Kuroko's Basketball (2012)
The shadowy sixth man of basketball's greatest generation steps onto a new court — and changes the game forever.
Kuroko's Basketball - Series Information
- Original Title: 黒子のバスケ
- First Air Year: 2012
- Last Air Year: 2015
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 75
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 8, 2012 (United States - NR), April 8, 2012 (Canada - 18+), April 8, 2012 (Germany - 6), April 8, 2012 (France - 12), April 8, 2012 (Australia - M), April 8, 2012 (Brazil - 10), April 8, 2012 (Mexico - B), April 8, 2012 (Spain - 13), April 8, 2012 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: MBS
- Alternative Titles: Kuroko no Basket (BR), Kuroko no Basket (US), Kurokos Basketball (CN), Kuroko no Basket (FR), 幻影籃球王 (HK), Kuroko no Basuke (JP), 黑子的籃球 (TW)
- Production Companies: Production I.G
- Production Countries: Japan
Kuroko's Basketball - Plot
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.
Kuroko's Basketball - Trailer
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Kuroko's Basketball - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Kensho Ono
- Yuki Ono
- Junichi Suwabe
- Daisuke Ono
- Ryohei Kimura
- Hiroshi Kamiya
- Kenichi Suzumura
- Chiwa Saito
- Yoshimasa Hosoya
- Hirofumi Nojima
Writers
- Noboru Takagi
- Shingo Irie
- Daishiro Tanimura
Kuroko's Basketball - FAQs
Where can you stream Kuroko's Basketball online?
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Is Kuroko's Basketball based on a manga?
Yes, Kuroko's Basketball is a faithful adaptation of the manga series by Tadatoshi Fujimaki, serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2008 to 2014. The anime closely follows the manga's storyline, covering Seirin High's journey through various inter-high school basketball tournaments.
Who voices the main characters in Kuroko's Basketball?
Kensho Ono voices Tetsuya Kuroko and Yuki Ono voices Taiga Kagami. The Generation of Miracles is voiced by Junichi Suwabe (Aomine), Daisuke Ono (Midorima), Ryohei Kimura (Kise), Hiroshi Kamiya (Akashi), and Kenichi Suzumura (Murasakibara). Chiwa Saito voices coach Riko Aida.
How many seasons and episodes does Kuroko's Basketball have?
Kuroko's Basketball consists of 3 main seasons with 25 episodes each, totalling 75 episodes. An additional specials season (Season 0) contains 36 extra episodes. The series aired from April 2012 to March 2015 on MBS in Japan before concluding.
What is Kuroko's Basketball about?
Kuroko's Basketball follows Tetsuya Kuroko, the elusive sixth member of the legendary Generation of Miracles, and his new partner Taiga Kagami at Seirin High School. Together they battle through high-school basketball tournaments, facing Kuroko's former prodigy teammates in increasingly intense showdowns.
Is Kuroko's Basketball worth watching for non-sports fans?
Absolutely. While basketball is central, the series is equally driven by character dynamics, rivalry, and personal growth. Its supernatural-style special abilities and emotional arcs give it broad appeal. Critics and fans praise its fast pacing, strong voice cast, and compelling underdog narrative across all three seasons.
What is the content rating for Kuroko's Basketball?
Kuroko's Basketball is rated TV-14, meaning it is suitable for viewers aged 14 and older. The series contains intense sports competition, mild rivalry-driven conflict, and some emotional themes, but no graphic violence or adult content, making it accessible to teen and adult audiences alike.
What are some anime similar to Kuroko's Basketball?
Fans of Kuroko's Basketball often enjoy Haikyu!! for its similarly intense sports drama and team dynamics, Ace of the Diamond for competitive high-school athletics, and Big Windup! for its character-driven sports storytelling. Stars Align and Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma also share the series' high-energy competitive spirit.
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