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Slam Dunk [スラムダンク] #31
SLAM DUNK 31
選手生命に関わるかもしれない、背中の怪我をおし、桜木花道がコートへ帰ってきた。残り1分で5点差。断固たる勝利への決意で、一丸となって戦う湘北。死闘の山王工業戦、勝利を手にできるか?
192 pages, Paperback
First published October 3, 1996
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Takehiko Inoue
316 books1,563 followersTakehiko Inoue (井上雄彦) is a Japanese manga artist, best known for Slam Dunk and Vagabond.
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April 25, 2023
Although I have zero interest in basketball, Inoue Takehiko san has successfully captured my attention and ensured my everlasting loyalty to the manga he created, Slam Dunk, which is by far one of the best I've read in my entire life. Every single match was filled with action, anxiety, and stubborn hope.
Inoue san did a great job with the main characters' development, particularly Sakuragi. He might be special, in that he is an extremely quick learner, but he is not infallible, or immune to making silly, stupid, and sometimes infuriating mistakes. His growth was gradual, realistic, and inspiring. He is REAL. Strong, tenacious, and unexpectedly kind. He can kick your ass, but only if you try to bully him and his great group of friends. Seriously, they embody my "friendship goals" in life.
Not to mention the other four in the "Big Five", namely, Akagi and his unwavering resolve, Ryouta with his adorable banter with Sakuragi, Mitsui and his ridiculously amazing shots, and Rukawa, who is both unlikeable but also impressive, in his own quiet way. Not a favourite though (I've had it with the silent, brooding type).
I wish there were more chapters to this manga, but I admit the ending was incredibly satisfying. That final shot was everything. I haven't felt this proud of a fictional character in a very long time. And the high five!!
Also, Anzai sensei's faith in Sakuragi was spot-on. You gotta give it to the guy, he has a good eye.
Such a great manga. Highly recommended!!
【君が好きだと叫びたい
明日を変えてみよう
凍りついてく時間(とき)を
ぶち壊したい
君が好きだと叫びたい
勇気で踏み出そう
この熱い想いを
受け止めてほしい】
Inoue san did a great job with the main characters' development, particularly Sakuragi. He might be special, in that he is an extremely quick learner, but he is not infallible, or immune to making silly, stupid, and sometimes infuriating mistakes. His growth was gradual, realistic, and inspiring. He is REAL. Strong, tenacious, and unexpectedly kind. He can kick your ass, but only if you try to bully him and his great group of friends. Seriously, they embody my "friendship goals" in life.
Not to mention the other four in the "Big Five", namely, Akagi and his unwavering resolve, Ryouta with his adorable banter with Sakuragi, Mitsui and his ridiculously amazing shots, and Rukawa, who is both unlikeable but also impressive, in his own quiet way. Not a favourite though (I've had it with the silent, brooding type).
I wish there were more chapters to this manga, but I admit the ending was incredibly satisfying. That final shot was everything. I haven't felt this proud of a fictional character in a very long time. And the high five!!
Also, Anzai sensei's faith in Sakuragi was spot-on. You gotta give it to the guy, he has a good eye.
Such a great manga. Highly recommended!!
【君が好きだと叫びたい
明日を変えてみよう
凍りついてく時間(とき)を
ぶち壊したい
君が好きだと叫びたい
勇気で踏み出そう
この熱い想いを
受け止めてほしい】
October 7, 2013
- مفيش رحلة صعود عظيمة بتبدأ ببطل كل طموحه مجرد إن البنت اللي بيحبها تسمحله يوصلها من المدرسة للبيت حتى لو هتفضل بتحب شخص غيره، وبتننهي بنفس البطل بعد سنة من حياته وهو لسه مستني نفس الأمنية.
- مفيش رحلة صعود عظيمة بتبدأ بلاعب مبتدئ نفسه يعدي علىه ماتش واحد من غير ما يتطرد م الملعب، وبتنتهي باصابة ممكن تمنعه يلعب تاني بقيت حياته في الوقت اللي كان خلاص إبتدى يتعلم يلعب.
- ومفيش رحلة صعود عظيمة بتبدأ بفريق حلمه يكسب " البطولة الوطنية " ، وبتنتهي بخروج الفريق من دور الـ 16 في البطولة... غير فـ " سلام دانك ".
** أنا ممتن لـ " سلام دانك " عشان ليا ذكريات كتير حلوة مع الأنيمي العربي ومن بعديه الياباني ومن بعديه المانجا وكل تجربة منهك كانت في فترة مختلفة تماماً من حياتي لكن في كل مرة كنت بخرج بنفس الشعور : إن " ساكوراجي هاناميشي " هيفضل شخصيتي المفُضلة على الاطلاق ويمكن أكون بحبه أكتر من أصدقاء " حقيقيين " قريبين مني.
- " سلام دانك " عظيم لإنه مخلص لبطله للدرجة اللي تخليك قادر تعيش كل حاجة من وجهة نظره، وبتكون كل آراءك على حسب آراءه.
- " سلام دانك " عظيم لأن رحلة صعود أبطاله اتبنت على الاحتفاء بالانتصارات الصغيرة، عشان هي دي اللي هنفضل فاكرينها، وعشان الإنتصارات كبيرة ما اتعملتش غير عشان تتسجل في الكتب ويحفظها المُعلقين .
** إرهاق 12 ساعة من القراية المتواصله كفيلين إنهم يحرموني من تسجيل إنطباعي عن كل حاجة هنا زي ما كنت عايز، معنديش غير مشاعر كتير مش عارف أترجمها ولقطات كتير مفُضلة هنساها أول ما أصحى م النوم بكره. بس اللي أنا متأكد إن أفتكره إني بقيت واصل لقناعة إن أي تطور إيجابي بيحصل في حياتي بتبقى روح " هاناميشي " هي اللي عاملاه وبمجرد ما تخلص شغلها بتستخبى وترجع روحي تستلم منها وهكذا دواليك !!
- مفيش رحلة صعود عظيمة بتبدأ بلاعب مبتدئ نفسه يعدي علىه ماتش واحد من غير ما يتطرد م الملعب، وبتنتهي باصابة ممكن تمنعه يلعب تاني بقيت حياته في الوقت اللي كان خلاص إبتدى يتعلم يلعب.
- ومفيش رحلة صعود عظيمة بتبدأ بفريق حلمه يكسب " البطولة الوطنية " ، وبتنتهي بخروج الفريق من دور الـ 16 في البطولة... غير فـ " سلام دانك ".
** أنا ممتن لـ " سلام دانك " عشان ليا ذكريات كتير حلوة مع الأنيمي العربي ومن بعديه الياباني ومن بعديه المانجا وكل تجربة منهك كانت في فترة مختلفة تماماً من حياتي لكن في كل مرة كنت بخرج بنفس الشعور : إن " ساكوراجي هاناميشي " هيفضل شخصيتي المفُضلة على الاطلاق ويمكن أكون بحبه أكتر من أصدقاء " حقيقيين " قريبين مني.
- " سلام دانك " عظيم لإنه مخلص لبطله للدرجة اللي تخليك قادر تعيش كل حاجة من وجهة نظره، وبتكون كل آراءك على حسب آراءه.
- " سلام دانك " عظيم لأن رحلة صعود أبطاله اتبنت على الاحتفاء بالانتصارات الصغيرة، عشان هي دي اللي هنفضل فاكرينها، وعشان الإنتصارات كبيرة ما اتعملتش غير عشان تتسجل في الكتب ويحفظها المُعلقين .
** إرهاق 12 ساعة من القراية المتواصله كفيلين إنهم يحرموني من تسجيل إنطباعي عن كل حاجة هنا زي ما كنت عايز، معنديش غير مشاعر كتير مش عارف أترجمها ولقطات كتير مفُضلة هنساها أول ما أصحى م النوم بكره. بس اللي أنا متأكد إن أفتكره إني بقيت واصل لقناعة إن أي تطور إيجابي بيحصل في حياتي بتبقى روح " هاناميشي " هي اللي عاملاه وبمجرد ما تخلص شغلها بتستخبى وترجع روحي تستلم منها وهكذا دواليك !!
September 1, 2020
Que historia tan maravillosa, por algo es parte del Olimpo de los mangas.
Muy recomendado.
Muy recomendado.
December 22, 2020
It was so hard not to cry after seeing Shohoku win, with the winning shot made by the genius himself, Sakuragi.
This manga will be the last non-one shot manga I'll read this year, and I'm glad my spontaneity didn't fail me. Slam Dunk has proven to me that it is a classic and at the same time wonderful story not only of basketball, but of the very essence of sportsmanship taught to the youth.
The composition of Shohoku is as realistic as it could be. The captain, Akagi, is a strong leader and the foundation of the team. Mitsui, who once got lost because of his pride and love for basketball, displayed his skill and talent and made a salvation for himself. Miyagi, a dedicated point guard and everyone's supporter, showed to everyone that he's the best at what he does despite his height. Kogure, Akagi's friend and a mediator of the team, didn't once think in every game that his team's going to lose. Rukawa, the star rookie, has proven to himself that he could do better than to work alone, showing everyone that a King still needs a helping hand. Yasuda, at one point, was able to change the rhythm of the game through his relaxed technique. And finally, the self-proclaimed genius, Sakuragi, who only faked being an athlete to impress Haruko, has exhibited a great character development, which is the main theme of the manga.
Along with their individuality, all teams in the story have their main strengths. All these, of course, can be explored along its story, which I will not discuss further to avoid getting out of my point.
This manga is meant to inspire the youth, even those who are not into sports. The message of this manga is to tell the youth to not give up, to keep chasing their dreams, and to make the best out of their high school years. Slam Dunk is not only a story about sports; it's also a story of how a generation of youth can direct their own lives by identifying what they want to become and working through various obstacled to strengthen their determination.
This manga will be the last non-one shot manga I'll read this year, and I'm glad my spontaneity didn't fail me. Slam Dunk has proven to me that it is a classic and at the same time wonderful story not only of basketball, but of the very essence of sportsmanship taught to the youth.
The composition of Shohoku is as realistic as it could be. The captain, Akagi, is a strong leader and the foundation of the team. Mitsui, who once got lost because of his pride and love for basketball, displayed his skill and talent and made a salvation for himself. Miyagi, a dedicated point guard and everyone's supporter, showed to everyone that he's the best at what he does despite his height. Kogure, Akagi's friend and a mediator of the team, didn't once think in every game that his team's going to lose. Rukawa, the star rookie, has proven to himself that he could do better than to work alone, showing everyone that a King still needs a helping hand. Yasuda, at one point, was able to change the rhythm of the game through his relaxed technique. And finally, the self-proclaimed genius, Sakuragi, who only faked being an athlete to impress Haruko, has exhibited a great character development, which is the main theme of the manga.
Along with their individuality, all teams in the story have their main strengths. All these, of course, can be explored along its story, which I will not discuss further to avoid getting out of my point.
This manga is meant to inspire the youth, even those who are not into sports. The message of this manga is to tell the youth to not give up, to keep chasing their dreams, and to make the best out of their high school years. Slam Dunk is not only a story about sports; it's also a story of how a generation of youth can direct their own lives by identifying what they want to become and working through various obstacled to strengthen their determination.
May 19, 2018
This is without a doubt one of the best manga out there with a variety of inspirational characters, impressive storyline, and extraordinary art by master Inoue. 31 volumes are not enough and I was left with the feeling of wanting more; I doubt anybody would ever get enough of the thrilling games.
What I personally found mesmerizing is the characters' growth; I loved witnessing how each one is maturing both in confidence and in abilities; their determination to achieve their goals. Sakuragi's development is nothing short of inspirational; he evolved from zero to a hero.
All in all, we all need this dose of encouragement to get us motivated to go for our goals in life and Takehiko Inoue did us good.
What I personally found mesmerizing is the characters' growth; I loved witnessing how each one is maturing both in confidence and in abilities; their determination to achieve their goals. Sakuragi's development is nothing short of inspirational; he evolved from zero to a hero.
All in all, we all need this dose of encouragement to get us motivated to go for our goals in life and Takehiko Inoue did us good.
April 11, 2020
I would love to rate this whole series more than 5 stars because it honestly deserves it. I picked up the manga as soon as I finished the anime and I. Couldn't. Stop. Reading! !
I have zero complaints. The characters, the relationships, the story itself and the humor, everything was perfect. I laughed until I couldn't breathe, I cheered until I felt like my heart was going to burst and I cried because ended.
I'm going to miss this so much.
I have zero complaints. The characters, the relationships, the story itself and the humor, everything was perfect. I laughed until I couldn't breathe, I cheered until I felt like my heart was going to burst and I cried because ended.
I'm going to miss this so much.
August 24, 2025
No tuve contacto con el baloncesto hasta bien entrada la adolescencia, aunque no sé exactamente cómo llegué a él. Sí guardo recuerdos bastante claros de estar interesada en él en las postrimerías de la final de 2016 y de que el fichaje de Durant por los Warriors fue un punto importante en mi creciente atracción por el deporte. Hasta entonces, seguía la pequeña sección de NBA de los informativos de deportes de los canales generalistas y tenía una idea muy mínima de la actualidad de la NBA; por lo menos recuerdo haber visto con sorpresa que los Spurs habían ganado al equipo del que yo entendía era el Cristiano de este deporte y el primer anillo de los Warriors. Sentía atracción por una estética que, educada en el fútbol, no acababa de entender del todo; fue necesaria la llegada de la adolescencia para comprender de lleno el asunto.
Hasta cierto punto, el baloncesto es un deporte de darse hostias contra el mundo, lo que lo hace muy próximo a la sensibilidad adolescente de aquelles que aún no saben exactamente cuál es su lugar en el mundo y lo pagan con todo lo que los rodea. No es solo que el juego se preste a este tipo de expresión, sino que historicamente, sobre todo en ciertos sectores de población de los Estados Unidos ha estado asociado a ella hasta el punto de que la separación entre estética y deporte profesional es mucho menos marcada que en otros deportes de equipos; el grado de expresión con el que juegan Irving o Iverson es inconcebible en el deporte europeo.
Slam Dunk, a diferencia de muchos otros mangas deportivos, entiende que el baloncesto es baloncesto por todo lo que le rodea. Desde la ira masculinista del adolescente descarriado, la familiaridad y el sentimiento de pertenencia de un equipo y, por supuesto, la superioridad estética del mate y la bandeja imposible a aro pasado entre dos rivales. En ningún momento se me había pasado por la cabeza antes de leerlo que iba a estar dando saltos en la silla con el dibujo de algunas jugadas, a punto de celebrar los puntos de un equipo ficticio que no conocía hasta hace cuatro días y riéndome a carcajada limpia. Es una de las mejores obras sobre la frustración adolescente, pero también sobre su euforia, encapsulada como no podía ser de otra manera en el póster, el tapón y el triple que entra limpio. Increíble.
Hasta cierto punto, el baloncesto es un deporte de darse hostias contra el mundo, lo que lo hace muy próximo a la sensibilidad adolescente de aquelles que aún no saben exactamente cuál es su lugar en el mundo y lo pagan con todo lo que los rodea. No es solo que el juego se preste a este tipo de expresión, sino que historicamente, sobre todo en ciertos sectores de población de los Estados Unidos ha estado asociado a ella hasta el punto de que la separación entre estética y deporte profesional es mucho menos marcada que en otros deportes de equipos; el grado de expresión con el que juegan Irving o Iverson es inconcebible en el deporte europeo.
Slam Dunk, a diferencia de muchos otros mangas deportivos, entiende que el baloncesto es baloncesto por todo lo que le rodea. Desde la ira masculinista del adolescente descarriado, la familiaridad y el sentimiento de pertenencia de un equipo y, por supuesto, la superioridad estética del mate y la bandeja imposible a aro pasado entre dos rivales. En ningún momento se me había pasado por la cabeza antes de leerlo que iba a estar dando saltos en la silla con el dibujo de algunas jugadas, a punto de celebrar los puntos de un equipo ficticio que no conocía hasta hace cuatro días y riéndome a carcajada limpia. Es una de las mejores obras sobre la frustración adolescente, pero también sobre su euforia, encapsulada como no podía ser de otra manera en el póster, el tapón y el triple que entra limpio. Increíble.
April 1, 2023
SIMPLESMENTE UMA DAS MELHORES LEITURAS QUE EU JA FIZ
slam dunk retrata tudo de forma incrível, você consegue sentir o amor do autor pelo basquete em cada página e a evolução dos personagens em relação ao esporte (desde um cara que só entra pra conquistar uma garota até um jogador egoísta que não sabe passar a bola)
VOCÊ SENTE EMOÇÃO EM CADA JOGO e quando você busca mais a fundo sobre a história e as inspirações você fica ainda mais surpreso!!!!!! apesar de tudo ainda tem os seus problemas, como toda história de esporte, a trama passa muito tempo na luta para os nacionais que quando chega esse momento, o autor percebe que sua obra durou bastante e acaba por acelerar esse momento, o final dos nacionais acaba sendo bem esquecivel e de certa forma até mesmo triste, porém isso não apaga o brilho tão grande que essa obra tem, eu adorei cada segundo e por causa dos personagens eu sinto curiosidade de assistir o chicago bulls de michael jordan, scottie pippen e dennis rodman
SIMPLEMENTE UNA DE LAS MEJORES LECTURAS QUE HE HECHO
slam dunk retrata todo de una manera increíble, se puede sentir el amor del autor por el baloncesto en cada página y la evolución de los personajes en relación al deporte (desde un chico que solo entra para el equipo para conquistar a una chica, hasta un jugador egoísta que no sabe pasar el balón)
¡SIENTES EMOCIONES EN CADA PARTIDO y cuando profundizas en la historia y las inspiraciones te sorprendes aún más! a pesar de todo sigue teniendo sus problemas, como toda historia deportiva, la trama dedica mucho tiempo a la lucha por los nacionales que cuando llega ese momento el autor se da cuenta que su trabajo duró mucho tiempo y termina acelerando ese momento, el final de los nacionales resulta bastante olvidable y en cierto modo hasta triste, pero eso no quita el brillo tan grande que tiene esta obra, me encantó cada segundo y por los personajes tengo curiosidad por ver el chicago bulls de michael jordan, scottie pippen y dennis rodman
slam dunk retrata tudo de forma incrível, você consegue sentir o amor do autor pelo basquete em cada página e a evolução dos personagens em relação ao esporte (desde um cara que só entra pra conquistar uma garota até um jogador egoísta que não sabe passar a bola)
VOCÊ SENTE EMOÇÃO EM CADA JOGO e quando você busca mais a fundo sobre a história e as inspirações você fica ainda mais surpreso!!!!!! apesar de tudo ainda tem os seus problemas, como toda história de esporte, a trama passa muito tempo na luta para os nacionais que quando chega esse momento, o autor percebe que sua obra durou bastante e acaba por acelerar esse momento, o final dos nacionais acaba sendo bem esquecivel e de certa forma até mesmo triste, porém isso não apaga o brilho tão grande que essa obra tem, eu adorei cada segundo e por causa dos personagens eu sinto curiosidade de assistir o chicago bulls de michael jordan, scottie pippen e dennis rodman
SIMPLEMENTE UNA DE LAS MEJORES LECTURAS QUE HE HECHO
slam dunk retrata todo de una manera increíble, se puede sentir el amor del autor por el baloncesto en cada página y la evolución de los personajes en relación al deporte (desde un chico que solo entra para el equipo para conquistar a una chica, hasta un jugador egoísta que no sabe pasar el balón)
¡SIENTES EMOCIONES EN CADA PARTIDO y cuando profundizas en la historia y las inspiraciones te sorprendes aún más! a pesar de todo sigue teniendo sus problemas, como toda historia deportiva, la trama dedica mucho tiempo a la lucha por los nacionales que cuando llega ese momento el autor se da cuenta que su trabajo duró mucho tiempo y termina acelerando ese momento, el final de los nacionales resulta bastante olvidable y en cierto modo hasta triste, pero eso no quita el brillo tan grande que tiene esta obra, me encantó cada segundo y por los personajes tengo curiosidad por ver el chicago bulls de michael jordan, scottie pippen y dennis rodman
March 8, 2023
This is not just a review of Vol. 31, but a review of the entire series.
As I was driving to work tonight knowing I would finish this series I didn't believe I would rate the series 5 stars. I was trying to compare this series with other 5 star reads, and considering I had a rocky start with this series, I felt that this wold end up being a 4 star series in all: Vol. 31 changed everything.
As I was reading Vol. 31 I felt the same way I felt reading those final volumes of Haikyu! I was rooting for Shohoku, but I thought I knew how the story would end, and I was surprised. I was grinning ear to ear as I was speeding through those pages, admiring every single panel and really feeling like I was there watching those final seconds. It was that intense flare of emotions and feeling that sealed the deal. There is a reason this series is heralded in the sports genre. I cared about basketball in those final chapters. There was no reason not to give this a 5.
Thank you Takehiko Inoue
I am beyond glad Viz Media decided to reprint this series recently, if that hadn't happened I probably would never had read this series or sought it out after I took a break from getting volumes from my college ILL. Thank you Viz.
As I was driving to work tonight knowing I would finish this series I didn't believe I would rate the series 5 stars. I was trying to compare this series with other 5 star reads, and considering I had a rocky start with this series, I felt that this wold end up being a 4 star series in all: Vol. 31 changed everything.
As I was reading Vol. 31 I felt the same way I felt reading those final volumes of Haikyu! I was rooting for Shohoku, but I thought I knew how the story would end, and I was surprised. I was grinning ear to ear as I was speeding through those pages, admiring every single panel and really feeling like I was there watching those final seconds. It was that intense flare of emotions and feeling that sealed the deal. There is a reason this series is heralded in the sports genre. I cared about basketball in those final chapters. There was no reason not to give this a 5.
Thank you Takehiko Inoue
I am beyond glad Viz Media decided to reprint this series recently, if that hadn't happened I probably would never had read this series or sought it out after I took a break from getting volumes from my college ILL. Thank you Viz.
January 30, 2024
The end was well but it kept me longing for more. Sakuragi found a love which he didn't expect. I believe that is how author tired to draw the full circle. It is a great piece of fantastic storytelling. Author decided to keep the scope limited. While I don't agree with that decision I can appreciate. Perhaps dragging a story longer is not always good. Perhaps the feeling that it could become so much more keeps it stay with people. But, all these characters came to be their own heroes. That is much much hard to achieve in a story. Amidst all the battle the lesson to overcome their own boundaries became much more important than anything else.
I loved Slam Dunk. I love everything about it. The final battle was so epic! Those emotions shall never be forgotten. Everyone should read this fantastic piece of fiction.
I loved Slam Dunk. I love everything about it. The final battle was so epic! Those emotions shall never be forgotten. Everyone should read this fantastic piece of fiction.
January 4, 2024
Finally finished with the series, and now I know why it is regarded as one of, if not, the best sports manga of all time.
Takehiko Inoue creates nail-biting, highly dramatic, edge of the seat moments, where the readers can't help but root for the characters, who are vibrant, lifelike and so engaging.
The ending, although bittersweet, is perfect and reflects our real life in a sense, as well.
Takehiko Inoue creates nail-biting, highly dramatic, edge of the seat moments, where the readers can't help but root for the characters, who are vibrant, lifelike and so engaging.
The ending, although bittersweet, is perfect and reflects our real life in a sense, as well.
September 5, 2021
Sayonara 💜
Thanks for make me laugh from my heart and get excited when i was very depressed
And thank you for reminding me that it's not always about winning it's important but I mustn't give up and i mustn't loss hope but i should find till the end until i become a better person proud of his efforts thank you guys thank you 💜💜
Thanks for make me laugh from my heart and get excited when i was very depressed
And thank you for reminding me that it's not always about winning it's important but I mustn't give up and i mustn't loss hope but i should find till the end until i become a better person proud of his efforts thank you guys thank you 💜💜
May 27, 2019
Slam Dunk, Vol. 31 continues where the previous tankōbon left off and contains the last seven chapters (270–276) of the on-going manga series.
This tankōbon concludes the second round of the National Tournament with Shohoku High School and Sannoh Industry Affiliated High School.
As Takenori Akagi scores the foul shots, Hanamichi Sakuragi requests to keep playing. When the game continues, Sakuragi blocks Masashi Kawata's shot, and Kaede Rukawa and Ryota Miyagi help Hisashi Mitsui to reduce Sannoh's lead to only one point. Sakuragi and Akagi keep blocking Sannoh's attacks, and then Sakuragi helps Rukawa to score. Shohoku managed to win with a buzzer beating slam dunk, with a score of 79–78, allowing them to pass to the third round against Aiwa. However, with the absence of Sakuragi, Shohoku lost terribly against Aiwa and were eliminated from the Nationals rather quickly.
Sometime later, Haruko Akagi sends Sakuragi a letter, telling him that Kiminobu Kogure and Akagi graduated, and now Miyagi is the new captain. Mitsui stayed in Shohoku, while Haruko became a new manager. As Sakuragi is reading the letter, he finds Rukawa training in the beach as he joined the All Japan training camp. Meanwhile, Sakuragi is still in rehabilitation in order to heal his spine so he can continue playing basketball.
This tankōbon is written and illustrated by Takehiko Inoue. Although, Shohoku High School defeated Sannoh Industry Affiliated High School, they failed to win the Nationals, which is rather fitting as Hanamichi Sakuragi was injured. The epilogue was rather bittersweet – it made sense that Shohoku didn't win the Nationals, but leaving the ailing Hanamichi Sakuragi still convalescing left more story to tell.
Overall, Slam Dunk was a wonderful coming of age story about the most unlikely of basketball players in Hanamichi Sakuragi – a slacker who is good for nothing other than fighting and former leader of a gang. Finding basketball by chance, he is eventually centered and found a new purpose in the sport. Although he is still injured at the end of the series – there is still hope.
All in all, Slam Dunk, Vol. 31 is a wonderful conclusion to a wonderful sports manga.
This tankōbon concludes the second round of the National Tournament with Shohoku High School and Sannoh Industry Affiliated High School.
As Takenori Akagi scores the foul shots, Hanamichi Sakuragi requests to keep playing. When the game continues, Sakuragi blocks Masashi Kawata's shot, and Kaede Rukawa and Ryota Miyagi help Hisashi Mitsui to reduce Sannoh's lead to only one point. Sakuragi and Akagi keep blocking Sannoh's attacks, and then Sakuragi helps Rukawa to score. Shohoku managed to win with a buzzer beating slam dunk, with a score of 79–78, allowing them to pass to the third round against Aiwa. However, with the absence of Sakuragi, Shohoku lost terribly against Aiwa and were eliminated from the Nationals rather quickly.
Sometime later, Haruko Akagi sends Sakuragi a letter, telling him that Kiminobu Kogure and Akagi graduated, and now Miyagi is the new captain. Mitsui stayed in Shohoku, while Haruko became a new manager. As Sakuragi is reading the letter, he finds Rukawa training in the beach as he joined the All Japan training camp. Meanwhile, Sakuragi is still in rehabilitation in order to heal his spine so he can continue playing basketball.
This tankōbon is written and illustrated by Takehiko Inoue. Although, Shohoku High School defeated Sannoh Industry Affiliated High School, they failed to win the Nationals, which is rather fitting as Hanamichi Sakuragi was injured. The epilogue was rather bittersweet – it made sense that Shohoku didn't win the Nationals, but leaving the ailing Hanamichi Sakuragi still convalescing left more story to tell.
Overall, Slam Dunk was a wonderful coming of age story about the most unlikely of basketball players in Hanamichi Sakuragi – a slacker who is good for nothing other than fighting and former leader of a gang. Finding basketball by chance, he is eventually centered and found a new purpose in the sport. Although he is still injured at the end of the series – there is still hope.
All in all, Slam Dunk, Vol. 31 is a wonderful conclusion to a wonderful sports manga.
February 16, 2018
I have finally understand my fellow pinoy's clamor for the national game anime continuation.
The game against Sannoh is just incredible. Even the word incredible is an understatement.
I have read until 2am. My phone's battery was at 4%, i stopped at the end of Vol28.
I have learned my lesson.
Only two volumes to go.
My battery will not last through that.
Woke up at 8am.
I am proud of everyone.
I was in tears.
Mitsui trusting on his body.
Coach Anzai proud of him.
Coach Anzai giving Sakuragi high five.
The bench warmers giving confidence to Sakuragi
Kogure's flashbacks were heartwarming.
Gori thanking them.
Their trust to each other.
Even Kiyota rooted for them!
And the tensai...i cried for the tensai.
Giving his all to the game, diving for the ball, jumping and jumping for the rebound while his back is aching!
ALL FOR THE LOVE OF BASKETBALL. NOT EVEN ONCE DID HIS EYES WENT HEARTY HEART FOR HARUKO.
I had tears, not even a John Green book can come close.
I cried not because i was hurt but because i felt their passion, their love for the game. That passion i wished i have, even if kills me.
Ahhh i never thought i could write a review like this.
Being a fan of the anime for more than a decade, i have never imagined wanting to meet an anime in person. I have lots of crushes on this manga but while in the shower earlier, i have caught myself wishing to meet Sakuragi.
For that one moment, i forgot he is only a manga character.
For that one moment, i forgot he is not a real person.
Gotta collect the entire manga.
Must have!
The game against Sannoh is just incredible. Even the word incredible is an understatement.
I have read until 2am. My phone's battery was at 4%, i stopped at the end of Vol28.
I have learned my lesson.
Only two volumes to go.
My battery will not last through that.
Woke up at 8am.
I am proud of everyone.
I was in tears.
Mitsui trusting on his body.
Coach Anzai proud of him.
Coach Anzai giving Sakuragi high five.
The bench warmers giving confidence to Sakuragi
Kogure's flashbacks were heartwarming.
Gori thanking them.
Their trust to each other.
Even Kiyota rooted for them!
And the tensai...i cried for the tensai.
Giving his all to the game, diving for the ball, jumping and jumping for the rebound while his back is aching!
ALL FOR THE LOVE OF BASKETBALL. NOT EVEN ONCE DID HIS EYES WENT HEARTY HEART FOR HARUKO.
I had tears, not even a John Green book can come close.
I cried not because i was hurt but because i felt their passion, their love for the game. That passion i wished i have, even if kills me.
Ahhh i never thought i could write a review like this.
Being a fan of the anime for more than a decade, i have never imagined wanting to meet an anime in person. I have lots of crushes on this manga but while in the shower earlier, i have caught myself wishing to meet Sakuragi.
For that one moment, i forgot he is only a manga character.
For that one moment, i forgot he is not a real person.
Gotta collect the entire manga.
Must have!
July 11, 2020
Volume 31 was the perfect culmination for the perfect manga. I read this with tears in my eyes, the whole volume. I got very emotional because of everything that was happening and because i was at the end of this masterpiece.
FInally after 31 volumes you see what Shohoku is capeble of, because after 31 volumes (maybe 30, it kinda happened in the previous volume) you see a real team, the 5 memebers going in the same direction at the same time. What an incredible ending, funny, emotional and logical.
The anime marked me for life and became my fvourite of all time. It got me full into anime and basketball. And after all this years i can safetly say that the manga did the same thing. My favourite piece of art of all time.
As for the whole series, i tink Inoue is the real tensai. What he created will forever be among the best shounen of all time. Excelent in everyway, characters, story, basketball. But from all of that, the most importan thing is characters. The characters he created and developed throughout 31 volumes are perfect. Their pasion and struggles in life and in basketball, that's what really makes this manga epic.
FInally after 31 volumes you see what Shohoku is capeble of, because after 31 volumes (maybe 30, it kinda happened in the previous volume) you see a real team, the 5 memebers going in the same direction at the same time. What an incredible ending, funny, emotional and logical.
The anime marked me for life and became my fvourite of all time. It got me full into anime and basketball. And after all this years i can safetly say that the manga did the same thing. My favourite piece of art of all time.
As for the whole series, i tink Inoue is the real tensai. What he created will forever be among the best shounen of all time. Excelent in everyway, characters, story, basketball. But from all of that, the most importan thing is characters. The characters he created and developed throughout 31 volumes are perfect. Their pasion and struggles in life and in basketball, that's what really makes this manga epic.
November 23, 2018
Great manga, great story, awesome but a bit sad ending. Though Inoue has left readers with uncertainty, he also drops a handful of hope and most importantly, friendship.
Slam Dunk, together with Yuyu Hakusho and Rurouni Kenshin are the animes that defined my childhood. I faithfully followed those series from start to end. And having to experience Slam Dunk again in its graphic literature format truly gives me a sense of nostalgia and brings back such memories. This has been a truly great ride for me and I sincerely thank Inoue for giving the world this story and sharing his talent.
The curtain has finally dropped, but I will remember the happiness and thrill I have felt reading Slam Dunk.
Slam Dunk, together with Yuyu Hakusho and Rurouni Kenshin are the animes that defined my childhood. I faithfully followed those series from start to end. And having to experience Slam Dunk again in its graphic literature format truly gives me a sense of nostalgia and brings back such memories. This has been a truly great ride for me and I sincerely thank Inoue for giving the world this story and sharing his talent.
The curtain has finally dropped, but I will remember the happiness and thrill I have felt reading Slam Dunk.
March 3, 2014
Slam Dunk #31, tomo final: El equipo de básquet del Colegio Shohoku
Todavía no entiendo cómo no se me cayó una lágrima con este tomo porque es redondísimo, el dibujo es el mejor de toda la serie, la edición argentina es bastante buena y las sorpresas me tomaron por asalto. Si tan sólo hubiera incluido en tamaño grande la historieta de los pizarrones, "Diez años después", le ponía cinco estrellitas sin dudarlo. Habrá que ver en el kanzenban...
Todavía no entiendo cómo no se me cayó una lágrima con este tomo porque es redondísimo, el dibujo es el mejor de toda la serie, la edición argentina es bastante buena y las sorpresas me tomaron por asalto. Si tan sólo hubiera incluido en tamaño grande la historieta de los pizarrones, "Diez años después", le ponía cinco estrellitas sin dudarlo. Habrá que ver en el kanzenban...
January 27, 2024
Bueno, pues finalizada Slam Dunk ahí va mi review:
Es un spokon excelente, pero he tardado más o menos la mitad del manga en conectar con él.
Creo que es porque sus turbofans lo venden como lo que no es. Había escuchado que Slam Dunk era más que un spokon, que era un manga sobre la vida misma y que había muchas más cosas que el baloncesto. Nada más lejos de la realidad.
Slam Dunk es un spokon clásico. Y es precisamente en eso donde está su valía, pues coge el abc de los mangas de deportes y lo ejecuta a la perfección. Creo que le hace flaco favor venderlo como lo que no es.
Otro punto negativo es que Sakuragi se me hizo muy cansino al inicio del manga. En esos primeros 20 capítulos tiene que hacer al mismo tiempo el papel de protagonista que se enamora del deporte y alivio cómico cansino, y por desgracia lo segundo se come en muchas ocasiones a lo primero.
Una vez empieza el torneo la cosa ya fluye mejor e incluso el dibujo mejora notablemente.
Y esa es otra: esto no sería tan icónico si el dibujo de Inoue no fuera tan extraordinario. De verdad, sobre todo en la recta final del partido contra el Sannoh hay estampas que son para enmarcar.
En conclusión, un manga muy notable y comprensiblemente icónico.
Es un spokon excelente, pero he tardado más o menos la mitad del manga en conectar con él.
Creo que es porque sus turbofans lo venden como lo que no es. Había escuchado que Slam Dunk era más que un spokon, que era un manga sobre la vida misma y que había muchas más cosas que el baloncesto. Nada más lejos de la realidad.
Slam Dunk es un spokon clásico. Y es precisamente en eso donde está su valía, pues coge el abc de los mangas de deportes y lo ejecuta a la perfección. Creo que le hace flaco favor venderlo como lo que no es.
Otro punto negativo es que Sakuragi se me hizo muy cansino al inicio del manga. En esos primeros 20 capítulos tiene que hacer al mismo tiempo el papel de protagonista que se enamora del deporte y alivio cómico cansino, y por desgracia lo segundo se come en muchas ocasiones a lo primero.
Una vez empieza el torneo la cosa ya fluye mejor e incluso el dibujo mejora notablemente.
Y esa es otra: esto no sería tan icónico si el dibujo de Inoue no fuera tan extraordinario. De verdad, sobre todo en la recta final del partido contra el Sannoh hay estampas que son para enmarcar.
En conclusión, un manga muy notable y comprensiblemente icónico.
October 12, 2018
I can't believe I've finished the whole series within 1 and a half months. I flew through this. It was amazing. Absolutely loved this series a lot. The characters were fantastic and likeable and interesting and the games were great and you can tell Inoue plays Basketball himself given all his little extra knowledge throughout the series and I just loved it. It ended how I predicted it would and I was happy about this and the whole series overall was just fantastic. I'm glad I purchased this series and got to read it. I know, I am late to the game but better late than never, right? Thank you Takehiko Inoue for this fantastic read.
June 13, 2019
El anime fue parte importante de nuestra niñez y adolescencia. Nunca me enteré de que el manga cubriera más historia aún.
Los dos últimos volúmenes me rompieron el corazón y no puedo más que agradecer por esta gran historia que ha quedado para siempre.
Siendo honesto, el final me lo spoiloreé y pensé "pffft qué final tan pinche". Pero lo cierto es que después de haber leído los 31 tankōbon en menos de un mes hace que no pierdas la emoción y entrega y ese final sabe a tragedia, pero a una tragedia con propósito y no solo por el hecho de contar un desenlace.
4.9/5
Los dos últimos volúmenes me rompieron el corazón y no puedo más que agradecer por esta gran historia que ha quedado para siempre.
Siendo honesto, el final me lo spoiloreé y pensé "pffft qué final tan pinche". Pero lo cierto es que después de haber leído los 31 tankōbon en menos de un mes hace que no pierdas la emoción y entrega y ese final sabe a tragedia, pero a una tragedia con propósito y no solo por el hecho de contar un desenlace.
4.9/5
May 11, 2022
Great ending to a great series. I don’t normally pick-up sports/shounen books, but after watching the anime, I needed to know what happened after and boy, I was NOT disappointed. The series had a lot of heart and humor. The basketball detail was easy to follow. The characters all stayed true to themselves and there was a satisfying growth with Hanamichi, the MC. It’s a series that I’m sad to let go. It’d be nice if one day, the rest of this wonderful story gets animated, but I won’t hold my breath.
July 21, 2018
This manga, Slam Dunk will be finished, it makes me sad and happy. I do not want it to finish because I like this manga so far. This manga is so realistic, the setting is high school student. The end of this manga, you can find the page of spread. This scene is the most famous for readers. You must be checked it. I am sure you will move. Sakuragi is grown as a basketball player.
December 11, 2023
Loved it. I have to read vagabond now
July 11, 2024
this is the greatest sports manga of all time the only flaw is that it doesn’t go one for another 300 chapters
July 14, 2024
6 stars of goosebumps and tears of joy.
March 31, 2025
Don’t talk to me…. I was possessed by the beauty of homoerotic sports manga… sobs
March 31, 2025
4.5 ⭐
19/03/25
Extrañaré mucho a Hanamichi y a su pandilla.
19/03/25
Extrañaré mucho a Hanamichi y a su pandilla.
September 12, 2020
(4.5)
March 23, 2023
Will power ✨❤️🔥
July 10, 2019
I’ve finally read all volumes, and I realized that this manga is getting more fun, as the story moves to the end. Actually we could see how the protagonist grows through practices and games. Also this let us know how important friends around us are. On the other hand, I’m sure this manga is good example of education, so I recommend you to read!!
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