Kaede Rukawa Gallery

Kaede Rukawa is a prodigy basketball player and secondary protagonist in the classic sports manga and anime series Slam Dunk, created by Takehiko Inoue. Defining visual elements of Rukawa include his Shohoku High School number 11 jersey, black hair, signature sweatbands, and a cool, focused demeanor. Artwork frequently portrays him executing high-flying dunks and sharp crossovers on the competitive basketball courts of the Inter-High tournament.