Title

Kuroko's Basketball

Also known as: Kuroko no Basket, 黒子のバスケ, Kuroko no Basuke, The Basketball Which Kuroko Plays, O Basquete de Kuroko, Kuroko’nun Basketbolu, Kuroko's Basket, 쿠로코의 농구

by Tadatoshi Fujimaki

Score from AniList: 77/100finished30 volumes276 chapters

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When incoming first-year student Taiga Kagami joins the Seirin High basketball team, he meets Tetsuya Kuroko, a mysterious boy who’s plain beyond words. But Kagami’s in for the shock of his life when he learns that the practically invisible Kuroko was once a member of “the Miracle Generation”— the undefeated legendary team—and he wants Kagami’s help taking down each of his old teammates! (Source: VIZ Media) Note: Includes one extra chapter.

Chapters available: 276
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 4/5

A bright, energetic sports comedy about a hot-headed newcomer and a nearly invisible teammate who hides a legendary past, with lively basketball and warm team spirit.

Pros

Lively, energetic basketball matches
A clever, invisible-sidekick hook
Warm team dynamics and rivalries

Cons

Some arcs repeat the same rhythm
The comedy can feel uneven in places

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Read the full take

Kuroko's Basketball is a bright, energetic sports comedy built on a clever hook. A hot-headed first-year joins a high-school basketball team and meets a plain, almost invisible teammate. He soon learns that his quiet classmate was once part of a legendary undefeated team, and he wants help taking down each of his old teammates. The premise is fun and gives the series a steady engine. The basketball matches are lively, with clear staging and a sense of momentum. The team dynamic is warm, and the rivalries feel personal. The honest cons: some arcs repeat the same rhythm of match, rivalry and victory, and the comedy can feel uneven, shifting between gags and serious beats. Some characters are more memorable than others. Still, it is an enjoyable, upbeat sports series with a lot of heart. If you like basketball stories with a clever twist, this is a strong pick.