Haruko Akagi
Basketball club manager
Younger sister of Takenori Akagi and manager of the Shohoku High School basketball team. Also known as the love interest of the protagonist Hanamichi Sakuragi.
Quotes
- “Basketball is the best!”
- “Do your best!”
- “Sakuragi-kun, I'm cheering for you!”
- “Let's do our best together!”
- “Never give up!”
Trivia
- Manager character set as the sister of Takenori Akagi.
- Cheering scenes in the work are impressive to fans.
- Active as an adjuster within the basketball club.
- Romance depiction with Sakuragi is popular among work fans.
- The name 'Haruko' evokes brightness and cheerfulness.
Alternate names
Haruko Akagi
晴子
赤木マネージャー
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A beautiful girl with black hair and a refined atmosphere. Slender with a cute appearance, featuring an impressive smile.
- Height
- About 160cm
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Black long hair
- Bright smile
- Well-proportioned features
- Iconic items
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- Basketball club manager uniform
- Red ribbon
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Kind
- Detailed personality
- Caring and devoted, she works hard to support her teammates. Bright, honest, and liked by everyone.
- Keywords
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- Kind
- Devoted
- Bright
- Pure
- Caring
- Talents
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- Manager duties
- Team support
- Communication skills
- Skills
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- Mental support for players
- Team coordination
- Cheering
- Motivation
- To support the basketball team's victories, cheering for her brother Takenori and Sakuragi.
- Habits
- Laughs often. Sometimes shyly hides her feelings for Sakuragi.
- Favorite foods
- Onigiri, Fruit, Wagashi
- Hobbies
- Watching basketball, Cheering, Supporting younger brother and friends
- Favorite colors
- Red, White
- Disliked situations
- Conflicts, Difficult situations
History
- Backstory
- Raised as the younger sister of Takenori Akagi, she was introduced to basketball through her brother. Influenced by him, she became the basketball club manager and supports the team. She becomes involved in the story as the love interest of protagonist Hanamichi Sakuragi.
- Debut date
- 1990-10
- Work title
- SLAM DUNK
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 1
Joining as Shohoku Basketball Club Manager
- Significant event
- Joining as Shohoku Basketball Club Manager
- Description
- Becomes the basketball club manager and an important presence supporting the team.
Development of relationship with Hanamichi Sakuragi
- Significant event
- Development of relationship with Hanamichi Sakuragi
- Description
- Shows affection toward protagonist Hanamichi Sakuragi and watches over his growth.
Cheering at Interhigh Preliminaries
- Significant event
- Cheering at Interhigh Preliminaries
- Description
- Cheers for the team during the Interhigh preliminary matches, becoming a mental pillar.
Relationships
Takenori Akagi
Brother
Her brother and the respected basketball club captain. They share a deep bond of trust.
Hanamichi Sakuragi
Love interest
Supports Sakuragi's growth, developing a mutually aware relationship.
Kaede Rukawa
Teammate
Respects and cheers for him as a teammate.
Ryoeta Miyagi
Teammate
Close relationship as a member supporting the team's bonds.
Shohoku High School Basketball Club
Shohoku High School Basketball Club: mascot
Media appearances
SLAM DUNK
Manga / Supporting
Serialized 1990–1996
SLAM DUNK TV Anime
Anime / Supporting
Aired 1993–1996
SLAM DUNK Theatrical Version
Movie / Supporting
Theatrical release 1994
Voice cast and creators
Chiwa Saitō
- Voice actor
- Chiwa Saitō
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime version
Sara Kobayashi
- Voice actor
- Sara Kobayashi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical version
Takehiko Inoue
- Creator name
- Takehiko Inoue
- Role
- Original author
Takehiko Inoue
- Creator name
- Takehiko Inoue
- Role
- Character designer
Shueisha
- Creator name
- Shueisha
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Haruko Akagi Figure
- Item name
- Haruko Akagi Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Haruko Akagi Acrylic Stand
- Item name
- Haruko Akagi Acrylic Stand
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited