After losing the titanic match against Kainan High, Team Shohoku and a newly shaven Hanamichi Sakuragi are challenged to an exhibition match by virtual basketball unknowns Ryoukufu High. Coach Anzai sees this as an opportunity for Shohoku to regain their confidence, but Ryoukufu are revealed to have a newly assembled championship calibre lineup and may give Sakuragi & Co their toughest test yet.

Credits

Hiroyuki KakudouDirector

Toshio Furukawa

Akiko Hiramatsu

Hirohiko Kakegawa

Jun'ichi Kanemaru