The standard English Viz Media translation (which is excellent for reading) omits many color pages and cultural notes. The Japanese Collection Exclusives restore the original Shonen Jump color splash pages—where Sakuragi’s red hair pops against the cyan sky of Shohoku High.

: Published by the now-defunct Gutsoon! Entertainment, these were the first official English releases. They only covered volumes 1–5 and featured different translations and cover designs from the later Viz releases. Small sets of these rare volumes can cost around $70.00 , with single volume 1 copies sometimes priced near $200.00 .

If you grew up in the 90s or early 2000s, the sound of a sneaker squeaking on a hardwood court likely triggers a specific melody in your brain. It’s the sound of Slam Dunk .