# WebtoonLib — Slam Dunk #36

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

## Chapter
- number: 36
- release_date: 2025-05-29

### Summary
Galvanized by his intense rivalry with Kaede Rukawa, a newly focused Hanamichi Sakuragi takes the court against Ryonan, determined to prove his "genius" status. This newfound seriousness, however, manifests as a comically stubborn refusal to cooperate with his nemesis. Faced with the choice between making a smart play by passing to an open Rukawa or satisfying his own ego, Sakuragi’s pride invariably wins out, leading to chaotic plays and hilarious misunderstandings that leave his teammates exasperated.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

### Characters involved
- Jun Uozumi — character
- Akira Sendou — character
- Takenori Akagi — character
- Kaede Rukawa — character
- Hanamichi Sakuragi — character

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Galvanized by his intense rivalry with Kaede Rukawa, a newly focused Hanamichi Sakuragi takes the court against Ryonan, determined to prove his "genius" status.

### Spoiler summary
Galvanized by his intense rivalry with Kaede Rukawa, a newly focused Hanamichi Sakuragi takes the court against Ryonan, determined to prove his "genius" status. This newfound seriousness, however, manifests as a comically stubborn refusal to cooperate with his nemesis. Faced with the choice between making a smart play by passing to an open Rukawa or satisfying his own ego, Sakuragi’s pride invariably wins out, leading to chaotic plays and hilarious misunderstandings that leave his teammates exasperated.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Slam Dunk #36](/series/slam-dunk-9918c2/chapter-36)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/slam-dunk-9918c2

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