Ep. 2: Hanamichi clashes with Rukawa over Haruko, then challenges Shohoku captain
Aired on October 30, 1993
Following school, Hanamichi encounters Rukawa Kaede, the individual Haruko admires. Driven by jealousy, Hanamichi initiates a physical altercation with Rukawa, which results in Haruko developing a strong dislike for him. Subsequently, Hanamichi engages in a competitive confrontation with the captain of the Shohoku basketball team. This conflict arises after the captain dismisses the sport as childish, prompting Hanamichi to defend the game's value through direct challenge.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Hanamichi Sakuragi Discovers Basketball After Rejection by Fifty Girls
- Ep. 2 · Hanamichi clashes with Rukawa over Haruko, then challenges Shohoku captain
- Ep. 3 · Hanamichi Defeats Akagi in Intense Match and Discovers Family Connection
- Ep. 4 · Hanamichi Joins the Team Despite Akagi's Opposition
- Ep. 5 · Hanamichi quits basketball club after fighting Akagi over solo practice
- Ep. 6 · Rukawa faces Akagi in a tense practice match while Hanamichi watches from the sidelines