#ryota miyagi 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!

[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)

[ritzy-reminiscence]

Slamdunk headcanons plss

─🏀─ Slam Dunk : Secret Santa !

⸝⸝ tl;dr : features the starting five, kogure, as well as haruko + ayako ; and what they'll put down in their wishlists for secret santa !

⸝⸝ note : hii, anon ! i'm not sure if this is what you had in mind, but i hope you enjoy it either way :DD might as well do a little something-something for the holiday season <33

Hanamichi Sakuragi 🌸

he'll accept anything, to be honest !

maybe some cool shoes ? some funky shirts ? a box of red hair dye ? he'll cherish them all !!

or maybe just plain money, he's not picky ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

if anything, though, i feel like he'd prefer a hangout as a gift rather than material items, ykwim ? i'm talking trips to the amusement park with his friends, window-shopping through shops that he'll never be able to afford (SOBS) point is, he'd rather spend quality time with his friends rather than wish for material things <33

he'd probably bullshit his wishlist though, like he'll write down a whole recipe like "Let's prepare the ingredients you need for honey chicken .. !! :DD"

Ryota Miyagi ⚡

ayako

no but he'd actually write her name down as a joke ... but is it really a joke ...

honestly this is a tough one, but just like Sakuragi I think he'll accept anything as long as the thought's in it :DD

i feel like he'd like some candy, though ?? specifically sour candy, as sour as he can handle !! or just plain food stuff in general ! nothing like receiving food for xmas amirite or amirite

like sakuragi he'll also bullshit his wishlist like "Congratulations Ma'am/Sir, you've won a BRAND NEW IPHONE !! Text ur COMPLETE NAME / AGE / ADDRESS / # / CREDIT CARD INFO to claim !! Congratulations !!!! :O :O :O"

Kaede Rukawa 💤

cats. that's it. that's all you need to know.

cat plushies, cat notebooks, cat pens, cat toys, actual cats, big cats, small cats, he'll take them all

and you know what ... throw in a neck pillow for him as well . he needs his sleep yk, don't wanna wake up to a stiff neck in the middle of bball practice

AND !! new earphones, in case the one he's using breaks down and you know he needs his music to function (and also to block out a certain redhead when he gets too noisy....)

Hisashi Mitsui 🦷

polident denture adhesive

also a hard one to think for, actually ! but i think he'd like some basketball magazines, maybe even sportswear ! some good ol' posters of his favorite bball players would be nice too .

he would also appreciate a kneepad, in red and black just like the one he currently uses ! AND he'll fold if you give him shoes, trust me i was there to witness it

OH !! and comics ; i feel like he'd like comics aa

Kiminobu Kogure 👓

my first thought ? books ! any type, he doesn't mind, but he does have a preference for historic novels, and thrillers/mysteries are always really fun to get

my second thought ? those miniature dollhouse sets that you can build ! either that, or lego !! i headcanon him as someone who really likes to build those sets so :DD

also would like cardigans or sweaters, turtlenecks specifically ! he gotta stay warm for the cold winter season !!

Takenori Akagi 🦍

oo boy ,, yet another tough one ! but just like mitsui i think he'll appreciate basketball magazines and merch ,, and maybe gym equipment ? doesn't even need to be branded or expensive, as long as it helps him work out

OOH and books too ! much like kogure he likes books too, and for him any will do !! (and don't tell anyone this but he'd kill for a nice romance book shh)

Haruko + Ayako

haruko strikes me as someone who likes to scrapbook, if that even makes sense ?? like, she likes to cut and paste stuff she thinks is interesting and put them in a notebook dedicated to such things, and even write little annotations on the sides !

and because of that i think she'll like brush pens and pastel-colored highlighters !! she'd love some stickers too, and prints that she can rip up and arrange in her own special way ; shes so cute ilhsm

AND AYAKO !! ayako .. gives it girl energy. And because of that I think that she'll put clothes in her wishlist ! bell bottoms, flare pants, crop tops, tank tops, the list goes on. She'd love some shiny hair pins too ! magpie ayako supremacy !!

ALSO remember the caligraphy she wrote after shohoku lost to kainan ?? because of that i think she'd also like some good quality brushes and inks to write with :DD

[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.

[rukawa-k]

𝓕𝓲𝓷𝓭𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓟𝓮𝓪𝓬𝓮 𝓲𝓷 𝓨𝓸𝓾

summary:

Y/N, a dedicated psychology student, crosses paths with Rukawa, a talented basketball player whose reserved nature often conceals his true thoughts and emotions

Yet, he finds solace in Y/N, revealing his most vulnerable self to her in ways he cannot with anyone else. Her shoulders bear the burden of his struggles, as he frequently seeks comfort in her presence, relying on her for emotional support.

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Main Language: English / Phrases: Japanese

•◉✿ 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧 1 ✿◉•

Y/N POV

It feels like my life is always in the movie Inside Out, asking, 'What’s going on in their mind?' As a psychology student, we often study the different personas of a person.

Looking down on the window beside me on the second floor of the building is the men's basketball team doing their morning jog in the field. 

Right. I saw fatigue on their faces: they were panting, some were entertaining themselves, just like the one with red hair, while others were talking to each other. However, there was one person at the back who showed no emotion at all.

Surprised by how our eyes met, I unconsciously made a 'hm' sound that caught the attention of my professor in front of the class.

"Are you okay there, L/N-san?" the professor asked me.

"hai. Sumimasen" (Sorry) 

"I know the weather makes you guys doze off, but you have to pay attention now since the exam is coming up."

Anyways, please read what's on the board, L/N-san"

-

Lunch time

I can hear a thin, loud voice belonging to a red-haired man placing an order at the cafeteria, even from my current spot amidst the loud chatter of students since it’s lunchtime. Perhaps it’s because I’m the eighth person in line after him.

"Obachang, one curry rice, miso soup, and please add korokke and yaki imo as my side dish. Ah, Ah, 1 order of katsudon as well andddd Milk." 

"Wow, that's an appetite". My friend, Airi Nakamura, said.

"Sure, it is. I think he's part of basketball team, I saw him earlier doing their morning jog". I said.

But suddenly, his 4 other friends came in to disturb the hungry redhead, causing a huge commotion in line that made everyone in front of me lose their balance backward. 

I knew I was about to fall since i'm the last in line when I noticed that I was leaning against someone.

"Y/N are you -" 

I opened my eyes just to see how shocked Aira was. I quickly stand and turned.

Tall. Around 6 foot. With black hair somehow reaching his eyes. Broad shoulders. With deep ocean blue eyes. Wearing an emotionless face. 

Mesmerizing.

I can hear the voices around me. 

Rukawa-kun!

AH so handsome! He's so tall!

What the hell? She can't just touch Rukawa like that!" 

AAAAHHHH she touched rukawa!

"Sumimasen" I bowed to the person in front of me.

"Iie" He replied. No emotions at all.

The thin-loud voice entered the scene again.

"OI Rukawa, you make sure to eat a lot because I will beat you later! Nyahahaha" the redhead said.

"Urusai. Do Ahou" 

"Oi Hanamichi, get out there now so we can order" A shorter man at the back of Rukawa said. 

I turned my self back to Airi. 

"OI, u okay?" 

"Oh. So chaotic group of people" I whispered and laugh 

She went beside me and clung to my right arm.

"Girl! What prayer you got there? AHHH you just had a moment with Rukawa" Squishing my arm while shouting in a whisper.

"Huh?" Confused. 

"You don't know him? That's Rukawa Kaede. He is the ace of the basketball team of our school. Look around you now, the fangirls are now killing you with their eyes"

"Anone, rukawa-kun, this is for you"

"This one as well for your dessert" 

"This is for you as well, Rukawa-kun" the students, shy, approached him then dash after. 

Well, from my peripheral view, he accepted the foods from his fangirls. Which is...kind, but he shows no emotions at all. I cannot tell if he liked it, irritated or flattered. I can't, because the boy has a stoic face. 

I thought he is going to turn down the offer from his fangirls but surprisingly, he didn't. I thought.

I hear the sounds of teasing aimed at Rukawa coming from my back.

"This guy right here is really a girl magnet."

"Oi Rukawa, leave some to Mitsui-san" 

"You have to save something for Miyagi as well if Ayako rejected him"

"NO, thanks. Ayako-chan is enough for me. You can give your leftovers to Mitsui-san"

"Orusai!" 

His deep voice sends shivers down my spine as he silences the two.

Rukawa Kaede, huh? 

"Looks normal to me" 

"Huh? You saying something?" Airi asked.

"Nandemonai" (Nothing) 

That's the last thing I said before the staff in the cafeteria asked for our orders.

Meanwhile Rukawa's eyes took a last glance to the girl in front before she got her order and leave. 

[urthalia]

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Ao Ashi; Attack on Titan.

Blue Lock.

Demon Slayer.

Genshin Impact.

Haikyuu!! HunterxHunter.

JoJo's Bizzare Adventure(Part 1-6).

MONSTER; My Hero Academia.

Naruto.

One Piece; One Punch Man.

Slam Dunk.

Tokyo Revengers.

↳Upcoming Works`

Portgas D. Ace x Gn!Reader(Platonic) Headcanon

Ao3

[purplesugarbabe]

Andddd finally it's time for some headcanons! I am recently re-watching Slam Dunk since it's one of my most favorite anime series. Enjoy! ✨

"Shohoku edition"

(part 1)

Hanamichi Sakuragi:

Our beloved troublemaker is more than he seems. Although he is known for his short temper, Hanamichi is far more sensitive than most people think. He deeply cares about his teammates, even a little bit for Rukawa, and for his friends. Honestly, he loves hanging out with his silly friends, they make him happy and always encourage him in their own way to continue being himself and achieve his goals.

He is willing to do anything he can in order to make his loved ones happy and sometimes even those he considers as rivals. From time to time he calls Oda to find out how he's going and to talk for a bit, he won't admit that to anyone of course, apart from Mito who is his most trustworthy friend.

Hanamichi is actually really shy, especially when it comes to girls. What if he says something wrong and upset them? What if Rukawa's crazy fangirls start yelling at him again? He wouldn't want that all. In general he is just an angry cinnamon roll that deserves all the love in the world.

Kaede Rukawa:

Incredible, fantastic, unique, popular, handsome. Those are some of the words his fangirls would use to describe the #11 of the basketball team. He never seems to care though. Kaede has no time for relationships and falling in love, his biggest passion is basketball (and maybe sleeping). It's not that he will say no to someone who will really care about him and support him but he isn't in the mood for all that doki doki stuff.

As he has mentioned many times, he loves sleeping. It's not hard for him to fall asleep in class, while he drives his bike early in the morning or while taking the bus/train. He has actually missed his destination because of that a few times. Apart from that he is someone who works hard and wants to make his dreams come true. Underneath the expressionless look on his face hides a very competitive and emotional person.

When he has free time, he usually sleeps or listens to music. It helps him relax and take his mind off practice for a little bit. He enjoys staying home and watch a movie or take his bike and go for a ride when the neighborhood gets quiet. Kaede is actually a very sweet person who has priorities.

Hisashi Mitsui:

A gangster. Another troublemaker. A brokenhearted person. Always an excellent basketball player. Hisashi has always been on my favorite characters because what he went through was very realistic and painful. He gave up something he loved because he got hurt while trying to prove his worth but never stopped loving it. That's our sweet boy. Even though he tries to act cool, Hisashi is an awkward young man. He is very shy deep down.

Also with Miyagi and Hanamichi they like to pull pranks on Rukawa, which leave him completely unbothered. Hisashi actually likes reading books and sports magazines. He tries to be the best he can so reading about other people's achievements inspire him to achieve his goal. Sometimes he looks himself in the mirror and smiles because his front teeth are fake and he's worried someone may notice.

He is someone who would easily fall asleep while watching a movie or reading a book. Compliments actually make him blush, although he likes being encouraged and feels confident when people praise him, it's only inside the court. If someone makes a compliment, he feel really awkward and blush. He is simply a person who needs love and affection.

Miyagi Ryota:

What can be said about this sweet short king? He is someone who enjoys the feeling of being appreciated and taken care of. He likes having someone who will encourage him and feels really proud when his teammates and friends tell him he's doing an excellent job.

Miyagi actually feels uncomfortable about his height, he would love to be tall like Sakuragi or Rukawa. Maybe girls would find him more attractive him then. When he has free time, he spends it pulling pranks on Mitsui. The look on his face is priceless every time. Other times he will go for shopping with Ayako, he enjoys spending time with her and discuss with her about his hopes and dreams.

Miyagi isn't afraid to get into a fight, if his friends need help, he is the first to step in. He is actually pretty skilled and quick so he has a big chance of winning. He someone who takes his time while taking a bath. The warm water makes him relax and enjoy the moment. All he needs is attention and love.

I hope you liked it! ✨

[power-rangers-headcanons]

Shohoku as Mighty Morphin Power Rangers team

[Hello sweeties! I’m doing this post as a crossover with my Slam Dunk headcanons blog. Hope you enjoy!]

Sakuragi Hanamichi as the Red Ranger

Rukawa Kaede as the Black Ranger

Mitsui Hisashi as the Yellow Ranger

Miyagi Ryota as the Pink Ranger

Akagi Takenori as the White Ranger

Ayako Alpha 5

Kogure Kiminobu as the Blue Ranger

Anzai-sensei as Zordon

Guess what? Obviously, Sakuragi was the Red Ranger because he’s the fucking protagonist so he got it just as he got his #10 jersey his hair is red

Miyagi chose the pink one because girls like pink and Ayako is a girl

Kogure was the blue ranger because at least one of them has to know how to use their head of his glasses

I refuse to explain Anzai-sensei’s choice and Ayako’s

Mitsui chose the Yellow Ranger because saber-tooth tiger zord is the coolest zord after Tyrannozord, but he wasn’t part of the team to fight Sakuragi for the Red Power Medal

Rukawa was chosen as the Black Ranger because he fits in the black  ranger stereotype for most of Power Ranger seasons

Akagi is the White because someone that knows what he’s doing has to have a fucking megazord by himself to fix the other’s shit

[slamdunk-headcanons]

Can you do the trio (Mitsui, Ryota, sakuragi) and their first kiss headcanons?

Hello sweetie! Thank you for your request! I already wrote for Mitsui and Sakuragi, so I'll put the links bellow! Hope you enjoy Miyagi's headcanons!

Mitsui Hisashi first kiss

Sakuragi Hanamichi first kiss

Miyagi Ryota

Miyagi is the type of guy that put the girl in a pedestal and give his life to her even she never corresponds to him;

So if he does it with the girl, imagine with the first kiss;

So he would probably delay the moment for a while until he has no more excuses to not kiss you;

You'll have to give him all the signs that you want to be kissed by him;

Would probably happen suddenly, during a date or a friendly moment at the beach or the park;

Maybe you two are playing basketball casually and you end up falling over him;

And you just stay there looking deep on his eyes, your lips so close;

His heart is pounding (but so is yours) and you both can feel it;

Miyagi stares at you but doesn't make a move;

After long seconds, you finally give up and start moving to stand up, but he suddenly grabs your wrist;

And you stare at him, shocked;

With a slow movement, he lifts his head and touches your lips with his softly;

He lets your wrist go and hugs you in your waist; your arms go up to wrap his neck;

"You can be the lightning Miyagi Ryota on court, but you're ridiculously slow in love", you said when you two move away "I was almost giving up

"[y/n]-chan, I-I'm so sorry", he says tearing up "Please don't give up on me!"

He hugs you tight. You chuckle.

"I won't, you idiot. Never".

Masterlist/Askbox open!

[bunnies-and-blues]

Hey! Do you think you can do hcs for Ryota? What he's like when he has a crush, that sort of thing

─꒰ᐢ. .ᐢ꒱─ slam dunk : lovestruck ☆

⸝⸝ tl;dr : miyagi ryota is down bad for you !!

⸝⸝ note : yippeee im on a roll !! finally had a bit of free time, so im answering some long overdue asks :DD

GIRL . have you seen the way he treats ayako ?? yeah, he'd be exactly like that <33

assuming that you guys are on speaking terms/ are friends, he would take each and every opportunity to be close to you !

what's that? your bag feels a little heavy? oh, let ryota carry it for you !! he needs the strength training, after all !

woah, woah, woah, what are you doing? you're holding too much stuff, you can't possibly open that door on your own ! let ryota hold it open for you :DD

can't open a can ? ryota's got you covered ; didn't catch something in class ? he'd ask the teacher, just to be sure ; forgot your water ? take his !!

to me, ryota's love language would be acts of service, alongside quality time -- you don't even need to say or do anything around him, he's just content being in your presence

let me tell you this though -- he is NOT subtle !! if he starts having a crush on you, you will for sure notice >:))

if you're uncomfortable with that, then he'd back off, but he'll still check in with you from time to time -- you were his friend first before his crush, after all

his way of confessing would surprisingly be old-fashioned : a carefully written letter in his best handwriting, sealed in a neat envelope, with a single flower right next to it (your favorite, of course.)

he would leave it on your desk when you're not in the room, at the end of class just before he goes off to basketball practice; to him, it gives you time to think about his words, and it also gives him some time to get his nerves together

although, whatever your decision is, he'll support !! if you reject him, he'd be downhearted and maybe sulk a little bit, but in the end he prioritizes the bond you share over his feelings

and if you accept him / like him back, well, let me just say that he'll be waxing lyrical to the basketball team about it ;))

[ritzy-reminiscence]

─🏀─ Slam Dunk : Pillow Wars

⸝⸝ tl;dr : how the shohoku starting five + kogure would act in a pillow fight ! features sakuragi, miyagi, rukawa, mitsui, kogure, and akagi !

⸝⸝ note : idea taken from this tumblr post by silentshayshores-2 ; it's prompt #9, "how would they hold up in a pillow war?" (also, a big thank you to thesaurus.com for showing me many ways to say "whack" :pray:)

Hanamichi Sakuragi 🌸

He'd be the most likely to start one, but is the least likely to actually win one. That's all you need to know.

I can imagine the Shohoku basketball team sitting down to watch a movie at someone's house and Sakuragi just .. throwing a pillow at someone out of nowhere.

(Someone being a certain ace player named Kaede Rukawa-)

He'd start the messiest and most chaotic pillow fight of the century and yet he's the one who gets whacked the most. (╥﹏╥)

He'd also get sick of getting whacked after awhile and will absolutely headbutt anyone who tries to do so again -

^^ It failed and he still gets walloped over the head anyways -

If Haruko were to be present, Sakuragi would fight tooth and nail to ensure that she doesn't get hit by anyone ... not that anyone would want to hit Haruko anyways .. (insert Akagi side-eyeing anyone who even dares to do so)

Ryota Miyagi ⚡

He'd side first with Sakuragi and would join in just for shits and giggles, but after a while he'd turn on Sakuragi and just go crazy with it.

Eventually he'd start to go after everyone and anyone. Except maybe Haruko because y'know. Akagi's scary when he's pissed.

Same as with Sakuragi, if Ayako were to be there he'd try to protect her from getting clobbered, but if anything Ayako would be the one clobbering him --

Somehow it's pretty hard to get a hit on him because he's running and jumping from place to place like lightning (winkwink)

And honestly, Ryota wouldn't let anyone hit him except for Ayako LMAO

Kaede Rukawa 💤

He'd be sleeping when the Great Pillow War commenced, but after being waken up with a couple of whacks by a certain hot-tempered redhead delinquent .. oh boy.

Rukawa is sitting straight up, glaring daggers at Sakuragi and clenching the pillow as hard as he can.

Tunnel vision on Sakuragi. Rukawa's seeing red and he's making a beeline for the so-called genius and no one is stopping him .

I imagine that someone else would be smacking him with a pillow and he just waves them away like a fly and just keeps on attacking Sakuragi (╥﹏╥)

Hisashi Mitsui 🦷

He'd get really pissy at first but when he decides to retaliate, he does it hard .

Like, I'm talking "cackling as he repeatedly smashes his pillow onto Kogure's head" type of hard. Either that or he turns on all the other members and just starts attacking everyone within a ten-mile radius.

Did he win ?? He did B)) (he didn't win ; he's only telling that to himself to make him feel better)

Kiminobu Kogure 👓

Being the mediator of the team, he'd step in and try to break everyone apart before injuries start happening ,,

,, but that doesn't mean he wouldn't join in the fun just to get back at Mitsui >:))

Eventually he's just lost in the chaos and he's laughing and smiling and having fun and he loves it .

Takenori Akagi 🦍

The one who actually stops the fight . Well, for like a split-second, anyways.

Then Sakuragi's stray pillow hits him full in the face and the next thing everyone knows the Great Pillow War has recommenced with the ferocity and the chaos magnified tenfold !!

Also the one that won the War. Bow before the great Gorilla King.

[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.

[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-

[rukawa-k]

𝓕𝓲𝓷𝓭𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓟𝓮𝓪𝓬𝓮 𝓲𝓷 𝓨𝓸𝓾

summary:

Y/N, a dedicated psychology student, crosses paths with Rukawa, a talented basketball player whose reserved nature often conceals his true thoughts and emotions

Yet, he finds solace in Y/N, revealing his most vulnerable self to her in ways he cannot with anyone else. Her shoulders bear the burden of his struggles, as he frequently seeks comfort in her presence, relying on her for emotional support.

wc 1,146

Main Language: English / Phrases: Japanese

•◉✿ 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧 2 ✿◉•

"Oh? Oh? Please! It's already late, let's just watch their practice for a minute," Airi said to Y/N continuing to blink.

sigh "why don't we just go home and rest? It's already a long day for us" 

Iie

You don't know why that short answer from that basketball player keeps repeating to your head. 

"I'll treat you coffee after. Please, please"

You gave her a long sigh before giving the answer.

"Fine. You always using that coffee treat to me." you glare.

"Which you cannot decline." Airi laughed that makes you laugh as well since it is true.

You fixed your things and walked towards the gym. You can already hear the big voices inside the court, the sounds of bouncing basketballs and sneakers squeaking against the polished floor filled the air and... cheer? It's already late to have other people in the gym aside from the players.

When you both entered the gym, the team is having a practice game.

"AHHHH RUKAWA, RUKAWA, L.O.V.E RUKAWA"  that is when Rukawa did a successful 3 points. 

"Sugoi! And that's, indeed, the ace of the team Y/N!" Airi 

As you both settled into your seats within the gym while your gaze remained fixed on the court, captivated by the ongoing game, but it was the boy at the center of it all—his expression as blank as a canvas—that held your attention. You couldn't tear your eyes away from him, intrigued by the stark contrast between the excitement around him and his unyielding demeanor.

I can't. How can you do that? How can you hide all of it? You frowned.

They are now running back to the other side of the court when your eyes meet, again.

And as expected, you’re surprised, but... this time you tried to keep your eyes locked on him until he needs to look back at the court.

"RUKAWA-KUUUUN! FIGHTING!!!"

The shout from her fangirls brought you to life that surprised the hell of you. 

"Make sure to get me a large one this time" You said to Airi.

"I know. I know. Just... enjoy the game for now" 

You know what's more intriguing, Airi? That guy over there—number 11. His seemingly ordinary personality hides something deeper that's surprisingly interesting. Your thought while your gaze follow the movement of that particular player.

-

"So, what's your thought about the game?" Airi started the conversation

"Well I think they're doing their best to improve before the inter-high. It's very evident earlier during the game."

"Isn't interesting? Specially rukawa?" 

sigh "you're one of them, aren't you?" 

"You can't blame me, Y/N! He looks good." She laughed

You just rolled your eyes and sipped your coffee.

"Aside from what you said about him looking good, what else do you think of him?" you asked Airi, which surprised her.

"He have a good body type?"

"Nooo. You pervert! 

LAUGH "I mean what answer do you need? I don't know him personally so.."

"maybe... from a psychologically aspect."

"Well, it is quite obvious from his eyes that he is eager to win. I think he's well-motivated to act that way on the court. And I heard he's not doing well in academics, so he is basically occupied with basketball." Airi answered.

Isn't it suffocating to be occupied by one thing over and over again?

"Why'd you asked? You're interested, huh?" saw a smirked formed to her lips

"You're overreacting!"

"So why?"

"Nothing. It's just that... he is someone you can literally ask, 'What's going on in his mind?' I mean, you're one of his fans. I bet your eyes are always on him, so you know what I am talking about."

"He's always like that," she said with a sigh. "I can’t tell if he’s annoyed or just indifferent because his expression never changes. Even when they win a game, he reacts the same way—completely dry. And you know what’s funny? No one can figure out if he even likes Sakuragi or not."  laugh 

"Sakuragi?"

"The one with the red head" 

"Ah, that loud guy from the cafeteria earlier. But aren't they teammates? They’re supposed to be on good terms for the teamwork, right?

"I don't think that applies to Sakuragi" laugh

You and Airi continued chatting inside the café and then decided to go home.

It’s nice to have moments like this. They help me forget the weight of my responsibilities—as a person, a student, and a daughter.

Because once you finish your coffee, reality comes rushing back, and you're left facing the same burdens again and again.