Slam Dunk, the iconic basketball anime series that captured the hearts of fans in the 90s, has finally arrived on Netflix.
The anime follows the story of Sakuragi Hanamichi, a high school delinquent with a passion for basketball.
Despite his lack of experience, Sakuragi joins the school’s basketball team to impress a girl he has feelings for and soon discovers that he has a natural talent for the sport.
With all eight seasons, totaling 101 episodes, now available to stream on the popular platform, fans can indulge in a nostalgic binge-watch of this beloved classic.
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All 101 episodes of the Slam Dunk anime are now available on Netflix
For those unfamiliar with the series, Slam Dunk is based on the popular manga series by Takehiko Inoue.
Originally airing in Japan from 1993 to 1996, the show quickly became a domestic and international sensation. With a colorful cast of characters, exhilarating basketball action, and a theme song that still resonates with fans today, Slam Dunk is widely regarded as one of the best sports anime of all time.
The beloved basketball anime made a triumphant return in 2022 with the success of The First Slam Dunk movie. The animated film showed there is still plenty of interest in the franchise, with it earning over US$93 million in Japan alone.
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The movie has also sparked renewed interest in the franchise, with fans eagerly anticipating what’s next for the series. Whether it’s a new anime adaptation or a sequel to the movie, there is no doubt that fans will be eagerly anticipating any new developments from the series’ creator Inoue.
This is why if you missed out on one of the best sports anime series ever, now is the best time to watch it on Netflix.
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