# WebtoonLib — Slam Dunk #132

## Series
- title: Slam Dunk
- slug: slam-dunk-9918c2

## Chapter
- number: 132
- release_date: 2025-05-29

### Summary
Haruko Akagi, the sweet-natured girl who first discovered Hanamichi's raw athletic talent, consistently fuels his "tensai" (genius) ego. While others on the team offer stern guidance, Haruko's unwavering praise and encouragement are what truly motivate the self-proclaimed prodigy. Her genuine belief in his potential, stemming from the moment she saw his incredible jumping ability, allows Sakuragi's often-delusional self-confidence to flourish, reinforcing the very persona that drives his rapid, chaotic growth on the court.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

### Characters involved
- Hanamichi Sakuragi — character
- Haruko Akagi — character

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Haruko Akagi, the sweet-natured girl who first discovered Hanamichi's raw athletic talent, consistently fuels his "tensai" (genius) ego.

### Spoiler summary
Haruko Akagi, the sweet-natured girl who first discovered Hanamichi's raw athletic talent, consistently fuels his "tensai" (genius) ego. While others on the team offer stern guidance, Haruko's unwavering praise and encouragement are what truly motivate the self-proclaimed prodigy. Her genuine belief in his potential, stemming from the moment she saw his incredible jumping ability, allows Sakuragi's often-delusional self-confidence to flourish, reinforcing the very persona that drives his rapid, chaotic growth on the court.

## Status
- data_status: partial
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Slam Dunk #132](/series/slam-dunk-9918c2/chapter-132)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/slam-dunk-9918c2

## Usage
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