Akira Sendou

Ryonan High School's all-round ace

Ace player in his second year at Ryonan High School, boasting one of the best skills in high school basketball. Features a versatile playstyle and calm judgment.

Quotes

  • Don't lose, don't lose to yourself!
  • I am Ryonan's ace.
  • If you go all out for real, talent doesn't matter.
  • What's important is for the team to become one.
  • If you're going to lose, lose with full effort.

Trivia

  • Sendou has exceptionally high talent even at Ryonan High School, one of the series' top cerebral players.
  • His jersey number is 4.
  • He dotes on juniors and teammates like younger brothers.
  • Sometimes wears glasses, enhancing his intellectual image.
  • Fan theories suggest a real-life model based on actual coach information.

Alternate names

Akira Sendou Sendou-kun Sendoh Ryonan Ace

Tags

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Profile

Species
human
Gender
Male
Birthday
October 28

Appearance

Overall appearance
Clean and neat short hair, refined facial features, and sharp slit eyes are characteristic. Tall with an athletic physique.
Height
about 186cm
Weight
about 78kg
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Sometimes wears intellectual-looking glasses
  • Handsome facial features
  • Toned physique
Iconic items
  • Glasses
  • Ryonan High School basketball team uniform
  • Basketball shoes
  • Headband
  • Basketball

Personality and abilities

Core personality
calm
Detailed personality
Cool and intellectual, always prioritizes calm judgment. Kind to the weak with a strong sense of fair play. Popular among many juniors whom he treats like younger brothers.
Keywords
  • calm
  • intellectual
  • fair play
  • leadership
  • kind
  • competitive
  • all-rounder
  • orderly
Motto
Don't fear losing, give it your all.
Talents
  • High basketball sense
  • Situational judgment
  • Versatile skill set
  • Teamwork ability
  • Leadership
Skills
  • Dribbling
  • Shooting technique
  • Passing
  • Defense
  • Game making
Motivation
Lead the team to national victory as the strongest player. Grow by honing skills with teammates.
Habits
Seems calm but occasionally shows a heated side. Cares deeply for juniors like younger brothers. Shows a gentle expression when smiling.
Favorite foods
curry rice, onigiri, green tea, ramen, fruit
Hobbies
basketball, reading, jogging, mahjong, strategy games
Favorite colors
blue, black, white
Disliked foods
overly spicy things, liver
Disliked situations
unfair matches, betrayal, meaningless fights

History

Backstory
Akira Sendou has been involved with basketball since childhood, where his talent blossomed. A nationally renowned player in middle school, he became the ace leading the team after entering Ryonan High School. Supports the school's status as a national tournament regular with calm playstyle and diverse techniques.
Debut date
1990-10
Work title
SLAM DUNK
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
around volume 4

Joining Ryonan High School basketball team

Significant event
Joining Ryonan High School basketball team
Description
Became active as the team's central player starting from second year.

Match against Shohoku High School

Significant event
Match against Shohoku High School
Description
Fierce battle with rival Hanamichi Sakuragi, spurring mutual growth.

Interhigh participation

Significant event
Interhigh participation
Description
Played a key role in the national tournament toward the team's national championship.

Relationships

Shinichi Maki

Rival

Good rivals who push each other as Ryonan's aces.

Mitsuyoshi Anzai

Mentor

Supported Sendou's growth as Ryonan High School basketball coach.

Kaede Rukawa

Rival

Rival opponent fought with awareness of his high ability.

Ryonan High School basketball team

Ryonan High School basketball team: leader

Media appearances

SLAM DUNK

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization started in 1990

SLAM DUNK TV anime

Anime / Protagonist

Broadcast started in 1993

Voice cast and creators

Takashi Nagasako

Voice actor
Takashi Nagasako
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version

Showtaro Morikubo

Voice actor
Showtaro Morikubo
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical edition SLAM DUNK new release

Takehiko Inoue

Creator name
Takehiko Inoue
Role
Original author

Takehiko Inoue

Creator name
Takehiko Inoue
Role
Character designer

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

Toei Animation

Creator name
Toei Animation
Role
Animation studio

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Akira Sendou figure

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Category
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Availability
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Item name
Akira Sendou poster
Category
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Availability
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