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OKINAWA PREFECTURE

You're getting better, Ryota! You're already pulling off that move!

Gonna be a regular player!

Oh?

Really? Nice.

I'll be this family's...

captain, Ma.

Listen, Ryota.

We need to support Ma.

I'm the captain...

and you're the alternate captain.

I'm counting on you, Ryota.

If you wanna be a regular player, then I'm gonna play like you're one.

It's one-on-one.

Don't turn away so easily! You're just asking for trouble!

You gotta beat me!

You scared? Gotta brave up.

Ow.

Same thing happens to me. My heart pounds like crazy.

That's why I work hard to pretend that I'm fine.

-Foul! -No, no!

The real game comes after you fall!

That's it!

Come at me!

Don't dodge!

You did good.

You had spirit.

Don't forget that.

So-chan!

Let's play again!

Oh. Sure thing!

Hey!

Sota!

Let's play one-on-one!

Sorry. I promised these guys.

You said we'd go one-on-one! One more time!

Tomorrow, okay?

Then take me with you!

No. You're too young.

Work on your dribbling. You wanna be a regular player, right?

Oh come on! You said we'd play one-on-one!

You said one more time! You liar!

Stupid Sota!

Stupid! Dummy! Stupid dummy wiener!

Don't come back!

Here goes.

REPRESENTING KANAGAWA PREFECTURE, SHOHOKU HIGH SCHOOL

REPRESENTING AKITA PREFECTURE. SANNOH KOGYO HIGH SCHOOL

Yes!

Here we go already.

Hey!

-Nobe! -Right!

What, Ryo?

I didn't think you'd pull it off.

Huh?

One point! Score a point!

-That's two for us-mon. -"Mon"?

SHOHOKU - SANNOH

Good going!

Nice one, nice one, Fukatsu! Nice one, nice one, Fukatsu!

Nice one, nice one, Fukatsu! Nice one, nice one, Fukatsu!

Whoa. Check out that intensity.

How big's their team?

Talk about an elite school.

And just look at our ragtag group.

Sister.

Buddies.

And a rival gang.

Defense!

We probably should've at least made matching t-shirts.

Like I'd wanna dress like you guys!

Move, Hanamichi! Make some space!

The fact an amateur like Hanamichi is even on the court...

It's like, "Sorry 'bout our red-head."

What a clown.

Hey! Hey! Hey!

I feel like a parent.

Totally.

What are you talking about?! Just start cheering!

Micchan!

Nice one, nice one, Mitsui!

Whoa, now.

They ain't playing nice.

Okay. But I'm in top form today, Sannoh.

Yes!

Nice!

Now that's impressive.

Oh!

Yeah!

-Whoa! -The Gori Dunk!

Back on defense! Let's stop one!

Okay!

Oof!

Bastard...

Keep moving like that and you'll run out of steam first!

Hup!

What?!

Was that...genius?

No one else in Japan can pull off a drive as clean as that.

Best in Japan, huh?

Wha--?!

Whoa.

I was wrong.

-Shape up, man! -What?

The champs from Sannoh...

So this is the best guard in Japan.

They've crushed guards all over Japan.

Don't back down!

Who's backing down?!

I'll spend all 40 minutes with you, you bastard!

15TH MINI BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT HAMAKKO CUP, BOYS' DIVISION

15TH MINI BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT HAMAKKO CUP, BOYS' DIVISION Get back!

15TH MINI BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT HAMAKKO CUP, BOYS' DIVISION

-Rebound! -Run, run!

Kaoru-chan!

Come sit up front.

This seat is open.

-Thank you. -That's okay! You're still fine!

We're glad you came. We've been waiting.

Take your time!

Oh?

Keep your eyes open!

Yes! Ryo-chan!

One shot at a time!

It's still okay! Let's keep it up!

Pass it! Keep it wide!

Keep your eyes open!

-Nice shot! -Each of you, stay alert!

Ryo-chan's sharper than usual today.

Maybe because you're here.

Watch closely! Who's marking who?!

Go!

Number seven's pretty good, even though he's short.

That's him. Sota Miyagi's little brother. The one who died.

Ah! He wore number seven, too!

He was something else.

So he died?

An accident at sea.

No, he didn't.

So-chan's living alone on a far-away island.

Anna!

I'm sorry.

Watch it.

Whoops.

Beginning the second half!

Let's focus! Let's focus from here!

Number seven!

-Number 15! -Number six!

Right there! Okay!

-There's still time! -Nice shot! Let's get another!

You can do it!

I've played against your brother before.

You know, your brother kicked my butt back then.

Looks like you ain't much, though.

Okay! Get back!

Okay! Nice shot!

You can do it!

Ryota, stay strong!

I got this!

Ryo-chan!

You can do it!

Ryo-chan, you can do it!

You've got this!

Come on! Stronger!

Stay sharp! Keep running!

Oof...

Kid's no good.

He's definitely not his brother.

He'll never fill his shoes.

MONTHLY BASKETBALL

Oh, I just thought I'd tidy up.

This house... We should move.

You shouldn't have to wear the same number just because you're brothers.

Let's have them change it.

I want number seven.

What are you...?!

Stay out of here!

Take that off! You have your own!

Stop it!

Stop it!

He'll never be his brother.

NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

SHOHOKU - SANNOH

SHOHOKU - SANNOH Beginning the second half!

Beginning the second half!

Whole new game starts now.

Whoa! Sawakita!

A three pointer?!

-It's three! -Don't worry! We'll get it back!

Okay!

A press?!

There it is!

We'll finish them three minutes into the second half.

Miyagi, pass it! Get it moving!

That's pushing, you ass! Ow!

Oh!

Hey! Ow!

Oh, no.

This is looking grim.

Again?!

What are you doing?! Get it over here!

Back off!

Offense charging!

Now introduce yourself.

RYOTA MIYAGI

I'm Ryota Miyagi.

Starting today, Ryota Miyagi-kun will be your new classmate.

Miyagi-kun just moved here from Okinawa, so I'm sure there's much he doesn't know.

So everybody...

Huh?

You ain't nothing, pal.

Hey!

Take that ball and go play somewhere else!

Knock it off!

-There! -Hey! Hey!

-Bring it on! -Sure!

-Get in there! -Shoot! I said shoot!

You got this!

Okay! Darn it! Rebound!

Where are you throwing?!

Gimme a break! We're a player short!

Should we invite him?

Huh?

He seems a little hard to approach.

Let's take a break.

-Sure thing. -Okay.

You in elementary?

I'm in junior high.

Showing off moves won't get you by!

Put some pressure on!

Huh?

Giving up already?

You're wasting all that technique playing by yourself.

Micchan!

Let's play again sometime! Next time, try to win!

Shut up.

What are you doing?! I haven't even touched the ball yet!

Oh, shut up!

SHOHOKU - SANNOH

SHOHOKU - SANNOH Let's go for a 20 point lead.

SHOHOKU - SANNOH

It's Shohoku's first time.

That should break them.

-It's almost five seconds! -Hurry!

10 seconds! Get it to the other side!

Damn it!

-That pass sucked! -Damn it!

Rukawa, move up! Help the other two!

That counts! One throw!

Time-out! Red!

Damn it, Ryo! I haven't even touched the ball yet!

Let's take a 30-second breather.

If I was coaching Sannoh, I'd keep up the zone press.

At least until it's breached...

or until the opponent's spirit is completely broken.

It's time to finish it!

Shohoku can't deal with our press at all!

Now's the time to crush them!

Yes, sir!

But ours won't break.

Mitsui-kun and Rukawa-kun.

Yes, sir.

You two will run ahead.

Miyagi-kun.

Yes, sir.

This is your stage.

What about me, Old Man?!

I'm the genius Sakuragi!

Aim for the opposing hoop and run.

Okay.

Ryota.

Hold out your hand.

Hurry up, red.

What?!

Go act cocky like you always do.

That's a 15-point lead!

Oh?

This again?! They're stuck on Miyagi!

Make them stop!

Here goes!

-Sawakita, the ball-mon. -Oh!

He's fast-mon!

-They breached it! -Yes!

I'm the fastest one...

Oh!

...here-mon!

Yes! They breached the press!

Three-on-two!

This is where we turn the tide!

-Oof! -Oh!

Seriously?!

I finally touched it!

Turn, training camp shot... Oh!

Idiot!

-Thank goodness! -One shot! Let's get one shot!

Kawata...

Nice!

He got inside!

He doesn't have an angle!

Okay! Nice defense!

Whoa! He's good!

Can I... beat this guy?

Nice one, nice one, Kawata! Nice one, nice one, Kawata!

Get him back, Akagi!

Get one!

We already know...

that play.

Damn it!

We know that play, too.

Oof!

Uh-oh.

-A 20-point lead! -Sannoh!

Check out Sannoh!

A 20-point lead...

Okay, okay!

Yeah!

Ow!

One goal! Let's start with one goal!

Ichino, check out Mitsui.

Looks like your first-half defense is taking its toll.

Like a punch to the gut.

Go ahead-mon.

His jump shots rarely go in.

They know Ryota's weakness!

Damn it!

This calls for Sakuragi, the secret weapon!

Come on, Pole!

"Secret weapon"?

Sakuragi!

-Double dribbling! -Huh?

-What an amateur! -Talk about a blatant double dribble!

If you're messing around, I'll murder you.

Screw off, you ass! Shut up!

Eight minutes without a basket.

We need to get at least one in.

Hey!

Hey, hey!

Do it! Break through!

This guy...

He's got no openings.

-Rukawa, watch out! -Back!

-He's surrounded! -You're hogging the ball, number 11!

Big Guy!

Take it!

We can't afford to lose!

Hey!

What?!

Time-out!

Nice going!

Our average team got this far because we're strong in the paint.

Everyone else comes alive because Big Guy plays hard.

Are we done for?

Defense! Defense!

Defense is about spirit!

I wanna hear you all!

Man. Take a chill pill.

Miyagi!

Say something! Don't play in silence!

Say something!

Next!

I don't do that sort of stuff.

Miyagi!

Was such a flashy pass necessary?

You play like a show-off!

Huh?

Shut up.

Just ignore him. You'll get used to it.

That pass is faster.

Plus the defense can't react to it.

I just didn't expect my own teammate not to be able to react.

What?!

I don't get him. I seriously don't.

He's just counting on you.

Akagi-san is counting on you more than anyone.

Huh?

Sorry.

What a squirt.

Who's counting on this little squirt?

I thought basketball was about being tall.

Let's go, Ryota.

-Hey, Long Hair! -Don't!

I'll take you one-on-one any day. But...

if you lose, shave your head.

-Get back here! -Hey!

-Get back here! -Stop!

That brat...

-Norio. -Yeah?

Let's take him out.

Sure thing.

SHOHOKU - EGAWA INDUSTRY

Here!

Come on...

Why don't they pass? He's wide open.

Senpai!

-Damn it! -Nice cut!

Loose ball!

-Defense! -Get back!

Send me out there, damn it!

Losers.

SHOHOKU - EGAWA INDUSTRY

Acting like he's the only one who played out there.

Well, that's over!

That's it for us. Our grade graduates and then...

next comes the new reign of terror.

Poor you.

Well, good luck next year, guys.

I doubt you'll last until summer...

Troublemaker.

What?

See? It's that look.

You got a problem?

A stubborn ox and a troublemaker. Not exactly a great combo.

At least Miyagi can pass the ball.

You're thinking too much. Try moving your legs a bit.

-Kogure-kun. -Yes, sir.

Sub out with Sakuragi-kun.

Huh?

Back on the clock! Come on, red!

The old Man pulled out a genius like me.

He's giving up.

Is he letting Specs play because it's his last year?

Who's Sannoh playing next?

Aiwa Gakuin. Should be good.

SHOHOKU - SANNOH

SHOHOKU - SANNOH Am I the only one...

Am I the only one...

who thinks we can still win?

I thought you were giving up, Old Man.

Giving up?

The game's over the moment you give up.

-Box him out! -Okay!

Whoa! Yes!

You're subbing in next score. Be ready.

Yes, sir.

They're so damn tall!

Rebound!

Right there.

If you had caught that rebound, what then?

Yamaoh would lose confidence?

That's not it.

First off, Sannoh would lose their chance at offense from the rebound.

And Shohoku would gain another chance to score.

In other words...

our minus two points disappear, and we'd gain a chance to score two more points.

Do you understand, Sakuragi-kun?

That's worth four points!

If you can do that, you become our key to catching up.

Draw the ball in! Draw the ball in!

I've focused my prayers! I'm counting on you, Sakuragi-kun!

-Me too! -Huh?

-Draw it in! Draw it in! -Me too!

-Me too! -What is with you guys?

What are they doing?

Honestly, that's something you plebs would think to do.

So what if we're plebeians!

You can't catch a rebound with prayers.

When, Old Man?

I'm asking when I get to play!

Let me out there!

Hanamichi!

Using Sakuragi against this lead?

He can't shoot a three-pointer.

Good luck, Sakuragi.

Oh.

Specs.

Hanamichi.

We've been waiting for you, troublemaker.

Let's catch up, amateur.

"Game's over the moment you give up," huh?

Hey!

W-What are you thinking?!

What are you doing?!

What are you doing?! Get down!

That idiot!

"I'll defeat Yamaoh!" By Sakuragi the Genius!

-Get lost! -What the hell are you thinking?!

-You pompous little...! -Get down from there!

Get him out of here!

You moron!

I'm sorry. He only started playing four months ago.

If he does it again, he's expelled.

How do you like that?

Huh?

Now we have no choice but to win.

What's with that look, Gori? You don't think we can win?

What?

Can't scoff at that sort of lead.

What?

Fools. Your basketball rules don't apply to me.

'Cause I'm an amateur!

Now come on! Try to keep up with my genius!

-Expel him! -Get him out of here!

-You're going easy on him, ref! -Hmm? I can't hear you!

What the hell, guys?!

Where's our cheers for victory?

Don't lose to that annoying crowd!

"For victory," huh?

-We've still got a chance! -Go!

No! That idiot took a shot before I was ready!

Damn it!

Okay!

Yes!

Yeah!

That asshole!

Yes!

The second half score is 26 to two.

But they're not that much better.

We'll get momentum again.

Once we do, if the lead is only 10 points, we have a chance.

Akagi, help them!

-Yes! -Ryota!

Pull it together!

The tide isn't gonna turn itself!

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!

Damn it!

-Three! -Go in!

-Not again! -Psych!

-Yes! -Sakuragi!

Hanamichi!

How about that!

He's actually following orders!

Those two baskets were pretty much given to us.

Besides, I didn't put Sakuragi-kun in play just to get rebounds.

Huh?

Let's get their lead down to the teens!

Right on!

Go, go, Shohoku! Push, push, Shohoku!

Go, go, Shohoku! Push, push, Shohoku!

-Defense! -Go, go, Shohoku!

-Defense! -Push, push, Shohoku!

Damn it!

Big Guy, get the ball moving!

Oh! That won't make it!

I knew it!

What height!

More importantly...

What speed!

How?!

Hey, Red-Head! Not bad!

Pass the ball, Hanamichi!

National champions...

offense...! Offense charging!

Ow.

Here you are! Boom, boom! All alone! Boom, boom!

Here you are! Boom, boom! All alone! Boom, boom!

Here you are...

Just stay on the floor.

No one will blame you.

You did well.

It was impossible! It's impossible anyways!

You think you're always right?

Don't push your national championship dream on us. It's annoying.

I've been meaning to ask you, Akagi...

what's the view like from up there?

Just what are we to you?

Ow!

Are you okay? Need to sub out?

I'm fine.

That's right. My wish...

has already come true.

Oh?

Sounds like you're finally back, Gori!

Kawata is Kawata. You're you.

Akagi is Akagi.

And me...

Red's ball!

Make a shot!

Come on.

This guy... He's already at his limit.

Kawata is Kawata.

-Akagi is Akagi. -Huh?

And me...

Who am I?

-Aren't you going to try? -Shut up!

Say my name.

Who am I?

Move!

Is this an after-school special? This stuff actually happens?

I don't like those crooked eyebrows of yours.

And I don't like that long, silky hair of yours.

Say my name!

Mitsui!

SHOHOKU - SANNOH

He can barely walk.

Yes! We're down to the teens!

Hey, Miyagi.

Use me.

Use you?

Akagi...

will move to screen.

I'll be open.

Take away my three-pointers and there'll be nothing left.

Hey!

-Yes! -Nice!

Micchi!

I can't see anything but the hoop.

Come on! From offense to defense!

Huh? We're on defense, right?

How? He's obviously completely spent.

Don't worry, Matsumoto. Let them shoot.

They're persistent...

but three-pointers are easier to defend against.

We just pick up what falls.

Will it...?!

That'll never make it!

See?!

Rebound!

You got something to say?!

We're just getting started.

Why, you...!

Hey!

Don't get cocky!

You bastard!

Take that!

Damn you!

-Take that! -You ain't nothing!

Why, you...! You bastard!

Take that!

And that!

You bastard!

Micchan!

-Why, you...! -Get off him!

-Come here! -Let go!

You little...!

Let go!

What is this?

It's like trash.

My heart...

was pounding.

What happened to you?! Ryo-chan!

What happened?!

Damn it.

Damn it.

Damn it.

Damn it.

Damn it!

Ryo-chan?

Ryo-chan!

Mom, Ryo-chan's awake!

Ryo-chan are you okay? Can you hear me?

You're in the hospital.

The hospital?

Your scooter was totaled.

Right.

My scooter.

I saw Okinawa.

Huh?

What on earth were you thinking?!

The doctor said that you're lucky to be alive.

Can't we go a little slower?

What are you talking about? You're a former All-Japan player.

Oh?! You're Ryo-chan, aren't you? When did you get here?

You're all grown up.

How are you?

Grandma, who's this?

And who do we have here?

Oh, wow, So-chan!

Ow!

Is that a pro team?

Nah. They're high-schoolers.

Three-time national championship winners.

THE UNSTOPPABLE SANNOH

THE UNSTOPPABLE SANNOH "The Unstoppable Sannoh."

THE UNSTOPPABLE SANNOH

Sannoh...

So-chan, are you going there?

Hm?

Hmm.

There.

That looks better.

THE UNSTOPPABLE SANNOH I'll BEAT THEM!

THE UNSTOPPABLE SANNOH I'll BEAT THEM! One, two, three, four...

THE UNSTOPPABLE SANNOH I'll BEAT THEM!

THE UNSTOPPABLE SANNOH I'll BEAT THEM! In four years...

THE UNSTOPPABLE SANNOH I'LL BEAT THEM!

Okinawa's ace Sota Miyagi!

There he goes! Oh, look out! It's a double clutch!

He scores! He's beaten the unstoppable Sannoh!

I'm sorry, So-chan.

What am I doing?

All I do is make Ma mad.

If only you were here.

-Oh! -Do it!

Ow!

Intentional! White number four!

Intentional?!

What?!

-Yes! -Yes!

Nice cut!

Huh?

What's with that hair?

You're actually coming back?

Shut up.

Never was good at giving up.

Seriously?

This is the turning point!

Make use of this chance and we can still hang in there.

Otherwise, we don't deserve to beat Sannoh! Got it?!

Take their lead down to 10!

Right!

They're getting into a good rhythm.

Fukatsu's the best guard in Japan.

And I have to match up with him.

I'm supposed to be the Speedster.

But I'm always...

I'm always backing down.

How so?

You're always picking fights.

Fukatsu's been a starter at Sannoh since his first year.

And I've got to match up with him.

That sounds perfect, Speedster.

My heart's pounding.

Really? I couldn't tell.

You always look like you're in control.

You're not a bad guard yourself.

Not number one in Kanagawa Prefecture, though.

Not number two either.

Uh...

Forget I said anything!

Let's decide what you should do if things get tough.

Anything.

Let's see...

For example...

Look at your hand or something.

NO. 1 GUARD

Being on the court full-time seems to be taking its toll on Miyagi-kun.

Ryo, get it in there! Be careful! Throw it straight and don't miss!

Shut up! Stop distracting me!

-Yes! -Yes! Yes!

He'll be fine.

Yes!

-Ow! -Yeah!

Hey!

Yes!

SHOHOKU - SANNOH

Hmm.

Screen! Switch!

The Gori Dunk!

Only 10 points!

Hmm.

Kawata!

Huh?

Kawata's marking the Red-Head!

Whoa!

Kawata, no one's ever kept me from catching a rebound like he did.

No one other than you.

Damn it!

What's so funny?

"Gimme everything you got, you big ogre!"

You got it!

Sakuragi was the one giving them their momentum.

-Rebound! -Got it!

Whoops. Were you there?

You big ogre!

Oh, no! It's Sawakita!

Good job, Rukawa!

No, you don't.

Oh?

He stopped it!

Don't let them make such lame passes! Are you asleep, Foxy?!

What?

You big liar.

What?

Talking big about becoming the best in Japan,

and you're letting the Crew Cut Kid walk all over you.

Are you ignoring me?!

Get on defense, Sakuragi!

Hey.

That all you got?

I'll crush you.

Bring it on.

Switch!

-It's Kawata! -Got it!

Huh? He's still here.

Yes! Charge!

Oh, no!

Eight points to go!

They weren't even on the radar.

Shohoku...

Letting those first-years run roughshod is gonna be problematic-mon.

It comes down to whether we can keep them in check.

Just score back if they score.

Three times for every one.

Just pass to me, Fukatsu-san.

-Shut up! -Go!

-Hang in there! -Stop them on defense!

Keep the ball up!

Watch out! Get back!

Take this.

Go!

The hell?!

That's our Sawakita!

The Super Ace!

Someone my age is this good?

He must have done nothing for 17 years but think of basketball.

Still, though...

He ain't the only one, right?

-He got through! -No.

Fukatsu-san! Pass it!

Nice cut!

Sawakita!

Stupid Foxy!

That damn flimsy shot again!

There it is!

A lucky shot!

You wanna be the best in Japan, Rukawa?

Shut up.

You can do it while I'm out of the country.

Ready...

Go!

That cocky little...!

Get back here!

Whoa!

I've done all there is to do in high school basketball.

There's nothing left for me to prove.

Please give me the experience I need.

If there's anything left...

please give it to me.

...six, seven, eight, nine, 10.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, 10.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, 10.

Three hundred.

I like this.

You can't beat me in a one-on-one, Rukawa.

Rukawa of all people is getting beaten that easily...

Bring it on.

Hey!

Rebound!

Can't let this Red-Head jump.

First off, keep him from jumping.

Getting the ball can come after.

Oh!

SHOHOKU - SANNOH

What's wrong? Giving up already?

Bring it on.

Go! You're the ace!

Your ball's wide open!

That counts!

One throw!

Damn it!

Goddamn it!

That cocky bastard. They call him the best in Japan.

And he's the same grade as me.

I wanna see his face when he's defeated.

Me too.

Yeah.

You know, this might be the first time we've actually talked.

That was a good game.

Yeah.

That was a good game.

Shohoku's a pretty decent team.

Hey.

The guys on the court are playing some of the toughest out there.

We need to fight to the end, too.

SHOHOKU - SANNOH

Yes!

Doesn't he get it? He can't beat Sawakita.

What is it, Rukawa?

He's out of moves.

Rukawa, six seconds!

It's almost 30 seconds!

Four seconds left!

Where's he going?

That counts!

Yeah!

Coach?

A pass?

Rukawa passed.

Rukawa actually passed.

He actually passed.

Nice call.

Go in!

Damn it!

Pass!

Box him in!

Damn it!

Rukawa's found his groove. And something's different about him.

All right. Have at it, Rukawa!

Too bad!

-Hooray! -Yes!

Yes!

You tried so hard to stop me. Even though I can't even raise my arms.

Damn it! I knew it! He's already way past his limits!

Three minutes 30 seconds left.

13 points.

You're open!

Charge!

-That's it! -Come on!

Come on!

He can't shoot!

You ain't out yet, right?

Quiet, now.

This sound...

will bring me back. Again and again.

Yes!

-Down to 10 points! -Down to 10 points!

-Who are these guys? -They've brought it back to 10 points!

How is that possible?

They're tenacious!

-Nice! -Yes!

-Let's make this count! -Yes!

That's my...!

-Yes! -Only eight points!

With only two minutes 50 seconds left, eight points is doable.

Yeah!

-Nice! -Smile a little, will you?!

We've got hope!

Gori.

He'll get by Rukawa again.

But he won't pass.

Because he's never lost.

Damn it!

Hup!

Whoa!

There! See that?!

My genius plan worked perfectly!

-Almost two minutes! -Eight points left!

It's our ball!

Gori, you still good?

-You got this! -You can do it!

-Let's do this! -Come on!

This guy's completely unflappable.

It hit me!

Please!

Don't give up! Don't give up!

Move, Micchi!

Referee time-out!

Uh-oh. He's not moving.

Hey...

Sakuragi...!

Not bad for a lousy player.

Who the hell you calling lousy?!

You're alive?

Of course!

Can you play?

Sure thing.

Nice going, Shohoku!

This shot's gonna really count!

-Shohoku! -Who was that?

-Shohoku! -Shohoku, you can do it!

-Shohoku! -Show us what you've got!

How many times do we have to knock them down?

Come on! I can't hear you!

What was that?

Do it!

Right!

-A fadeaway! -Nice!

No.

Rebou--

Okay, one more!

Even if its tough...

Even if my hearts pounding...

I have to pretend I'm fine.

Idiot! Am I still scared of Kawata?!

Sub out...

if you can't keep up.

It's number 11!

Will he drive? or pass?

You're forgetting something.

-He did it! -Three points!

Time-out! Sannoh!

-Five more points! -Yes!

You can do it!

Shoot. It's getting even worse.

Did you hurt yourself, Hanamichi Sakuragi?

Nothing. Just my back.

Where in your back?! What sort of pain?!

It just twinges a little. It's fine.

That could end your basketball career.

Stop fleeing!

This is it.

We're not stopping our momentum. Can you still run?

I can't lift my arm.

Okay. I'll pass to you.

Old man, we can still win this, right?!

Of course.

Sakuragi-kun has given this team his rebound and his guts.

Miyagi-kun, his speed and sense.

Mitsui-kun once brought chaos.

But eventually brought his knowledge and shooting.

Rukawa-kun brought his explosive power and his drive to win.

You've all brought these things to the foundation

that Akagi-kun and Kogure-kun built.

That's what makes Shohoku.

-Do it! -Shohoku!

Sannoh!

We never were the best of friends.

You all do nothing but piss me off.

But...

But what?

Nothing.

Thank you.

Huh?!

-You big oaf! -Screw your thank you!

-This isn't for you! -I'm doing this for myself!

Get on the court!

All right, you morons!

Let's get out there!

Yeah!

Go get them!

They're using a mismatch!

He's cold as ice!

He should be feeling the pressure from us!

Kawata's free!

Take that!

That's right. They're still...

The Unstoppable Sannoh!

-Nice one! -Fukatsu! Kawata!

A zone press?!

Ryota!

Domoto-kun...

We won't try to defend our lead.

We'll keep scoring until the final round.

That's the unbeaten play style they're best at anyways.

-Miyagi-san! -Ryo!

Ryota! Get through! Show what you've got!

A small piece for you?

Yes.

Of course.

Since I'm skinny, I'll take more.

What was that?

Nothing.

Here. I saved the best for the star of the show.

Why is yours bigger?

You can have the message plate.

Not many brothers have the same birthday like us.

BIRTHDAY RYOTA

BIRTHDAY RYOTA It means we're special.

It means we're special.

What time tomorrow?

Ryo-chan, what time do you leave tomorrow? For the Nationals in Hiroshima.

Six o'clock.

That early?! Mom, six o'clock.

So you're 17 now.

How about So-chan?

Hey!

Uh... 20.

If he was alive.

20 years old...

Always three years younger, even though he's older than So-chan ever was.

Let's put up a picture of So-chan.

I'll forget his face.

It's been eight years.

Yeah.

17 years old.

Happy birthday.

Thanks.

Nice, Sota!

So-chan!

Good going!

I'M SORRY I'M THE ONE ALIV--

FOR MOTHER

FOR MOTHER "For Mother"? What's this?

FOR MOTHER

Dear Mother, I'm sorry I do nothing but cause trouble for you.

I'm sure you hate basketball.

Because it reminds you of So-chan.

Even so...

you never told me to quit playing.

I'm glad you came to watch when I played mini basketball.

That counts!

Nice! So-chan!

That's his 20th point! Wow!

Your brother's very good.

Well, he is the captain.

Will you be like your brother?

Of course he will.

If he keeps practicing.

In a world without So-chan...

basketball was the only thing that kept me going.

Thank you for letting me keep playing.

Stop it! Why are you throwing them away?!

Mom! Get in here!

I just don't know.

What should I do?

I'm glad I continued playing.

Tomorrow, I'm going to be standing...

in the place...

where So-chan was supposed to stand.

Hey! Don't tape me!

Don't worry about it.

You're standing too straight. Are you tired? Like this.

Shut up!

Keep it up!

Damn it!

You're losing your edge-mon.

What can I do, cornered by these giants?

Go.

Go!

Go! Ryota!

Dribbling...

is how short guys survive!

-Yes! -Nice one, Ryota!

Defense! Defense!

That's it!

Stay in there!

Doesn't count! After the foul!

Okay! We're counting on you, Akagi!

Huh?

It's number four's free throw.

It's my free throw, Sakuragi.

Doesn't count? Don't give me that.

My genius... slam dunk.

I was going to kick your ass someday, Rukawa.

Wait. Hold on. I'm not sitting out.

He hurt himself going after that loose ball!

Wh-Where?!

Ayako-san... Don't say it.

His back.

His back?!

Does this mean... my basketball career... Does this mean it's over?

You mean I can't play basketball anymore?

Do you like basketball?

I... I love it! Since I'm a sportsman!

Siblings?!

...and place it there!

Boxed out!

Okay! That's it!

Your last one!

Left hand supports it...

The Rebound King's national debut!

SHOHOKU - SANNOH

Yes!

Nice!

Hanamichi.

We've been waiting for you, troublemaker.

Damn it.

Goddamn it!

-Do it! -Get it in there!

Akagi!

Yes!

We're subbing players.

-Hanamichi! -Hey!

Sakuragi-kun!

-What the hell are you doing?! -Sakuragi!

Sakuragi-kun!

Ryo, I'll be right there!

Gori, guard the basket for me!

Hanamichi Sakuragi! Don't be absurd! Get over here!

See?! You can barely stand!

Sorry. Forget about that.

Hey, Old Man!

Sakuragi-kun.

I have a confession.

I realized something was wrong almost immediately.

I realized it, but I didn't pull you out.

Because I wanted to watch as you continued to improve.

I've failed as a coach.

I was about to regret it for the rest of my life.

One minute left!

Let's cheer them on, Sakuragi!

When were your glory days, Old Man?

During All-Japan?

For me...

For me, it's right now!

Red! Pushing!

Hey.

You're an eyesore when you're just standing there.

If you're going to play, play. Idiot.

Subbing players!

He's going to play?

It's the Red-Head again!

-Go raise hell! -We've been waiting!

Hanamichi...

Are you okay?

Sakuragi!

Huh? What's with all the looks of concern?

I guess you must have been sad without me!

It's the perfect handicap for a genius like me against an opponent like Yamaoh.

We're gonna win this, right, Gori?! They're nothing but a stepping stone!

Why do I need a rookie like you to tell me that?!

What?!

Hey!

Come here!

They'll use a zone press again.

They'll come for me.

Rukawa, when they do, you take the ball.

If you can make it, go for it.

Okay.

Big Guy, protect Rukawa.

Got it.

Listen.

We can do this.

Big Guy.

One, two, three...

Win!

Bring it on, Sannoh!

Right!

Okay!

Come on!

They're serious! They seriously intend to catch up!

They intend to go for five points in one minute!

-Nice going, Shohoku! -You've come this far! Go get 'em!

What are you talking about?!

-Show them who's boss! -Don't let these nobodies beat you!

Defense! Defense! Defense!

Stop them!

Outside?!

They know! They're targeting him!

Fool.

Do it, Mikio!

Take that!

-Wh-- -What?!

Here goes, Rukawa!

Yes! Stop him!

He faked?!

That counts! Three points!

Foul! White number six! Pushing!

One throw!

Shohoku! Shohoku!

You ran well, Mitsui!

-Yes! -We can do it!

I'm so glad I came to Shohoku.

Now it comes down to willpower.

Just how much they can stay true to themselves.

Just how much they can believe in themselves and play.

Right!

-One point left! -Only one point left!

47... 46... 45... 44...

Defense! Don't let them score!

You can do it!

You can do it, Sakuragi!

Miyagi!

Rukawa!

You can do it, Mitsui!

You can do it, Akagi!

Do it!

That's mine.

Stop him! Stop him now!

It's over!

Yes!

You guys!

So how was Sannoh?

Strong.

Scary.

Ryo-chan...

Wha--?

Welcome back.

I'm home.

Have you grown?

Huh? of course not. It's only been four days.

It's So-chan's.

Ryo-chan!

Ryo-chan, welcome home!

Hey! What are you...?! What are you doing?!

-Hey! -I'll get you!

Stop!

Hey!

Get back here!

Stop that! Hey!

We'll crawl back up.

Experiencing losing will eventually be an asset.

Give me the experience I need.

Is anything different since coming here?

The physicality. It's like being surrounded by Kawata-san clones.

Anything you'll be focusing on?

I'm pretty short, so I also play point guard, but I've got a lot to learn.

I keep getting ahead of myself.

Thank you for coming all this way.

Hey.

Deviating from the crowd Taking my dreams along

I thought it might be the end

A beast took some sand And scattered a handful of it

I thought it might be the end

An uncertain dream comes true on the promised night

I pray on a slight wind In the silent morning

The boy from a distant star Wore a promise on his arm

I'm still on this journey In the garden of enchantment

It grew blurry and faded away Beyond the tracks left behind

I thought it might be the end

If the damaged dream Could be woven whole again

I thought it might be the end

I kick the hot sand and resist Before the promise

There is no lifeline on the night of the circus

I'm still on this journey I accelerate further to that place

A chandelier after the rain In the garden of enchantment

Swish da ignition of you

Swish da ignition of you

Swish da ignition of you

Swish da ignition of you

Diverge smash Dribble trapper kidding me now?

Diverge smash Dribble trapper kidding me now?

Coyote steals the sound

Coyote steals the pass

Coyote steals the sound and pass

Swish da ignition of you

Swish da ignition of you

Passcode a "Penetrator" base bebop Get triple buzz up beat

one love and mercy bebop heat check Vasco da Gama beat

Passcode a "Penetrator" base bebop

Wanna buzz up beat Just wanna buzz up beat

An extra pass in my empty mind cra eht dniheB

Swish da ignition of you

Swish da ignition of you

Additional Translation Deven Neel