Kuroko's Basketball

2012·Show
75Episodes in3Seasons·TV-14
IMDb8.2
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Kuroko's Basketball fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Sports, growing up, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction and characters

  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Visual Stylization8

Who it's for

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You want something quiet and calm

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About

In the story, Kagami Taiga has just enrolled into Seirin High School when he meets Kuroko Tetsuya of the school's basketball team. Kuroko happens to be the shadowy sixth member of the legendary Generation of Miracles basketball team. Together, Kagami and Kuroko aim to take their team to the inter-high school championship - against Kuroko's former teammates.
Intense Sports AnimeTeamwork & CompetitionSupernatural AbilitiesShonen ActionCharacter DevelopmentHigh Stakes MatchesDynamic VisualsUnderdog StoryFriendship & Rivalry

Crew

Directed by:
Koji Komurakata, Yoshiyuki Ichihashi, Yoshiaki Kyougoku
Written by:
Noboru Takagi, Shingo Irie, Daishiro Tanimura
Produced by:
Tomoyuki Ohwada, Kazuhiro Aso, Takashi Takano
Composed by:
Yoshihiro Ike, R・O・N, Ryousuke Nakanishi

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Kuroko's Basketball

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kuroko's Basketball legally?

NetflixCrunchyrollTubi TV

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Is Kuroko's Basketball worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 8.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kuroko's Basketball rated?

TV-14

It's rated TV-14 in the United States.

How many seasons does Kuroko's Basketball have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 75 episodes.

When did Kuroko's Basketball air?

It ran from 2012 to 2015 and has ended.

What language is Kuroko's Basketball in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Kuroko's Basketball?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Kuroko's Basketball in 130 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Kuroko's Basketball use?

Experienced ProtagonistWhen It All BeganNo-SellHeterosexual Life-PartnersArt ShiftHeroic BSoDDefeat Means FriendshipHour of PowerCrowd SurfingBreak the BadassPorn StashEmbarrassing Old Photoand 187 more

TV Tropes lists 199 storytelling tropes for Kuroko's Basketball, including Experienced Protagonist, When It All Began, No-Sell.

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