An anime that made such a huge impact. It has everything. How Mitsui came back from the ashes. How the player leave their ego behind, how Hanamichi and Rukawa finally trust each other to pass How Hanamichi shifted his motivation from lovestruck to blazing desire to win How coach Anzai's trust, patience, and meticulous training to Hanamichi that ended up shaping him like a real sportsman It was pehnomenal and memorable