Slam Dunk Vol. 12: Slam Dunk, Vol. 12
- ISBN
- 9781421528670
- Publisher
- VIZ
- English release
- Pages
- 192
Kainan is Shohoku's next opponent as Slam Dunk enters the round-robin competition. VIZ identifies a team with a long Nationals record and an opponent Akagi has wanted to face. Buy this as the start of a sustained Kainan reading, with the following books in mind. It offers a clear match premise for an established reader, but the beginning of a new opponent does not replace the earlier introduction to Shohoku's players.
Spoilers — why this volume matters. Tap to reveal.
Akagi's wish gives the opponent a meaning that a tournament bracket cannot supply by itself. VIZ says he has dreamed of playing Kainan since joining Shohoku, while Kainan's repeated Nationals appearances give that wish an external standard. The captain wants contact with a level his team must now confront. For buyers choosing a particular matchup, this is a reason to begin here rather than with its later pressure points. Anticipation is part of the contest: a desired opportunity can still be a demanding assignment when it finally arrives.
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