Slam Dunk – Ayako Portrait with Sunglasses – Full Production Cel + Dougas (Toei Animation, 1993)

Slam Dunk – Ayako Portrait with Sunglasses – Full Production Cel + Douga (Toei Animation, 1993)

A striking original production cel from Slam Dunk, featuring Ayako, the confident and stylish assistant coach of the Shohoku basketball team, in a rare close-up portrait wearing sunglasses. This full cel captures her sharp attitude and composure, a fan-favorite character known for balancing strength and grace on the sidelines.

Included are the matching douga (layout sketch), showing the full animation process behind this shot. Ayako’s presence is essential in the anime’s emotional balance, often seen motivating players like Ryota Miyagi while commanding respect from the whole team.

Slam Dunk, based on the manga by Takehiko Inoue and directed by Norio Kashima, is one of the most beloved sports anime of all time, produced by Toei Animation between 1993 and 1996. Its dynamic animation and expressive character designs contributed to its explosive popularity.

Production cels of Ayako are rare, especially in stylized moments like this one — a real gem for collectors of 90s anime and sports classics.