# WebtoonLib — Slam Dunk #161

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

## Chapter
- number: 161
- release_date: 2025-05-29

### Summary
Haunted by his catastrophic, game-losing mistake against Kainan, the self-proclaimed "genius" Hanamichi Sakuragi's usual arrogance completely shatters. Overwhelmed by guilt and a newfound sense of responsibility, he takes a drastic step to atone for his failure. In a shocking act of penance, Sakuragi shaves off his signature red hair, marking a profound turning point from a boastful rookie into a player who understands the true weight of the game.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Sakuragi shaves his head as an act of penance for his passing error in the Kainan game.

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

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Haunted by his catastrophic, game-losing mistake against Kainan, the self-proclaimed "genius" Hanamichi Sakuragi's usual arrogance completely shatters.

### Spoiler summary
Haunted by his catastrophic, game-losing mistake against Kainan, the self-proclaimed "genius" Hanamichi Sakuragi's usual arrogance completely shatters. Overwhelmed by guilt and a newfound sense of responsibility, he takes a drastic step to atone for his failure. In a shocking act of penance, Sakuragi shaves off his signature red hair, marking a profound turning point from a boastful rookie into a player who understands the true weight of the game.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Slam Dunk #161](/series/slam-dunk-9918c2/chapter-161)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/slam-dunk-9918c2

## Usage
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