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Sakuragi’s brooding, incredibly talented basketball rival (and the object of Haruko’s affection).

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: The series’ immense popularity spawned a 101-episode anime adaptation by Toei Animation, which aired from 1993 to 1996 and became a global hit. In a treat for fans, Toei has also begun streaming the classic anime in HD for free on its official YouTube channel. The legacy continued in 2022 with the critically acclaimed feature film, The First Slam Dunk , which became a massive box office success and won the Japan Academy Prize for Animation of the Year.