Slam Dunk — Season 1, Episode 12: Beat Ryonan! Hard Training Before the Decisive Game

Episode synopsis

The night before their game with Ryounan, Akagi decides to try and teach Sakuragi basic defense, starting with rebounding. Learning quickly, Sakuragi impresses Akagi. After the practice session, Sakuragi encounters a scout from Ryounan, and fills him in on who the REAL star is.....

About Slam Dunk

Sakuragi Hanamichi is a junior high punk used to getting into fights and being rejected by girls but upon entering high school he meets the girl of his dreams, Haruko Akagi. He will do anything in order to win her heart including joining the school basketball team that is aiming to conquer the nation lead by Haruko's brother. The problem is that Sakuragi has never played basketball before and a freshman sensation is stealing the spotlight and Haruko's affection from him.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1The Birth of a Genius Basketman?!?
• E2Die Basketball! Hanamichi vs. Rukawa
• E3Gorilla vs. Hanamichi! Big Showdown!
• E4Basketball Man Hanamichi Joins the Team
• E5A Gutless Afternoon
• E6Rukawa vs. Akagi. The Real Showdown!
• E7Hanamichi's Debut! Dunk Attack
• E8Hanamichi's Crisis! The Judo Man's Snare
• E9I Will Play Basketball!
• E10The 'Beginner's Shot' ....Is Hard!
• E11Special Secret Love Training for Two!?
• E13Shohoku vs Ryonan the Fired Up Captain!