Slam Dunk

Hanamichi Sakuragi

The protagonist, a high school freshman who is a basketball beginner but quickly grows through exceptional physical ability and passion.

Kaede Rukawa

The ace player of Shohoku High and a cool genius basketball player freshman.

Ryota Miyagi

Shohoku High's second-year point guard, skilled in fast play despite his small stature.

Takenori Akagi

Shohoku High's third-year captain known as the guardian under the basket, playing center.

Hisashi Mitsui

Shohoku High's third-year gifted shooter who was once a delinquent but returned with passion.

Kimimaro Kogure

Shohoku High's third-year vice-captain and gentle-minded loyal supporter of the team.

Haruko Akagi

Haruko Akagi, sister of Takenori Akagi and manager of the basketball club, the love interest of protagonist Sakuragi.

Yasuharu Yasuda

Shohoku High's second-year point guard, Miyagi's middle school classmate with courage.

Tetsushi Shiozaki

Shohoku High's second-year shooting guard who has starting experience alongside Yasuda.

Satoru Kakuda

Shohoku High's second-year center and tallest bench player.

Kentaro Ishii

First-year student, classmate of Rukawa with a shaved head and glasses.

Satoru Sasaoka

First-year student and Ishii's middle school classmate with some match playtime.

Toki Kuwata

Shohoku High's first-year, shortest bench guard player.

Ayako

Shohoku High's second-year basketball team manager and Miyagi's classmate.

Mitsuyoshi Anzai

Coach of Shohoku High's basketball team, a gentle former national player.

Youhei Mito

Sub-leader of Sakuragi's gang, a rational delinquent.

Nozomi Takamiya

The shortest and overweight member of Sakuragi’s gang.

Yuji Okusu

Tall blond delinquent second in leadership to Sakuragi.

Chuichiro Noma

A member of Sakuragi's gang notable for his beard.

Norio Hotta

Leader of the delinquent gang responsible for the basketball club attack; later Mitsui's cheerleader leader.

Kenji

A delinquent from Wakou Junior High who opposed Sakuragi’s gang.

Kaoru Miyagi

Ryota Miyagi’s mother who lost her husband and eldest son in an accident.

Anna Miyagi

Eldest daughter of the Miyagi family and the family's mood maker.

Sota Miyagi

Older brother of Ryota Miyagi, a mini basketball star who died in an accident.

Michael Okita

A strong player from Ryokufu High who returned from studying basketball in the USA.

Dr. T

Author’s avatar who provides basketball terminology explanations and commentary.

Kentaro Ishii

Shohoku first-year, classmate of Rukawa with shaved head and glasses.

Tetsuya Naito

Secret weapon of Miuradai High, former rugby player and powerful inside player.

Kenji Fujima

Kenji Fujima, third-year captain and player-coach of Shoyo High.

Shinichi Maki

Shinichi Maki, third-year captain of Kainan High and considered the strongest in Kanagawa.

Nobunaga Kiyota

Kainan High first-year dunk shooter, confident and aggressive player.

Soichiro Jin

Kainan High's three-point shooter with high shooting skills.

Kazuma Takasago

Kazuma Takasago, a center of Kainan High with skillful play, resembling Akagi.

Akira Sendou

Akira Sendou, all-around ace player of Ryonan High, second-year student.

Hikoichi Aida

Hikoichi Aida, first-year student of Shoyo High, chatty with Kansai dialect.

Goro Domoto

Goro Domoto, the legendary coach of Sannoh High who led three consecutive national championships.