Where to Watch Slam Dunk in the UK

Japanese television has a knack for doing more with less, and Slam Dunk is a prime example. It's currently available in Australia on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and in the US on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, so there's no reason to keep putting it off. A 9/10 rating means the audience agrees.

A product of nineties television at its most ambitious, Slam Dunk follows a path that stands out in a crowded field. Sakuragi Hanamichi is a junior high punk used to getting into fights and being rejected by girls but upon entering high school he meets the girl of his dreams, Haruko Akagi. He will do anything in order to win her heart including joining the school basketball team that is aiming to conquer the nation lead by Haruko's brother. The problem is that Sakuragi has never played basketball before and a freshman sensation is stealing the spotlight and Haruko's affection from him. Takeshi Kusao and Hikaru Midorikawa lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It aired in 1993–1996.

Ideal for when you want something light without wanting something stupid. Slam Dunk respects its audience — rarer than it should be.