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Slam Dunk

MAL score of 8.56 from a large voter base reflects enduring cult status; Anime News Network awarded episodes 25-60 an A- overall, praising its ability to tie coming-of-age storytelling with basketball beautifully.

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Renewal: The original 101-episode TV anime ran from October 1993 to March 1996. A theatrical film continuation, The First Slam Dunk (2022), directed by manga creator Takehiko Inoue, grossed over $281 million worldwide and is considered the canonical sequel. (Anime News Network)

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Reception ledger

Indian OTT platforms do not publish per-title streams. This tracks reception across the run, not viewership.

SeasonReleasedBollyMeterCriticsAudienceVerdict
Season 11993 · 101 eps16 October 19938.5n/a8.6/10MUST-WATCH
BollyMeter 8.5MAL score of 8.56 from a large voter base reflects enduring cult status; Anime News Network awarded episodes 25-60 an A- overall, praising its ability to tie coming-of-age storytelling with basketball beautifully.
Audience 8.6/10MyAnimeList user rating.
QuotedTies together coming-of-age stories with basketball games beautifully.Anime News Network
RenewalThe original 101-episode TV anime ran from October 1993 to March 1996. A theatrical film continuation, The First Slam Dunk (2022), directed by manga creator Takehiko Inoue, grossed over $281 million worldwide and is considered the canonical sequel. (Anime News Network)

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Standout episodes

01

Sakuragi Hanamichi, the Basketball Beginner1993-10-16

The premiere sets the hook fast: a towering, red-haired delinquent falls for a girl who loves basketball, and suddenly the sport means everything to him. The comedic energy and stubborn charm of Sakuragi are established in a single episode.

8.0
61

The Tip-Off of the Interhigh1995-01-21

The national tournament arc begins in earnest. Years of character-building snap into focus as Shohoku face elite opposition for the first time. The stakes feel real because the show has taken its time earning them.

8.6

Seasons

  1. Season 11993 · 101 eps · 16 October 1993MUST-WATCH

Slam Dunk - Quick Answers

Will there be another season of Slam Dunk?
The original 101-episode TV anime ran from October 1993 to March 1996. A theatrical film continuation, The First Slam Dunk (2022), directed by manga creator Takehiko Inoue, grossed over $281 million worldwide and is considered the canonical sequel. (Source: Anime News Network.)
Where can I watch Slam Dunk in India?
Slam Dunk streams on Crunchyroll.
How many seasons of Slam Dunk are there?
Slam Dunk has 1 season so far and has ended.
Is Slam Dunk worth watching?
BollyAI rates Slam Dunk a MUST-WATCH at BollyMeter 8.5/10 (Season 1, its strongest).

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