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.
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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Season
Released
BollyMeter
Critics
Audience
Verdict
Season 11993 · 101 eps
16 October 1993
8.5
n/a
8.6/10
MUST-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.
Quoted“Ties 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.
8.061
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.
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).