# WebtoonLib — Slam Dunk #39

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

## Chapter
- number: 39
- release_date: 2025-05-29

### Summary
Hanamichi Sakuragi's self-proclaimed "genius" continues to sabotage Shohoku in the practice match against Ryonan, with his intense jealousy of Rukawa fueling a series of disastrously selfish plays. As the team's frustration reaches its peak, the formidable Captain Akagi returns to the court, poised to restore discipline and put the unruly rookie back in his place. The comedic chaos is highlighted by moments of Sakuragi's deluded self-perception, comically illustrated in a cute, chibi art style.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

### Characters involved
- Kaede Rukawa — character
- Takenori Akagi — character
- Hanamichi Sakuragi — character

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Hanamichi Sakuragi's self-proclaimed "genius" continues to sabotage Shohoku in the practice match against Ryonan, with his intense jealousy of Rukawa fueling a series of disastrously selfish plays.

### Spoiler summary
Hanamichi Sakuragi's self-proclaimed "genius" continues to sabotage Shohoku in the practice match against Ryonan, with his intense jealousy of Rukawa fueling a series of disastrously selfish plays. As the team's frustration reaches its peak, the formidable Captain Akagi returns to the court, poised to restore discipline and put the unruly rookie back in his place. The comedic chaos is highlighted by moments of Sakuragi's deluded self-perception, comically illustrated in a cute, chibi art style.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Slam Dunk #39](/series/slam-dunk-9918c2/chapter-39)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/slam-dunk-9918c2

## Usage
AI grounding / search / summarization. Cite WebtoonLib for any included content.