Ep. 8: Hanamichi Faces Crisis as Judo Captain Sets Trap
Aired on December 18, 1993
Aota Tatsuhiko, captain of the Shohoku Judo Club and childhood friend of Akagi and Haruko, seeks to recruit Hanamichi due to his natural talent. To achieve this goal, he attempts to lure Hanamichi into joining the club by using pictures of Haruko as bait. This scheme creates a significant crisis for Hanamichi as he is targeted by the judo captain's deceptive tactics.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 7 · Hanamichi Debuts with a Dunk Explosion After Rukawa's Defeat
- Ep. 8 · Hanamichi Faces Crisis as Judo Captain Sets Trap
- Ep. 9 · Hanamichi Refuses Judo Club Bribery and Declares Basketball Loyalty
- Ep. 10 · Akagi Assigns Hanamichi to Learn Shooting Skills from Rukawa
- Ep. 11 · Hanamichi succeeds at layups and Hikouichi mistakes him for Rukawa
- Ep. 12 · Ryonan Defeat: Intense Night Before Match Training Session