EP 2

Go to Hell, Basketball! Hanamichi vs. Rukawa

Canon/MED

OSHIMETER

7.5

2 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
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QUICK TAKES

EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off the series premiere where Hanamichi first encountered basketball through his crush on Haruko, episode 2 deepens the stakes by introducing his bitter rivalry with Rukawa — a dynamic that becomes one of the show's defining pillars. This is still early foundation-building within the first 101 episodes, establishing the personal conflicts that will push Hanamichi from reluctant outsider toward genuine competitor. The next episode escalates his rocky relationship with the basketball team, continuing the slow burn toward his full commitment to the sport.

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EP 2

Go to Hell, Basketball! Hanamichi vs. Rukawa

Canon/MED

OSHIMETER

7.5

2 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off the series premiere where Hanamichi first encountered basketball through his crush on Haruko, episode 2 deepens the stakes by introducing his bitter rivalry with Rukawa — a dynamic that becomes one of the show's defining pillars. This is still early foundation-building within the first 101 episodes, establishing the personal conflicts that will push Hanamichi from reluctant outsider toward genuine competitor. The next episode escalates his rocky relationship with the basketball team, continuing the slow burn toward his full commitment to the sport.

QUICK TAKES

©井上雅彦/集英社・テレビ朝日・電通・東映動画

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©井上雅彦/集英社・テレビ朝日・電通・東映動画

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All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com