Kakuta Satoru
Fictional Character
Character Created By
Takehiko Inoue
Takehiko Inoue (井上雄彦, Inoue Takehiko, born 1967-01-12 in Okuchi, Kagoshima) is a Japanese manga artist, best known for the basketball manga Slam Dunk, which has become a success both in Japan and overseas. Many of his works are about basketball, Inoue himself being a huge fan of the sport, and many...
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Akagi Takenori
Captain of the Shohoku basketball team, older brother to Haruko, who always has his sights on the national championship. He's one of the premiere center in the Kanagawa region, and a monster in the paint. Sakuragi calls him "Gorilla". -
Hanagata Toru
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Sakuragi Hanamichi
A reformed punk, Sakuragi joins his high school basketball team in hopes to impress Haruko. Without a clue on how to play the sport, it's Sakuragi's natural athletic ability, heart and uncompromised effort that ensures his spot on the Shohoku squad. -
Mitsui Hisashi
Once an MVP shooter in middle school, he turns his back on the sport even trying to destroy the basketball team he was once part of. He is saved by Coach Anzai and returns to his true form, suiting up as a shooting guard for Shohoku High. He's not only a 3 point specialist, he has a high basketball... -
Shiozaki Tetsushi
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Uozumi Jun
Captain of Ryonan High School basketball team is a towering center and Akagi's main rival. He stands taller than Akagi and muscles his way in the paint for his team. Sakuragi calls him "Captain Ape-man".
