Norio Hotta

Leader of the Delinquent Friends

A delinquent friend of Mitsui and others, the mastermind behind the basketball club attack incident. Later, he also serves as Mitsui's cheer squad leader.

Trivia

  • Hotta is Hisashi Mitsui's delinquent friend and was hostile to the basketball club until the middle of the story.
  • Although set as the mastermind of the attack incident, he later switches to cheering for Mitsui, holding a complex role.

Alternate names

Norio Hotta Hotta

Tags

Basketball Delinquent Hisashi Mitsui Cheer Squad Leader Slam Dunk High School Student

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A male high school student with a rough, delinquent-like atmosphere. His wild personality is evident in how he wears his uniform and his hairstyle.
Iconic items
  • Gakuran

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Bold
Detailed personality
As expected of a delinquent, he has a bold and challenging personality. He is loyal to his friends and demonstrates leadership. He has a strong bond with Mitsui and supports him.
Keywords
  • Leadership
  • Loyal to Friends
  • Delinquent
  • Challenging
  • Hot-blooded
Talents
  • Charisma
  • Athleticism
  • Command Ability
Skills
  • Persuasive Speaking
  • Hand-to-hand Combat
  • Basketball Cheering
Motivation
To support his friend Mitsui and watch over the revival and success of the basketball club.

History

Backstory
As the leader of a delinquent group, he acted together with Mitsui and others. He is the perpetrator who attacked the basketball club, but later takes on the role of supporting Mitsui as his cheer squad leader. In the story, he is an important figure deeply involved in Hisashi Mitsui's past and emotions.
Work title
SLAM DUNK
Media type
Manga

Basketball Club Attack

Significant event
Basketball Club Attack
Description
Along with his delinquent friends, he attacked the basketball club, an incident related to Mitsui's departure from basketball.

Appointment as Cheer Squad Leader

Significant event
Appointment as Cheer Squad Leader
Description
When Mitsui returns to the basketball club, he shows his support by acting as the cheer squad leader.

Relationships

Hisashi Mitsui

Best friend

A friend from Mitsui's delinquent days, and after his return, supports him as cheer squad leader.

Delinquent Group

Delinquent Group: leader

Media appearances

SLAM DUNK

Manga / Supporting

SLAM DUNK

Anime / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Takehiko Inoue

Creator name
Takehiko Inoue
Role
Original author

Takehiko Inoue

Creator name
Takehiko Inoue
Role
Character Designer

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