Slam Dunk
Shohoku brings a newcomer, a skilled first-year, a determined captain, a quick point guard and a returning shooter into one team. Their differences make learning the game a shared story.
FIND YOUR SPARK.
Official trailer
Slam Dunk in motion.
Published by Toei Animation. May include scenes beyond this page’s focus.
WHO INSPIRES YOU?
Hanamichi Sakuragi
Sakuragi is Shohoku’s enthusiastic basketball newcomer, whose confidence runs ahead of his knowledge. His springy, strong visual presence makes athletic potential feel exciting, but his appeal also comes from learning that the game contains details he cannot skip simply because he wants to be impressive.
EXPLORE CHARACTER ↗Basketball skill & athletic strengthKaede Rukawa
Rukawa arrives at Shohoku with a very different relationship to basketball from Sakuragi: his skill is already central to his identity. His lean, athletic design and quiet confidence make him an appealing reference for focused practice, while the team setting asks how individual quality becomes useful with others.
EXPLORE CHARACTER ↗Strength foundations & team responsibilityTakenori Akagi
Akagi gives Shohoku an imposing center and a captain with a serious ambition for the team. His powerful build is one part of that presence; responsibility is another. He offers motivation for people who want strength to feel dependable and connected to contributing, rather than purely decorative.
EXPLORE CHARACTER ↗Court awareness & change-of-direction foundationsRyota Miyagi
Miyagi’s point-guard role makes speed and decision-making part of the same picture. His comparatively compact presence among Shohoku’s players challenges the idea that the biggest body always defines the action. The First Slam Dunk places his perspective at the center of the team’s tournament experience.
EXPLORE CHARACTER ↗Return-to-training foundations & shooting patienceHisashi Mitsui
Mitsui’s return to basketball makes him a compelling reference for anyone coming back to an activity. His shooting identity remains meaningful even when participation has been interrupted. Hypekage takes inspiration from re-engagement: a previous chapter can matter without forcing the next chapter to begin at its old intensity.
EXPLORE CHARACTER ↗TAKE THE FEELING INTO REAL LIFE.
Choose the part of Slam Dunk that motivates you, then give it a practical home in a routine suited to your experience. Character-inspired directions are editorial themes, not promises about physique or supernatural abilities.
Source: The First Slam Dunk Official — Shohoku characters. Available character-specific program drafts are linked from the character pages. The video above is an official upload; exact training-scene timestamps are not verified.