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***Story:***
Hanamichi Sakuragi, a freshman on Shohoku High, met a girl named Haruko. He fell in love with her and decided to join the basketball team which she introduces to him. Before, he hated basketball and he soon challenged the captain of the basketball team, Akagi Takenori. In embarrassment, Hanamichi won because of his incredible tactic. Akagi let him join when Hanamichi cleaned the whole gym and even polished the balls. He met Rukawa Kaede, his best rival and friend. Rukawa always teases him and makes Hanamichi mad. Upon joining, he met Kogure and the other bench warmers of the team. He also met the beautiful and strict manager, Ayako-chan. Before the elimination, Shohoku decided to have a ball prctice with Ryonan High. Although they didn't won, they continued to train themselves. Later, they met Ryota Miyagi. He was first a rival of Hanamichi but it soon faded. Upon summoning Ryota, they faced an uncontrollable fight from Mitsui and his gang who forcedly challenged everyone to a fight. The fight was finally over when Mr. Anzai appered before them all. After that incident, Mitsui joined the team.
All of them continued their training. Until, the elimination day has come. They faced other schools and no doubt, won. They also faced the famous Shoyo, where they met Fujima, the coach and the captain of the team. However, Shoyo lost. After some more fights, they finally faced Kainandai High, Where they experienced defeat and injuries. It was actually depressing. But, they continued on. They faced Ryonan High next. Almost everything was perfect until Shohoku won. The Ryonan was shocked and almost all of them cried. Shohoku only got the second place and making Kainandai High the champion. The MVP awardees are: Rukawa, Akagi, Uozumi, Sendoh and Maki.
In the inter-high tournament, they learned many of their opponent's tactics. Although they haven't played anyone with yet, the story ended… hanging.
***Informations:***
Sakuragi's shoes are actually one of Michael Jordan's collectibles. He forcedly got it from the store owner. After it was destroyed, The same store owner gave another of Michael Jordan shoes to him as his gift.
Rukawa have an unofficial fans club which was led by 3 girls with RU, KA and WA on their foreheads.
Hanamichi has his own army which they call themselves "Sakuragi's Army".
Hanamichi was actually dumped by 50 girls in just a year.
In the series, you will learn basic basketball rules and strategies!
Rukawa has NO girlfriends… ok?!
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