Slam Dunk #26: Duelo de poder

Slam Dunk [スラムダンク] #26

by Takehiko Inoue, Agustín Gómez Sanz (Traducción Y Notas)

With a slight lead thanks to Mitsui, Shohoku has their hands full as the game against Sannoh heats up. Sannoh’s coach Domoto sends in Mikio, a player whose strength and size make up for his lack of experience. Coach Anzai counters by telling Shohoku to run their offense through Sakuragi, and the game becomes a battle between the two inexperienced power players. What Sannoh thought would be an easy win for them is turning out to be a lot more than they bargained for—Shohoku’s here and they mean to go all the way to the top!

Genres: Manga, Sports, Comics, Shonen, Graphic Novels, Comics Manga, Fiction

190 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1995

About the author

Takehiko Inoue (井上雄彦) is a Japanese manga artist, best known for Slam Dunk and Vagabond.

Reviews

[Julie (Let's Read Good Books) · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars

And the basketball battles continue! Who will advance in the Nationals? Last year's champs and fan faves, or the upstarts from Shohoku??

[Honeypie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ang lakas ng Shohoku, grabe. Pero ang lakas din ng Sannoh!

Kahit alam ko na ang ending ng game na to, nakakaexcite pa rin basahin!

Super fan na ako ni Takehiko-san! Ang galing ng pagkakaconstruct nya nung story, nung game, nung moves, nung facial expressions, lahat! Grabe, lodi!

[Angel 一匹狼 · Rating 4 out of 5]

If the previous volume had shown us how much Inoue knew about making characters relatable and about creating an incredible atmosphere and tension before the game between Shouhoku and Sannou, here we have just, plain and simply, basketball. But just basketball is not simply basketball. The development of the game is fast and furious, very agile and full of highlights. The action is quick, the drawings develop the action as if we were watching the game on the stadium and all characters get their moment.

But this is Hanamichi's game and Inoue gives our hero lots of moment to develop his basketball skills and to show us how he has developed as a person as well as a player. He is still needs to overcome some limitations (as his unnecessary pride), but Inoue also shows us that Hanamichi's hunger for a different lifestyle and him finding the answer in basketball has created a new and very different character from the one we met at the beginning of the manga, already 25 volumes past.

Another very couple of important things is that the game includes humor (and surprisingly enough, this does not make it less realistic, it still feels as a real game) and it also overcomes the pitfall of leaving our heroes 40 points behind after two minutes of game.

This game is going to stay with us for a very long time.

9/10

(Original Japanese Version)

[Jedi JC Daquis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sannoh proves to be a pain for Shohoku, the difference between their skills is just so great. But the tone of volume 26 is surprisingly not sad, but very optimistic. Sakuragi, as always, is the light and the genius clown of the whole story, but with sufficient character development since the first volume, he is now a formidable player. So, go Sakuragi!

[Himanshu Karmacharya · Rating 4 out of 5]

The ongoing match is incredibly fun, and the difference between the two teams is well portrayed. Inoue gives the characters time to shine, and their development from the early chapters is well evident.

[✨Sky✨ ♏ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5 stars

[Cade · Rating 5 out of 5]

i like how he makes all of sakuragi’s rivals all just so ugly

[Conejo Literario · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my favorite cover :D

[Matthew Vickers · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5

[Fugo Feedback · Rating 4 out of 5]

Slam Dunk #26: Duelo de poder

Pensé que cuando finalmente leyera este tomo me iba a sacar la duda de quién era el pendejito con el cartel de la tapa. No me la saqué nada, pero aun así me pareció un tomazo.

[Vanessa Kay · Rating 4 out of 5]

*This review is for the series as a whole with 4.5 out of 5 stars*

I’ve posted 2 articles about Slam Dunk early this year so I’m sure you guys already have an idea how I adore this series. The anime series was incredible but its manga counterpart is beyond incredible, it was AHA-mazing!

I’m not a sporty kind of girl and I don’t think I’ll be anytime soon, but I think what’s great about reading books and watching shows is that you learn and (kind of) experience a lot of things you don’t normally do in real life. And because of Slam Dunk, I learn to appreciate sports stories and eventually love them.

When I started reading this manga, it felt so nostalgic. It’s not so different in the anime so while reading it, I keep on picturing out all those episodes which I think made my reading experience even more enjoyable.

Slam Dunk showcases a great team work. What I learn to appreciate about sports stories/shows is that it’ll give you a lot of lessons about what it means to be a great sportsman. And Slam Dunk absolutely slammed dunk that part!

I usually watch the anime series first before reading its manga counterpart and as for Slam Dunk, I’ve watched it quite a number of times already and I don’t think I’ll ever stop watching it, *wink. Even after watching the anime, I can still feel the tension, the suspense, and the excitement while reading this manga.

As you can read on its title, this manga centered around the sports basketball and through it weaved a really good story everyone of us will enjoy and appreciate whether you’re into sports or not. Another thing I love about reading manga is that it will never ceased to make you laugh with its funny scenes and Slam Dunk had it big time! I lost count how many times I laughed my heart out reading this masterpiece.

The drawings were really so good too plus those facial expressions were epic, especially Sakuragi’s, haha.

This story has a main character but I love that it didn’t just center around him but the author also gave its other characters a chance to share their own story. I love the character development as well especially Sakuragi’s.

And speaking of Sakuragi, I didn’t eventually like him at first. He’s definitely trouble and I didn’t quite appreciate his annoying antics and his excessive bragging. But all throughout the story, you can’t definitely help it but like his character. As I’ve said above, Sakuragi’s character development is definitely one you should see. From being this good for nothing delinquent, he became a true sportsman. I just absolutely love his improvement not just in basketball but eventually as a person. It’s definitely hard for me to explain but I just LOVE Sakuragi. Ofcourse he can still be an airhead sometimes but I can see now that it’s one of the things that makes him quite likeable, haha.

Slam Dunk has some pretty amazing group of characters and as I’ve said in this article, they come in varieties so I’m sure a lot of readers can find some characters they can relate and love.

The anime series left off the national championship and let me tell you guys, it was already good as it is. It was full of intense scenes with a right blend of humor but the national championship parts were sooooooo good I can still feel its intensity even after finishing this manga. Actually, I cried pretty hard when they won! You should definitely read it!!!

Although the ending felt short which ofcourse makes you want to ask for more, I guess it was still a pretty good and hopeful ending, not just for team Shohoku but for the other teams as well. Besides, after that intense match with Sannoh, I don’t think Slam Dunk failed me.

So if you’re looking for an intense sports shonen manga to read, Slam Dunk should be on top of your list.

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[Ben Truong · Rating 4 out of 5]

Slam Dunk, Vol. 26 continues where the previous tankōbon left off and contains the next nine chapters (225–233) of the on-going manga series.

This tankōbon continues the second round of the National Tournament with Shohoku High School and Sannoh Industry Affiliated High School.

Hisashi Mitsui makes three three-pointers in a row, and Takenori Akagi scores, causing Shohoku to take the lead and for most of the first half they kept it. However, Sannoh pushes back relentlessly and manages to keep Shohoku’s lead rather manageable. At the end of the first half has Shohoku with a slight margin of being in the lead with a score of 36–34.

Eiji Sawakita from Sannoh and Kaede Rukawa return for the second half, and the former makes a three-pointer, causing Sannoh to take the lead with a score of 36–37 as the tankōbon closes.

This tankōbon is written and illustrated by Takehiko Inoue. For the most part, I like the direction where the narration is taking me. The match between Shohoku High and Sannoh Industry Affiliated High is rather dramatic and surprisingly a low scoring one. With only one point leading the game, Sannoh Industry Affiliated High seems to be ramping up their game for the second half of the game.

All in all, Slam Dunk, Vol. 26 is a wonderful continuation to a series that seems intriguing and I cannot wait to read more.

[Cris · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Aritra Dasgupta · Rating 5 out of 5]

A classic.

Sannoh doesn't know what hit them.
From Mitsui landing three 3-pointers in a row, Rukawa dunking on their ace and finally Sakuragi creating absolute chaos, Sannoh has just no idea. They have no idea the amount of chaos energy Shohoku carry. The players are doubting themselves and most of the time, they understand nothing the Shohoku players are saying. Why is everyone compared to monkeys and gorillas? Why is the opponent red-head scolding me for not being able to stop their ace? What is happening? Is this redhead really a tensai??

This feels like a glory lap of Shohoku. We get payoffs from all the training and improvement everyone on the team has gone through. Plus there is this beautiful arc of Sakuragi figuring out that it's not always about who has more raw power. The dialogue here is great, the art is just next-level. Honestly, the art here is so so good. It is the best the series has been technically till now. Everything is just ramping up to overdrive for the final stretch. I don't even care if we win or lose, I am just proud of my boys.

GO SHOHOKU. Inscribe your names in history. F for Mikio.

[Brandon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sannoh is proving a difficult opponent to take down, but Shohoku is sticking to their guns and actually building up a lead. As the first half of the game comes to a close Takehiko Inoue makes sure that we know the game is close and any good our boys have done can be erased in an instant. There's this consistent lingering feeling of dread and tension as, no matter how excited we are to see Shohoku do well, we know from past games that they have their limits the opposing team is likely to figure out. Lots of good action and humour in this volume, and a great focus on Sakuragi as he becomes a key player for both teams. The newbie looks like the easiest to shut down for Sannoh, but for Shohoku his athleticism gives him the role of play-maker (whether he's suited for this role or not).

[N.E.C.C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good!

I wasn't expecting the game to go this way, to take those turns. Shohoku's optimism and mentality are high and strong, but we haven't seen everything from Sannoh, far from it. They are an incredible team, i can't wait for them to go full strength.

Sakuragi's development throughout the series so far was incredible but he started doing some things that are unbelievable for someone that just started playing basketball, it's kinda sad that i'm five volumes away from finishing the series because i would love to see more of him and the team.

[Colleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

At the time of this review, I have finished the series, except for volumes 22 and 24, which I am not sure if I will go back and read.

In the moment, this was an exciting moment. We see Mitsui shine in this as well as Rukawa. Rukawa had a nice line in here: "If Sannoh is the best team in Japan, I'll just have to...TAKE YOU ALL DOWN." Coach Anzai knows how to inspire his team: "The first half was well played. But forget about it. We are only halfway to our goal. The real challenge of bringing down Sannoh...the hard work begins now. Twenty more minutes. Skill...spirit...strength...everything you have...Leave it all out on the court."

Verdict: Just like the movies, weather is used to foreshadow what is to come.

[Casper Paaske · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mostly a fine and interesting match with Sannoh, but the team of Sannoh remains somewhat bland and no one player stands out too much unfortunately. As with must of the matches in Slam Dunk, they aren’t that exciting until we get to the climax. However, there is one very cool moment with Sakuragi holding his ground and there is one very funny moment where Sakuragi’s face meets a ball and he claims it was on purpose.

[Jared Pangier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Each team has its own secret weapon. Shohoku? Sakuragi, and Sakuragi's ability to shoot outside the paint. But what about Sannoh? Their secret weapon is the younger brother of the captain, someone who Sakuragi calls "chunky," But "chunky" has the size to overcome Sakuragi's athleticism—the first player to do so in the series. What will Sakuragi do without his power?

[Belén Carton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Creo que lo que menos me ha gustado de este tomo, es que sannoh parece un equipo cualquiera, al contrario de otros equipos como que te los mostraron a todos, pero a la rápida, es como que se centraron mucho en uno o dos jugadores y se olvidaron del resto, no sé si esta reseña va a tener sentido para los demás, pero al menos para mí sí.

[Dayann Fernández autobus.noctambulobooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Me encantan las estrategias del Sensei Anzai, la fe que tiene en Sakuragi y como los demás subestiman, aunque con razón, varias veces se ha equivocado por distraido o muy confiado, solo le faltaba más experiencia y ahora podrá demostrar lo que aprendió en el entrenamiento con el profesor Anzai, mientras todos estaban en el Campamento.

[NON · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sakuragi's growth in confidence shines best throughout this match against Sannoh; we even get to see him analyze other players' weaknesses in an attempt to out-smart them. All his hard training didn't go to waste.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the more iconic of sports manga. It's the first series where I actually both read the manga and watched the anime. It has flawed protagonists, growing up pains, colourful characters, and beautiful meaningful relationships, all neatly wrapped around the context of college basketball.

[The Little Bookshop · Rating 5 out of 5]

That ambush signal wahahaha these monkeys!

[Tobias Schmidt · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Andrea De Gouveia Dias · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wou...por un segundo hubo esperanza, así, cualquiera cae.
P.D: de los tomos más gracioso y de las portadas más raras ¿Alguien me explica que hace ese niño ahí?

[Pinky N.A · Rating 5 out of 5]

One thing for this volume: y'all should never underestimate Sakuragi!

And those duo performance by Sakuragi and Miyagi were cool! hahaha

[Miv · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bien

[Drizztl · Rating 4 out of 5]

8.5/10

[Kesa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Only four volumes left. Slam Dunk is special.