Ichiro Mizusawa, a player from Rukawa's old junior high school, Tomigoaka, is diagnosed with a crippling leg condition and wants to play one last game with Rukawa. Hanamichi sets out to help the boy and fulfill his wish.
Writing
Balances slapstick Sakuragi chaos with devastating emotional beats.
Direction
40 minutes of pure narrative efficiency—no filler, all killer.
Score
90s synth-rock that somehow makes wheelchair basketball epic.
Director
Masayuki Akehi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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