Slam Dunk — Season 1, Episode 2: Die Basketball! Hanamichi vs. Rukawa

Episode synopsis

After Rukawa beats up those thugs, Hanamichi is shocked and asks him for his name. When he discovers that he is the one that Haruko has a crush on, he becaomes angry. Then, Haruko comes and helps Rukawa with his wounds, but he dismisses her and this makes Hanamichi very angry. Haruko mistakes Hanamichi for injuring Rukawa and she says that she hates Hanamichi. Hanamichi's world comes tumbling down again.

About Slam Dunk

Sakuragi Hanamichi is a junior high punk used to getting into fights and being rejected by girls but upon entering high school he meets the girl of his dreams, Haruko Akagi. He will do anything in order to win her heart including joining the school basketball team that is aiming to conquer the nation lead by Haruko's brother. The problem is that Sakuragi has never played basketball before and a freshman sensation is stealing the spotlight and Haruko's affection from him.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1The Birth of a Genius Basketman?!?
• E3Gorilla vs. Hanamichi! Big Showdown!
• E4Basketball Man Hanamichi Joins the Team
• E5A Gutless Afternoon
• E6Rukawa vs. Akagi. The Real Showdown!
• E7Hanamichi's Debut! Dunk Attack
• E8Hanamichi's Crisis! The Judo Man's Snare
• E9I Will Play Basketball!
• E10The 'Beginner's Shot' ....Is Hard!
• E11Special Secret Love Training for Two!?
• E12Beat Ryonan! Hard Training Before the Decisive Game
• E13Shohoku vs Ryonan the Fired Up Captain!