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Shows that feel likeSlam Dunk (1993–1996)

Sakuragi Hanamichi is a junior high punk used to getting into fights and being rejected by girls but upon entering high school he meets the girl of his dreams, Haruko Akagi. He will do anything in order to win her heart including joining the school basketball team that is aiming to conquer the nation lead by Haruko's brother. The problem is that Sakuragi has never played basketball before and a freshman sensation is stealing the spotlight and Haruko's affection from him.

If you loved Slam Dunk, the closest series we have are Kaguya-sama: Love Is War (2019), Mr. Bean (1990) and Bob's Burgers (2011). All three share Slam Dunk's whimsical and witty feel, which is what we rank on before quality.

Seen the big three already? The under-the-radar pick below is Entourage (2004).

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If Slam Dunk hit the spot, these will too

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Kaguya-sama: Love Is War
2019–2022 · 3 seasons · Gunma TV
★ 8.5comedy · animation

The same two preoccupations: high school, and based on manga

The difference: Trades the warmth of Slam Dunk for an angle of its own

Considered a genius due to having the highest grades in the country, Miyuki Shirogane leads the prestigious Shuchiin Academy's student council as its president, working alongside the beautiful and wealthy vice president Kaguya Shinomiya. The two are often regarded as the perfect couple by students despite them not being in any sort of romantic relationship.

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Mr. Bean
1990–1995 · 1 season · ITV1
★ 8.6comedyPrime Video

Whimsical where it counts, witty underneath

The difference: Takes it somewhere less warm than Slam Dunk does

Mr Bean turns simple everyday tasks into chaotic situations and will leave you in stitches as he creates havoc wherever he goes.

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Bob's Burgers
2011– · 16 seasons · FOX
★ 8.2animation · comedyHulu

Playful animation, and it commits to that

Bob's Burgers follows a third-generation restaurateur, Bob, as he runs Bob's Burgers with the help of his wife and their three kids. Bob and his quirky family have big ideas about burgers, but fall short on service and sophistication. Despite the greasy counters, lousy location and a dearth of customers, Bob and his family are determined to make Bob's Burgers "grand re-re-re-opening" a success.

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Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!
2020–2022 · 2 seasons · AT-X
★ 6.8animation · comedy

Both keep coming back to the same thing: slice of life

The difference: 27 years apart, and the 2020s show

Shinichi Sakurai’s one wish is for a little peace and quiet. But Hana Uzaki — his boisterous, well-endowed underclassman — has other plans. All she wants is to hang out and poke fun at him. With the help of her chipper charm and peppy persistence, this might just be the start of a beautiful relationship!

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The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
2001–2007 · 7 seasons · Cartoon Network
★ 7.6animation · comedy · kids

Comedy with a pulse of warmth, in both cases

The difference: Leans harder into kids than Slam Dunk does

The exploits of the Grim Reaper, who has been forced into being the best friend of two children. A spin-off of the show Grim & Evil.

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TONIKAWA: Over the Moon for You
2020–2023 · 2 seasons · TOKYO MX
★ 7.7animation · comedy

Both are built on the same subject: slice of life

Nasa Yuzaki falls in love at first sight after an encounter with the mysterious Tsukasa. When Nasa earnestly confesses his feelings, she replies, "I'll date you, but only if we're married." Nasa and Tsukasa's cute and precious newlywed life of love is about to begin!

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Rent-a-Girlfriend
2020– · 1 season · MBS
★ 6.6animation · comedy

Two things both keep coming back to: school life and shounen

Kinoshita Kazuya is a 20-year-old failure of a college student. He managed to kiss his girlfriend once, but was dumped after a month. Completely spiteful, Kazuya uses a certain method to date a girl. He goes to their meeting place and a beautiful girl brushing her long, black hair behind her ear was there, smiling at him. Her name was Mizuhara Chizuru. Something real is born after just a single rental! A reckless rom-com filled with love and excitement is about to begin!

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Fighting Spirit
2000–2014 · 3 seasons · Nippon TV
★ 8.8animation · comedy · dramaNetflix

The same preoccupation in both: sports

Makunouchi Ippo is an ordinary high school student in Japan. Since he spends most of his time away from school helping his mother run the family business, he doesn't get to enjoy his younger years like most teenagers. Always a target for bullying at school (the family fishing business grants him a distinct odor), Ippo's life is one of hardship. One of these after-school bullying sessions turns Ippo's life around for the better, as he is saved by a boxer named Takamura. He decides to follow in Takamura's footsteps and train to become a boxer, giving his life direction and purpose. Ippo's path to perfecting his pugilistic prowess is just beginning...

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Big Mouth
2017–2025 · 8 seasons · Netflix
★ 7.8comedy · animationNetflix

Animation built on whimsy, twice over

Teenage friends find their lives upended by the wonders and horrors of puberty in this edgy comedy from real-life pals Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg.

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Prison School
2015 · 1 season · TOKYO MX
★ 7.5animation · comedy

One thread runs through both: based on manga

There was a time when the Hachimitsu Private Academy was a revered and elite all-girls' boarding school on the outskirts of Tokyo but a recent policy revision is allowing boys into the student body. On his first day, Kiyoshi Fujino discovers that he's one of only five boys enrolled at the school. Completely overwhelmed by the thousands of girls on campus, the few boys find that their situation is less than ideal.

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Haikyu!!
2014–2020 · 4 seasons · MBS
★ 8.7animation · comedy · dramaNetflixHulu

Common ground: high school sports

Inspired by a small-statured pro volleyball player, Hinata creates a volleyball team in his last year of middle school. Unfortunately the team is matched up against the "King of the Court" Tobio Kageyama’s team in their first tournament and inevitably lose. After the crushing defeat, Hinata vows to surpass Kageyama After entering high school, Hinata joins the volleyball team only to find that Tobio has also joined.

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Entourage
2004–2011 · 8 seasons · HBO
★ 8.4comedy · dramaMax

The same preoccupation in both: male friendship

Film star Vince Chase navigates the vapid terrain of Los Angeles with a close circle of friends and his trusty agent.

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