Episode
Slam Dunk: Imminent Walkout!? Hanamichi's Pinch
Overview
While Mitsui has increased his efficiency during the game, Sakuragi still faces the brink of being dismissed. After a few destructive words from Rukawa, Sakuragi is fueled with fire.
Details
- Series
- Slam Dunk
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 45
- Air date
- 1994-11-26
- Runtime
- 23 min
Episode context
Imminent Walkout!? Hanamichi's Pinch is Episode 45 in Season 1 of Slam Dunk. It aired on 1994-11-26. The runtime is 23 min.
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Episode 44: Mitsui! Stormy 3 Points
Mitsui, reminiscing upon the past, gets the energy to play and lead his team. In just a matter of time, he scored 9 consecutive points thanks to his impressive shooting, but is it enough to overcome Shoyo?
Episode 46: Hanamichi, Hot Dunk
Thanks to a basket from Rukawa, Shohoku has finally taken the lead in a critical time. Sakuragi, wanting to feel important, jumped up at the same time as two opposing Shoyo players as he was going for the dunk. It seems like Sakuragi's long desire to perform a slam dunk will be fulfilled.
More episodes from this season
Episode 43: Has Mitsui Reached His Limit!?
Shohoku's problems continue piling up. Mitsui can't get a 3 pointer to go in, forcing all the burden on Rukawa. Plus, Sakuragi is on the brink of fouling out, one more and he's gone. Is this the end for Shohoku?
Episode 47: Challenge from a Rival
Shohoku has defeated Shoyo, and Sakuragi is quick to spread the word, especially after his ferocious slam dunk on Hanagata. It seems like Oda, a person that went to the same junior high as him, is going to be facing Kainan. They're also hoping to pull off an upset victory like Shohoku has.
Episode 42: Shoyo Ace Fujima's Real Ability
Fujima is leading a strong charge for Shoyo against Shohoku, taking the lead once again. Though Shohoku has other problems besides Fujima; Mitsui is already very tired. Will Kogure be able to take his place?
Episode 48: The Guy Who Pledged to Defeat Kainan
Sakuragi skips practice in order to investigate on why Yohko was acting so strangely. When they get to Takezono, he is immediately met by hordes of girls who misjudge his delinquent looks as someone who came to beat up Oda in order to Sabotage Takezono's chances of beating Kainan.
Episode 41: Shoyo Coach Enters the Court
Driven hard by by Rukawa's offense and Sakuragi's rebounding, Fujima comes off the bench to lead his team to victory.
Episode 49: Takezono, Last Fight
The match between Takezono and Kainan starts. Kainan only put in two starters the entire game, but it seemed like it was enough to take care of their opponents. That wasn't Takezono's only problem; Oda's injury remains ignorant to everyone but Yohko and Sakuragi, and it's clearly affecting his ability to play.
Episode 40: Hanamichi the Genius shows off!
With Mitsui's 3 point shot, Shohoku finally caught up with Shoyo. It seemed like Fujima had enough, but Hanagata asked him to trust him for a little while longer. Fujima made a good decision in trusting his star center, for Shoyo pulled away from Shohoku again, creating another 10 point deficit.
Episode 50: Challenge to the King
Episode 39: Lightning Flash Ryota!
With Rukawa taking the heat off of the rest of the team, Miyagi gets a chance to show off his skills as a point guard and his speed on the court.
Episode 51: Outside Accounts!? Hanamichi at His Best!