Slam Dunk Vol. 18: Slam Dunk, Vol. 18
- ISBN
- 9781421533254
- Publisher
- VIZ
- English release
- Pages
- 184
Akagi's condition matters again as Shohoku faces Ryonan in Slam Dunk. VIZ's premise puts the recovering captain opposite Uozumi, giving this volume a particular appeal for readers following the burden on Shohoku's established leader. Buy it as part of the Ryonan sequence. The relevant question for selecting it is how an injured player's uncertainty affects the team around him, rather than whether a familiar opponent makes the match an interchangeable repeat.
Spoilers — why this volume matters. Tap to reveal.
According to VIZ, Uozumi knocking Akagi down leads the captain to doubt his effectiveness and defer opportunities. Passing responsibility can be sensible, but the premise allows a less flattering reading when doubt is making the decision. This is the buying hook for an Akagi-focused selection: a captain's presence and a captain's confidence are different resources. Sakuragi is positioned to try to help him recover the latter. Keep the surrounding contest with this book so that the change in responsibility can be read as part of a team problem.
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