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Theme songs and insert songs from Slam Dunk through the years, including the theme song from the 2022 film!

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Slam Dunk, a nationally beloved manga by Takehiko Inoue, debuted in 1990.

It’s a masterpiece that stands as a landmark in basketball-themed manga and anime!

In this article, we’ll introduce the opening and insert songs from the Slam Dunk anime.

We’ve also highlighted the insert songs from the past theatrical releases and the theme song for THE FIRST SLAM DUNK, which premiered in 2022.

Be sure to listen to these wonderful tracks that bring the world of the series to life!

All-time Slam Dunk theme and insert songs, including the 2022 movie theme! (1–10)

Absolutely no oneZYYG

ZYYG Zettai ni, Daremo (“Absolutely, No One”) PV HQ

Absolutely no one ZYYG

ZYYG’s “Zettai ni Daremo,” which became the second opening theme for SLAM DUNK, is a rock-tinged track with a standout bass sound.

Vocalist Seiki Takayama’s rugged, husky voice makes it a perfect fit for a song tied to intense, hard-fought sports.

Since many of the characters in both the manga and anime are masculine, the song conveys a strong sense of power and fighting spirit—ideal for a SLAM DUNK opening theme.

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Twilight

Slam Dunk OST – Twilight

Twilight

This piece gives the impression of rising to your feet and moving forward toward the hope right before you.

From the middle onward, it also conveys the inner strength to face hardships without flinching, in order to draw closer to a single ray of light you’ve found.

It’s a perfect song for anyone striving toward victory at any moment.

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I want to shout that I love you.BAAD

I want to shout that I love you – BAAD (Full)

I want to shout that I love you BAAD

I Want to Shout ‘I Love You’ is sung by BAAD, a four-piece rock band that performed the first opening theme for the anime Slam Dunk.

True to a youthful school sports anime, the lively, refreshing vocals are a perfect match.

The lyrics passionately convey the protagonist’s urge to shout, just like the title, “I love you!” to the heroine he likes after joining the basketball club—something that really resonates with students living their youth.

The fast-paced rock sound is perfect for times when you want a boost of energy.

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All-time Slam Dunk theme and insert songs, including the 2022 movie theme! (11–20)

You can do it!

Slam Dunk OST – Fight!

You can do it!

It’s a very lively, fast-paced track.

It brings to mind bright scenes where players dribble past opponents one after another and sink beautiful shots.

It ignites the burning desire for Shohoku’s victory.

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It’s a song that would fit perfectly in a moment like that!

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Hanamichi Sakuragi’s Theme ~The Genius Basketball Player Appears~

Slam Dunk OST – Sakuragi Hanamichi’s Theme ~Tensai Basketman Toujou~

Hanamichi Sakuragi’s Theme ~The Genius Basketball Player Appears~

This is the song used in the story as the theme for Slam Dunk’s protagonist, Hanamichi Sakuragi.

Soothing pads and a funky bass line.

The synth brass paints a sparkling student life, making it a number that colors youthful days.

The occasional guitar solos are pleasant as well.

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On the brink of explosion — no one can stop it anymore —

Slam Dunk OST – Nobody Can Stop Me

On the brink of explosion — no one can stop it anymore —

It’s a song with a tense atmosphere, like when a formidable enemy appears.

Did something happen right before them that they can’t overcome with their own strength? If we go by the title, it makes you imagine that the strongest ace showed up in the middle of a match, perhaps.

It really makes me wonder what actually happened.

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I'm only gazing at you.Maki Ohguro

Only Looking at You (2019 Remastered)

Staring only at you – Maki Ohguro

This is Maki Ohguro’s sixth single, released in 1993.

It was the first ending theme for Slam Dunk and her first tie-in with an anime.

I think many people immediately think of this song when they think of Slam Dunk! The lyrics portray a woman with unrequited love, and they beautifully express her earnest efforts to get the person she loves to notice her.

Maki Ohguro’s lively, powerful voice suits a sports anime perfectly and really lifts your spirits!

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