Slam Dunk (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Series · ★ 8.7
Released in 1993, Slam Dunk is an animation and comedy series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Slam Dunk stars Takeshi Kusao as Hanamichi Sakuragi (voice), Hikaru Midorikawa as Kaede Rukawa (voice), Kiyoyuki Yanada as Takenori Akagi (voice) and Yoku Shioya as Ryota Miyagi (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.7/10, Slam Dunk sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Slam Dunk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Slam Dunk tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Slam Dunk (1993)?
- In US, Slam Dunk is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Slam Dunk worth watching?
- Slam Dunk holds an audience score of 8.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Slam Dunk?
- Slam Dunk stars Takeshi Kusao, Hikaru Midorikawa, Kiyoyuki Yanada, Yoku Shioya and Ryotaro Okiayu.
- When was Slam Dunk released?
- Slam Dunk was released in 1993.