Ep. 9: Hanamichi Refuses Judo Club Bribery and Declares Basketball Loyalty
Aired on December 25, 1993
Aota attempts to persuade Hanamichi to join the Judo Club by offering Haruko's photographs as a bribe. Hanamichi agrees to accept the pictures but firmly declines membership in the club. This refusal leads to a physical altercation between the two characters. During the conflict, Hanamichi explicitly states that he will not become a judoka because he is dedicated to basketball. The incident highlights Hanamichi's commitment to his sport and his rejection of Aota's incentives. The narrative focuses on the clash between Aota's persistence and Hanamichi's unwavering choice to pursue basketball instead of judo.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 13 · Shohoku and Ryonan clash as Anzai names Hanamichi a secret weapon