Slam Dunk Vol. 27: Slam Dunk, Vol. 27
- ISBN
- 9781421533346
- Publisher
- VIZ
- English release
- Pages
- 192
Sannoh presses its advantage as Slam Dunk moves into the game's second half. VIZ puts Shohoku under severe pressure, making this a continuation for readers already following the Nationals encounter. Keep it with the earlier Sannoh books if you want the contrast between the initial contest and the response after halftime. The attraction here is the team trying to retain a usable plan when confidence no longer makes that plan feel plausible.
Spoilers — why this volume matters. Tap to reveal.
Sakuragi's substitution becomes part of the coaching problem in VIZ's account. He is upset on the sidelines while Anzai begins preparing him for a comeback, and even Akagi doubts Shohoku's position. That gives the book a specific buying argument: being taken off the court can be part of preparing a player to matter on it. Read this as a change in the use of Sakuragi within the same match. For a buyer following Anzai, the attraction is the assignment he can prepare while the player is unable to contribute.
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