Okinawa
You've gotten better, Ryota! You can already do moves like that?
I'm going to become a regular!
I see! Nice!
I'll be...
this house's captain, Mom...
Alright, Ryota.
We have to support Mom.
I'm the captain...
and you're the vice captain.
I'm counting on you, Ryota.
If you're aiming for a regular spot,
then I'll play with that in mind.
It's a one-on-one.
Don't show your back so easily!
You're putting yourself in a pinch!
You're going to beat me.
Are you scared? You need lots of courage, right?
I'm always the same.
My heart pounds like crazy.
So I pretend with everything I've got that I'm fine.
Foul!
No, no!
The fight is after you get knocked down, Ryota.
Yeah!
Come at me!
Don't dodge!
You tried hard.
You had spirit.
Don't forget.
Sou-chan.
Let's do it again!
Oh, let's go!
Hey!
Souta!
Let's do a one-on-one!
Sorry, I've already made plans.
You said we'd do one! One more time!
We'll do it tomorrow.
Then take me with you!
No, it's too early.
Practice your dribble.
You're going to become a regular, right?
You said we'd do a one-on-one! You lied!
Liar! Dumb Souta!
Foolish dummy. You foolish, dumb jerk!
Don't ever come back!
I'll be going.
Kanagawa Prefecture Representative Shohoku High School
Akita Prefecture Representative Sannoh Technical High School
Yes!
It has just begun and it's already intense!
Masahiro!
What is it, Ryo-chin?
I didn't think you'd make it...
- That's also worth 2 points pyon. - Pyon?
Shohoku - Sannoh
Nice, nice, Kazunari!
Sannoh High
Nice!
Nice, nice, Kazunari!
Whoa, what is this mood?
How many members do they have?
They really have that famous school aura.
And we look like a bunch of randoms in comparison.
Younger sister.
Friend.
Enemy group.
Defense!
We should've made matching T-shirts...
No way, why would I match with you guys?
Hanamichi, you're in the way! Do a cut!
A beginner like Hanamichi playing in the first place...
Sorry, but he's a red-haired delinquent.
He's like a clown.
It's like I've become a parent.
I get that.
What are you saying? Cheer them on!
Mi-chaaaaaan!
Shohoku - Sannoh
Nice, nice, Hisashi!
Oh? Using cheap tactics.
With Your Heart and Soul Sannoh High
OK... but Hisashi is in good condition today, Sannoh.
Let's go!
Shohoku - Sannoh
Nice.
Shohoku - Sannoh
With Your Heart and Soul Sannoh High
Amazing...
Shohoku - Sannoh
Gorilla dunk!
Alright, defense! We're going to stop this one!
Alright!
Yes!
Jerk.
If you move that much,
you'll run out of stamina first!
G... genius?
There's no one in Japan who can do a sharp drive like that.
Best in Japan, huh?
Awesome...
There is one...
Play for real!
Defense! Defense! Defense!
With Your Heart and Soul Sannoh High
Sannoh, the Kings...
This is Japan's best guard.
The guard who broke everyone's will in Japan.
Don't step back, Ryota.
I won't!
This guy... I'll stick with you for 40 minutes!
Shohoku - Sannoh
Shore Kids Cup, Basketball Division
Go back! Go back!
Mini Basketball Tournament, Shore Kids Cup Boys Division, Tournament Bracket
- Rebound! - Run! Run!
Kaoru-chan!
You can come up front.
This seat's open.
Thank you.
Nice of you to come. I was waiting.
Oh?
Keep your eyes open and run!
Yay! Ryo-chan!
Nice pass!
Hey nice play! Let's go! Let's go!
Keep your eyes open!
Nice shot!
Keep your eyes open!
Ryo-chan is playing well, more so than usual!
Is it because his mom's here?
Go!
Number 7 plays well, even though he's small.
That's him, the little brother of Souta Miyagi who passed away.
Oh, the one that wore the same number 7?
That kid was a cut above the rest.
He passed away?
An accident at sea, apparently.
That's not right.
Sou-chan is living on a far away island.
Anna!
Sorry!
My bad...
Starting second half!
Alright, let's focus!
- Number 7. - Number 15.
Number 6.
Keep your eyes open! OK!
- We're just getting started! - Nice shot, 1 more point!
Try your best!
I played against your brother before.
I lost badly against him,
but you're nothing noteworthy.
- OK! - Go back! Go back!
OK nice!
Try your best!
Ryota! Stay strong!
Leave it to me!
Ryo-chan!
Try your best!
Ryo-chan, try your best!
You can do it! Don't lose!
OK! Keep marking him!
Quick! Defend!
Ah...
He's no good.
He's different from his brother.
He can't be a replacement for his brother.
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With A Polished Defence After 2 Years
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I figured I'd clean it up now. Let's move elsewhere too.
There's no reason to make you the same number just because you're brothers.
Let's have them change it.
I want number 7.
What are you doing?
Don't come in here!
Take it off! You have your own!
Stop it! Stop it!
He can't replace his brother.
Shohoku - Sannoh
Starting second half!
A new match is going to start now.
Wow! Eiji!
A three-pointer!
Shohoku - Sannoh
It's a three-pointer!
It's alright. We'll get them back!
OK!
Press?
There it is!
Decide the match 3 minutes into the second half.
Ryota, pass! Get it out!
Hey, you're pushing me!
Shohoku - Sannoh
Not good...
This is tough...
Shohoku - Sannoh
Again!
What are you doing? Bring it over already!
Don't underestimate me!
Offense, charging!
Alright, introduce yourself to everyone.
Ryota Miyagi
I'm Ryota Miyagi.
I have a bad feeling.
This is Ryota Miyagi who'll be studying with us from today.
- I have a bad feeling. - Ryota just moved from Okinawa.
So I'm sure there's a lot he doesn't know.
Stop acting tough.
Here I come!
Yay! Haha!
Hey! Go somewhere else to play ball!
You're loud!
- Hey! - Go around!
Shoot!
- You're open! OK! - Rebound!
Where are you going?
I can't. Our team's short of one person.
You want to let him in?
He looks like he wants to be alone.
Let's rest a bit.
I agree.
Elementary schooler?
I'm in my first year of middle school.
Just showing your moves won't get you past me!
Put on some pressure. Some pressure!
You're giving up already?
If you play by yourself, your technique will go to waste!
Mi-chan!
Let's play again.
Next time, try to win.
Shut up.
Hey, what are you doing? I haven't touched the ball!
Shut up!
Let's make a 20 point gap.
First-timers Shohoku...
Their wills will break.
- 5 seconds! - Hurry!
10 seconds! Move up quickly!
Damn it!
Ugh! Bad pass!
Kaede, you move up too! Carry it up as three!
Count! One throw.
Shohoku - Sannoh
Time out, red!
Ryo-jerk,
I haven't touched the ball yet.
Let's breathe for 30 seconds.
If I was Sannoh, I'd go with a zone press...
until it gets broken or...
until it completely destroys the will of the opponent.
This is where it matters most!
Shohoku haven't been able to adapt to the press.
Now is the time to push!
OK!
It won't break though.
Hisashi, Kaede.
Yes.
You guys should also run up.
Ryota.
Yes.
This is your stage.
What am I doing, Pops?
What about this genius Hanamichi?
You'll head to the ring and...
dash.
OK.
Ryota,
give me your hand.
Red, hurry up.
What are you doing?
Act mighty like usual.
That's a 15 points difference!
They're focusing on Ryota again?
Stop it!
Let's go!
Eiji, ball pyon.
Fast pyon...
Yes, he's through!
I'm number 1 in speed...
Ah!
Pyon!
Yes! Past the press!
3 vs 2!
I'll change the flow here!
Really?
I finally touched it!
Turn around insta-shoot.
Fool!
We're saved!
One! Let's get one!
Masashi...
He's good.
He got in?
No, he doesn't have an angle!
Whoa, he's good!
Can I win against this man?
Nice, nice, Masashi!
Get them back, Takenori!
Get one!
That offensive pattern...
I'm familiar with...
That pattern, I know too.
Oops.
Shohoku - Sannoh
20 points difference!
Sannoh!
Wow, Sannoh is amazing!
20 points difference...
Okay, okay!
Yeah!
One! Let's get one first!
Satoshi, look at Hisashi.
Looks like your first half defense is working as expected.
Like a body blow.
I'll let you shoot pyon.
His bad jump shot percentage...
They see through Ryota's weakness.
Damn, there's nothing but trump card Hanamichi now.
I challenge you, pole!
Trump card?
Hanamichi!
Double dribble.
Oh no!
What are you, a novice?
If you're playing around, I'll kill you.
You're annoying, shut up!
No goal in 8 whole minutes.
We have to get one somehow.
Go, get past him!
This guy...
has no opening.
- Kaede, look out! - Throw it back!
- He's surrounded! - You're holding too long number 11!
Boss!
Please!
I can't lose!
What?
Ohhhhhh!
Time out!
Nice play! Good going!
How an average team got this far is because...
we're strong under the hoop.
Boss fights for us, so we can play.
Is it over?
Defense, defense!
Defense is about spirit!
Let your voice out!
Ah, it's so hot.
Ryota!
Talk!
Don't play silently!
Talk!
Next!
I'm not that type.
Ryota!
Was there a need for a fancy pass like that there?
You play like a delinquent!
Huh?
Annoying, right?
Just ignore him. You'll get used to it.
That pass is faster...
and defense can't react.
I didn't expect my teammate wouldn't be able to react either, though.
What?
Doesn't fit. Doesn't fit at all.
It's because he has expectations.
Takenori expects the most from you out of everyone.
Excuse me.
So puny.
Who's expecting anything from this shorty?
Isn't height important in basketball?
Huh?
Let's go, Ryota.
Hey, Long Hair!
Stop!
I'll do a one-on-one with you anytime.
But if you lose, go bald.
Wait up, you punk!
That kid...
Hotta,
I'll crush him.
Agreed.
Shohoku - Egawa Technical
Hey!
Why don't you pass? You can get it out.
Senpai!
Damn it!
Loose ball!
Defense!
Go back, go back!
Put me in, damn it.
Kanagawa Prefecture High School P.E. Tournament Basketball Division
Terrible.
Shohoku - Egawa Technical
You're acting like you're the only one who did his best.
It's over.
Now we retire.
Our generation goes out, and it's the start of a scary dictatorship.
Poor things.
Good luck next year.
You won't last until summer, problem child.
Huh?
It's those eyes.
Are you dissing me?
One is stubborn while the other is a problem child,
There's no way you'll get along.
Ryota can throw a pass.
You're thinking about it too much.
Let's move your legs more.
- Kiminobu. - Yes.
Swap in with Hanamichi.
We'll begin. Come out, red.
Pops...
Putting away this genius...
He's given up.
Putting in Glasses because it's his last chance.
Who's Sannoh's next opponent?
Aiwa Gakuen... interesting.
Shohoku - Sannoh
Am I the only one who thinks that we still have a chance to win?
I thought you gave up, Pops.
Give up?
If you give up, then the match is over.
Screen out!
OK!
Shohoku - Sannoh
When the next one goes in, you're going in. Get ready.
OK.
Their heights are tough to deal with.
Rebound!
Now!
If it were you who got the rebound, what would have happened?
Yamao (Sannoh) loses confidence?
No, Sannoh won't be able to fast break off a rebound.
And Shohoku gets another chance to shoot.
Essentially, the -2 points goes away, and there's a chance for +2 points.
Do you understand, Hanamichi?
It's a play worth 4 points!
If you can do that, then you will become our trump card to catch up.
Oh, ball, gravitate to me...
I've added my spell too, so I'm counting on you, Hanamichi.
Me too!
Gravitate, gravitate...
What are you guys doing?
What are they doing?
Man, it's exactly something commoners like you would think of.
Who cares! I AM a commoner.
A spell isn't going to let me get a rebound.
Is it my turn yet, Pops?
I'm saying, is it my turn to play yet?
Put me in already!
Hanamichi!
They're putting in Hanamichi with this deficit, huh?
That first-year doesn't have a three-pointer, right?
Try your best, Hanamichi.
Oh, Glasses.
Hanamichi! I was waiting for you, problem child.
We'll catch up, noob.
"If you give up, then the match is over", huh?
Hey?
What are you doing at a time like this?
W... What is it?
What are you doing? Get down!
That fool!
"I will defeat Yamao (Sannoh)!" by Hanamichi, the genius!
What! Stop playing around!
What are you thinking? Get down from there!
Fool!
I'm sorry. That man has only been playing basketball for 4 months.
If you do it again, you're out!
What do you guys think?
Huh?
Now we have to win.
What's with your face, Gori? You think we can't win?
What?
This is not the simple deficit that you think it is.
Huh? You fool. Your basketball-addict thinking doesn't apply to me.
Because I'm a noob.
Let's go, follow me like your life depends on it!
Kick them out!
Can't hear you!
Come on, start cheering for the win! Don't lose to the annoying crowd!
For the win, huh?
Ha!
You can still fight! Go!
No, that fool shot before he could gather his thoughts.
Damn it!
Yes!
Shohoku - Sannoh
Yeah!
That jerk...
The score in the second half is 26 to 2.
But there isn't much of a difference in power.
There will definitely be another change in flow.
If we are only at a 10 point deficit by then, we'll have a chance.
Takenori, help!
Yeah, Ryota!
Get your head in the game!
We have to be the ones to turn the game around!
Damn it.
Three! Go in!
The same move...
It's a fake out.
Shohoku - Sannoh
- We did it! - Hanamichi!
Hanamichi!
Did you see that?
Amazing. He's moving like he was told.
These 2 points were practically given to us.
And putting Hanamichi in isn't just to get rebounds.
We'll first put the deficit in the tens.
Alright!
Go, go, Shohoku! Push, push, Shohoku!
Defense! Defense! Defense!
Damn.
Boss, you're holding the ball for too long!
Oh, that one doesn't go in that often.
Of course.
So high!
Not just that, so fast!
Why?
Nice one, red hair!
Pass, Hanamichi!
Win the national...
Offense! Offense charging!
All, bum bum, alone, bum bum.
All...
Let's stay down like this.
No one will blame you. You did well.
It's impossible in the first place! Impossible anyway!
It...
Do you think you're the only one who's right?
Don't push this on us. A dream like winning the nationals.
You're an annoyance to us.
I wanted to ask you, Takenori.
How it feels to look down on us.
What do you think we are?
Ow!
Are you alright? Do you want to swap?
I'm alright.
I see. My wish is already fulfilled.
Hey?
You're finally starting to be like a gorilla.
Masashi is Masashi. You're you.
Takenori is Takenori.
I am...
Red ball!
Get one!
Come at me.
This guy's at his limit...
Masashi is Masashi...
Takenori is Takenori...
And I am...
Who am I?
Aren't you going to challenge me?
Say my name. Who am I?
What is this, a delinquent manga?
I didn't think that stuff was real.
I don't like that curved eyebrow of yours.
I don't like that smooth long hair of yours.
Say my name!
Hisashi.
Shohoku - Sannoh
You're wobbling...
Alright, the deficit is in the tens!
Hey Ryota, use me.
Even if you say that...
Takenori is...
putting a screen on me.
I'll get open.
If you took three-pointers from me, there'd be nothing left!
Hey!
Great shot!
All I can see is the hoop now!
Come! Offense starts from defense.
We're defending.
How? He's obviously exhausted.
Don't mind it, Matsumoto. Let them shoot.
They're stubborn,
but if they only have three-pointers, then it'll be easy to defend.
Just need to definitely pick up the rebound.
Is it in?
That's not going in!
See!
Rebound!
Shohoku - Sannoh
What's wrong?
We're just getting started.
Don't get ahead of yourself!
Beat him to a pulp!
Mi-chan!
Get out of the way!
Let go!
You...
Gah! Let go!
What is this?
It's like trash.
My heart was beating like crazy.
What happened?
Ryo-chan!
What happened?
Damn it.
Ryo-chan?
Ryo-chan!
Mom, Ryo-chan is awake!
Are you okay, Ryo-chan? Do you know where we are?
This is the hospital.
Hos... pital...
They said your motorcycle was crushed.
Motorcycle...
I saw Okinawa.
Huh?
What were you thinking?
The doctor said you were lucky.
Watch Out for Children
Why don't we run slower?
What are you saying, former top Japanese player?
It's Ryo-chan, when did you come?
You're all grown up now!
How are you?
Grandma, who is this?
Oh, what did you say?
Amazing, Sou-chan!
Ow!
Is that a pro?
No, a high schooler.
With Your Heart and Soul Sannoh High
3 wins in a row at the Inter-High.
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The strongest, Sannoh.
Sannoh.
Sou-chan, are you going there?
If anything, I want it this way,
First year, second year, third year, freshman.
In 4 years,
Okinawa representative, Ace, Souta Miyagi!
There it goes!
Close! Double clutch!
It goes in! They defeat Sannoh, the strongest!
Win against The Strongest, Sannoh
Sorry, Sou-chan.
I wonder why,
I always make Mom mad.
If Sou-chan was here...
Win against The Strongest, Sannoh
Yes, go!
Intentional! White, number 4!
Intentional...
Yeah!
Nice cut!
What's with that hair?
You're thinking of going back?
Shut up.
I'm stubborn.
Are you serious?
This is it!
If we make this count, we still have a chance.
Otherwise we don't deserve to win against Sannoh.
Got it?
We'll make it a 10 point deficit!
Yeah!
We're gaining a good rhythm.
The number 1 guard in Japan, Kazunari and I...
are going to match up.
They called me the leader of the raid party.
I'm always...
hesitating.
In what way?
You always get into fights.
Kazunari has apparently been in the starting lineup since his first year.
I'm matching up with a guy like that.
That's perfect, raid party leader!
My heart is pounding.
Really? I couldn't tell.
You always look fine.
You're quite a guard yourself.
Number 1 in Kanagawa...
that's not true but...
not number 2 either...
OK! You can stop now!
Let's decide on something to do when things get tough!
Anything will do.
Let's see.
For example,
looking at your palm.
No. 1 Guard
Since Ryota's been in the whole time, he's fairly drained.
Ryo-chin, make it in!
Be careful! Don't shoot randomly and miss!
Shut up! You're distracting me!
Alright!
He's fine.
Yeah!
Yes!
Shohoku - Sannoh
Screen! Switch!
Gorilla dunk!
10 point difference!
Masashi!
Masashi is marking that red hair!
Masashi...
The only person apart from you who didn't let me get as many rebounds...
is that guy.
Damn it.
What are you looking happy for?
Come at me like your life depends on it, Round Gorilla.
Got it.
The one who set this rhythm was Hanamichi.
Oh, I didn't see you.
Round Gorilla!
Oh no, it's Eiji!
Nice job stopping them, Kaede!
I won't let you go.
Huh?
Wow, he stopped it!
Don't let them make a pass like that.
Are you sleeping, Fox?
What did you say?
You braggart.
What?
For someone who says he's going to be number one in Japan,
you can't even lift a finger against that little kid.
Are you ignoring me?
Defense, Hanamichi!
Hey, is that it?
I'll squash you.
I'll take you on.
Switch!
It's Masashi!
Got it!
Wait, he's still here?
Alright!
Fast break!
Ah! I screwed up!
8 points difference!
Shohoku - Sannoh
They were a no-name team, right?
A team like Shohoku...
If we let the first-year duo go, it might get a little annoying pyon.
It depends on whether we are able to hold them back.
If they get us, we'll just get them back.
With three times the force.
Give me a pass, Kazunari.
Go, go, Sannoh! Push, Push, Sannoh!
So annoying!
- Don't lose! - Defense!
I told you not to lose the ball!
Darn it, go back!
Take this.
Go!
No way!
I was waiting for that, Eiji! Super ace!
There's someone like that at my age?
He must've thought only about basketball for the past 17 years.
But,
you're the same, right?
He's through!
No.
Kazunari!
Throw it out!
Nice cut!
Eiji!
You foolish Fox!
Another weird shot!
He's here!
That was a fluke!
Shohoku - Sannoh
Eiji!
You want to become the best player in Japan, Kaede?
Shut up.
Go ahead. In a Japan without me.
Ready...
Go!
This guy's disrespecting us!
Wait!
I did everything I could in high school basketball.
There is nothing left for me to prove.
Please give me the experience I need.
If there is anything left,
please give that to me.
7, 8, 9, 10
1, 2, 3, 4
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
1, 2, 3, 4
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
This is nice.
You can't beat me in a one-on-one, Kaede.
Kaede is getting beaten so elegantly.
Not yet.
Rebound!
Red hair,
I can't let this guy jump.
Not letting him jump is the priority.
Getting the ball can come after.
What is it? Giving up already?
Not yet.
Go, you're the ace!
The ball's defenseless!
Count! One throw.
Shohoku
This fool.
So pompous.
Best player in Japan, apparently.
He's a second-year in high school, like me.
I want to see this guy frustrated.
Me too.
Right?
By the way, isn't this the first time we've talked?
It was a good game.
It was a good game indeed.
Shohoku was a good team.
Hey, the five on the court are playing against amazing players.
The bench should fight till the end too.
Shohoku - Sannoh
Yes!
Don't they get it? He can't beat Eiji.
What is it, Kaede?
He's stuck.
Kaede, 6 seconds!
The shot clock is going to hit 30 seconds! 4 seconds left!
Where will he go?
Count!
Coach...
A pass?
Kaede passed?
That Kaede...
This guy passed.
Good decision.
Go in!
Damn it.
Pass.
Nope.
Sandwich him!
Shohoku - Sannoh
Kaede is getting into it.
And he's a bit different from before.
Nice. Give it your all, Kaede!
Too easy!
Yeah!
Shohoku - Sannoh
Yes!
He lost his mind and came to stop me.
Even though I can't even lift my arms.
Damn it.
Of course. He's already at his limit!
Shohoku - Sannoh
Three and a half minutes left.
13 points!
Careless.
Fast break!
He can't shoot!
You're not that soft, right?
Be quiet.
This sound.
Revives me.
Over and over again!
Let's go!
10 points difference!
What's with them? They caught up to 10 points?
Tough...
Yes! Nice!
Let's play this one with care!
Defense! Defense! Defense!
This guy...
8 points difference!
Shohoku - Sannoh
8 points with 2 minutes and 50 seconds is not impossible to call!
Alright! Be at least a little happy.
There's a chance!
Gori,
Kaede will get broken past again.
He won't pass...
because he's never lost.
Alright! See!
All according to this genius's plan!
A little over 2 minutes left.
8 points difference! It's our ball!
Gori, we can still do it, right?
You can do it!
You can do it! Go go!
Let's bring this back!
Doesn't this guy get agitated or anything?
It hit me!
Please!
Don't give up. Don't give up!
Out of the way, Mitchi!
Referee time!
That's bad... he's not moving.
Hey...
Hanamichi!
Good work...
for a bad player.
Who's a bad player?
You're alive?
Of course!
Can you play?
Yeah.
Nice, Shohoku!
This one's important!
Who is that?
Shohoku!
Let's go, Shohoku!
Shohoku!
Just a bit more!
How many times do we have to kick you down until you give up?
Get louder!
Hmm?
What was that?
Fight him!
- Fadeaway! - Nice!
No.
Rebound!
Alright, 1 point!
Even if it's tough,
even if your heart is pounding,
pretend with everything you've got that you're fine!
Shohoku - Sannoh
You fool! Are you still scared of Masashi?
Swap out if you can't keep up.
It's number 11!
Run through, or pass?
You forgot one.
Shohoku - Sannoh
He made it!
Three-pointer!
Time out, Sannoh!
- Nice job - You can do it!
Darn it, it hurts more and more.
Does it hurt somewhere, Hanamichi?
No, my back's just a little...
Where on your back? What kind of pain?
It's just a sharp pain every once in a while. I'm fine.
It'll affect your career.
Don't run.
It's here.
I won't stop our flow.
Can you run?
I can't raise my arm anymore.
OK, I'll throw you a pass.
Pops, we can make a comeback, right?
Of course.
Hanamichi gave our team rebounds and spirit.
Ryota, speed and sense.
Hisashi, some confusion in the beginning,
and later intelligence and a treasured long range weapon.
Kaede, some explosiveness and a will to win.
All of this on top of the base
that Takenori and Kiminobu has held all this time.
That is Shohoku.
Let's go Shohoku!
We're not buddies, and you guys piss me off all the time.
But...
But what?
Sorry...
Thank you.
- You fool! - I'm not doing this for you!
Yeah it's for myself!
Come out!
Alright you guys, let's go!
Aye!
Alright you guys, let's go!
They're striking where there's a mismatch.
There's no fight in you.
There has to be some pressure being chased like this!
Masashi free!
I've got to remember...
my opponent is still Sannoh, the strongest.
Yeah! Kazunari, Masashi!
Shohoku - Sannoh
Zone press!
Ryota!
Goro...!
We have no intention of running away unscathed.
We'll trade blows until the last round.
That's the play style that these undefeated guys are the best at.
- Ryota! - Ryo-chin!
Ryota! Get through! Man up!
You want it small, Mom?
Yeah.
Of course.
And give the rest of that to me who's skinny.
Did you say something?
Nope!
Here, I gave the main character a big slice.
Yours is bigger though.
I'll give you the chocolate plate.
Siblings having the same birthday is rare, right?
- py Birthday Ryota
It means we're special.
What time tomorrow?
Ryo-chan,
what time do you leave tomorrow?
Hiroshima,
Inter-high.
6 o'clock.
So early!
Mom, he said 6 o'clock!
Yeah.
Ryo-chan is 17, huh?
What about Sou-chan?
Um, 20.
If he was alive.
20...
Always a 3 year difference.
Even though he's already way older than him.
Let's put up a picture of Sou-chan.
I'll forget his face.
It's going to be 8 years.
Yeah.
Congrats on turning 17.
Thanks.
Dear Mother,
I'm sorry I'm the one who lived.
Dear Mother
Mother?
What?
Dear Mother,
I'm sorry for causing trouble and inconveniencing you.
You must've hated basketball...
because it reminds you of Sou-chan.
Even so,
you never told me to quit basketball.
In my junior basketball days, I was happy you came to see my match.
Count!
Let's go Sou-chan! That's his 20th point!
Your brother is amazing!
I mean, he's the captain.
Are you going to be like your brother?
You can,
if you practice lots.
In a world without Sou-chan,
basketball was my only reason to live.
Thank you for letting me continue.
Stop it! Why are you throwing it away?
Mom! This is bad!
I don't get it. What am I supposed to do?
I'm glad I continued basketball.
Tomorrow, I'm going to stand...
where Sou-chan was supposed to be.
Don't record me!
Don't mind me!
Your hips are too high. Are you tired?
Like this!
Shut up!
Do your best!
Damn it!
You have no sharpness left pyon.
What should I do with big guys like them blocking me?
Go.
Go, Ryota!
Dribbling is...
the way a shorty survives!
Nice, Ryota!
Defense! Defense! Defense!
That's it!
Stay in!
No basket!
After foul!
I'm counting on you, Takenori!
It's number 4's free throw.
It's my free throw, Hanamichi.
Doesn't count? You're kidding me.
This genius's slam dunk...
I was going to beat you some day, Kaede.
Wait, I'm not swapping.
He hurt himself when he ran for the loose ball.
Where?
Ms. Ayako, don't say it.
His back.
His back?
Is my career as a player over?
Does this mean I can't play basketball anymore?
Do you like basketball?
I love it!
I'm a sportsman.
Siblings?
Place it in!
Screen out!
Yes, like that!
Last one!
The left hand just sits alongside.
Rebound! Nationals debut!
Shohoku - Sannoh
Yes.
Nice.
Hanamichi,
I was waiting for you, problem child.
Damn it all.
Damn it all!
Make it.
Make it in!
Takenori!
Yes!
I'm swapping.
Hanamichi! Hanamichi!
What are you doing?
Hanamichi!
Ryo-chin, I'll be there soon.
Gori, stay under the hoop until then.
Hanamichi Sakuragi!
Don't be foolish! Come on!
See! You can barely stand!
Sorry, cancel the swap.
Hey Pops!
Hanamichi,
I will admit.
I realized your problem right away.
I realized, but didn't swap you.
I wanted to keep watching your play get better and better.
I'm a failure of a teacher.
Just a little more and I would've regretted it for the rest of my life.
Shohoku - Sannoh
One minute left!
Let's cheer together, Hanamichi!
When was your peak, Pops?
During the Nationals?
For me...
For me, it's now!
Red, pushing!
Hey, you're distracting...
if you stand there like that the whole time.
If you're coming, then come, you fool.
Swap!
He's coming in?
- He's here! The red hair! - Go crazy!
Hanamichi?
Are you OK?
What's with your serious faces?
Looks like you were all lonely without me!
This is a good handicap for a genius like me
against someone like Yamao (Sannoh).
We're winning, right Gori?
They're just a checkpoint!
Why do I have to be told by the lousiest one out of all of you?
What?
Shohoku - Sannoh
Hey!
Come!
They're going to do a press again.
Aiming for me.
Kaede, when they come, you carry it.
And if you can, go all the way.
Okay.
Boss, look after Kaede.
Got it.
Just want to say...
we can do it!
Boss,
1, 2, 3!
Win!
Come on, Sannoh!
Come!
They're serious! They're serious about catching up!
They seriously think they're going to catch up 5 points in 1 minute!
Nice, Shohoku!
- You've gotten this far, catch up! - What are you saying?
They won't lose to a random team like this! They're on a different level!
Defense! Defense! Defense!
- Shohoku! - Sannoh!
Shohoku - Sannoh
They know! They're going for him!
You fool.
Go, Mikio!
Wh-
- at?
Let's go, Kaede!
They stopped him!
A fake!
Count! 3 points!
Foul, white number 6, pushing!
One throw!
Shohoku - Sannoh
Shohoku, Shohoku, Shohoku!
Well done for running, Hisashi!
I'm so glad I joined Shohoku!
Now it's a matter of will.
How much can you hold onto yourself?
How much can you play, trusting yourself?
Shohoku - Sannoh
One point difference! One point difference!
47! 46!
45!
44!
Protect it with your life! Don't let them get it!
Hold on, Hanamichi!
Do your best,
Ryota!
Kaede!
Hisashi, try your best!
Do your best, Takenori!
Give it back.
Stop them! Hurry up!
It's over!
Shohoku - Sannoh
How was Sannoh?
They were strong.
It was scary.
Ryo-chan.
What is it?
Welcome home.
Thanks.
Did you grow taller?
Huh? No way. In 4 days?
Sou-chan's...
Ryo-chan!
Ryo-chan, welcome home!
What are you doing?
Wait! Hey! Come on!
Let's crawl back up.
Having lost will someday be a big asset.
Please give me the experience I need.
Is there anything that's changed since coming here?
Physically, everyone is like Masashi.
What's your goal in the future?
I'm small so I play point guard too, but I still have a long way to go.
I go too far by myself.
Thanks for coming all the way out here.
Defense!
Hey.