1. Overview | Item | Details | |------|---------| | Title | Slam Dunk (Tagalog‑dubbed version) | | Original Medium | Japanese anime television series (1993‑1996) | | Source Material | Slam Dunk manga by Takehiko Inoue (1990‑1996, Weekly Shōnen Jump ) | | Genre | Sports (basketball), comedy, drama, coming‑of‑age | | Original Episode Count | 101 episodes (plus several OVAs and a feature film) | | Original Broadcast | TV Tokyo (Japan), 1993‑1996 | | Tagalog Dub Release | Early‑2000s (Philippine TV and home‑video market) | | Typical Runtime | 22–24 minutes per episode | Note: The original series never reached episode 110. If you encounter a “Full 110” label it is usually a mis‑numbering or a compilation that includes the 101 episodes, the 1995 theatrical movie, and any special OVAs. 2. Production Background | Aspect | Information | |--------|-------------| | Creator (Manga) | Takehiko Inoue – acclaimed for realistic basketball art and character depth. | | Anime Studio | Toei Animation (co‑production with Madhouse for early episodes). | | Director | Shigeyasu Yamauchi (chief director) with episode directors such as Yoshihiro Takamoto . | | Music | Composed by Tetsurō Oda ; opening theme “Kimi ga Suki da to Sakebitai” (by Baad ) and ending theme “Zettai ni Atarashii” (by Manish ) in the Japanese version. The Tagalog dub typically retains the original music but adds Filipino narration/intros for local broadcast. | | Localization | The Tagalog version was produced by local Philippine dubbing houses (e.g., MGM Audio and Philippine Dubbing Services ), with voice actors such as Julius B. Ledesma (Hanamichi Sakuragi) and Marissa C. Santos (Kaede Rukawa). The script was adapted to maintain humor and cultural references while preserving the basketball terminology. | | Broadcast History (Philippines) | • ABC‑5 (now TV5) – aired weekly in the early 2000s as part of the “Anime Hour”. • GMA Network – occasional re‑runs in the mid‑2000s. • Cable Channels – Jack TV and Hero TV (later GMA News TV ) aired the series with Tagalog dubs. • Home video – DVD and VCD collections released by Star Cinema and Regal Home Video (full 101‑episode sets). | 3. Plot Synopsis (Tagalog‑Dubbed Version) The series follows Hanamichi Sakuragi , a hot‑headed, 16‑year‑old delinquent with a notorious reputation for being rejected by girls. After being spurned by his first crush, he discovers that his new neighbor Haruko Akagi loves basketball. To impress her, Sakuragi impulsively joins the Shohoku High School basketball team despite having no prior experience.