Slam Dunk Chapter 131 Discussion

Daaamn he turned it over! Sakuragi crying and Akagi comforting him actually got me... this manga just keeps getting better.

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                        Well he missed and Saku passsed to the wrong person and they lost..

Damn, they lost the match... it really was unpredictable for me with all the buildup, but it even made Sakuragi cry.

Wow that was amazing!!!!



To have them lose after all this strong buildup and such an exciting game although it seemed so certain that they would win after all, is a really good decision!

It strengthens their resolve and determination during the next two games and is also a huge opportunity for growth and character development for the team (especially Sakuragi as the one who'll most likely blame himself the most; refreshing to have the MC make mistakes like that in the first place).



It also fits perfectly that Gori's dream can't be reached yet, after all (even if he was willing to "sacrifice" his foot).



If they keep on winning for the rest of the games it is a much more satisfying feeling- After having victory unexpectedly snatched away from them due to such a silly mistake even after everyone exceeded their personal limits as players and endured so much ~



I think pretty much all readers thought it was a shame for them to lose (even if you would've expected them to lose), so it makes us cheer even more for the characters and support their ambitions & goals.



I think letting them lose this game is a very effective measure!

Well it's so nice to see how Sakuragie, the tensai, really tries to win and puts all his energy in this mach against Kaninan.



Never the less they lose. I guess this match was a major lesson for Shohuko and the whole thing was so great to read.

No puede ser................

Damn it all!

Don't cry Sakuragi, you were amazing this match!

This was such an amazing game, So excited every moment.

That last panel of Sakuragi crying really hits home, seeing such a prideful character realize his mistake and cry is a big development for him.