"Originally published in Japan in 1991 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo."--T.p. recto

"Some scenes have been modified from the original Japanese edition."--T.p. recto

"This volume contains material that was originally published in English in Shonen Jump #60, 65-68. Artwork in the magazine may have been slightly altered from that presented here."--T.p. recto

In keeping with the original Japanese format, this book reads from back to front and from right to left

Hanamichi Sakuragi's got no game with girls -- none at all! It doesn't help that he's known for throwing down at a moment's notice and always coming out on top. A hopeless bruiser, he's been rejected by 50 girls in a row! All that changes when he meets the girl of his dreams, Haruko, and she's actually not afraid of him! When she introduces him to the game of basketball, his life is changed forever ..

Rated "T" for Teen

Translated from the Japanese