Slam Dunk/YMMV


 * Die for Our Ship: Poor Haruko. And sometimes, poor Sendoh. But MUCH less, fandom says.
 * Germans Love David Hasselhoff: Beloved by the Spanish-speaking community.
 * Notice that we're talking about both Spanish-speaking groups, though the Latin-American one is more vocal.
 * This show as notably popular in the Philippines as well. In fact, many people still watch it now.
 * Hero Antagonist: Worth noting since unlike some other sports-themed stories the opponents are not the least bit Jerkasses. And some of them are better sports than the hotheaded delinquents that consist most of the main cast. (And yet you can't help but love and root for Sakuragi and the rest for it.) Of particular note is Sendoh, with his easygoing and inspiring attitude; who may be the closest thing to the ideal sportsman in the series, and who ALSO brings up the biggest Oh Crap moments every time he gets to hold the ball!
 * They Wasted a Perfectly Good Plot: Just before the nationals story arc, the various teams that will be playing are introduced, featuring the top players and even offering a much stronger rival for Sakuragi.