little fuzzy with Shohoku dominating.

77You guys are strong!

23 minAug 12, 1995

Uozumi has to sit out due to his fouls, which causes Akagi to dominate the paint and score easy baskets.

78Uozumi Revives

23 minAug 19, 1995

Coach Taoka's patience ran dry as he subbed Uozumi back in to help shoulder some of Sendoh's responsibilities on the court.

79Blue waves - Ryonan attacks back!

23 minAug 26, 1995

The shift of momentum started turning into Ryonan's favour as soon as Uozumi came back with four fouls, making defensive stops and scoring points.

80Shohoku's problems

23 minSep 2, 1995

Coach Taoka exploited Shohoku's foul trouble problem, and made good use of it. Shohoku will continue to be in the hot seat if this continues.

81Sendoh attacks! Shohoku loses

23 minSep 23, 1995

Sendoh's strong offensive play continues to push Ryonan closer to Shohoku, and their defensive stops aren't allowing Shohoku to score any points.

82Amateur Sakuragi Hanamichi shows off!

23 minOct 21, 1995

Mitsui collapsed due to exhaustion, and while his lost presence was dire for Shohoku, they remained formidable behind Sakuragi's strong play.

83Kogure's determination

23 minOct 28, 1995

Kogure spotted up for a 3 pointer. During the ball's journey there to the net, Kogure gets flashbackes of the basketball trials he faced to get to the position he's currently at.

84Win or Lose

23 minNov 4, 1995

Kogure's 3 pointer put Shohoku up, but Sendoh wouldn't let his team get defeated so easily.

85New Challenge: the national championship!

23 minNov 11, 1995

Expectedly, the Shohoku basketball team is all the talk at Shohoku school, and everyone won't leave them alone, especially the school's news reporter Mari.

86Rukawa Kaede's Ambition

23 minNov 18, 1995

Hikiochi's sister desperately wants to interview Sendoh, but when doing so, eavesdropped on the announcement of Uozumi and Ikegami's retirement.

87Japan's number basketball player

23 minNov 25, 1995

Sakuragi goes with Maki to scout out some teams who'll also be heading into the national tournament. One freshman center instantly caught their attention.

88The basketball kingdom - United States of America

23 minDec 2, 1995

Rukawa pleads to Anzai about his decision to play in America, though he rejects the idea. Rukawa is told the emotional story of Yazawa, a person like him who flew over to America in order to face better competition.

89Rukawa Kaede's spirit

23 minDec 9, 1995

Understanding Anzai's words, Rukawa immediately makes it his goal to become the best player in Japan, even taking it at a higher level during practice against his own teammates.

90Shohoku's real ace

23 minDec 16, 1995

It's a battle between Mitsui and Rukawa to see who the real ace is for Shohoku.

91The sudden barrier to the nationals

23 minDec 23, 1995

It seems that some of Shohoku's players have more things to worry about other than the fearful opponents at the nationals. Their marks have been poor, and if they don't pass their upcoming tests, they'll be forbidden to play! Akagi decides to take in his teammates and have a study camp at his house.

92Guys - Sakuragi Gang

23 minJan 13, 1996

The Sakuragi gang look for jobs in order to collect money to afford train tickets to the national games.

93Going toward 20000 shoots

23 minJan 20, 1996

Anzai decides to incorporate Sakuragi into the Shohoku offense, making him go through rigorous shooting training.

94Shohoku vs. Jousei

23 minJan 27, 1996

Sakuragi continues his shooting practice while his team is off at Josei, battling equally with the former eight ranked team without Sakuragi's rebounding prowess.

95The day when Sakuragi's fired up!

23 minFeb 3, 1996

Haruka decides to reward Sakuragi for his hard practicing by taking him to the festival. Sakuragi sees this as an opportunity to try and get with her, but the process became harder then he had expected.

96Basketball Shoes Part II

23 minFeb 10, 1996

Sakuragi has been working hard for the past months to improve his basketball skills, but as a result, his shoes have torn. He visits none other than the man that gave him his first shoes.

97Mixed Feelings, Uozumi returns

23 minFeb 17, 1996

When a couple of Shoyo players decided to give their goodlucks to Shohoku, Sakuragi comes up with a suggestion; a game against Shoyo and Ryonan!

98Shohoku vs. Shoyo/Ryonan

23 minFeb 24, 1996

Rukawa garnered all the attention with his strong start to the game, but it was Sendoh who soon stole that spotlight when he entered the gym in his fishing clothes.

99Facing the strongest team, Shohoku in danger!

23 minMar 2, 1996

The combination team has become even more formidable by adding Sendoh and Fukuda to their lineup, and while Sakuragi is still struggling, Shohoku retains the lead.

100The one who brought forth a miracle - Sakuragi!

23 minMar 9, 1996

Fujima starts passing more and shooting less 3 pointers, giving hims teammates more open looks and easy opportunities to score. But is it enough to overcome Shohoku?

101SLAM DUNK!

23 minMar 23, 1996

The battle between the combo team and Shohoku has reached its climax, and the one deciding its conclusion is Sakuragi with a Slam Dunk. Though Shohoku has more important things to look forward to, such as the Inter High Tournament.