Whether shooting hoops in gym class or cheering on a pro team from the stands, basketball is a heart-pounding sport that's been popular for generations. Fast dribbling, a perfectly timed pass, and the satisfying swish of a shot passing through the net… There's a palpable energy in every moment of this beloved game.

Shoot your shot with this collection of illustrations featuring basketball.

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Given the tumultuous nature of adolescence, the friendships in your teen years can sometimes be fleeting and bittersweet. But ride out the storm, and they can potentially last a lifetime. Whether platonic, romantic, or something in between, the relationships you form with people you meet during this time are often full of tears and laughter with an unmatched emotional intensity.

Below is a collection of drawings featuring original boy-girl student pairings drawn by pixiv users. Enjoy the sweet dynamics of their relationships as you recall your adolescent years!

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Neckties and bow ties come in various shapes and sizes, but if there’s one style that’s sure to make a statement, it’s the ribbon bow tie! Less formal than the traditional butterfly bow tie, ribbon bow ties are the perfect accessory to add a little “oomph” to your outfit. Ribbon bow ties can be big or small, as strictly tied or floppy as you like, and come in many different colors. Monochrome colors make for an elegant and sophisticated look, while lighter pastels can add a cute pop of color to an otherwise plain outfit. You can even sew gemstones onto ribbon ties for an extra classy look!

Below are a series of drawings featuring characters wearing fashionable ribbon bow ties. Are you Team Big-and-Floppy or Team Compact-and-No-Nonsense? We hope you find the perfect bow tie that appeals to your senses!

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When the rubber meets the court and the thumping beat of a dribble fills the air, you know you're in the middle of the action! From speedy layups to dazzling slam dunks, and let's not forget those jaw-dropping three-pointers, basketball is nothing short of exhilarating.

Today we're featuring drawings where basketball is the protagonist. Enjoy! 

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Shouko Komi (from Komi Can't Communicate) is beloved for her stoic and cool beauty, which is only enhanced by her school uniform complete with a well-fitting blazer. 

Have any of the well-dressed scholars below taught you a thing or two?

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In Japan, the school uniform and cardigan combo is a hit with most students because of the look's sheer versatility. Whether it's the more loose and relaxed fit that gives off a cute vibe or the neat tight fit that shows off a more studious side, the appeal of this combination can't be overestimated.

Rui Kamishiro (from Project Sekai) certainly looks like he's head of the class in his comfy cardigan.

Have any of the illustrations below warmed your heart?

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Thanks in part to their predominance in anime and manga, Japanese school uniforms, worn in most junior high and high schools, are recognizable around the world. Ordinarily, they fall into two categories, one featuring a blazer and thicker material for the winter, and a lighter one with short sleeves that often has a sailor collar for the female students. Each has its own appeal and legion of fans with some students even choosing what school they’ll attend based on the uniforms.

While they don’t sport them in the game, the main cast of Pokémon Sword and Shield look cool in breezy in typical Japanese summer uniforms.

Have taken any fashion lessons from any of the illustrations below?

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Whether they’re racing up and down the court, sprinting toward the end zone, or making their way down the slopes, seeing your favorite characters taking part in their favorite sport certainly gets your heart pumping, doesn’t it? With so many different sports – and sports-related anime – to choose from, it’s fortunate that you don’t have to pick just one team to support!

Hanamichi Sakuragi (from Slam Dunk), one of anime’s most well-known sportsmen, certainly gives off a dauntless aura here, don’t you think?

Which of the drawings below do you think deserves a ten out of ten?

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Did you know that March is graduation season in Japan? Most people, whether they’ve graduated or not, spent quite a few of their formative years in classrooms. Just seeing an empty one can be nostalgic for a lot of people as they recall their time as students.

Does any of the art below send your mind back to those days?

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Loose socks are incredibly long socks that are worn bunched around the calves. This extra fabric obscures the wearer’s calves. They were super popular in Japan in the 1990s and featured socks as long as 150 centimeters in length, but fell in popularity with the arrival of the early 2000s.

The length used in the comeback of this fashion statement is only around 50 centimeters, but the effect is still pretty cute, isn’t it?

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There are two distinctive styles of school uniforms for girls in Japan: the more traditional sailor uniform and the modern sweater-and-blazer style.

Despite being associated with the classic school girl look, the sailor uniform was first adopted in 1921 by a private all-girls college. The western sweater-and-blazer style was gradually implemented before taking off in the mid-1990s, and it soon became the dominant style for high school girls in Japan. 

As such, the sailor uniform became more common for middle schoolers, but both feature points of appeal. The sailor outfit is cute with its sharp contrasting colors, while the blazer-and-sweater style is more in line with a post-graduation appearance.

Do you have a preferred style?

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There are two distinctive styles of school uniforms for boys in Japan. The more traditional gakuran (学ラン, lit. “Western study”) — which is, ironically, based on European military uniforms of the 1800s — and the modern sweater-and-blazer style.

Both feature points of appeal. The gakuran has an upstanding, straight-laced vibe, while the blazers are reminiscent of the suits many Japanese men end up wearing to work after graduation.

Do you have a preference?

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The sailor uniform is an icon of Japanese school uniforms. They come in a variety of colors, including navy, blue, gray, and green. White and black are not super common, which makes them stand out in illustrations. Black uniforms give off a more rigid appearance, whereas white is associated with purity.

Nezuko (from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba) certainly looks cute! What do you think of the other black and white uniforms below?

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As with any rule, teenagers are prone to finding ways around it, and school uniforms are no exception. The blazer jacket uniform style in particular tends to find itself subject to small adjustments, like being paired with an untucked shirt or being kept unbuttoned, as a way for the student to express their individuality.

Miyamura (from Horimiya) has come a long, long way from the way he presented himself originally, but what about the characters featured below?

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The ponytail is one of the simplest hairstyles there is. The hair can be painstakingly swept to perfection with not a single strand out of place, or it can be hastily pulled back at a moment’s notice. When combined with the aesthetic of a school uniform, it can make for a fairly adorable look.

Do you recognize any of the other characters below?

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Loafers are a style of laceless slip-on shoe that is both discrete and formal, making them a great shoe for uniforms of all kinds. They’re usually made of black or brown leather. In Japan, they’re most commonly associated with school uniforms.

What outfit combination do you think goes good with loafers?

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The gakuran uniform (学ラン, translated as “male school uniform with stand-up collar” on pixiv) is a common Japanese school uniform type that features a stand-up collar. The origins are strongly based in military attire adopted during the Meiji Period. It’s strongly associated with youth. Individual style preferences can be adopted in how the wearer buttons the jacket. A stricter look involves buttoning it to the top; a rougher look may leave the jacket completely open.

Are there school uniforms in your region? What do they look like?

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The áo dài is a national garment of Vietnam. It was quite common in the past, although it isn’t worn as frequently in modern times. There’s something chaste about the design, with it being both cute and beautiful.

In what situations might you spot someone wearing an áo dài?

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Lesbian relationships among their classmates… Love is truly blossoming, is it not? Lesbian relationships depicted in illustrations are referred to as yuri (百合). These ladies are getting their first taste of true love while still wearing their school uniforms. Watching their romance unfold is sure to make your heart beat a little faster.

How might you draw a lesbian relationship among students?

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Spacesuits are designed to help protect you from the many perils of space. In addition to the void being a vacuum with no air, the temperature extremes, radiation, and simply just getting too far from your space-faring vessel can be equally dangerous, if not more. There’s something intriguing about the almost mecha-like look of space suits though, and the strong equipment looks almost reassuring.

What do you think it’d be like to wear a spacesuit in space?

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