Japan

Featuring action packed Basketball, Slam Dunk has grown in popularity to become one of Japans all time leading anime series. The brainchild of legendary manga creator Takehiko Inoue, who continues to set high sales records with Vagabond and Real, to date, Slam Dunk comics have sold more than 100 million copies! Slam Dunk was awarded the prestigious Shonen Burmon (Youth Category) Award at the 40th annual Shogakukan Manga Awards competition and continues to gain popularity worldwide among anime fans.