Takehiko Inoue
January 12, 1967 · 59 years old
Takehiko Inoue is a Japanese manga artist. He is best known for the basketball series Slam Dunk (1990–1996), and the jidaigeki manga Vagabond, which are two of the best-selling manga series in history. Many of his works are about basketball, Inoue himself being a huge fan of the sport.
Known For
3 titles
The First Slam Dunk
Follows 17-year-old Ryota Miyagi, who struggles to accomplish his late elder brother's dream of becoming a basketball star.
Slam Dunk: Zenkoku Seiha da! Sakuragi Hanamichi
During Inter High Championships, Shohoku faces Tsukubu. Anzai coaches against ex-student now Tsukubu's coach. Akagi and Kogure reunite with ex-classmate Godai, Tsukubu's captain. Sakuragi irks over Nango, Tsukubu's center vying fo...
Slam Dunk: The Movie
Sakuragi and the Shohoko team takes on Oda and Takezono High School. This is Sakuragi's second match as he faces Oda, a basketball player who went to the same junior high.