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Slam Dunk by Takehiko Inoue
Read manga reviews of Slam Dunk, learn about Slam Dunk characters and see artwork from this popular sports manga series by Takehiko Inoue from Shonen Jump Manga. When high school punk Hanamichi Sakuragi meets a cutie who asks him, "Do you like basketball?" how can he say no? Slam Dunk follows Sakuragi as he tries to go from punk to star player.
Slam Dunk Manga Profile and Story Summary
Read a description of Slam Dunk, a basketball manga by Takehiko Inoue, including a story summary, character descriptions and notable facts about this shonen manga series. Learn more about Inoue-sensei and the numerous awards and accolades that he received for this influential graphic novel.
Interview: Takehiko Inoue
Takehiko Inoue, manga artist and creator of Slam Dunk, Vagabond and Real, recently made an appearance at the Books Kinokuniya in NYC. In our interview with Inoue-sensei, we talked about his manga, his love of sports, and his relationship with his readers.
Slam Dunk Volume 1 - Review
Red-headed roughneck Hanamichi Sakuragi is strong guy, but he's kind of a loser with the ladies. When cutie Haruko Akagi asks him "Do you like basketball?" he can't help but say yes, even though he knows nothing about the game.