Don’t be embarrassed at all. I’m 36 and I have jumped, pumped my fists, yelled, and wept like an insane person. This show is gold and should not be slept on.
What's funny about Sakuragi is that he confidently states he's a "basketball genius" from day 1 (regardless he's never played basketball before), and as the story progresses, he ACTUALLY shows he has hidden talent for the sport. Which makes him even cockier! 😄
As a kid born in the 80s, this is one of the most popular sport manga/anime show at time. The animation, soundtrack, story, drama were all top notch. A lot of kids pickup the sports of basketball just because of this series.
Wow, this is an awesome review. You're a real one for watching the anime with fresh eyes after watching the recent movie. You really covered the heart behind the games and the characters. You really understood what made this show so special and how it impacted the generations ahead. (Also, not many people have the sensibilities of the time period and understanding of broadcasting/production issues that were rampant in many shows as you do, so thank you for touching on it.)
@@MintVolcano I really enjoy your review Sir! If you have the time to read the manga too you will be given more insight of the overall SLAM DUNK story... (SPOILER ALERT) 1. In the show Sakuragi motivation to join the basketball club because he want to get Haruko attention, but eventually after he spend time along with the team, he admitted that he actually loves the basketball game and really want to be a true basketball player. 2. When sakuragi dive for the lose ball he actually broke his backbone and sadly after the game vs Sannoh he cannot play basketball anymore, because of his injury... But, in the end actually he become the sohoku basketball team advisor beside anzai sensei coach. Thank you for your video! Keep up the good work and May the God keep you healthy and happy in this life 😁
Great review. I said this in your movie review but you should really read the comic book. I know it's not easy to find them in the U.S. but I really hope you do. It contains all the animated series and the movie. Tone of art itself progresses as the author really gets into the story and Sakurigi takes the game more seriously. Play by play is awesome. I have complete 30 some comicbook when I was young and I read it over and over again. I can go on forever but I'll stop here. Hope your channel grow so everyone can see your review.
Slam Dunk is definitely one of the best shonnen story, even today so something as good would be difficult to find. Maybe try Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Its also multiawarded in Japan and it already ended. Plus there is an important meme about it if you will be starting to venture into anime stuffs. LOL. There is an older version but that one was showed when the manga wasn't over yet so its latter episodes are not cannon. Its also great but I recomment the new one because it has a proper ending.
I'm from Chile and they showed this when I was a teenager and it hit me deeply possibly because I was the right age for it. Possibly my favourite anime series of all time, loved how fleshed out all the characters are. Even the opposing teams get solid background and moments in the series, which just makes viewers care more about the stakes and outcomes of the show. Last but not least, the bumbling talented character of Sakuragi is just endearing and funny, you want to root for him despite his stupidity, he is a great main character.
Perfect example of a flawed hero and the way he improvs is so endearing! Also great point about the other teams, all the characters are great even that motorcycle gang leader gets his moment 😄
Being aware of the monumental changes (emotional, mental, and physical) that can occur when someone reaches middle-age is helpful - no matter what your age. “If you notice that a loved one has difficulty accomplishing daily tasks or attending to relationships it's time to reach out to them to talk with them about whether what they're experiencing is more serious,” Dr. Lyons says.
Me, as a fan of Ryota, really didn't felt that Sakuragi was kinda "missing" from the film, I actually enjoyed Ryota's background and that was what makes the Slam Dunk world move forward. Specially after so many years!
This Anime/Manga is my all time favorite, I got into basketball and shoes because of this! I think you were referring to the CHIBI versions of the characters. Nice review of both this and the movie 🎉
Another great sports anime to check out is hajime no ippo one of my personal favourites slam dunk is awesome too cowboy bebop is my all time favourite too
Great review, glad you actually took the time and went back to the OG slam dunk anime, it's quite a long series. Episodic recap at the beginning of every ep was a thing because of the weekly airing schedule, or even preview, so that is strange for binge streaming since it spoils what comes next. Exactly, to us fans who grew up reading and watching this during our teens in early to mid 90s (i was 12 to 13), it was immense and legendary (the other 2 pillars at the time was yu yu hakusho and dragon ball). We all fell in love with haurko or ayako and wanted to be cool like Rukawa lol. Delinquent student culture (like biker gangs) were just portrayed so cooly in the 80 and 90s anime, manga, or drama around that time. Not to mention Jordan and the Bulls were huge and Inoue was a big fan. That's why it's a pity. As much as as many fans and I love the latest movie finally bringing the long awaited Sannoh game to life, it lacked a few things. First 3D (even though done well) instead of traditionally stylish handdrawn, new cast replacing the familiar andiconic cast (most of whom are still active today), and no original soundtrack or nostalgic theme songs, which topped the 90s jpop charts beyond anime even among non anime viewers. Imagine if this movie was actually done with old music and cast, would've been even more emotional and old fans would lose it.
@MintVolcano yeah that's the golden period of Jump and our childhood. It's so strange those characters were all older than me at the time and I worshipped them. I wanted to be Rukawa but was more like Kogure lol. I noticed someone recommended steinsgate anime. That's indeed a great time traveling story, if not one of the best :) definitely a must watch. But man, slam dunk is one of the best sports anime or just anime in general. The basketball matches got our blood boiled, filled with memorable characters, and taught us many valuable life lessons to work hard and persevere. You just don't get tight groups like shohoku or Yusuke and gang anymore.
Hajime no ippo i'd say is a must watch, its a boxing anime from around the same time as slam dunk, it has a lot of heart put into its characters, great pacing and animation, made me cry more than once
Amazing review! Love how in-depth you went. I actually am in the same boat as you, where I watched The First Slam Dunk as someone new to the series and absolutely adored it. I'm currently half-way through the anime now because I loved the movie so much and agree with all of the points that you said. Keep up the great work!
On the topic of sports anime, i think a timeless classic you should definitely check out is Hajime No Ippo! It’s a boxing anime and i can’t recommend it enough
i loved the show but the manga its based on is considerably stronger, especially in the last part. if you aren't a big manga reader start at chapter 198 (this is the point the tv anime ended right before the inter-high) and you'll blaze through it. the movie condenced the final game immensely for obvious reasons that the movie cannot fit all the content in 2 hours especially considering the entire miyagi backstory was entirely new content and was like half of it. and it skipped the game before sannoh entirely. you will be shocked how the medium of a "comic book" can portray a basketball game so well. it's also by that stage you could see the author evolve to a more serious tone. which he would continue in his later works. again, i can not advise enough to anyone, either read the manga start to finish, or if you've seen the anime and are not big on comics/manga, start at chapter 198, it's so immersive you'll finish it in no-time and imo even with the movie out, is still the ultimate way because everything but the ryota part is more fleshed out
This needs a reboot. I am sorry but people watching anime today need to experience this for how funny, heartfelt, and fun it is. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll relate... There are no superpowers, they're just playing basketball yet it's awesome 😎
@@samf.s.7731 i agree, but unfortunately even if it gets a reboot, takehiko inoue will make it into a much different show. it would be a lot more like Real, the manga he did after slam dunk, and like the movie. a lot less humorous and a lot more human drama. definitely he already stated he would never make sakuragi the main character again as he said himself he felt he grew out of that type of thing.
Legend of the galactic heroes: Die neue these It is THE Japanese space opera, and/but is is very dialogue and character oriented If you are up for heavy dialogue and politics and strategy, it's a must watch
Slamdunk is one or not The Best Sports anime. glad you really like it. and if you have time please watch and review Gunbuster, its a 80's OVA anime, then watch its sequel DieBuster then compare the both ending.. the sequels and the Original OVA has a 20year gap.
Instead of making impulsive decisions in the midst of these feelings, Dr. Mayfield suggests using this moment as a time for serious self-reflection and adjustment, "I would suggest that we need to re-think the term 'midlife crisis' and replace it with something like a mid-life reflection."
About anime series recommendations, I think it would be interesting for you to start watching very prestigious classic series like: Neon Genesis Evangelion, Cowboy Bebop, Monster and Berserk. I would love to see an analysis on each one of them made by you.
I am probably so late for recommending an anime, but please watch mob psycho 100. It’s one of the best animes ever, and if you get attached to the characters in the slam duck anime, you are definitely gonna love mob psycho’s characters. Mob psycho have a lot of similar ideas to explore about life and friendship, but it is shown in a new and fresh perspective, and in a modern age. And one of the special things about mob psycho is that the original manga have a unique and not perfect style of drawing, but its story really effected the anime staff, and you can see that on how they adapted the anime. They took the animation and the coloring to another level, just to be as faithful to the manga because of how they believed in the story that was told. So, my point is that the anime has a lot of creative and fresh ideas that the production team uses to create even a better experience for people who is watching. And on a final note, it is a short anime that have 3 seasons, and each season is about 13 episodes. And the story actually raps up in a good way and time. It ends in a good time, without being long while making sure to ties all the story points together. Please watch mob psycho 100, I will be wating for your review.
You know what's the saddest part about this anime ? It's the fact that it was based on the real story of a Japanese highschool student named Hanamichi sakuragi who was a tall strong trouble maker who joined the basketball team after he was approached by the coach and was named ( the Japanese hope of basketball) because he was naturally great at it Unfortunately he died at the age of 18 in a car accident when he was on his way to see his father who was sick at that time The anime character is very similar to the real Sakuragi in appearance and personality Rest in peace Hanamichi sakuragi 💔
@@arturovandeley I've seen this story everywhere on the internet and even when you search on Google you'll get the same story from different resources so ldk ...
If you're in the mood of more great Sport Anime, you can't go wrong with "Hajime no Ippo" (AKA Fighting Spirit), it has probably the best humor and the raw emotional moments you-re looking for! If you like the first Season which is about 76 episodes jump into the Movie "Champion Road" which preceeds the second season. You/re not gonna regret it!
I have started that one am not sure exactly how far into it I am yet :) I love boxing 🥊 so it’s right up my alley. It’s great there is a movie too! I’ll look forward to that!
@@MintVolcano Wow I didn't expect a reply. But yeah! "FS" it's beyond great. You could maybe make a review after every 13 episodes or so (76 episodes of the 1st season is a lot), so you could get more content for your time invested. There are channels who basically react to a batch of two or three episodes showing the actual episodes but they mask the videos so they can avoid copyright strikes, but it can be a huge hassle. But if you stick to reviews, that's good too. In any case I wish you the best. Also, almost any GHIBLI film is a good introduction to anime ;)
Glad you enjoyed it! I'd recommend Steins;Gate. It's a masterpiece of a time travel thriller with lots of foreshadowing which becomes extremely rewarding later on.
honestly i enjoyed the movie enough and also cried when the guys walked into the court cuz i’m a massive fan for decades and i would’ve gone and payed not matter how good or bad it was but being objective the movie was a 5/10, the manga has you crying yelling sweating you can’t put it down the story is so good but the movie overlooked everything to give ryota protagonism and when you see the game from his pov it made it look like just another game, the stakes were not high for him during that game while for other characters it was the game of their lives but we were deprived of the intensity of the game from their points of view. so tldr; read the manga 😂 or at least the chapters that didn’t make it to the anime
I think Haruko not realizing that Rukawa is Ace or gay is also interesting. It's not just Hanamichi whose affection is misplaced and is near impossible to be assigned to someone else, it's Haruko's too. In fact, one could argue that she's even more deluded than Hanamichi. But it's really cute and wholesome, and yes it's accurate to how a teenager would feel and act. Of course when I was a kid, all of this flew over my head lol. When i watched it, I was even younger than the main characters... Like 10-11 years old 😂
That’s a great observation! I was thinking of it from Hanamichi’s perspective because that was me in highschool 😂 but Haruko is absolutely in the same boat
Slam Dunk is one of my all time favorite anime however if you want to watch in my opinion the best sports anime/just anime watch Hajime no Ippo. WATCH HAJIME NO IPPO.
If you're interested in continuing your journey into sports anime, I recommend Haikyuu. For me personally, this anime is the spiritual successor of Slam Dunk. You'll see so many similar threads in Slam Dunk being explored and expanded in Haikyuu. This anime is dubbed hype-kyuu by fans for a reason. If you love the matches scenes in Slam Dunk, you'll definitely love the ones in Haikyuu too. It is also very character driven, the character arcs are so well crafted, not only for the main protags but also for the opposing teams. And if you cried watching Slam Dunk, you surely will (several times) watching Haikyuu.
if I could recommend one single piece of media it would be “real,” which is a manga by the same author as slam dunk. I know you don’t really read manga/comics like that, but on the off chance that you ever decide to give the medium a shot, you gotta check “real” out. it’s like 90 chapters and pretty easily accessible online, could not recommend it enough 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Don’t be embarrassed at all. I’m 36 and I have jumped, pumped my fists, yelled, and wept like an insane person. This show is gold and should not be slept on.
What's funny about Sakuragi is that he confidently states he's a "basketball genius" from day 1 (regardless he's never played basketball before), and as the story progresses, he ACTUALLY shows he has hidden talent for the sport. Which makes him even cockier! 😄
As a kid born in the 80s, this is one of the most popular sport manga/anime show at time. The animation, soundtrack, story, drama were all top notch. A lot of kids pickup the sports of basketball just because of this series.
Its why in the movie it was so special Sakuragi made the jump shot at the end.
Wow, this is an awesome review. You're a real one for watching the anime with fresh eyes after watching the recent movie. You really covered the heart behind the games and the characters. You really understood what made this show so special and how it impacted the generations ahead. (Also, not many people have the sensibilities of the time period and understanding of broadcasting/production issues that were rampant in many shows as you do, so thank you for touching on it.)
So many people I know kept telling me they loved the show so I had to go back and check it out ☺️
@@MintVolcano I really enjoy your review Sir! If you have the time to read the manga too you will be given more insight of the overall SLAM DUNK story...
(SPOILER ALERT)
1. In the show Sakuragi motivation to join the basketball club because he want to get Haruko attention, but eventually after he spend time along with the team, he admitted that he actually loves the basketball game and really want to be a true basketball player.
2. When sakuragi dive for the lose ball he actually broke his backbone and sadly after the game vs Sannoh he cannot play basketball anymore, because of his injury... But, in the end actually he become the sohoku basketball team advisor beside anzai sensei coach.
Thank you for your video! Keep up the good work and May the God keep you healthy and happy in this life 😁
@ariwiseno8196 thank you 🙏
Great review. I said this in your movie review but you should really read the comic book. I know it's not easy to find them in the U.S. but I really hope you do. It contains all the animated series and the movie. Tone of art itself progresses as the author really gets into the story and Sakurigi takes the game more seriously. Play by play is awesome. I have complete 30 some comicbook when I was young and I read it over and over again. I can go on forever but I'll stop here. Hope your channel grow so everyone can see your review.
Slam Dunk is definitely one of the best shonnen story, even today so something as good would be difficult to find. Maybe try Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Its also multiawarded in Japan and it already ended. Plus there is an important meme about it if you will be starting to venture into anime stuffs. LOL. There is an older version but that one was showed when the manga wasn't over yet so its latter episodes are not cannon. Its also great but I recomment the new one because it has a proper ending.
Four Eyes's game winning shot reminds me of John Paxson's game winning shot for the Bulls.
This is great, that review is awesome, we fans would say the same thing
I'm from Chile and they showed this when I was a teenager and it hit me deeply possibly because I was the right age for it. Possibly my favourite anime series of all time, loved how fleshed out all the characters are. Even the opposing teams get solid background and moments in the series, which just makes viewers care more about the stakes and outcomes of the show. Last but not least, the bumbling talented character of Sakuragi is just endearing and funny, you want to root for him despite his stupidity, he is a great main character.
Perfect example of a flawed hero and the way he improvs is so endearing! Also great point about the other teams, all the characters are great even that motorcycle gang leader gets his moment 😄
club de los tigritos gang!
Lo acaban de subir a netflix y joderr como amo el doblaje en latino, El gorilla es Napa y hanamichi es vegeta y rukawa es trunks!!
Being aware of the monumental changes (emotional, mental, and physical) that can occur when someone reaches middle-age is helpful - no matter what your age. “If you notice that a loved one has difficulty accomplishing daily tasks or attending to relationships it's time to reach out to them to talk with them about whether what they're experiencing is more serious,” Dr. Lyons says.
This and your movie review convinced me to watch the show!
Me, as a fan of Ryota, really didn't felt that Sakuragi was kinda "missing" from the film, I actually enjoyed Ryota's background and that was what makes the Slam Dunk world move forward. Specially after so many years!
This Anime/Manga is my all time favorite, I got into basketball and shoes because of this! I think you were referring to the CHIBI versions of the characters. Nice review of both this and the movie 🎉
Another great sports anime to check out is hajime no ippo one of my personal favourites slam dunk is awesome too cowboy bebop is my all time favourite too
Thanks! Love boxing so I’ve seen some snippets of this one too 😊
@@MintVolcano I used to watch a lot of anime not as big a fan of the newer stuff but can definitely give lots of recommendations
@@MintVolcano on the topic of boxing, you should also check out Ashita no Joe.
Great review, glad you actually took the time and went back to the OG slam dunk anime, it's quite a long series. Episodic recap at the beginning of every ep was a thing because of the weekly airing schedule, or even preview, so that is strange for binge streaming since it spoils what comes next.
Exactly, to us fans who grew up reading and watching this during our teens in early to mid 90s (i was 12 to 13), it was immense and legendary (the other 2 pillars at the time was yu yu hakusho and dragon ball). We all fell in love with haurko or ayako and wanted to be cool like Rukawa lol. Delinquent student culture (like biker gangs) were just portrayed so cooly in the 80 and 90s anime, manga, or drama around that time. Not to mention Jordan and the Bulls were huge and Inoue was a big fan.
That's why it's a pity. As much as as many fans and I love the latest movie finally bringing the long awaited Sannoh game to life, it lacked a few things. First 3D (even though done well) instead of traditionally stylish handdrawn, new cast replacing the familiar andiconic cast (most of whom are still active today), and no original soundtrack or nostalgic theme songs, which topped the 90s jpop charts beyond anime even among non anime viewers. Imagine if this movie was actually done with old music and cast, would've been even more emotional and old fans would lose it.
Ah yes! Yuyu Hakashu is the other anime I’ve seen, that’s another great one, very fun to watch and in some ways Kuwabara reminds me of Hanamichi :)
@MintVolcano yeah that's the golden period of Jump and our childhood. It's so strange those characters were all older than me at the time and I worshipped them. I wanted to be Rukawa but was more like Kogure lol. I noticed someone recommended steinsgate anime. That's indeed a great time traveling story, if not one of the best :) definitely a must watch.
But man, slam dunk is one of the best sports anime or just anime in general. The basketball matches got our blood boiled, filled with memorable characters, and taught us many valuable life lessons to work hard and persevere. You just don't get tight groups like shohoku or Yusuke and gang anymore.
同感です
私も、昔のslam dunkの絵が好きです
3Dには違和感を感じます💦
@@konomi-mk 全くですね。山王戦の流れはとてもスリリングだけど(宮城の感想シーンを除いて)、CGの動きはちょっと機械的で固いなと感じられると思うんです。あの情熱な旧キャストを採用されなかったことも非常に残念で、物足りないと思います。
Hajime no ippo i'd say is a must watch, its a boxing anime from around the same time as slam dunk, it has a lot of heart put into its characters, great pacing and animation, made me cry more than once
Amazing review! Love how in-depth you went.
I actually am in the same boat as you, where I watched The First Slam Dunk as someone new to the series and absolutely adored it.
I'm currently half-way through the anime now because I loved the movie so much and agree with all of the points that you said.
Keep up the great work!
Thank you for the kind words! So glad you enjoyed the movie and the review
Great video!
看完電影，我的童年也完整了。
Dope review!! I am very interested in checking out this show now. I’ll try to watch the movie ASAP!! Keep the videos coming!!
The movie is so damn good, for sure watch that and if you like it move on to the series 😉
Alright, the music in this episode is great！
On the topic of sports anime, i think a timeless classic you should definitely check out is Hajime No Ippo! It’s a boxing anime and i can’t recommend it enough
Lots of recommendations for this one :) I’ll be going deep for sure
@@MintVolcano I'm a fan of Slam Dunk. A big fan! But the Ippo series is something else. It'll blow your mind man.
i loved the show but the manga its based on is considerably stronger, especially in the last part. if you aren't a big manga reader start at chapter 198 (this is the point the tv anime ended right before the inter-high) and you'll blaze through it. the movie condenced the final game immensely for obvious reasons that the movie cannot fit all the content in 2 hours especially considering the entire miyagi backstory was entirely new content and was like half of it. and it skipped the game before sannoh entirely. you will be shocked how the medium of a "comic book" can portray a basketball game so well. it's also by that stage you could see the author evolve to a more serious tone. which he would continue in his later works. again, i can not advise enough to anyone, either read the manga start to finish, or if you've seen the anime and are not big on comics/manga, start at chapter 198, it's so immersive you'll finish it in no-time and imo even with the movie out, is still the ultimate way because everything but the ryota part is more fleshed out
This needs a reboot. I am sorry but people watching anime today need to experience this for how funny, heartfelt, and fun it is.
You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll relate...
There are no superpowers, they're just playing basketball yet it's awesome 😎
@@samf.s.7731 i agree, but unfortunately even if it gets a reboot, takehiko inoue will make it into a much different show. it would be a lot more like Real, the manga he did after slam dunk, and like the movie. a lot less humorous and a lot more human drama. definitely he already stated he would never make sakuragi the main character again as he said himself he felt he grew out of that type of thing.
Don’t worry, everyone cries at kogure’s flashback
Legend of the galactic heroes: Die neue these
It is THE Japanese space opera, and/but is is very dialogue and character oriented
If you are up for heavy dialogue and politics and strategy, it's a must watch
Slamdunk is one or not The Best Sports anime. glad you really like it. and if you have time please watch and review Gunbuster, its a 80's OVA anime, then watch its sequel DieBuster then compare the both ending.. the sequels and the Original OVA has a 20year gap.
Instead of making impulsive decisions in the midst of these feelings, Dr. Mayfield suggests using this moment as a time for serious self-reflection and adjustment, "I would suggest that we need to re-think the term 'midlife crisis' and replace it with something like a mid-life reflection."
About anime series recommendations, I think it would be interesting for you to start watching very prestigious classic series like: Neon Genesis Evangelion, Cowboy Bebop, Monster and Berserk. I would love to see an analysis on each one of them made by you.
Thats a fantastic suggestion and I have heard a lot about those series! Thanks for the idea!
I am probably so late for recommending an anime, but please watch mob psycho 100.
It’s one of the best animes ever, and if you get attached to the characters in the slam duck anime, you are definitely gonna love mob psycho’s characters.
Mob psycho have a lot of similar ideas to explore about life and friendship, but it is shown in a new and fresh perspective, and in a modern age.
And one of the special things about mob psycho is that the original manga have a unique and not perfect style of drawing, but its story really effected the anime staff, and you can see that on how they adapted the anime. They took the animation and the coloring to another level, just to be as faithful to the manga because of how they believed in the story that was told. So, my point is that the anime has a lot of creative and fresh ideas that the production team uses to create even a better experience for people who is watching.
And on a final note, it is a short anime that have 3 seasons, and each season is about 13 episodes. And the story actually raps up in a good way and time. It ends in a good time, without being long while making sure to ties all the story points together.
Please watch mob psycho 100, I will be wating for your review.
You should check out 'Real' by the same author, it's also about basketball
You know what's the saddest part about this anime ?
It's the fact that it was based on the real story of a Japanese highschool student named Hanamichi sakuragi who was a tall strong trouble maker who joined the basketball team after he was approached by the coach and was named ( the Japanese hope of basketball) because he was naturally great at it
Unfortunately he died at the age of 18 in a car accident when he was on his way to see his father who was sick at that time
The anime character is very similar to the real Sakuragi in appearance and personality
Rest in peace Hanamichi sakuragi 💔
That story is fake. The alleged photo of "the real Sakuragi" is, in fact, the high school picture of a famous japanese singer.
@@arturovandeley I've seen this story everywhere on the internet and even when you search on Google you'll get the same story from different resources so ldk ...
If you're in the mood of more great Sport Anime, you can't go wrong with "Hajime no Ippo" (AKA Fighting Spirit), it has probably the best humor and the raw emotional moments you-re looking for! If you like the first Season which is about 76 episodes jump into the Movie "Champion Road" which preceeds the second season. You/re not gonna regret it!
I have started that one am not sure exactly how far into it I am yet :) I love boxing 🥊 so it’s right up my alley. It’s great there is a movie too! I’ll look forward to that!
@@MintVolcano Wow I didn't expect a reply. But yeah! "FS" it's beyond great. You could maybe make a review after every 13 episodes or so (76 episodes of the 1st season is a lot), so you could get more content for your time invested. There are channels who basically react to a batch of two or three episodes showing the actual episodes but they mask the videos so they can avoid copyright strikes, but it can be a huge hassle. But if you stick to reviews, that's good too. In any case I wish you the best. Also, almost any GHIBLI film is a good introduction to anime ;)
@@AlphaLuna thanks for the content ideas! These are great 😀 I have a Ghibli video planned so that’s coming soon 😉
i am actually plotting the perfect time to introduce this manga to my kids so they will play basketball. *evil grin
Glad you enjoyed it! I'd recommend Steins;Gate. It's a masterpiece of a time travel thriller with lots of foreshadowing which becomes extremely rewarding later on.
I love time travel so I’m in 😊
A complete Masterpiece! Just as Monster. I recommend both deeply
Do kuroko basketball vs slam dunk whats your take
honestly i enjoyed the movie enough and also cried when the guys walked into the court cuz i’m a massive fan for decades and i would’ve gone and payed not matter how good or bad it was but being objective the movie was a 5/10, the manga has you crying yelling sweating you can’t put it down the story is so good but the movie overlooked everything to give ryota protagonism and when you see the game from his pov it made it look like just another game, the stakes were not high for him during that game while for other characters it was the game of their lives but we were deprived of the intensity of the game from their points of view. so tldr; read the manga 😂 or at least the chapters that didn’t make it to the anime
HAJIME NO IPPO
After Slam Dunk your next step must be Hajime no Ippo, its about Boxing, then you Can see Haikyu wich is about voleyball
I think Haruko not realizing that Rukawa is Ace or gay is also interesting.
It's not just Hanamichi whose affection is misplaced and is near impossible to be assigned to someone else, it's Haruko's too. In fact, one could argue that she's even more deluded than Hanamichi.
But it's really cute and wholesome, and yes it's accurate to how a teenager would feel and act.
Of course when I was a kid, all of this flew over my head lol. When i watched it, I was even younger than the main characters... Like 10-11 years old 😂
That’s a great observation! I was thinking of it from Hanamichi’s perspective because that was me in highschool 😂 but Haruko is absolutely in the same boat
Slam Dunk is one of my all time favorite anime however if you want to watch in my opinion the best sports anime/just anime watch Hajime no Ippo. WATCH HAJIME NO IPPO.
If you're interested in continuing your journey into sports anime, I recommend Haikyuu. For me personally, this anime is the spiritual successor of Slam Dunk. You'll see so many similar threads in Slam Dunk being explored and expanded in Haikyuu. This anime is dubbed hype-kyuu by fans for a reason. If you love the matches scenes in Slam Dunk, you'll definitely love the ones in Haikyuu too. It is also very character driven, the character arcs are so well crafted, not only for the main protags but also for the opposing teams. And if you cried watching Slam Dunk, you surely will (several times) watching Haikyuu.
You should read the manga next. It's so fast paced you'll be able to read through it in a week 👍
I was actually considering trying to read it all in Chinese to practice my language skills, lots of recommendations so I think I’ll go for it 😃
Hajime no Ippo. If you loved Slam Dunk, Ippo is gonna have the same effect.
You must watch Hajime no Ippo
if I could recommend one single piece of media it would be “real,” which is a manga by the same author as slam dunk. I know you don’t really read manga/comics like that, but on the off chance that you ever decide to give the medium a shot, you gotta check “real” out. it’s like 90 chapters and pretty easily accessible online, could not recommend it enough 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
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Oh wow that’s a blast from the past, one of my friends was obsessed with that show in high-school
Berserk 1997
My recommendations for you ^_^
Berserk (1997)
Monster
Haikyuu