Slam Dunk, Vol. 5

If you love basketball, you will love “Slam Dunk”.The story of a brute named Hanamichi who has his issues finding a girlfriend (or any girl to like him), but has fallen for Haruko Akagi, the sister of Shohoku High’s Takenori Akagi, the team captain of the basketball team. But knowing that she loves basketball and likes star player Kaede Rukawa. So, Hanamichi is determined in proving to her that he can excel in basketball but also hopefully winning her heart.But because of Hanamichi’s lack of manners and basketball knowledge, will he be able to prove to Haruko and the team that he deserves to be a player for the team? Or will he be the laughing stock of Shohoku High School?In volume 5, the intensity of basketball and the strategy from the coaches is featured in volume 5 as both Hanamichi and Rukawa must try to prevent Ryonan from scoring. As Rukawa tries to figure out how he can go against Ryonan’s phenom Sendoh, Hanamichi tries to figure out how to go against their team captain Uozumi.But for Hanamichi, he is still learning the fundamentals and must learn the benefits of rebounding and passing to teammates. Meanwhile, Ryonan’s coach is in awe about Hanamichi’s gameplay and tries to wonder what Shohoku’s coach is doing, with their plan of utilizing Hanamichi.Meanwhile, an injured Akagi returns. But with Ryonan ahead in points, can Shohoku mount a comeback? All this and more in the latest volume 5 of “Slam Dunk”!So far, what a exciting and fun series “Slam Dunk” has come to be! The characters are awesome, the story is well-written and Takehiko Inoue just knows how to capture basketball on the pages of “Slam Dunk”.His illustrations have always been a highlight for me and I was always amazed of how he captured movements, the offensive and defensive stances to how the players penetrate the perimeter and score. The detail of Inoue’s artwork is just wonderful and I look forward to volume 6!Overall, “Slam Dunk” is an enjoyable manga series that is not just for basketball fans but for those who want a manga series that captures the spirit of basketball, competition, the strategy involved in the sport but a captivating storyline with cool characters that makes this series worth recommending!The latest volume is somewhat of a quick read because it focuses on basketball and with Takehiko Inoue’s artwork, he tries to capture the intensity of basketball in his pages with very few word balloons. But for basketball fans, you can’t help but be captivated by the underdog/beginner Hanamichi as he tries to show his worth to the team, Haruko and his friends!“Slam Dunk” Vol. 5 is highly recommended!

This will make a fine addition to my collection

This series is so good yet so underrated

Although I love the speedy service, I hate to see a crevice down the middle of the book I just opened.

J'adore

Slam Dunk manga series is not just a story about a basketball :) it is more than that. This is one of the best manga series of all time and well this is my favorite manga series which is by Takehiko Inoue (idol)

Pretty good, slight damage. but the sticker they put on the back of the book is impossible to get off and leaves a mess. pressed stop ruining the books with your stickers!!

War ein Geschenk und die Person hat sich riesig gefreut.

英語に慣れる良い教材です。私は、スラムダンクが大好きで、全巻日本語バージョンを暗記するくらい読んだので、絵柄とアルファベットを見ただけで、英単語がわからなくても意味がわかっていたので、英語取得にとてもよい教材でした。このコミックで覚えた英単語は多いです。ただ、安西先生を日本語では「オヤジ」と言っているのに、英語で「OLD MAN」は少し、桜木と安西先生の距離が日本語版より離れているようで、嫌でした。それ以外は特にはないです。よって、星４つとします。