#akira sendoh headcanons

[slamdunk-headcanons]

Slam Dunk boys who would tease you to call your attention

Miyagi Ryota

Do it only to make you laugh. So if you start getting really mad, he stops. If he notices you're uncomfortable, he apologizes;

Never uses physical touch to tease you;

Do it in a really polite way, and only when he feels you're in the mood;

Prefers to tease you in a way that he can show off at the same time;

Nobunaga Kiyota

Nobunaga only teases you if you're friends. If you're childhood friend, teasing is the basis of your comunication;

Nobunaga can be such annoying as a young brother, and he'd become even worse if he starts falling in love with you;

He starts to make you mad by teasing you as a defense mechanism, like he's trying to prove to himself that you're not the type of girl he would fall for. "See how horrible she is when she's mad? How would I ever fall for a girl like her? I like the cute ones that are gentle and calm!"

Can use physical touch to tease you, but stops if he starts falling in love, because touching you makes his heart pound;

Mito Yohei

Do it to make you laugh;

Loves to poke your cheeks;

He melts inside when his teasing make you run after him to give him a noogie;

Assumes he's the only guy that can tease you if you're good friends. So he gets really mad if he sees another guy teasing you;

Immediatly stops and apologizes if he feels you're umconfortable with the teasing;

If Mito realizes he's in love with you, his teasing becomes kindda clumsy;

Ookusu Yuji

His teasing is professional;

He doesn't stop until you hit him with a slap on his back or a punch on his head;

Likes to pull your cheeks with his fingers;

Sometimes steals your food during lunch if you're not giving him enough attention or ignoring his teasing;

He does it only if you're good friends;

Only teases you because he's madly in love with you and cannot think of a better way to call your attention because he thinks you're too much for him;

I feel so sorry for the guy that teases you in front of Ookusu

Sawakita Eiji

His teasing is so adorable and childish that is hard to get really mad at him;

Do it to make you laugh, but if you're mad, is a bonus for him;

Because he thinks your mad face is the most adorable thing;

Sudden pokes on your ribs during class and then pretend that nothing happened are his favorite

Only do it if you're friends;

Laugh loud at your energetic reactions;

Sometimes he does it until you run after him in the hallway to hit him with your school bag;

Hates to see other guy teasing you. However, Sawakita knows that he's popular, so he uses only his presence to discourage the guy;

Sendoh Akira

THE TEASING KING™

Sendoh is the most terrifying teaser because he does it and STAYS CALM WITH THAT BUM FACE imagine a guy that can easily break all your composure down in seconds and stay calmly grinning at you that's Sendoh

Sendoh is able to do it even if you're not friends. But to do it, he has to be extremelly interested on you. And if you're not interested in basketaball at all, or if his reputation on Ryonan doesn't make you give him even a bit of attention, prepare yourself, because Sendoh is

STUBBORN, STUBBORN, STUBBORN, STUBBORN LIKE HELL so he won't stop til he gets what he wants

Teases you to test your reactions and he has a lot of fun doing it;

Don't you dare show nervousness around him because is EXACTLY WHAT HE WANTS;

Asks to taste your lunch and doesn't even wait your answer to take something from your bento;

Openly wants to do school activities with you so he'll have more opportunities to tease you;

Doesn't use physical touch to tease you at first, only if you grow closer;

When you're closer enough, he learns to poke you in a way that makes you jump suddenly on your place. And he does it in a way nobody notices him, only your sudden move.

If you ever try to hit him because of something he did to tease you, it's done. He won;

Silently protects you from guys that could be crazy enough like him to tease you;

Masterlist/ Ask box open!

[slamdunkhcs]

THIS IS ANOTHER ONE I THOUGHT OF FOR A WHILE AND I HAD ROTTING IN THE DRAFTS.

deliquency in slam dunk

In Takehiko Inoue’s Slam Dunk, basketball is presented as more than just a game—it’s a lifeline for troubled characters with messy, complicated lives. While critics of the series often point to the delinquent behaviors of Shohoku’s players and their rivals as a flaw, this raw and unpolished aspect of the manga doesn’t detract from the story, but I would argue it actually strengthens it. By presenting characters whose struggles extend far beyond the court, Inoue makes Slam Dunk more than a sports manga. It is also a story about redemption, self-discovery, and the undeniable link between personal imperfection and growth.

As the protagonist of Slam Dunk, Hanamichi Sakuragi is the most obvious example of how delinquency shapes the story. Initially, his brash attitude and quick temper drove many of the manga’s early comedic and chaotic moments. But beneath his tough exterior lies a teenager desperate for recognition and validation. He is a self-proclaimed “genius” of basketball, yet he doesn’t even understand the game’s basic rules when he starts. This gap between his confidence and reality reflects his immaturity, rooted in years of rejection and a desperate need for validation. His initial scuffles with Rukawa, for example, are less about genuine rivalry and more about his inability to handle his emotions. But what sets Sakuragi apart is how basketball forces him to channel his delinquent tendencies into something productive. One turning point occurs when he resolves to work on his rebounds after being humiliated in front of the team. Though his stubbornness remains, it transforms into determination, epitomized in his declaration: “I will make 20 rebounds in the next game!” His growth as a player—and as a person—is tied to this process of refining, not erasing, his rebellious spirit.

His evolution from a reckless delinquent to a player who sacrifices everything for his team isn’t only a basketball success story. It’s a celebration of his personal transformation, one that feels earned because of where he started. Sakuragi’s rebound in the final moments against Sannoh is more than a display of his growth as a player, it’s a display of his journey from selfishness to selflessness, showing how basketball helped him confront and channel his rebellious energy.

Ryota Miyagi, meanwhile, represents a subtle, more subdued delinquency. His mistrust and quick temper stem from grief over his brother’s death and the loneliness that followed. While Sakuragi’s antics are public, Ryota’s pain is private, bubbling under the surface until basketball offers him an outlet. This emotional baggage nearly derails his basketball career when he returns to the team after a year-long hiatus. His initial fight with Sakuragi leads to one of his most vulnerable moments, where he admits: “I wanted to quit basketball… but I couldn’t let it go.” Basketball becomes Ryota’s way of healing, his means of reconnecting with others and reclaiming the confidence he lost. His journey is a more indirect form of redemption, one that emphasizes how delinquency often stems from pain rather than inherent malice. His connection with Ayako and his eventual leadership on the court also shows how the game becomes a way for him to rebuild his confidence and form genuine relationships.

Then there’s Hisashi Mitsui, whose journey is perhaps the most heartbreaking. His fall from middle school MVP to gang member is rooted in a relatable fear: the fear of being forgotten. And Mitsui’s breakdown in front of Coach Anzai, tearfully pleading, “Let me play basketball again,” is one of the manga’s most unforgettable moments because it lays bare the guilt and regret that fuel his delinquency. However, his return to basketball isn’t portrayed as a clean redemption but a slow, painful process of reconciliation—with his teammates, his own guilt, and the game itself. The beauty of Mitsui’s arc lies in its imperfection. He doesn’t instantly become the hero he once was. Instead, he struggles, and that struggle makes his eventual triumph all the more powerful.

We see throughout the series how he battles with his fitness, self-doubt, and the lingering consequences of his past, yet his pivotal three pointers in Shohoku’s games against Kainan and Sannoh prove that his resilience has paid off. Mitsui’s arc further demonstrates how delinquency in Slam Dunk is never glamorized—it’s contextualized as a response to pain, and basketball becomes his way forward.

Even the rival teams reflect this idea of delinquency as a double-edged sword, with both its destructive side and the humanity behind it. Toyotama’s players, with their trash talking and aggressive attitudes, show what happens when this rebellious energy is left unchecked. Minami’s violent foul on Rukawa during their match is reckless and brutal, and it showed how anger and impulsivity can poison the spirit of competition.

But Toyotama’s delinquency isn’t framed as pure villainy. It stems from their desperation to honor their former coach, who had been fired due to not producing “results”. After revealing this, their aggression on the court feels less like malice and more like a raw, unprocessed response to grief. They’re playing to prove something—not just to their opponents but to themselves. This makes their story more tragic than antagonistic, and that when left unchecked or unguided, delinquency can lead to self-destruction. Instead of finding redemption through this behavior, they fall further into chaos, ultimately harming the very legacy they’re trying to protect.

What makes Slam Dunk resonate is how these characters, flawed as they are, feel like people you could know—or even be. Their delinquency isn’t glorified, but rather, it’s contextualized. It’s a response to pain, loss, and insecurity, and basketball becomes the outlet through which they confront these struggles. This mirrors the lives of 1990s NBA players like Allen Iverson or Dennis Rodman, whose turbulent personal lives didn’t overshadow their greatness but instead added layers to their stories. Like Sakuragi or Mitsui, they weren’t perfect, but they didn’t need to be.

By incorporating delinquency into its characters and story, Slam Dunk gives us characters who aren’t just athletes but people—messy, flawed, and striving for something greater. It reminds us that greatness isn’t about being perfect. It’s about finding purpose, even in hardships and chaos. In that way, Slam Dunk doesn’t just tell a story about basketball. It tells a story about life.

[takumifujiwaraswfe]

Hello! Your miyagi headcanons were so cute and I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind doing some romantic headcanons for mitsui? Thank you!

I'm very happy that you like my headcanons! I hope you'll like these ones too. Thank you ❤️

HISASHI MITSUI ROMANTIC HEADCANONS

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First off, thank your best friend (eghem Haruko). Why? She loves Rukawa.

'Why does it matter?' - You may ask. She forced you to go to the basketball practice with you. And that's where you saw him.

He was intrigued by you from the first second he saw you, but he didn't really do anything with this fact at first.

After a few weeks, though, he asked Haruko about you, and she freaked out. She spilled the tea on you immediately.

The next practice you went on with her, she made the two of you talk with each other alone.

At first, it was kind of awkward, but you quickly got along with each other.

This man is the definition of an older brother's best friend, okay? You may not have a brother, though. You just have his best friend as a boyfriend now. You're welcome. Good luck.

TBH, he is kind of like a big brother sometimes and jokes like one most of the time.

He's possessive, but in his own weird way, because he's also really confident in himself.

He'll see you talking to any boy. He'll go over to you, put his hand in your pants's back pocket, grab your buttocks firmly, and just smile at the guy. His aura is just unbearable.

He's such a tease, too. No filter, man; I will tease you everywhere.

He'll introduce you to his grandma first. Since then, you go over to her place sometimes to help her with her garden or to simply eat cakes she makes. They are like heaven in your mouth.

He ain't scared of anything. Literally. He will ring the doorbell at your house, asking your parents if you're home, because he wants to take you on a surprise date. That's how he met your parents, btw.

Your mom loves him; she thinks that he's really handsome, and he helps her when she needs it, so it's a bonus point.

Your dad, though, thinks that Hisashi is just a bad boy and a bad influence on you.

He will teach you how to play basketball and say that you'll need that because someday he'll marry you and make a basketball team with you.

HE'S SO GOOD AT COOKING, LIKE WHAT? (got it from his grandma)

Hugs you from behind EVERYWHERE.

He picks you up on random trips or dates, nonstop. Once you were watching a movie and he just called you, saying that he'd pick you up in 2 hours. Why? You go on a trip to the beach with the basketball team, apparently.

You fight all the time because his hobby is annoying you. That shocks everybody, because he's just a serious guy for most people. Not for you, though.

He just keeps annoying you and then teases you about being angry.

But you can't be mad at him. He'll laugh for a little and then make you some delicious food.

10/10 boyfriend. Would recommend.

[bunnies-and-blues]

Hello gorgeous, I hope life has been treating you well! Can I request mitsui, miyagi, sendo, and maki with a reader who likes to draw and often goes to their practice to draw them? If not or it’s too many that ok! Thank you for your consideration!🫶

─꒰ᐢ. .ᐢ꒱─ slam dunk : my muse ! ☆

⸝⸝ tl;dr : sd boys with their artist partner ! involves hisashi mitsui + ryota miyagi, akira sendoh, and shinichi maki !

⸝⸝ note : i took a bit of liberty and made the reader their partner, i hope that's okay ! idm making a seperate post wherein reader is their friend / admirer if ever :DD

hisashi mitsui + ryota miyagi . . . seperately !

the moment you and mitsui/miyagi became a thing he just became the cockiest person in the world . like, genuinely . it was really cute and endearing at first but eventually everyone's just pissed at him t-t

even more so when he's at practice ... all of a sudden he's extra energetic and his form is beyond perfect (not that akagi's complaining; if you get them to play well then that's all for the better)

he knows that you like to draw —its even one of the reason why he likes you so much ! — and the moment he found out that you drew him during his practices ... oh my god, ego to the roof !! /pos

mitsui flashes you a devilish grin, his eyes gazing upon the quick sketches you've made of his form. "i look great," he states. he winks as he walks back towards the ring, aiming for a three-pointer. "make sure to get my good side, yeah?"

look, mitsui's all cocky and arrogant when he's in front of the others (much to their chagrin), but in private — that's a whole different story . he's consistently sending kogure and akagi photos of your art, pretty much showing them off !!

and he makes sure to thank you for all of your efforts ; he'll buy you all the art supplies you want ! (and he'll try to draw you as well, but he's not the best at it ... )

miyagi is speechless when you show him your sketchbook. across the pages are drawings of him, each pose dynamic and vivacious. he could practically feel the energy radiating from your sketches. "this is amazing," he murmurs, heart-eyed. he looks up at you. "you're amazing."

much like mitsui, he'll show your art off — but he'll show it off to everyone. the basketball team, ayako, his classmates, his family- you name it !

what can i say ? he loves you !

akira sendoh . . .

"woahh!" sendoh exclaims, his eyes alight with glee when you show him your sketchbook. he takes it in his hands, holding it as if it was the most precious thing to exist. he traces the outline of his sketched-out form with a delicate finger, his grin spreading ear-to-ear. he looks at you with crinkled eyes, his smile as bright and warm as summer sun. "these are really good ! maybe you should teach me how to draw !"

sendoh is all smiles when he saw your drawings of him . he can't help it ! believe it or not, he's seen fanart of himself alongside the countless fanmail he's received, but never before has he had someone draw him so ..

he can't describe it, really . but all he knows is that it's the best art he's ever seen ! your art was warm, each pencil stroke filled with love and care, your affection for him reflected tenderly in the careful way you drew his features.

like with mitsui and miyagi, he'll gladly show off your art to the basketball team ! and before you know it, you'll have a line of the team members asking for you to draw them as well .

shinichi maki . . .

maki stares at the compilation of sketches in his hand. admittedly, he had felt a bit downhearted when he saw that you've been drawing during their practices, feeling as if you haven't been paying him attention, but he couldn't have been more wrong. he caresses the paper with a gentle hand, then pulls you in for an embrace. "thank you, my darling," he murmurs, his breath warm against your ear. "these are wonderful."

a gentleman through and through, maki makes sure to show his affections after receiving such a gift (even if you didn't mean it to be a gift in the first place) .

he starts giving back, taking you out on art dates and offering to buy you any art supply you want . even if you ask for just a simple pencil, he'll ensure that you get only the best quality !

unlike the other three, he'd want to keep your art of him for his eyes only . not that he's not proud of it or anything, but he just prefers for your art of him to be seen by only him ... not that it works (kiyota would find a way to snatch them from him when he's not working lmao)

[overtaken-stream]

Your Slam Dunk headcanons are Gold 💛

I had to read all of them 🥰

Can I request a Sendoh Akira hcs 🥺

Thank you for the lovely conent 💕

Sendoh Akira x Gn!Reader Headcanons

Sendoh enjoys picnic-style dates. He finds the mood that nature presents stunning. the yellow light that the sun casts on everything, including you, is enough for him to gently grab your cheek and give you a chaste kiss on either your lips or cheek.

I can't see him having a type. He might say he does around his friends, but not actually. He goes with the flow. Whoever life throws his way, he'll accept them wholeheartedly.

He is a cultured man who doesn't speak while eating. However, just because he doesn't do it, it doesn't mean he will judge anyone who does. Most of the time, people's habits often slip his mind. Some might find your actions rude, but for Sendoh, it's nothing new—just a part of your personality.

One of the benefits of being with you is that he gets to hear his name from your lips the moment you confessed. Hearing the letters 'A' and 'K' together from you automatically makes him turn his head toward you, all giddy and acutely aware of your voice. With wide eyes, he looks at you, only to realize that, no, you did not say his name.

It's enough to ruin his nice mood. (Until you call out his name in 5 minutes.)

He loves holding your hand, feeling the warm, soft texture of your skin beneath his. It's romantic and makes his heart gently skip a beat. He can't help but smile whenever it happens.

I also think that if you have no problems with the action, he'll walk with his arm around your neck and shoulders, swaying gently as he walks alongside you. It's his favorite place to be.

I believe he has a nice laugh, not too boisterous but not too quiet. Definitely not a wheezer. It usually begins with a smile that stretches too wide until it snaps into a laugh, with the tips of his eyebrows raised. If this were a shoujo, you would see roses and sparkles with a pink, cloudy background.

Although he may look like a flirt, most of your intimate words directed at him fly over his head. It's quite annoying that he asks you to explain it later.

It isn't a secret that Sendoh likes fishing, so if you don't know how or have never fished before, he'll take you to a lake and teach you everything he does and why he does it.

He will be one Those guys who take pictures with with their giant catch in hand. He'll have you hold the camera for it too.

Most of the time he lets his catch go, only keeping a few to prepare food with.

Sendoh isn't a great cook, but he is good at following instructions, so he makes do. He isn't an artistic guy, so the presentation is always mediocre, but the taste is fine. However, if he is cooking for you, he really tries to make it look edible.

Moving on... He favors being a little spoon. He doesn't care what size you are. Just hold him. It's enough for the butterflies to come alive in his stomach. Also, he isn't a blanket person. You'll wake up and find him without one. Even if you sowed the corners to his mattress, he WILL find a way to take it off of himself, and he isn't a clingy sleeper.

[malewifemaki]

Hyperspecific/weird sd music hcs that came up 2 me while waiting in line 4 da toilet:

After being somewhat knowledgeable in english rukawa started liking classic rock bands (pink floyd, led zeppelin, etc).

Yohei is secretly pretty decent with the guitar.

In the morning, fujima likes 2 put on one of those calisthenics tape they use 4 old ppl coz it makes him feel refreshed. He may even do them outside in the morning too along w the neighbourhood seniors idk hes fujima.

Sendoh prefers instrumental music rather than songs.

Maki knows how to play the piano, but is now pretty rusty. He stopped learning after getting in middle school.

Kiyota keeps up with trendy songs on the radio and recommends them to jin very often.

Sakuragi sings enka in the karaoke😔 or he raps (badly).

(Idk if the west do the same thing but incase u dont get what in talking abt but atleast in east asia we do these things mainly for seniors):

[slamdunkhcs]

Please check out her posts btw she is AMAZING!!!!!

Slam Dunk shows us what everyone is thinking via background colour

Remember this moment in the Kainan match, right as Sakuragi goes for his epic dunk on Maki? The montage of everyone's reaction is so interesting.

Akagi, Haruko, Takato and Ryota are all telling him to stop/are very alarmed. The colour of their background is black, reflecting that negativity. Takato's the same.

Only two people are depicted differently... it's the two characters with some of the highest basketball IQ we see in the whole of Slam Dunk: Anzai-sensei and Sendoh. Both have white backgrounds, and Sendoh vocalises what must be a shared sentiment: "Go for it."

In that moment, right as our redheaded rookie goes for a dunk against a titan, only two people believed in him and saw what he was capable of, and was cheering him on.

And Inoue showed all this through background colour. This manga is subtle in ways that just deserves multiple re-reads.

[purplesugarbabe]

Thank you so much for 160 followers! Here are the Ryonan headcanons, enjoy! ✨

"Ryonan edition"

Akira Sendoh:

The ace of the Ryonan team. There is definitely more than meets the eye with this young man. I think the reason most of his teammates don't know a lot about him is because although Akira is friendly and approachable, he doesn't like talking about himself.

He likes fishing, which actually surprised me at first. There are times when he looks at the water surface and thinks if there's a mermaid down there giggling every time he fails to catch a fish. Yes, Sendoh has a big imagination. Also I think he is pretty romantic but just likes to keep it for himself.

He and Fukuda have sleepovers. Sometimes other players join in as well but usually is just these two. Akira isn't a fun of horror movies, he gets easily scared. Kicchou knows that so in order to tease him he sometimes chooses to watch a really f uped horror movie. In general Sendoh is a very sweet person that tries his best to stay humble and determined.

Kicchou Fukuda:

First of all let's agree that this baby boy needs love. He is someone who wants to prove himself, he is very skilled but needs a little bit of encouragement. Although he tries to act cool, he actually gets pretty anxious and is worried he might not make it.

When he loses focus during a class, he will doodle on his notebook. He is actually good at sketching but his handwriting isn't the best, especially if he tries to write fast.

He usually wakes up early in the morning to play basketball alone or with friends. When he decides to stay home, he listens to some 80's rap music or binge watch some of his favorite series. I think Fukuda is someone who actually likes talking on the phone, it gives him the opportunity to relax.

Jun Uozumi:

I actually like him a lot, he is so awkward at times. Jun isn't the strict and determined captain of Ryonan we see, not at all times at least. In reality he is a pretty cool and approachable. But not when it comes to girls. Just like Akagi he becomes nervous and starts blushing.

Uozumi is really fond of his team and respects his teammates, especially Sendoh. He trusts him a lot. Although he has to be strict and absolute at times, he doesn't like it. He likes reading but not for too long because he loses focus.

There are times he feels a bit worried about his height. It's handy when it comes to basketball but off the court it's a bit of a trouble. Especially when it comes to buying clothes. That's also one of the reasons he is hesitant to talk to girls, what if they find him intimidating? I believe that Uozumi is a nice person to hang out with, he is just a little misunderstood.

Hiroaki Koshino:

This boy reminds of Kazunari Takao from Kuroko's no Basuke for some reason. I think Koshino gets really anxious and unmotivated at times from trying hard to become a great basketball player. Inside the Ryonan team having someone like Sendoh makes it difficult for the other players.

Koshino loves oversized hoodies, you can't tell me otherwise. They are really comfortable and stylish as well. His friends sometimes make of him about this but he doesn't really care. He prefers wearing athletic clothes the most, mostly because he spends his free time playing basketball or exercising.

I feel like Koshino doesn't like it at all when people touch his hair, not even his friends. He finds it really irritating. He also can't stand arrogant people, they annoy him. He believes that you must stay humble if you want to achieve your goals. Hiroaki is actually very sweet but needs time to feel comfortable around new people.

I hope you liked it! Next one is Kainan! ✨💜

[ayakosupremacy]

Top 3 the worst guy for a date

A while ago I posted this headcanon on my other blog

3. Nobunaga kiyota

He tried to do many things and it came out a disaster

2. Akira Sendoh

He was late to the date

1. Kaede Rukawa

Do I really have to explain?

[slamdunkhcs]

I found a couple other old essays. I dont even remember writing this. 😭😭😭

the importance of failure in slam dunk

At the heart of the Slam Dunk manga lies the journey of Hanamichi Sakuragi, an immature and often ridiculous delinquent who finds redemption and development not in his victories, but in his failures. While his triumphs—such as him leading to Shohoku winning against Sannoh—are often at the forefront of fans’ minds, it is his failures that truly define his arc. Inoue’s genius lies in how he uses these missteps, both comedic and heartbreaking, to slowly strip away Sakuragi’s insecurities and guide him toward self-realization. This essay examines how Sakuragi’s failures, ranging from his rejection of basketball to his pivotal injury at Nationals, form the emotional and thematic core of the manga. In Sakuragi’s imperfections, Slam Dunk captures something universal: what it means to fail, to rise, and to find beauty in the struggle. As the rapper J. Cole once said, “There’s beauty in the struggle.”

Sakuragi’s story begins with rejection—a theme that repeats throughout his arc. Before the series even starts, we learn that he’s been turned down by fifty girls, a fact that he loudly exaggerates to mask his own embarrassment. His arrogance is a facade, one meant to protect him from the constant fear of not being enough. When Haruko Akagi enters his life, her kind demeanor and genuine enthusiasm for basketball give Sakuragi something he’s been searching for: a sense of hope.

Though not without its complications. Haruko’s admiration for Kaede Rukawa, Sakuragi’s rival in love and on the court, creates a dynamic between the two where every interaction is charged with Sakuragi’s jealousy, bitterness, and the need to prove himself. These failures in love reflect his early struggles on the basketball court: full of bluster, but ultimately rooted in a deep yearning for validation.

Sakuragi’s first steps on the court are anything but graceful. He fouls. He trips. He flails in spectacular fashion. And then there’s Captain Takenori Akagi, a towering figure of discipline and seriousness, who sees right through Sakuragi’s facade. In one particularly memorable moment, after being harshly scolded by Akagi for his antics, Sakuragi storms out of the gym, declaring that he’s done with basketball. It’s a telling moment: Sakuragi’s ego can’t handle criticism, and his instinct is to run away when faced with failure.

But Sakuragi comes back. Perhaps it’s Haruko’s encouragement, or maybe it’s the sting of Akagi’s words, but something pushes him to return. It’s a small act, but it marks the beginning of his transformation. Though his early games are riddled with mistakes, airballs, turnovers, even scoring on his own basket, these failures chip away at his arrogance, revealing a resilience he didn’t know he had. Inoue doesn’t shy away from showing how difficult growth can be. Sakuragi’s journey is not a straight line; it’s a series of stumbles, each one teaching him something new about himself.

The most profound moment of Sakuragi’s journey comes during Shohoku’s legendary game against Sannoh at the Nationals. It is the culmination of everything he has fought for—the respect of his team, the recognition of his talent, and his own sense of belonging. When Sakuragi makes the dramatic final shot, securing victory for Shohoku, it feels like the perfect ending to his story. But it’s not. His triumph is bittersweet, overshadowed by the cost: a severe back injury that forces him to sit out the rest of the tournament.

For Sakuragi, who has only just begun to understand what basketball means to him, this loss is devastating. After spending so much of the series trying to prove himself—first to Haruko, then to Akagi, and finally to his team—he is faced with the harsh reality that his body, like his ego, has limits. And yet, it is in this moment of loss that Sakuragi experiences his most profound growth. He doesn’t wallow in self-pity or rage at the unfairness of it all. Instead, he commits himself to rehabilitation with the same fiery determination he once reserved for proving people wrong. For the first time, Sakuragi is not playing for validation; he is playing because he loves the game.

Inoue captures this shift wonderfully, letting Sakuragi’s actions speak louder than his words. His injury, rather than breaking him, becomes a turning point. It is no longer about the crowd’s praise or Haruko’s admiration—it is about finding joy in the struggle, in the effort itself.

Sakuragi’s failures don’t just shape his individual growth; they also deepen his relationships with his teammates. Early in the series, his arrogance isolates him, as he sees basketball as a platform for personal glory rather than a team effort. This is particularly evident in his rocky relationship with Captain Akagi, who initially regards Sakuragi as a nuisance unworthy of the sport. Over time, however, his mistakes force him to rely on others. Akagi’s stern guidance, Miyagi’s quick assists, and even Mitsui’s sharpshooting show how basketball is a team sport—a lesson Sakuragi learns through repeated failure.

His relationship with Kaede Rukawa also evolves significantly through this lens. Initially, Sakuragi views Rukawa as nothing more than a rival to be humiliated, both on the court and in Haruko’s eyes. This one-sided antagonism leads to numerous comedic confrontations, such as Sakuragi deliberately fouling Rukawa in practice out of jealousy. But as the series progresses, their rivalry becomes one of mutual respect. A key moment occurs during the Sannoh game, when Rukawa silently acknowledges Sakuragi’s contribution with a fist bump. This small, yet deeply significant gesture, highlights how far Sakuragi has come—not just as a player, but as someone capable of earning and giving respect.

What sets Slam Dunk apart from other sports manga is its refusal to romanticize perfection. Sakuragi’s growth is not marked by MVP titles or championship trophies but by the incremental changes in his character. By the end of the series, he remains imperfect—still impulsive, still prone to overconfidence—but those flaws are what make him human. His failures do not define him as a player; they define him as a person.

Inoue’s portrayal of Sakuragi’s transformation is marked by moments of both comedy and deep emotional weight. For instance, his iconic rebound against Sannoh—a moment of pure athletic brilliance—feels earned precisely because of the countless errors that preceded it. It’s not a product of raw talent but of hard work, resilience, and the lessons learned from failure. This balance between failure and success mirrors the unpredictability of real life, where growth often comes not from moments of triumph but from the struggles that lead up to them.

Slam Dunk is a story of triumph, but not in the way one might expect. What sets the series apart from other sports stories is its refusal to romanticize perfection. Sakuragi doesn’t end the series as an unstoppable force or a perfect player. He remains impulsive, rough around the edges, and prone to mistakes. But it’s these imperfections that make his journey so compelling.

By the end of the series, Sakuragi’s story isn’t about winning over the girl or becoming the best player on the court. It’s about finding joy in the struggle, embracing the process of growth, and discovering that failure isn’t something to be feared—it’s something to learn from. His story reminds us that the art of losing is not about failure itself, but about the courage to rise again, no matter how many times we fall.

[slamdunkhcs]

Found some of my older essays in my google docs… you guys are very lucky. This may or may not be the last post until my winter break (depending on if i find more old essays)

love in slam dunk

Slam Dunk is best known for its intense basketball action and character-driven storytelling, but it also features some of the most pure and heartfelt depictions of love in shōnen manga. The relationships between Ryota Miyagi and Ayako, as well as Hanamichi Sakuragi and Haruko Akagi, provide a fresh perspective on romance, one that diverts from over-the-top romance tropes common in the Shonen genre, instead opting for moments of emotional authenticity among the series’s main two couples.

Ryota Miyagi’s feelings for Ayako are sometimes loud or obvious, but they are undeniably genuine. Ryota admires Ayako not just for her beauty but for her maturity, intelligence, and leadership as the team’s manager. One memorable example occurs when Ayako scolds Ryota for his brashness during practice, and instead of becoming defensive or aggressive, he listens attentively and takes her words to heart. He even scolds the others to listen to her words. This shows the respect Ryota holds for her, not as an idealized love interest but as someone who inspires him to be better.

What makes their dynamic so refreshing is Ayako’s independence and confidence. She acknowledges Ryota’s admiration without being dismissive or overly accommodating.

Throughout the series, Ayako’s support for Ryota goes beyond her role as the team manager. During games, she often singles him out with specific advice and encouragement, such as reminding him to stay calm under pressure or praising his quick decisions.

These moments may seem small, but they show Ayako’s awareness of Ryota’s struggles and it is her own way of reciprocating his feelings. Ayako doesn’t openly express romantic affection, but her actions—like cheering him on when he feels overwhelmed—speak volumes about her care for him.

Their dynamic, where love is expressed through small, caring acts rather than overt declarations/gestures, reflects a level of maturity rare in shonen manga. Their relationship thrives on mutual respect and understanding, and it shows that love doesn’t always need to be dramatic to be meaningful.

Hanamichi Sakuragi’s love for Haruko Akagi is one of the driving forces behind his decision to join the basketball team, but it is far from a typical romance. His feelings for Haruko are pure and earnest, fueled by admiration for her kindness and enthusiasm for the sport. What makes their dynamic unique is how Haruko inspires Hanamichi to grow—not by demanding it, but simply by believing in his potential.

Another thing sets their dynamic apart is how Hanamichi’s love is portrayed not as an obsessive or idealized fantasy, but as an innocent longing for connection. This innocence is most evident in Hanamichi’s fantasy of what it would mean to have a girlfriend. Unlike typical shonen protagonists, whose romantic aspirations might revolve around physical attraction or “weird” scenarios, Hanamichi’s dream is simply to walk a girl to and from school. This vision is strikingly pure and reflective of the awkward, genuine feelings of a teenager experiencing love for the first time. It is a big contrast to many shonen, which often sexualize their female characters or present romance in a way that feels transactional

Haruko, for her part, never mocks or diminishes Hanamichi’s feelings. While she is unaware of his crush, she consistently treats him with kindness and encourages his growth. A memorable example is when she praises Hanamichi for staying late to practice his shooting, showing that she values his effort and determination. Though Haruko’s heart belongs to Rukawa, her warmth and encouragement play a massive role in Hanamichi’s journey toward self discovery.

What makes Hanamichi and Haruko’s relationship so compelling is its emotional weight. Hanamichi’s crush is not rewarded with a confession or a dramatic romantic arc, but it serves as a catalyst for his personal growth. By channeling his love for Haruko into his newfound passion for basketball, Hanamichi discovers a sense of purpose and self-worth. Their relationship captures the awkwardness and uncertainty of teenage infatuation while showing how love, even unrequited, can push someone to be their best self.

In many shonen series, romantic subplots are rife with clichés. Female characters are often reduced to idealized figures or comic relief, while male protagonists are rewarded with their love interests after overcoming obstacles that have little to do with the relationship itself. In contrast, Slam Dunk grounds its romances in simple, yet authentic moments. Ryota’s admiration for Ayako and Hanamichi’s earnest crush on Haruko feel more like reflections of real human relationships than formulaic storylines.

For example, Ryota doesn’t win Ayako’s heart by performing some dramatic act; instead, his feelings are expressed through his consistent respect for her and the way he values her advice. Similarly, Hanamichi’s love for Haruko isn’t the reason he succeeds in basketball, but it serves as a gentle nudge toward discovering his own passion and discipline. These relationships are not about conquering or achieving love—they are about learning, growing, and connecting on a deeper level.

[slamdunkhcs]

This is something I’ve thought about for a hot minute and i wanted to make an essay on it :))

socioeconomics in slam dunk

Like many things in life, basketball is a money sport. While inherent talent and skill is incredibly important, without the resources and opportunities to succeed, you can only get so far.

Throughout Slam Dunk, the importance of money and how it has a massive role in the world of basketball is not explicitly stated, but through the depictions of different teams in the series, it is prevalent.

We are first introduced to Shohoku High, a public school in Kanagawa. Shohoku is not a “poor” or “ghetto” school, but it is by no means a prestigious school either. Shohoku is initially depicted to be an ordinary school, but we are also shown how it has delinquency and school fights — especially among its protagonist and his “gang”

Shohoku’s normalcy is extended into its clubs, in particular, its basketball club. This club isn’t necessarily “run down” or “at risk of not existing anymore”, but aside from its coach (Coach Anzai, a man who used to coach the Japanese national team) and Akagi, their star center, Shohoku’s basketball team doesn’t have much going for it. Due to being a public school, Shohoku doesn’t have the money incentive to recruit star players (like some other schools I will mention soon), and most stars (besides Rukawa LOLLL) won’t go to an ordinary school “on a whim”

Moreover, the financial disparities become even more personal through the experiences of the characters themselves.

Sakuragi is hinted at to be poor, and the notion that basketball is “pay to play” is first explored through him in volume three, where Hikoichi (a player from Ryonan who “scouts” their competition) points out that it is strange Sakuragi doesn’t have basketball shoes, but he is quick to tell himself that it is likely because Sakuragi can’t afford them. Many basketball shoes, especially the Jordans that Sakuragi obtains throughout the series, are well over the $150-200 USD price range. While it is possible to play without basketball shoes, not having shoes that are designed for basketball automatically puts a player at a slight disadvantage.

This brings into question how resources—or the lack thereof—can subtly but significantly influence the trajectory of a player’s journey and a team’s potential for success. Sakuragi was lucky to have gotten practically free basketball shoes due to the generosity of a store owner, but those costs were his own out-of-pocket expenses. Unfortunately, a public school without special stipends for their programs cannot provide financial assistance to provide some of the resources to nurture potentially talented players.

While schools like Shohoku do not have funds to incentivize players or potential talent to come their way, they also do not have the funds to incentivize star coaches to coach at these schools. While Shohoku was able to have gotten Anzai (who wanted to retire by coaching highschool basketball), many public schools do not have that same luck.

In fact, the reason that two of the starting players, Mitsui and Miyagi, even decided to attend Shohoku was due to its coach, Coach Anzai. I think this goes to show that if a school invests in incentives like star coaches or a star basketball program, then these talented players will want to attend.

In terms of schools who provide ALL the incentives, and has thus led to star teams, I want to focus on Kainan, Shoyo, and (especially) Ryonan.

All are labelled as prestigious, private schools with amazing basketball programs, with Kainan having a stellar track record at nationals. But why is that? How did they get so.. good?

If I had to best answer this, money.

Ryonan is known to have scouted its star players, with Coach Taoka even scouting Sendoh and Fukuda from a junior high in Tokyo. For reference, Kanagawa is about two hours away from Tokyo, so Coach Taoka has to provide incentives for these boys to move to a different prefecture rather than staying in a city that likely has many powerhouse schools. In his case, these incentives would likely be full rides to Ryonan, as well as extra stipends to cover these student’s additional costs (such as food, money to move away, etc). Since Ryonan has the funding to do this, Coach Taoka is able to travel around to different areas, find these hidden talents, and bring them over to Ryonan. Public schools like Shohoku, who do not have allocated funds for sports programs, do not have this opportunity… and thus, are at an automatic disadvantage.

It is not explicitly stated how prestigious of a school Shoyo is, but having a program-related disadvantage affecting their players is prevalent. They do not have an official coach (for an unmentioned reason), and their star player Fujima has to coach his teammates as a result. Unfortunately, this additional responsibility prevented him from focusing on his own skills. I do believe Shoyo IS a school that has funding, but this highlights how a program being neglected directly impacts the strength of a team.

Another team I wanted to point out is Toyotama, a team that faced some of the most immense pressure in the entire series.

While Minami and Kishimoto, the team’s leaders, are characterized as “brute assholes”, it is shown that their irrational behavior stems from their pressure to perform well in order to potentially bring back their former coach, Coach Kitano.

Although Toyotama is 8th in the country, for the investors in their school’s basketball program, this isn’t enough. And thus… Coach Kitano was fired in the hopes of getting a coach who could lead the team to a better performance.

For these prestigious schools, their end goal is making a return on their investments. After all, what is the point of pouring all that money and resources for a team that doesn't even land them in the news?

While this is sad, it is very realistic. And as a result... even though Toyotama has a prestigious program, they felt even more pressure to *make a return." and this pressure poured into the team and their behavior.

However, the school that truly encapsulates the opportunities that money and resources provide for their players is Sannoh Technical High School.

Sannoh is practically a world class basketball team, with "anyone in Japan who gives a damn about basketball knows them", a team that had won nationals for years on end.

But how can one team be so good, let alone having a lasting legacy of greatness?

While their players are undoubtedly talented, Sannoh has invested aplenty into nurturing their players' talents.

Like Coach Taoka of Ryonan, Sannoh’s Coach Damoto scouts the best and brightest for their team. Eji Sawakita, although residing in a different prefecture, was discovered and scouted by Sannoh. While it isn't explicitly said how many players they scouted, or what incentives they provided Sawakita (aside from opportunities and their prestige), it can be inferred that Sannoh likely looks for the best and brighest to be apart of their teams.

In addition to the money and resources spent scouting, Sannoh provides their team with immense opportunities that most schools do not.

It is stated that Sawakita had been sent on a trip abroad to play basketball in America, and that he even learned new techniques during his trip. To say the least, a trip like that is... expensive. To send students to a country across the world just to play basketball is a hefty price to pay, and yet Sannoh was willing to pay it.

To prepare for Shohoku's match, Coach Damoto arranged a practice match with Sannoh alum who have a similar playstyle to Shohoku. While it is possible that these alum were willing to volunteer their time doing this, Damoto going out of his way to bring them all together and schedule that practice match is something that likely cost a significant amount to make happen. And it is certainly an opportunity that many schools would not provide.

Unfortunately, it is difficult to compete with money, and this sentiment is universal for any sector.

But what makes Shohoku’s victory over all these powerhouse schools, especially Sannoh, so shocking is the fact it is an “ordinary, no name school.” Theoretically, Shohoku would never beat a team like Sannoh, especially given the fact that Shohoku didn’t even have half the money, resources, and opportunities that Sannoh does.

Yet… Shohoku did it. And I think this part of why Slam Dunk is such a beautiful story: an ordinary team was, even for a moment, able to be extraordinary.

[slamdunkhcs]

A story i had thought of for years now ngl 😭

rukawa visiting hanamichi during rehabilitation, a short story

The off-putting smell of disinfectant hung in the still air, mingling with the low volume of a midday game show playing on the small TV mounted in the corner. The hospital room was unremarkable—plain walls, a small window filtering gray light—but to Hanamichi Sakuragi, it felt like a prison. He sat slouched against the headboard, his gaze stuck on the screen but his mind miles away. His red hair, which was now overgrown and unkempt, had lost its usual vibrancy under the harsh fluorescent lights. For someone who had always lived in constant motion, a boy who had gone about life energized and brimming with reckless energy, being confined to this quiet, sterile place felt like slowly disappearing.

The days blurred together, each one stretching into the next. Rehabilitation was tough, not just on his body, but on his pride. After the Sannoh game—after putting everything on the line—he’d found himself here, recovering from the spinal injury that cut his season short. The doctors were optimistic about his recovery, but for Sakuragi, it felt like he’d been benched by life itself. Just when he thought he had discovered himself and his greatest passion. It hurt Hanamichi deeply, to say the least.

He poked at the tray of hospital food on the table beside him, which had gone cold and untouched, as his appetite had become buried beneath frustration and exhaustion. The early days of rehabilitation had been filled with visitors—his teammates showing up with easy jokes and loud promises that he’d be back on the court in no time. But life moved on, and the visits trickled away, leaving Sakuragi alone in a limbo of uncertainty.

A knock at the door jolted him out of his thoughts. He frowned. It was probably a nurse coming to nag him about his progress—or lack thereof.

“Come in,” he grumbled, not bothering to sit up straighter.

The door creaked open, and Sakuragi blinked in surprise. Standing there, calm and completely unbothered, was Kaede Rukawa. He was dressed in a hoodie and jeans, with a plastic bag in one hand and a basketball tucked under his arm. Without saying a word, Rukawa stepped inside, his sharp eyes sweeping the room before landing on Sakuragi.

“Fox?!” Sakuragi shouted, his voice somewhere between shock and indignation. “What are you doing here?”

“Visiting,” Rukawa replied simply, closing the door behind him. He placed the basketball on the chair near the bed and set the plastic bag on the small table.

“Well, I don’t need your pity,” Sakuragi shot back, folding his arms with a defensive scowl. His movements were stiff, the soreness in his back betraying him.

“It’s not pity,” Rukawa said, his voice as steady and indifferent as ever. He unpacked the bag and placed a bento box and a sports drink on the tray. “But you do look pathetic.”

Sakuragi’s jaw dropped, his fist clenching on instinct. “Why you—”

“Eat,” Rukawa interrupted, cutting him off with a tone so calm it was infuriating. He sat down in the chair, leaning back as if he had all the time in the world.

Sakuragi scowled at him but reached for the bento anyway. His hunger outweighed his pride, and he wasn’t about to starve to make a point. As he unwrapped the box and picked up the chopsticks, he shot Rukawa a suspicious glance. “Alright, what’s the deal? Why are you really here? Coach send you?”

Rukawa gave a slight nod. “Anzai-sensei wanted me to check in. Said you’d probably be sulking.”

“I’m not sulking!” Sakuragi shot back, his voice rising. “I’m just… thinking.”

“About what?” Rukawa asked, his gaze was direct in a way that made it impossible to dodge.

Caught off guard, Sakuragi hesitated, poking at the rice in his bento box. “About… basketball,” he muttered. “About whether I’ll ever play again.”

“You will,” Rukawa said, his voice so annoyingly matter-of-fact it left no room for doubt.

Sakuragi glanced at him, his irritation giving way to something softer. “How can you be so sure?”

“Because you’re too stubborn to quit,” Rukawa replied, leaning back further in his chair and stretching his arms. “Even when you’re terrible, you don’t stop.”

“Terrible?!” Sakuragi snapped, his voice fuming with indignation. “Are you here to insult me or motivate me, fox?”

Rukawa’s lips curved into the faintest smirk. “Both.”

For a moment, Sakuragi didn’t know whether to laugh or throw the bento box at his head. He settled for a grudging grin and shoved another bite of food into his mouth. The silence stretched between them, but it wasn’t uncomfortable. For once, it felt… natural.

As Sakuragi finished his meal, he leaned back against the pillows, his expression growing more serious. “You know,” he began, his voice quieter now, “when I first got hurt, I didn’t want to see anyone. Not you guys, not even Coach. I felt… weak. Like I let everyone down.”

“You didn’t,” Rukawa said. His voice was slightly softer than usual but just as steady and certain.

Sakuragi let out a dry laugh, and his gaze dropped to his hands. “Yeah, right. I barely lasted the game. I pushed myself too hard, and now I’m here. Meanwhile, you’re all out there playing while I’m stuck in this bed.”

“You gave everything,” Rukawa responded. “That’s what mattered.”

Sakuragi looked up and blinked, startled by the blunt honesty in Rukawa’s voice. “Did you just… compliment me? Did Kaede Rukawa actually say something nice?”

“Don’t get used to it,” Rukawa replied with a shrug, though there was a faint trace of amusement in his expression.

Sakuragi laughed, the sound spilling out before he could stop it. It hurt, his back protesting the sudden movement, but he couldn’t help himself. Rukawa stood, grabbing the basketball and placing it on the bed.

“When you’re ready,��� he said quietly, “we’ll see who the real tensai is.”

Sakuragi’s grin widened, and in that moment, it was as if his old spark returned. “You’d better be ready, fox. I’m coming back stronger than ever.”

Rukawa didn’t respond, but as he reached the door, he paused and glanced back. “Take your time. Don’t rush it.”

When the door clicked shut behind him, Sakuragi stared at the basketball sitting at the foot of his bed. The sterile room felt a little less suffocating now. For the first time in weeks, he felt something close to hope—something solid enough to hold on to.

He leaned back against the pillows, his hand brushed the basketball as a small, determined smile crossed his face. The road ahead would be long and hard and painful, but he’d take every step. And when he came back, he’d make sure Rukawa never forgot who the real tensai was.

[slamdunkhcs]

This is a continuation of this post: slam dunk characters on tiktok . I think i will do a part 3 of this so feel free to recommend some characters

slam dunk characters on tiktok (pt 2)

sendoh

We all know this fine ass man is going to be famous regardless of if he tries to or not 😭

Sendoh would be the type to post very sporadically. Either he posts multiple times in ome day or he goes months without posting. No inbetweens.

His posts would be a mix of pretty scenic places he visits and then tiktok dances with people from other teams. He’d just ask them if they wanted to make a tiktok with him 😭 especially Sakuragi lmfaoo. He would ask Rukawa to make a video with him too BUT HE’D ALWAYS REFUSE. I see him making videos with Maki often too

I don’t see him being on Tiktok very often (or even social media in general) but I think the kind of posts he would like/repost would be videos of pretty places, things to do different places, funny cat videos, and then an occasional basketball video. He’d would NOT be the type to be thirsty on social media 💀 like he’d see a pretty girl on his fyp, briefly acknowledge shes pretty, and then scroll.

maki

Maki would be the guy who doesn’t post often but when he does, it’s high quality basketball clips or training montages that look straight out of an ad for a sports brand LMFAOOO. His captions would be something simple like, “Keep grinding.” 😂

He doesn’t care about clout but his account would blow up anyways because people would thirst over him in the comments like, “Idk who this is, but I’m in love.” OR THEYD CALL HIM DADDY OR SOME CRAZY SHIT LIKE THAT

His FYP would be full of basketball drills, motivational videos, and maybe the occasional travel TikTok. He’d like the cool scenic ones and might even recreate them when he goes on trips with the team.

I don’t see him thirsting over girls on Tiktok but he might follow a pretty girl back occasionally. And they’d be swooning so bad omg 😭

Kiyota would tag him in videos trying to get a reaction, but Maki would just leave him on read 💀💀💀

ayako

Her face card is too lethal to not be Tiktok famous 😭😭😭 her very first post would blow up. Her comments would be filled with guys trying to rizz her up (to which Miyagi would fight with in the comments) and girls asking her for beauty tips, like how she does her hair and makeup.

I think Ayako would just post every now and then. After countless requests she’d do a hair tutorial 😭😭😭 I also see her doing an outfit of the day, day in the life type of posts

She would definitely post a couple videos of her with the team and the girls would think she’s so cool and such a bad bitch 😂 they’d comment things like “Can Miyagi fight?” So now Ryota has competition from guys AND girls LMFAOOO

Very occasionally she will casually ask Ryota to be in a video with her (like a cute little tiktok trend) AND THIS MF WILL BE OVER THE MOONNNNN

He would spam her with videos of couples together and he’d be like “this is us.” She would leave him on open but secretly be very amused 😭😭😭

I see her making videos with Haruko! The comments would be sooo in love with them hehe

kiyota

Kiyota would absolutely be that mf who posts crazy videos trying to go viral. He’d do the dumbest basketball challenges, like spinning the ball on his head or dunking while wearing sunglasses, and somehow it would work because people think he’s funny or they have fun making fun of him 💀

He’d also be in everyone’s comments hyping them up like, “LETS GOOOOO 🔥🔥”, especially his teammates. They not replying to his ass tho 😂

Kiyota would 100% drag Maki or Jin into his TikToks, making them do silly trends. Maki would refuse most of the time, but Jin would look so uncomfortable it’d make the video even funnier.

I see him and Sakuragi making videos together every now and then and it’d be sooo funny cause both of them are stupid asf 😭. The comments would have a field day making fun of them

[slamdunkhcs]

HIHI IM SO HAPPY UR BACK!! i WILL be liking every post. i was wondering if u can so sakuragi, mitsui, and sendoh finding out s/o has a extensive stuffed animal collection? (and maybe they have one that’s like 3 feet long that they sleep w every night 🤗🤗) TYSMM IF U DO WRITE THIS 😝😝

lmfaoooo I'm in class rn but this is funny asf so ill do it

sd boys with their s/o's stuffed animals

mitsui

Ngl when he first sees them he's gonna say some CORNY shi like "Wow so they all get to sleep with you but I can't," as a joke and then he'd be embarrassed asf when he realizes how it comes off LMAOO

He would definitely cuddle up with them. Like you'll be studying at the desk in your room, meanwhile Mitsui is cuddling up with all of them in your bed while being on his phone

If you didn't name then he'd give every single one of them names

This mf would definitely talk to them HAHAHA. Like you'd be busy doing something downstairs and then go back to your room and you'd catch him having a whole conversation with them. You would neverrrrrr let that die down

sendoh

He'd laugh about it sooo much initially. But only because he thinks its rlly cute

You know his federal ass is gonna ask you so many questions about each and every one of them. When/where you got them, what their names are. But he'd be genuinely curious and amused about it.

He'd ask for one of them to keep with him, so that "you can be be around in some kind of way," and he'd keep it in his bed every night. He'd send you selfies of him laying up with it as a goodnight

And now he knows what to get you as presents HAHA he'd add onto the stuffed animal collection and get you a shitton.

Now whenever he sees you he's going to be like "how are you and your plushies doing?" LOL

He would remember each and every one of their names

sakuragi

Like Sendoh, he'd also think it was really cute HAHA

He'd ask you about their names and try to remember them but he'd get them all mixed up

You already know he is gonna be cuddling up with them too lmfao, he'd have each and every one of them in his arms while he's napping

He'd tell all his homies about it like "omg I went into her room and she's so cute, she has all these stuffed animals." And his gang is just gonna be laughing at how that all this mf did when he had the chance to be in a girls room is just cuddle with her plushies

Now if you guys ever go to an amusement park or claw machine, he's gonna give it his ALL to try and win you one of those bear plushies. He'd blow all his money and still not win it, but hey, its the thought that counts LOLLL

[takumifujiwaraswfe]

hihi! i hope you won't mind another request, if not, may i request for a sakuragi romantic hc next ?╰(*°▽°*)╯

SAKURAGI HANAMICHI ROMANTIC HEADCANONS

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The first time he saw you he knew. You're the one. The one that he can't be rejected by.

He's trying so much.

You're his classmate so it's not very easy to dodge his presence.

At first you found him annoying.

He was too childish, too happy, too energetic.

But he quickly became your too happy, energetic and childish boy. Exactly when you realized that he's not that childish. Just kinda stupid.

He's a sunshine for you for most of the time but...

Let's remember he's a teenage boy okay? I'll leave you with this fact. Your can Imagine the rest (I'm joking I wouldn't leave you like this)

Also you're basically Haruko for him cause she doesn't exist in Hanamichi's eyes in my AU (cause she annoys me💖) so get ready to train basketball with him (good luck, my short ass could not)

Listen, if you don't like PDA, this boy ain't for you. He'll do everything to show you off to everyone around you. He's so happy he finally got a girlfriend.

He will be picking you up sometimes to carry you around.

And he wants to be cool so he picked up having a hand in your pant's back pocket from Yohei...

He got attached to you so much. He can't live a day without you.

He calls you all the cringy pet names he knows about to make you feel loved, even though it mostly ends up awkward.

He asks you to study together so he can just spend time with you, but he ends up almost crying because he has to actually study then.

If any boy wants to talk to you, Hanamichi will look at him like he wants to kill him. He's so jealous... Not because he wants to control you, but because he's worried you'll leave him.

He will be the one to ask to meet your parents, and at first they were worried that you're with a criminal, but as they met him, they started to like him. They love his jokes.

Well maybe not your dad really cause he went to your room one day to see you both making out but that's a story for another time...

Also he finally found a thing he's actually good at?? Like who would have thought he's this good at kissing?

Well his mouth is trained from all the yapping that he does maybe that's why-

Okay I got too comfortable with spreading my thoughts here, let's just say that if you like clingy horny teenage boy this one's for you 10/10 bye-