Ep. 29: Hanamichi makes his debut during an official basketball game match
Aired on June 18, 1994
The match begins with Coach Anzai deciding not to include Sakuragi, Rukawa, Mitsui, and Miyagi in the starting line-up as punishment for their previous fighting incident. This strategic choice leaves the team without their key players at the start of the game. The narrative focuses on whether Anzai will maintain this specific lineup configuration for the entire duration of the match or if he will eventually allow these four characters to enter the court. The outcome of this decision remains uncertain as the game progresses.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 29 · Hanamichi makes his debut during an official basketball game match
- Ep. 30 · Shohoku's Key Players Return to Narrow the Deficit to Two Points
- Ep. 31 · Miuradai Deploys Secret Weapon Ox Nato Against Shohoku
- Ep. 32 · Genius Hanamichi! Certain Death Dunk
- Ep. 33 · Hanamichi Sakuragi Faces Doubt as Shohoku Prepares for Gohoku Match