Ep. 24: Sakuragi's Gang Arrives to Support Him in the Fight for Justice
Aired on April 30, 1994
Following an incident where Ayako is slapped by a delinquent, Miyagi and Rukawa intervene to help. Both are swiftly defeated by Tetsuo. Sakuragi then steps forward to fight, despite being outnumbered. The situation shifts dramatically when Sakuragi's friends arrive in an unexpected manner to join the conflict.
Episodes
- Ep. 20 · Haruko accompanies Sakuragi to the sports shop for new basketball shoes after his old pair was damaged during practice.
- Ep. 21 · Ryota Miyagi returns to basketball while Ayako investigates with Sakuragi, sparking jealousy.
- Ep. 22 · An unexpected positive outcome prevents a collision between Miyagi and Sakuragi
- Ep. 23 · A former Shohoku member returns with a grievance, threatening the team's future.
- Ep. 24 · Sakuragi's Gang Arrives to Support Him in the Fight for Justice
- Ep. 25 · Mitsui continues fighting after defeat while Akagi arrives and Kogure reveals his past
- Ep. 26 · Mitsui's basketball past and a pivotal practice incident
- Ep. 27 · Mitsui's Return to Basketball After Two Years Away from the Court
- Ep. 28 · Shohoku faces Miuradai before Sakuragi anticipates a rematch with Sendo