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Slam Dunk

1993 – 1996Show1 season101 episodesTV-14

AnimationComedy
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.7Metacritic–8.2

A nostalgic, cathartic animated series about sports and growing up, with standout score and characters.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Episodes

1 season · 101 episodes · best: S1E59 "Last 10 Seconds! A Perfect Conclusion" 9.7

Episodes

8.4

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Classic Basketball Drama
  • High School Rivalries
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Iconic Anime Soundtrack
  • Team Bonding
  • Sportsmanship & Honor
  • Nostalgic 90s Aesthetic
  • Character Redemption Arcs
  • Intense Match Tension
  • Found Family Dynamics

Cast

18 of 18 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Nobutaka Nishizawa, Masayuki Akehi, Tetsuharu Nakamura
Written by
Nobuaki Kishima, Yoshiyuki Suga
Produced by
Nobutaka Nishizawa, Kiminobu Sato

Everyone

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Facts

October 16, 1993 · March 23, 1996 · Ended

First aired
October 16, 1993
Last aired
March 23, 1996
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 101 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Animation, Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
53 countries

Tropes

How We Got Here, Recycled Animation, Younger Than They Look +9

  • How We Got Here
  • Recycled Animation
  • Younger Than They Look
  • My Life Flashed Before My Eyes
  • Chick Magnet
  • Festival Episode
  • Small Name, Big Ego
  • School Newspaper News Hound
  • Beware the Nice Ones
  • Flat "What"
  • Big Fun
  • Book Dumb

12 of 150 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Slam Dunk?"

Questions about Slam Dunk

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Slam Dunk?

Netflix

In the United States, Slam Dunk streams on Netflix. It also streams in 52 other countries.

Is Slam Dunk worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.7).

Is Slam Dunk okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Slam Dunk?

39 h

About 39 hours: 101 episodes in 1 season of about 23 minutes each, aired from 1993 to 1996.

Will Slam Dunk make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Slam Dunk?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Is Slam Dunk in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.