Slam Dunk (dub) - Episode 26

The episode primarily features a lengthy flashback sequence that reveals Mitsui's history before he became a delinquent.

: While sidelined, he watched from the bleachers as Akagi, who was less skilled at the time, began to improve and receive the attention Mitsui craved. The combination of physical pain and the feeling of being replaced eventually led him to quit basketball and fall in with a delinquent crowd. Current Events Slam Dunk (Dub) Episode 26

In of Slam Dunk , titled " Hisashi Mitsui: A 15-Year-Old's Confusion " (or "The Basketball Crisis" in some dub versions), the story shifts focus to provide critical backstory for the character Hisashi Mitsui . The Flashback: From MVP to Despair The episode primarily features a lengthy flashback sequence