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Kaede Rukawa

The star rookie and "girl magnet" who joins Shohoku and becomes Sakuragi's bitter rival in basketball and romance.

Kaede Rukawa is the star rookie and "girl magnet" who joins the Shohoku basketball team. He is viewed by Hanamichi Sakuragi as a bitter rival in both basketball and romance, as Haruko Akagi has an unrequited crush on Rukawa. Known for his cool demeanor, Rukawa is a highly skilled player who quickly becomes a key member of the team alongside Sakuragi, Hisashi Mitsui, and Ryota Miyagi, working together to fulfill team captain Takenori Akagi's dream of winning the national championship.

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Jersey number
11

More in Players & Coaches

Takenori AkagiHisashi MitsuiCoach AnzaiHaruko AkagiKogureKano

Elsewhere in Slam Dunk

Sakuragi Hanamichi · Lore & HistoryPick and Roll · Lore & HistoryMitsui Reiji Redemption Arc · Story & TimelineShohoku vs Sannoh High School · Story & TimelineYokohama Arena · World & SettingShohoku School Building · World & Setting

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