Seasons & episodes
S1 · E25The Guy Who Wanted to Conquer the World 1994-05-07 · 23 min
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.
S1 · E26Mitsui's Peak, Trouble at 15 1994-05-14 · 23 min
It seems that Mitsui was once a great basketball player himself before High School. Though something happened during practice that changed his life forever.
S1 · E27I Want to Play Basketball! 1994-05-21 · 23 min
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.
S1 · E28The Beginning of Interhigh Preliminaries 1994-05-28 · 23 min
The tournament is finally making its approach. Sakuragi is anxious to play against Sendo again, but Shohoku will have to deal with Miuradai first.
S1 · E29Hanamichi! Pennant Race Debut 1994-06-18 · 23 min
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?
S1 · E30The Introspective Army's Big Counterattack 1994-06-25 · 23 min
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.
S1 · E31Formidable Enemy Miuradai's Secret Weapon 1994-07-02 · 23 min
Miuradai revealed a secret weapon of theirs that'll help them try and overcome Shohoku, and that's the ox Nato.
S1 · E32Genius Hanamichi! Certain Death Dunk 1994-07-16 · 23 min
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.
S1 · E33Walkout King!? Sakuragi's Righteousness 1994-08-06 · 23 min
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.
S1 · E34Gorilla's Initiation, Kill with Your Eyes! 1994-08-20 · 23 min
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.
S1 · E35Hot Blooded Guys 1994-08-27 · 23 min
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.
S1 · E36A Well Seeded School, Enter Shoyo 1994-09-03 · 23 min
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.
S1 · E37Hanamichi's First Start 1994-09-10 · 23 min
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.
S1 · E38Rukawa's Counterattack! 1994-09-17 · 23 min
With the the Shohoku offense stalled by Shoyo's defense, Rukawa takes it upon himself to lead the offensive charge.
S1 · E39Lightning Flash Ryota! 1994-09-24 · 23 min
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.
S1 · E40Hanamichi the Genius shows off! 1994-10-01 · 23 min
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.
S1 · E41Shoyo Coach Enters the Court 1994-10-14 · 23 min
Driven hard by by Rukawa's offense and Sakuragi's rebounding, Fujima comes off the bench to lead his team to victory.
S1 · E42Shoyo Ace Fujima's Real Ability 1994-10-15 · 23 min
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?
S1 · E43Has Mitsui Reached His Limit!? 1994-10-22 · 23 min
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?
S1 · E44Mitsui! Stormy 3 Points 1994-11-03 · 23 min
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?
S1 · E45Imminent Walkout!? Hanamichi's Pinch 1994-11-26 · 23 min
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.
S1 · E46Hanamichi, Hot Dunk 1994-12-03 · 23 min
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.
S1 · E47Challenge from a Rival 1994-12-10 · 23 min
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.
S1 · E48The Guy Who Pledged to Defeat Kainan 1994-12-17 · 23 min
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.