 If you liked
Slam Dunk
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 ...then you might like
Haikyuu!!
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Both protagonists are a complete beginner in the sport. Sakuragi in Basketball and Hinata in Volleyball. They start out as a laughing stock and a complete failure. But they both possess a special talent that make them shine and leave the crowd in disbelief and total awe.
High Kyuu has the traits necessary to become a masterpiece much like Slam Dunk. If you loved Slam Dunk, you'll surely enjoy High Kyuu!
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Recommended by PirateKingz
High school boy gets interested into a sport that is played by people at his school. They continually get better at it and it turns out they are quite good at this sport, making them a key figure for the tournaments the school team participates in.
A combination of two teammates, while they may not be the best of buds (in Haikyuu both are tolerable to each other, but in Slam Dunk they both hate each other's guts!), struggling on their way to become the best in the sports they play may be the highlight similarity between the two sports manga.
But what makes both series like twins is that you can feel the teams' lust for victory, note the term lust. It's the same feeling you get when you watch real-life sports teams and athletes battle out each other, especially in high-school and university levels. There is also a very
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Recommended by WarlockAppa
Both are sport manga set in highschool. And the Mcs start off rather similar, as complete failiures with one specific skill that helps them get accepted by their new sports club.
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Recommended by xShinigami3125
Slam Dunk is way too similar to Haikyuu!!. Epic games, interesting characters and great relationships. Read. It. Now
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