Ep. 52: Takato's Strategy Uses Miyamasu to Humiliate Sakuragi and Boost Kainan's Lead
Aired on January 21, 1995
Takato devises a counter-attack plan against Sakuragi by deploying the diminutive and weak Miyamasu. This unexpected strategy succeeds, causing Sakuragi to suffer severe embarrassment. As a result, Kainan successfully widens their lead in the game. Meanwhile, Rukawa appears to be gaining momentum and intensity on the court, suggesting a shift in the match dynamics despite the team's current advantage.
Episodes
- Ep. 48 · Sakuragi investigates Yohko's strange behavior at Takezono and faces mistaken delinquent assumptions.
- Ep. 49 · Takezono faces Kainan while Oda plays through a hidden injury
- Ep. 50 · Shohoku, Kainan, Ryonan, and Takezato advance to the final four
- Ep. 51 · Hanamichi Dominates as Kainan Plots to Remove Him from the Court
- Ep. 52 · Takato's Strategy Uses Miyamasu to Humiliate Sakuragi and Boost Kainan's Lead
- Ep. 53 · Gorilla's Injury! A Desperate Situation!?
- Ep. 54 · Hanamichi Steps Up as Akagi Departs Due to Foot Injury
- Ep. 55 · Kainan Holds a Five-Point Lead with One Minute and Thirty Seconds Remaining in the First Half
- Ep. 56 · Shohoku ties the game following Rukawa's performance