# WebtoonLib — Slam Dunk #88

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

## Chapter
- number: 88
- release_date: 2025-05-29

### Summary
After being humbled by the basics, the self-proclaimed "genius" Hanamichi Sakuragi finally gets his chance to shine in a real match. With his rival Rukawa watching critically, Sakuragi unleashes his explosive athletic potential, making a crucial play that leaves everyone stunned. No longer just a loud-mouthed beginner, he proves he can be a decisive force for Shohoku, finally living up to his own hype and marking his true arrival on the court.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

### Characters involved
- Ayako — character
- Haruko Akagi — character
- Kaede Rukawa — character
- Hanamichi Sakuragi — character

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
After being humbled by the basics, the self-proclaimed "genius" Hanamichi Sakuragi finally gets his chance to shine in a real match.

### Spoiler summary
After being humbled by the basics, the self-proclaimed "genius" Hanamichi Sakuragi finally gets his chance to shine in a real match. With his rival Rukawa watching critically, Sakuragi unleashes his explosive athletic potential, making a crucial play that leaves everyone stunned. No longer just a loud-mouthed beginner, he proves he can be a decisive force for Shohoku, finally living up to his own hype and marking his true arrival on the court.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Slam Dunk #88](/series/slam-dunk-9918c2/chapter-88)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/slam-dunk-9918c2

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