Title : Slam Dunk
Written by : Takehiko Inoue
Published by : Shueisha
Magazine : Weekly Shōnen Jump
Original run : 1990 – 1996
Volumes : 31
When you give up, that’s when the game is over.
Synopsis
Hanamichi, a delinquent high school student, joins the basketball club on the advice of Haruko, whom he falls in love with at first sight. Hanamichi, a novice though he has the aptitude, surprises everyone with his unexpected play due to his original unprecedented character, but he grows as a basketball player as he and his teammates aim to win the national championship at the inter-high school tournament.
Review
This is a legendary sports manga about basketball. Its popularity can be seen from the fact that the number of people playing basketball in Japan increased by 24% in the six years between the start and end of the serialization. The manga is a work of many charms, including the drama woven among the characters, the realistic game development, and the many famous quotes. Inoue’s drawing ability is also impressive, especially in the latter half of the manga. Unfortunately, there is no e-book version of Inoue’s manga, but if you are interested in sports manga, this is a work that you should definitely read.
