Slam Dunk is a classic sports anime and manga series created by Takehiko Inoue. It follows the story of Hanamichi Sakuragi, a high school delinquent who joins the basketball team to impress a girl, only to discover a passion for the sport. The series is renowned for its dynamic basketball scenes, character development, and humor, and it played a significant role in popularizing basketball in Japan. It originally aired in 1993 and remains a beloved series among sports anime enthusiasts.