Slam Dunk’s influence continues as creator Inoue’s son, Hiromichi, starts his pro basketball career in Japan’s B2 league.

Vesia said the lefty pitcher enjoys watching anime. "He’s great, you know, and it’s like, you would never know that he is who he is, right? If you’re just sitting there next to him—like ...

Image shows Shohei Ohtani's New Balance logo designed by Takehiko Inoue, creator of the popular basketball manga "Slam Dunk." (Courtesy of New Balance)(Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Los Angeles Dodgers ...