# WebtoonLib — Slam Dunk #197

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

## Chapter
- number: 197
- release_date: 2025-05-29

### Summary
Hoping to win the affection of his crush, Haruko Akagi, hot-headed delinquent Hanamichi Sakuragi joins the Shohoku High basketball team. Despite being a complete novice, his immense athletic potential is undeniable, though his "genius" ego immediately clashes with the team's stoic ace, Kaede Rukawa. Under the stern guidance of Captain Takenori Akagi and alongside reformed MVP Hisashi Mitsui and fiery point guard Ryota Miyagi, Sakuragi transforms from an arrogant beginner into a formidable rebounder. This team of "problem children" overcomes internal strife and crushing defeats to forge an unbreakable bond, culminating in a legendary upset over the reigning national champions, Sannoh—a pyrrhic victory that costs them the tournament but cements their legacy.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

### Characters involved
- Ryouta Miyagi — character
- Hisashi Mitsui — character
- Takenori Akagi — character
- Kaede Rukawa — character
- Haruko Akagi — character
- Hanamichi Sakuragi — character

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Hoping to win the affection of his crush, Haruko Akagi, hot-headed delinquent Hanamichi Sakuragi joins the Shohoku High basketball team.

### Spoiler summary
Hoping to win the affection of his crush, Haruko Akagi, hot-headed delinquent Hanamichi Sakuragi joins the Shohoku High basketball team. Despite being a complete novice, his immense athletic potential is undeniable, though his "genius" ego immediately clashes with the team's stoic ace, Kaede Rukawa. Under the stern guidance of Captain Takenori Akagi and alongside reformed MVP Hisashi Mitsui and fiery point guard Ryota Miyagi, Sakuragi transforms from an arrogant beginner into a formidable rebounder. This team of "problem children" overcomes internal strife and crushing defeats to forge an unbreakable bond, culminating in a legendary upset over the reigning national champions, Sannoh—a pyrrhic victory that costs them the tournament but cements their legacy.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Slam Dunk #197](/series/slam-dunk-9918c2/chapter-197)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/slam-dunk-9918c2

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