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Slam Dunk [スラムダンク] #5
Slam Dunk, Vol. 5
The story of the Shohoku Prefectural High School basketball team, and their newest star player, Sakuragi Hanmichi, who's also the newest freshman delinquent! A novice on the court, and in love, Sakuragi learns to master the game and will play to bring the national championship to Shohoku and true love to his heart.
190 pages, Paperback
First published October 9, 1991
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Takehiko Inoue
316 books1,559 followersTakehiko Inoue (井上雄彦) is a Japanese manga artist, best known for Slam Dunk and Vagabond.
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May 1, 2023
Sakuragi finally gets put into a game. While his lack of experience and knowledge of basketball quickly become apparent, he manages to impress the audience with his raw talents. Also, the rivalry with Rukawa plays out in the game as well, as these two teammates mix like oil and water.
July 13, 2022
Coach Anzai's hohoho is killing me!
Anyway, Due to Akagi's injuries, he entered the court without much support from the captain himself. Rebound focused on Sakuragi's strengths as a natural-born player (his speed and unwavering, beastly energy) and weaknesses as a newbie for it was his freshest time in the court with a real opponent team (even though it's just a practice game.) With this flaw unraveling, Akagi returned fully healed and pumped up to get back in the game making Sakuragi come back to his senses. Although the idiot redhead just won't quit being proud and first class! Ending before the last 1 minute of the game, will Shohoku beat Ryonan on the next volume?
Anyway, Due to Akagi's injuries, he entered the court without much support from the captain himself. Rebound focused on Sakuragi's strengths as a natural-born player (his speed and unwavering, beastly energy) and weaknesses as a newbie for it was his freshest time in the court with a real opponent team (even though it's just a practice game.) With this flaw unraveling, Akagi returned fully healed and pumped up to get back in the game making Sakuragi come back to his senses. Although the idiot redhead just won't quit being proud and first class! Ending before the last 1 minute of the game, will Shohoku beat Ryonan on the next volume?
December 6, 2022
Volume 5 of Slam Dunk, Rebound, focuses on both the strengths and shortcomings of our major characters, while delivering an exhilarating final minutes of their first match.
December 6, 2024
rebound king 🤌🏻✨🔥🔥🔥🔥
September 24, 2018
Takehiko Inoue makes it clear that Slam Dunk is a self-proclaimed genius Sakuragi's story to greatness in basketball. And despite the mishaps, the readers are 100% on board with this idea. That is how convincing this series is. You want to be there. Cheering and rooting for the red-headed protagonist, wanting for Shohoku to win.
February 8, 2023
SIMPLESMENTE EPICO A EVOLUÇÃO DO SAKURAGI
January 8, 2020
4.5 stars ✨
April 20, 2025
OMGGG quién diría que veríamos a Rukawa y Hanamichi haciendo trabajo en equipo, me encanta
April 10, 2023
Sendohhhh! The mangaka was able to capture the excitement and intensity of the game through this volume.
January 13, 2024
I can’t tell you how brilliant this manga is….everytime I read it I’m blown away, I seriously thought I was at a Basketball match, cheering on my Fav players! Don’t hesitate just read it! NOW
March 6, 2025
You know what they* say, a volume of manga a day keeps the existential horrors away.
*me
*me
September 5, 2018
Si bien es cierto que siendo Sendo el sendero de lo sereno y... Demasiado. Increíble tomo. Por un lado, el desarrollo de Sakuragi y, por otro, la construcción de Sendo como rival. El tiempo se vuelve elástico y el último cuarto se alarga más que el brazo de Michael Jordan en Space Jam.
July 9, 2018
Sakuragi finally appeared at this game that Shouhoku VS Ryounan because Akagi, the captains of Shouhoku injured by Uozumi, the captain of Ryounan.
It's game was first for him, so he did not know what to do in the field. However he saw other players and learn movement for basketball. He had a special physical ability, so he began to do rebound. I loved the same that " I am a king of Rebound". I wonder the result of this game.
It's game was first for him, so he did not know what to do in the field. However he saw other players and learn movement for basketball. He had a special physical ability, so he began to do rebound. I loved the same that " I am a king of Rebound". I wonder the result of this game.
July 11, 2020
Sakuragi finally makes it into the practice game against Ryonan, and now it's up to him to stay in the game. Unlike the previous volume which was more serious and straightforward as a game of basketball, this volume is more of a comedy. Sakuragi is a random element in the match that no one can really predict. His excessive physicality (to make up for his lack of game knowledge), the audience reactions (thinking he is a genius when really he's a novice), and his excessive feuding (with the other team and with his own teammates) end up being a nice comedic adventure. There's still some good action with the playing basketball but the game itself isn't the key driving force behind this volume. As the volume comes to a close, however, things start to get serious. The clock is running out and Shohoku is still down in points. The big detailed artwork, usually reserved for serious physical exertion or exemplary game performance, is instead used on Sakuragi's pure determination to win. The comedy drops away and you just see his face lit with a strange mix of self-confidence and anxiety. This is just an exhibition match, but it's more than that. It's Sakuragi's chance to prove he's not just in this to gloat or get girls, he wants more than anything to prove himself. This is his first basketball game ever and he's going to make the most of it.
September 10, 2016
Si no me equivoco, este es el último tomo que leí "al día" antes de colgar la serie como un idiota.
May 4, 2021
fucking sendoh is LOVING THE ROOKIES I can tell I am a genius too 😂😂😂 seriously this volume is so much fun. I get why their rivalry with Ryonan meant so much.
August 7, 2023
It was good.
May 9, 2023
I began Slam Dunk because I had trouble getting engrossed in the author's other famous series, Vagabond. I thought taking a detour to one of his earlier books would give me a better perspective on Inoue's writing style and help me better appreciate the series I already sunk $60 into purchasing (despite being an accountant, I am not immune to the allure of impulsive late-night purchases).
I've never been too passionate towards sports. I played baseball and basketball as a child, mostly as a way to appease my parents and show that, like my softball-playing sister, I was capable of being sociable and hard-working. But they never really grabbed me. And watching sports is about the dullest past-time I can think of. You watch a very slow game for about five minutes, get interrupted by 20 minutes of State Farm commercials, and then watch another five minutes. I don't know how people do it. Not for me. Boooooring.
So I guess it's surprising then how quickly Inoue's Slam Dunk was able to grab me. Featuring a very dumb main character who knows nothing about basketball (a valuable audience surrogate if I've ever seen one), Slam Dunk is about the main character's journey to...get really good at basketball. Not because he actually cares that much about the sport, but just so he can impress a cute girl.
Yeah, it's a simple premise. And the main character is really shallow, to an occasional annoying degree. But the series remains intensely readable because of its charm and likeable supporting characters. Most of the series thus far consists of funny gags stemming from the main character's stupidity and lack of social skills. It can be monotonous, but the snappy humor helps Slam Dunk from feeling like just another generic sports story. The series spends lots of time building up the characters. By the time an actual basketball game starts at the end of volume four, the basketball game is elevated from being a simple scrimmage to a chance for the characters to prove their worth.
It's exciting as hell. And tense. I've felt more suspense reading this manga than I ever have watching a game. Maybe that makes me lame, that I'm only able to enjoy sports by reading a manga, but I don't care. At least there's no commercials.
This volume is my favorite so far. We see the characters under pressure in the midst of the game, trying to close the gap between their points and the other team's. I was racing through this volume at lightening speed. Inoue has such a talent of framing the game in exciting ways. There's a great sense of speed to the characters, and the detail on their expressions brings to life what they're feeling without slowing down the pace of the game.
Great stuff. I will continue reading.
I've never been too passionate towards sports. I played baseball and basketball as a child, mostly as a way to appease my parents and show that, like my softball-playing sister, I was capable of being sociable and hard-working. But they never really grabbed me. And watching sports is about the dullest past-time I can think of. You watch a very slow game for about five minutes, get interrupted by 20 minutes of State Farm commercials, and then watch another five minutes. I don't know how people do it. Not for me. Boooooring.
So I guess it's surprising then how quickly Inoue's Slam Dunk was able to grab me. Featuring a very dumb main character who knows nothing about basketball (a valuable audience surrogate if I've ever seen one), Slam Dunk is about the main character's journey to...get really good at basketball. Not because he actually cares that much about the sport, but just so he can impress a cute girl.
Yeah, it's a simple premise. And the main character is really shallow, to an occasional annoying degree. But the series remains intensely readable because of its charm and likeable supporting characters. Most of the series thus far consists of funny gags stemming from the main character's stupidity and lack of social skills. It can be monotonous, but the snappy humor helps Slam Dunk from feeling like just another generic sports story. The series spends lots of time building up the characters. By the time an actual basketball game starts at the end of volume four, the basketball game is elevated from being a simple scrimmage to a chance for the characters to prove their worth.
It's exciting as hell. And tense. I've felt more suspense reading this manga than I ever have watching a game. Maybe that makes me lame, that I'm only able to enjoy sports by reading a manga, but I don't care. At least there's no commercials.
This volume is my favorite so far. We see the characters under pressure in the midst of the game, trying to close the gap between their points and the other team's. I was racing through this volume at lightening speed. Inoue has such a talent of framing the game in exciting ways. There's a great sense of speed to the characters, and the detail on their expressions brings to life what they're feeling without slowing down the pace of the game.
Great stuff. I will continue reading.
April 5, 2019
Slam Dunk, Vol. 5 continues where the previous tankōbon left off and contains the next nine chapters (36–44) of the on-going manga series.
The match between Shohoku and Ryonan High Schools continues as Hanamichi Sakuragi steals the ball from Jun Uozumi, and managed to turn the game around. With Kiminobu Kogure and Kaede Rukawa manage to score several times, it allows Shohoku High to catch up to Ryonan.
Sakuragi uses what Takenori Akagi taught him, allowing him to stop all of Ryonan's players, except Uozumi. Akagi then returns to the match, but decides to substitute Kaede Rukawa to give him rest. Akagi and Kogure continue to score, allowing Shohoku to take the lead for the first time in the game.
However, Akira Sendoh then retakes the lead for Ryonan with Sakuragi being unable to stop him. Rukawa returns to play, but Anzai tells him and Sakuragi to join forces to block Sendoh. Sendoh manages to break their defense, and Ryonan maintains a four point lead.
This tankōbon is written and illustrated by Takehiko Inoue. For the most part, I really liked the direction of the narrative. It continues the first game for Hanamichi Sakuragi as we see him grew and learns from past experiences. Hopefully, this game would conclude in the next tankōbon as I cannot see it lasting too much longer.
All in all, Slam Dunk, Vol. 5 is a wonderful continuation to a series that seems intriguing and I cannot wait to read more.
The match between Shohoku and Ryonan High Schools continues as Hanamichi Sakuragi steals the ball from Jun Uozumi, and managed to turn the game around. With Kiminobu Kogure and Kaede Rukawa manage to score several times, it allows Shohoku High to catch up to Ryonan.
Sakuragi uses what Takenori Akagi taught him, allowing him to stop all of Ryonan's players, except Uozumi. Akagi then returns to the match, but decides to substitute Kaede Rukawa to give him rest. Akagi and Kogure continue to score, allowing Shohoku to take the lead for the first time in the game.
However, Akira Sendoh then retakes the lead for Ryonan with Sakuragi being unable to stop him. Rukawa returns to play, but Anzai tells him and Sakuragi to join forces to block Sendoh. Sendoh manages to break their defense, and Ryonan maintains a four point lead.
This tankōbon is written and illustrated by Takehiko Inoue. For the most part, I really liked the direction of the narrative. It continues the first game for Hanamichi Sakuragi as we see him grew and learns from past experiences. Hopefully, this game would conclude in the next tankōbon as I cannot see it lasting too much longer.
All in all, Slam Dunk, Vol. 5 is a wonderful continuation to a series that seems intriguing and I cannot wait to read more.
December 23, 2021
After finishing Volume 5, I was nearly twitching. I wanted more. Takehiko Inoue is a master at zooming in on a single game, showing the most exciting details. The “friendly” pre-season game between Shohoku and Ryonan is much more than that. It is the first test to see if either team has what they need to make it to Nationals. Between the two, Ryonan has way more skill and history, considering they made the quarterfinals the year before. But Shohoku has their “secret weapon” in that of Sakuragi, the first-time basketball player with too much confidence and aggression. And yet, he is a living testament to the idea that it all starts with belief. Sakuragi believes he is “Basketball Man Sakuragi” even though his initial motivation to play basketball was not basketball but a girl who likes basketball players. And yet, Sakuragi is big and athletic and strong and passionate. His inflated self-image works together with his physical blessings to create a thrilling story about basketball.
I’m loving every minute of this series, that is one of the most popular manga series in history. I am only sad that I have to wait now—cut off in the middle of the action. Volume six is still out at my school and the Japanese libraries do not offer Slam Dunk. Long-suffering right before Christmas? :)
I’m loving every minute of this series, that is one of the most popular manga series in history. I am only sad that I have to wait now—cut off in the middle of the action. Volume six is still out at my school and the Japanese libraries do not offer Slam Dunk. Long-suffering right before Christmas? :)
June 30, 2021
Wow…two full volumes and we’re still in the first scrimmage game. I’m shocked this game wasn’t wrapped up here in volume five, and I’m honestly done waiting. This volume, while not bad, didn’t do much to progress the story at all. We’re now inside the final two minutes and, shocker, the good guys are still losing by a couple.
It just feels way too dragged out for me, and I’m a huge sports fan, so I should be the target audience here. I’ve just lost my momentum with these characters, who have not grown a bit since being introduced, and with the story, that is barely moving forward.
This was likely going to be my last volume anyway since my library doesn’t have any more for whatever reason, but I was considering subscribing to the digital service from Shonen to keep going…but it’s lost me at this point, so I’ll just move on to something new.
Not a bad story, just taking too long to show growth.
2.5 stars
It just feels way too dragged out for me, and I’m a huge sports fan, so I should be the target audience here. I’ve just lost my momentum with these characters, who have not grown a bit since being introduced, and with the story, that is barely moving forward.
This was likely going to be my last volume anyway since my library doesn’t have any more for whatever reason, but I was considering subscribing to the digital service from Shonen to keep going…but it’s lost me at this point, so I’ll just move on to something new.
Not a bad story, just taking too long to show growth.
2.5 stars
August 7, 2024
I own the first 5 books in the Slam Dunk series. As someone who whose only real fondness of basketball comes from the NBA Jam Arcade games, Slam Dunk expertly uses a shonen manga formula to get you kind of into the game.
I really appreciate the series tone so far. The game of basketball is portrayed very realistically, the ball isn’t getting chakra around it to power up the passes or anything. It saves the goofy bits for its slice of life moments.
Hanamichi is a hotheaded highschooler who flips between talented yet inexperienced baller on the court and sensitive goober when trying to impress his high school crush.
It actually makes me want to get on the court and learn some fundamentals because the author, Inoue’s love for the sport shines through Hanamichi’s excitement just getting out on the court and balling.
I like how simple that premise is, it’s about the love of the game BABYeeeeeee.
I really appreciate the series tone so far. The game of basketball is portrayed very realistically, the ball isn’t getting chakra around it to power up the passes or anything. It saves the goofy bits for its slice of life moments.
Hanamichi is a hotheaded highschooler who flips between talented yet inexperienced baller on the court and sensitive goober when trying to impress his high school crush.
It actually makes me want to get on the court and learn some fundamentals because the author, Inoue’s love for the sport shines through Hanamichi’s excitement just getting out on the court and balling.
I like how simple that premise is, it’s about the love of the game BABYeeeeeee.
July 12, 2021
At the time of this review, I have read volumes 1-17 back-to-back. As always, I will try to only focus on the current review.
First things first, let's talk about Coach Anzai. Unlike some other coaches in other sports manga, Coach Anzai doesn't say much. Yet, I think he knows more than most, but instead of getting those thoughts from him, we see his players speak volumes for him through their playing. Coach Anzai sets something in motion with Rukawa and Sakuragi beginning on page 152. Between pages 152-184, I think we see Rukawa and Sakuragi have the same energy as Hinata and Kageyama from Haikyuu.
While I think Sendoh is like Oikawa, I think his attitude is more like Atsumu Miya, especially when we see Sendoh enjoying himself on page 166.
Verdict: The practice game continues into volume 6.
First things first, let's talk about Coach Anzai. Unlike some other coaches in other sports manga, Coach Anzai doesn't say much. Yet, I think he knows more than most, but instead of getting those thoughts from him, we see his players speak volumes for him through their playing. Coach Anzai sets something in motion with Rukawa and Sakuragi beginning on page 152. Between pages 152-184, I think we see Rukawa and Sakuragi have the same energy as Hinata and Kageyama from Haikyuu.
While I think Sendoh is like Oikawa, I think his attitude is more like Atsumu Miya, especially when we see Sendoh enjoying himself on page 166.
Verdict: The practice game continues into volume 6.
January 17, 2021
The 5th volume of Slam Dunk is very exciting and definitely does not disappoint (I must say I feel like each and every volume is becoming more and more exciting). Sakuragi gets to practice his practiced skill the rebound in-game and finally is being a bit useful to the team. We also see Kogure and Rukawa's super skills as they catch up and eventually overtake Ryonan's lead in the game. However, this turns out to be worse for our team because this gets Sendoh riled up and he starts to play really seriously and turns the game into a four-point lead for Ryonan. I think this volume was good for Sakuragi because he finally got some actions and we got to see a glimpse of Sendoh's true skills (also very cool).
July 31, 2025
This series started with promise. This series was a little up and down…but I would argue last volume and continued into this one…it has got its stride! And boy, are we in for a ride. Never have I been so invested in an exhibition game of basketball in my life! While no one wants to lose, the passion displayed makes you forget we are in chapter 5 of a series and feels more like 35 with the championship state finals on the line! Takehiko Inoue delivers, and we as the readers are better off for it. You race through this book for a climatic conclusion to a game…that would not even stay on the records! My favorite emotions are invoked on page 175. Poster worthy and captures the intensity of the entire volume! I cannot wait to hopefully read more of this series!
November 5, 2021
The day after the game against Ryonan, Anzai-sensei says, "You will become strong..." At that time, Kogure is wearing a T-shirt. The next day, he is surprised to hear that the man on the cover, who is considered to be the next captain but is a super problem child, has been discharged from the hospital. The next day, the long-haired delinquent who stubbornly refuses to smoke comes to the hospital to destroy the basketball team and his front teeth, but this time he's wearing a "rabbit" T-shirt. LOL. The story was going to focus on basketball for a while, but now I'm worried that it's going to go back to being a delinquent manga.
March 16, 2024
This was another great volume and we continue with the match and the focus is on Sakuragi and just seeing his brilliance and how powerful he is against his enemies and seeing how even the opponent teams players like Sendoh and Uozumi are having a hard time against this guy and it leads to some OP moments and also his lack of basketball knowledge since he is a newbie is funny, but I just love the moments with Rukawa and his iconic saying "Doh Adou" is genius lol, next volume is gonna get exciting with the conclusion of the match! Another brilliant volume with great twists and increasing tension in the match!!
June 17, 2018
4.75 stars
This volume had it all - humor, nail-biting suspense, and incredible art. I couldn't put it down. While the hairstyles and clothing are a tad dated, the rest of the manga is most certainly not. I love all of the diverse personalities, and how everyone interacts with each other. Hanamichi is so overly confident, I wonder where the heck he gets his bravo from. He really sucks at the fundamentals of basketball, but he has convinced himself that he is, indeed, Basketball Man.
Full review to follow
This volume had it all - humor, nail-biting suspense, and incredible art. I couldn't put it down. While the hairstyles and clothing are a tad dated, the rest of the manga is most certainly not. I love all of the diverse personalities, and how everyone interacts with each other. Hanamichi is so overly confident, I wonder where the heck he gets his bravo from. He really sucks at the fundamentals of basketball, but he has convinced himself that he is, indeed, Basketball Man.
Full review to follow
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