Slam Dunk: National Championship! Hanamichi Sakuragi

Aired: 1994

The second Slam Dunk theatrical film, released at the Toei Anime Fair in July 1994 and based on Takehiko Inoue's basketball manga. Anchored by fan-favorite Hanamichi Sakuragi and his Shohoku High basketball team, the original story pits the squad against a formidable rival school in a fiercely contested match. The short feature showcases Sakuragi's growth through competition, the team's friendship, intense on-court action, and plays involving colorful teammates like Kaede Rukawa and Hisashi Mitsui, capturing the manga's passion for dedicated fans.