# Where to Watch Slam Dunk

**Slam Dunk gives its basketball story room to develop across a complete 101-episode run. Crunchyroll and Netflix are the legal services named for the series. This 1993 TV anime from Toei Animation mixes sports drama with comedy and everyday school life, allowing practice and team conflict to carry real weight between games. The 23-minute episodes are easy to watch in small batches, though the story rewards sticking with its patient pace. It is a good fit for viewers who enjoy watching raw talent become dependable skill through repeated effort. Start at episode one and continue in numbered order.**

## Where to Watch

- [Crunchyroll](http://www.crunchyroll.com/slam-dunk)
- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/70024218)

Crunchyroll and Netflix are the legal viewing services listed for Slam Dunk. Since the run contains 101 episodes at 23 minutes apiece, it works well as a steady watch rather than a short binge.

## Synopsis

Hanamichi Sakuragi enters high school with a bruising reputation and very little luck in romance. When Haruko Akagi asks if he likes basketball, he says yes to impress her despite knowing almost nothing about the game. That boast pulls him into the school gym, where his natural athletic ability is obvious but his lack of discipline causes trouble. He also finds an immediate rival in Rukawa, the gifted player Haruko admires. Hanamichi initially treats basketball as another way to attract attention, yet the demands of practice refuse to indulge his swagger. Slam Dunk follows the gradual change as he learns what it takes to contribute to a team, balancing his loud confidence with the frustrations of being a beginner.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 101
- **Premiered:** 1993
- **Studio:** Toei Animation
- **Score:** 8.3

## Watch Order

Start with episode one of the 1993 Slam Dunk TV series, then follow the numbered episodes through episode 101. The related side-story films are optional, so newcomers can treat the finished television run as their main route through the story.

- Slam Dunk (Movie) (side\_story)
- Slam Dunk: Zenkoku Seiha Da! - Sakuragi Hanamichi (side\_story)
- Slam Dunk: Shouhoku Saidai no Kiki! Moero Sakuragi Hanamichi (side\_story)
- Slam Dunk: Hoero Basketman-damashii! Hanamichi to Rukawa no Atsuki Natsu (side\_story)
- [The First Slam Dunk](https://hozuna.com/anime/the-first-slam-dunk) (side\_story)

## If You Liked This

- **[The First Slam Dunk](https://hozuna.com/anime/the-first-slam-dunk)**: The First Slam Dunk returns to the same basketball world with a modern theatrical presentation. Save it until the TV series has made the team and its relationships familiar.
- **[Kuroko's Basketball](https://hozuna.com/anime/kuroko-s-basketball)**: Kuroko's Basketball is the pick for viewers who enjoyed the rivalries in Slam Dunk but want basketball abilities presented with far greater spectacle. Its games favor heightened showmanship over Slam Dunk's slower learning curve.
- **[Haikyu!!](https://hozuna.com/anime/haikyu)**: Haikyu!! shifts the competition to volleyball while sharing Slam Dunk's interest in improvement earned during practice. It should appeal most to viewers who liked seeing individual ambition tested by the needs of a team.
- **[Free!](https://hozuna.com/anime/free)**: 
- **[Mob Psycho 100 III](https://hozuna.com/anime/mob-psycho-100-iii)**: 
- **[Haikyu!! Season 3](https://hozuna.com/anime/haikyu-season-3)**: 
- **[Hajime no Ippo](https://hozuna.com/anime/hajime-no-ippo)**: 
- **[Mob Psycho 100 II](https://hozuna.com/anime/mob-psycho-100-ii)**: 

## FAQ

### Where can I legally watch Slam Dunk?

Crunchyroll and Netflix carry Slam Dunk. Those are the two legal services listed on this page, and the series should be started from its first episode.

### How many episodes does Slam Dunk have?

Slam Dunk has 101 episodes, each with a runtime of 23 minutes. The length gives its basketball development time to feel gradual, while the short individual runtime makes the series manageable in regular batches.

### Does Slam Dunk hold up today?

Slam Dunk remains well suited to viewers who prefer improvement through practice instead of instant mastery. Its comedy grows from Hanamichi's inflated confidence, while the drama comes from the work required to turn athletic potential into useful play.

### Is Slam Dunk finished?

Yes. Slam Dunk is a finished TV series that was released in 1993, and its full run consists of 101 episodes.

### What order should I watch Slam Dunk in?

Begin with episode one of the TV series and keep to the numbered order through the finale. The side-story films are optional, so they do not need to interrupt a first watch of the main series.