Original subtitles

Alright! A little more!

Go!

Get in!

He did it!

That's our Rukawa-senpai!

They're not losing to Kainan!

Senpai!

Rukawa senpai!

Mizusawa...

Long time, no see. Actually, there's something I'd like to tell you.

I'll be taking over Yoshida's place as the captain of Tomi-ju basketball team.

Is there a problem?

Actually...

No... It's nothing.

Please, excuse me.

Howling Basketman Spirit!

Hanamichi and Rukawa's Hot Summer

Howling Basketman Spirit!

Hanamichi and Rukawa's Hot Summer

No way... be careful...

Come this way... let's go there.

Look! This is Takamiya's surfing technique!

I got it!

I got it... got it... got it!

You got a big one, Yohei!

Yeah, that's useless.

It's been a long time since I feel so relaxed.

Hanamichi...

I wonder how he is doing.

Ah, that's good...

Rukawa's fighting spirit is so high these days....

To be honest, I'm glad to be his teammate. Even though that's only practice...

-Me too... -Mit-chi!

Ryo-chin!

What's wrong, Hanamichi?

Rukawa... Rukawa... You guys are too noisy!

Can't you see that this genius is more spirited than him?!

G... Genius?

Where? Where is the genius?

Damn you all... talking like that.

Surely, there's one more guy burning like the hot summer sun.

A self-appointed genius!

Aah, it's hopeless...

Oh?

Aren't you Akane?

Haruko...

What're you doing here?

Why don't you come to our house?

By the way, long time no see.

Y-yeah...

Thank you for waiting.

I've heard that Shohoku's basketball team is getting stronger.

Yes, they're at their best now.

Rukawa-kun and Sakuragi-kun are especially in high spirits.

Ah, you may not know Sakuragi-kun...

But you do know Rukawa-kun, don't you?

Y-yeah...

So, how is Ichiro-kun doing?

After Rukawa-kun left Tomigaoka Junior High, he became the captain, right?

W-what's wrong, Akane?

Go! Go!

Ichiro...

Damn...

So fast!

That's expected!!

Tomigaoka! Keep going like that!

Do your best!

Alright, captain!

There's been a big hole after Rukawa left, but because of Ichiro's development...

the team is performing up to the same level as it was last year.

Nice play... Is that the infamous Ichiro Mizusawa?

He's quite good for a junior high player.

Yes, without a doubt he's the number one forward in Kanagawa.

Ich-chan...

Welcome back, Ich-chan.

Ah, did you just arrive, sis?

We were in the same train.

What's wrong with your leg?

You dragged it along just now.

Did I? I didn't notice.

Did you twist your ankle during practice?

No, I didn't.

Maybe I played a little too hard.

Conquer the Nationals with Rukawa-senpai!!

Ich-chan!

Ich-chan!

What is it?

I just got a call from Haruko and she said that Shohoku won again.

Rukawa-kun did most of the scoring himself.

There's no doubt about it!

Rukawa-san is bound to win no matter when, where, or who the opponent is.

What... I kindly let you know the big news, but you...

Anyway, Rukawa-kun is like your girlfriend, isn't he?

My dream is...

Nice shot!

Next year, I'll enter Shohoku and win the national tournament with Rukawa-senpai!

No, it's not a dream. I'll turn it into a reality!

I can't hear you! Keep your chin up!

Tomigaoka! Fight! Yeah! Fight! Yeah!

Ichiro!

Captain!

Captain!

What's wrong with Ichiro?!

Are you alright?

Captain! Captain!

Say something, Ichiro!

Articular tuberculosis!?

Yes, the condition caused tuberculosis bacillus to affect the joint.

Did the patient occasionally drag his foot along without noticing it himself?

Did I? I didn't notice.

Doctor, what's going to happen now?

There shouldn't be any pain if he doesn't use the injured foot, but...

Every time he starts walking, he'll often feel severe pain.

And the symptoms will gradually get worse.

Moreover, there's no effective treatment for the injury.

Therefore an after effect may remain.

It can't be...!

Dear...

Then, my brother...

Well, in order to avoid the remaining after effects, he will need to undergo an operation.

However, even after the operation,

he will not be able to do high impact exercises like basketball.

I won't go under the knife!

I'd rather die, if I can't play basketball!

Ichiro...

You know, the doctor said...

It's all a complete lie!

Look! There's nothing wrong with my foot!

Look! Look!

See, I told you!

There's nothing wrong!

Ichiro!

Ich-chan!

It doesn't hurt at all!

It doesn't hurt at all!

It's a lie...

It can't be true...

It's a lie!

A lie...

Did it really happen?

He finally made up his mind to undergo the operation, but...

I want to play basketball with Rukawa-senpai one more time.

I understand deeply his desire to play basketball...

Hey, Akane. I can ask my brother to arrange a practice match with Rukawa-kun.

What... Your brother?

Yes. I guess Ichiro-kun won't give up hope if we could fulfill his wish.

Let's grant his wish to play basketball with Rukawa-kun one last time.

Haruko... Thank you...

Please, Haruko!

Leave it to me!

Impossible.

Why? What's wrong with it?

I truly understand his feelings...

But, even if it's only a practice game, I could not let an outsider join in the match.

You know that it's the most important time for Shohoku right now.

But, brother...

Please, brother...

I know.

But, please!

I know!

The sound of Gian Shouja Bell

contains all the things that are in flux, and nothing is permanent...

The color of the Sara Soujuu flower reveals Jausha-Hissui...

Chu... that octopus looks delicious. Gimme!

No... It's not an octopus, it's my favorite wiener.

Damn you! Give me something in return!

You... You ate them all!?

How fast!?

I can help you eat your lunch!

Who's going to give you any?

Are you kidding!?

By the way, where is Hanamichi?

He's eating at the gym.

I guess he'll practice again after lunch.

He's now completely...

a basketman.

Alright, commoner's shot!

Yes!

Damn. That agitator is here again.

Rukawa-kun?

It's true. I hate that.

He must be crazy.

Do you think so too? I totally agree with you.

Hi.

How about it?

Why don't we go out today?

I'm sorry!

How could they do that to us?

Damn...

That's Haruko-chan.

And that guy must be Rukawa.

C-could it be...

A declaration of love!?

I wonder what they're talking about.

Who knows?

But by observing the situation,

we can safely assume that it was an attack by Haruko-chan.

Haruko-chan is quite a lady. This could mean...

Don't you dare tell Hanamichi, OK!

If he knows, there'll be a blood bath.

A blood bath for sure. Right, Hanamichi?

What are you guys doing here?

Y-you too, what're you doing here?

You guys must be hiding something from me!

Get out of my way!

Ha... Haruko-san!

No, don't!

R-Rukawa!

Rukawa...

Rukawa is together with Haruko alone!

Calm down! Calm down, Hanamichi!

How dare you, Rukawa! I'll kill you!

I'll kill you!

So, would you please make Ichiro-kun's wish come true?

I'm sure he'll listen to Rukawa-kun.

Besides, he's an ardent admirer of Rukawa-kun.

Mizusawa Ichiro...

Junior High Graduation Ceremony

TOMIGAOKA JUNIOR HIGH

Senpai!

Senpai!

Rukawa-senpai!

I'll enter Shohoku next year.

Let's lead Shohoku to victory in the National Tournament together!

How about it, Rukawa-kun...

It's none of my business.

R-Rukawa-kun?

Please, Rukawa-kun.

Did he tell you that himself?

His sister told me.

If that's the case, I have no time for him.

R-Rukawa-kun...

Ha... Haruko-san!

Don't... Hanamichi!

Wait, don't be hasty!

Sakuragi-kun!

What are you talking about to Rukawa?

Could it be a declaration of love!?

D-declaration of love?! No!

Declaration of love?

No, no way!

What's going on?

So that's why...

Oh, oh, I see...

Why is it only me...?

So, he won't be able to play anymore because of his illness.

Unlike this genius, apparently Rukawa feels bitter about sacrificing huge amounts of his practice time.

Okay!

If that's the case, you don't need to ask Rukawa.

This kind-hearted genius will help Ichiro-kun to cheer up.

Leave it to me.

Three sophomores against Rukawa.

Well, three players should be a burden even for him...

He got away...

Alright! Nice, Rukawa.

More enthusiastic!

Why does a genius need to do this kind of basic...

Don't complain!

You're still an amateur...

You need to do lots of basic drills.

Ayako-san, you're becoming more and more like Gori everyday.

Ah, that's it. I'll call you lady Gori from now on.

Who's lady Gori!?

That's right, Hanamichi. Calling Aya-chan lady Gori is...

Who are you calling lady Gori!?

But, but... Aya-chan...

Why did she slap me too?

By the way, Ayako-san, how come I haven't seen Gori anywhere?

Did you just realize it now?

You're still a fool as always.

Akagi-senpai went to get his injured foot closely examined.

Really?

Don't worry. He's actually getting better. It's just a matter of precaution.

Gori was forcing himself that time.

Yes, because from now on, the games will get tougher and tougher.

Even if Rukawa is at his best, it'll be hard for us to win without Akagi.

Rukawa again! I don't want to listen!

Kitamura General Hospital

Okay, it's almost recovered, Akagi-kun.

Is it true, doctor? Thank you very much.

The injury is commonly associated with sports.

I'm just glad it isn't a permanent injury.

Permanent injury...

Oh... I see...

Forgive my impudence to ask you for this during our important season...

Sensei, please grant us the permission to hold a practice game for Mizusawa.

For basketball players, to give up playing basketball

is as hard as losing our legs and arms.

In fact, when I thought my injury was serious, I just felt like his problem was my problem too.

But, how's Mizusawa-kun's condition?

The doctor said that he should be able to play just one more game.

I understand.

Sensei...

Really!?

Is it true? You can arrange a game for Ichiro-kun?

Alright! I love you so much, brother!

Hey! Stop it!

I should call Akane about this! Thank you, brother!

With Rukawa-senpai?

Yes, Shohoku's basketball team has approved the game.

Could you promise that this will be your last game?

Understood.

This... This will be my last basketball game.

Senpai!

Rukawa-senpai!

Thank you!

Thank you very much for including me in the practice game today.

I had nothing to do with it.

You'd better thank your sister.

Okay, I'll try my best to not be a burden.

Good morning.

Ichiro-kun, let's get started.

Yes.

Hey, junior. Don't hesitate! Do your best!

I will.

Thank you for the game!

Good game.

Thank you.

It will be a game with regular rules and 20 minute halves, OK?

Take it seriously like a real game, OK!?

What's wrong, Rukawa?

Why are we including a junior in the game?

Rukawa-kun...

Rukawa! You cold-blooded animal!

Moron...

Anyway...

You should know that Mizusawa is the number #1 forward in Kanagawa.

If you slack off during the game, you'll suffer a stinging defeat.

Then let me join the red team.

It's awkward to play with a junior.

Alright, Shiozaki. Why don't you change places with Mizusawa?

Okay!

Rukawa is so selfish as usual.

A real cold-blooded jerk...

Don't worry, junior. Just follow my lead, OK?

This genius will exterminate that cold-blooded fox.

Huh...?

I'll go change my uniform then.

Rukawa-san.

OK, Kakuta!

Let's start.

I'll get the jump ball. It looks like your leg is still hurt.

You get the jump ball.

What!?

It's OK... It's OK...

As usual, we're going to play man-to-man defense.

Hanamichi covers Akagi.

I'll stop Rukawa.

Wait a second, Ryo-chin.

Rukawa is mine.

I'll kill that cold-blooded fox.

Here we go again...

Look, Hanamichi is burning like crazy.

You're doing good!

Not good enough!

Rukawa!

Oh, Hanamichi is recklessly running towards Rukawa.

Your legs get in your way?

Try to cut him off, go!

Fade away jump shot?

That's just like Rukawa... He scored by force!

Damn you stupid jerk!

Damn Rukawa!

He's fast.

Yeah, he's too good to be a junior high player.

Rukawa!

Shiozaki is free!

Get away! Get Away! Get away!

Is that the famous Gorilla Dunk!?

Nice play, Akagi!

Rukawa won't let Ichiro-kun be active in the game.

What a bad personality...

Maybe he doesn't want him to stand out more than he does.

No way...

It's not true, is it? Rukawa-kun...

He's so fast!

With that kind of timing, he should've scored by now.

You said you wanted to play with me...

That means you wanted to have a match with me, right?

Yes.

Left!

He's faking... Right!

Die, you cold-blooded fox!

Moron...

What!? You cold-blooded fox!

You guys, cut it out!

That's right. This genius still has his last resort...

Not good enough, punk!

It's called, "The Skull Dunk!"

One dunk and Rukawa will be knocked out!!

The ball, Hanamichi!

What're you doing, Hanamichi!?

Don't think about Haruko-chan all the time!

Hey, don't say such silly things...

Come on, get it fast!

Hey, moron! Hanamichi! That was my exquisite pass!

First of all, watch this genius playing!

He got through...

Pass!

Rukawa!

He's fast!

Die, Rukawa!

What're you doing, Hanamichi!?

D-damn it!

Don't disgrace the team!

You moron!

It's already embarrassing enough, Gori...

Rukawa!

End of the first half.

Halftime!

Damn, it's halftime and I haven't scored yet.

That Rukawa, he didn't even give a little break to the junior.

I believe Rukawa has something in mind.

Junior, we'll get more points in the second half.

Keep going, Ichiro-kun.

Everything's OK, right?

I'm fine.

You take Rukawa-kun seriously. What a great play, Sakuragi-kun.

No, no, Haruko-san. That wasn't my best performance.

I won't lose this game. I'll beat him.

OK, let's start the second half!

Akagi, I'll leave the jump ball to you this time?

Alright!

Come on, Sakuragi!

Alright Gori!

One on one with Rukawa-san.

I'll beat him.

Sensei!?

How's the game going?

Are you really OK, sensei?

It's fine, I need a little exercise anyway.

Can you get it, Sakuragi?

Of course, Gori!

Ready!

He jumped higher than Akagi-san!

Moron, there's no one there!

I'll get the ball by myself!

Junior!!

Ah, nice movements.

Look Akane. Ichiro-kun isn't backing down to Rukawa-kun.

He got by him.

Nope...

I did it!

Do you think you can win with those techniques?

Incredible... He easily stopped my brother's best play...

No, that was Rukawa-kun's best play too.

Really?

A best play should be countered with a best play.

It's amazing!

I knew it, Rukawa-kun...

Ah, Rukawa-kun!

Oops...

Nice, Ryota!

The red team is catching up with the white team.

Looks like everyone is influenced by Rukawa's and Hanamichi's play.

Every time Rukawa guards the line, they can't pass forward.

Rukawa looks even more scary than when he fought Hanamichi.

Rukawa-kun...

Mitsui, pass!

I missed it!

Rebound!

Don't give up!

Hanamichi!

Don't worry about this genius!

One point lead!

Try to stop Rukawa, Mizusawa!

Yes!

Ich-chan.

Ichiro-kun.

Mizusawa!

Hey!

Are you alright?

Stand up!

Sakuragi!

Sakuragi-kun!

What did you do that for?

Does that hurt?

That pain will help you forget about your foot!

Stop behaving like a kid!

The game isn't over yet!

Play hard until you have no regrets!

I'm sorry.

Please let me continue. Please!

Captain!

Captain! Captain, keep going! Go! Go!

Ichiro!

Ichiro, don't lose to Rukawa!

S-sensei!

Everyone!

Tomigaoka! Tomigaoka!

Ok, let's go!

Okay!

Pass!

He did it!

Ichiro!

Ichiro-kun scored!

15 seconds left!

We will win!

Okay!

We'll reverse this game, right?

Yes, leave it to me, Mit-chi!

It's mine!

Hanamichi got Rukawa!

And it wasn't a foul!

What crazy jumping, speed and stamina...

And he has quick rebounding intuition!

10 more seconds!

You won't get by!

They need three points to win.

He broke through..

Incredible!

Junior!

Hanamichi, dunk it!

Sakuragi-kun!

I won't let you!

Game over!

It's a tie!

Nice play, captain!

Alright!

Sakuragi-san. Alright, Hanamichi!

Sakuragi, good job!

Told you, I'm a genius!

They got us...

It was a wonderful game.

Thank you very much!

Haruko...

Thank you for today's game!

I have nothing to regret now.

Ichiro-kun...

Why don't you come to Shohoku

and take over my position as the 2nd manager of the team?

That's a great idea.

I'm sure you'll be a great manager.

OK! Let's win the National Tournament together!

Yes.

Thank you very much!

R-Rukawa-senpai...

As a basketball player,

Ichiro's dream to win the National Tournament with Shohoku has abruptly ended.

However, for Ichiro, a new goal has been born.

As a manager of the team, he devotes all his love towards basketball,

and moves forward to realize a dream which he couldn't achieve as a player.

The national conquest with Hanamichi's and Rukawa's team!

Now Ichiro has taken the first step towards realizing his dream!