The one knock on the story line is it follows the same formula many sports animes do. The show also has some very funny and well timed comedic moments, which not only are entertaining, but draw you closer to the characters within the anime.
The story moves at an extremely fast pace, which is really necasarry for a sports themed anime.
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It makes the series a real underdog story, and a treat to watch. Story - 9 - The idea of Kuroko playing against the five super stars he was once on a team with and trying to beat them using tenacity and teamwork rather than superstardom and raw talent is quite interesting. Kuroko's real talent is less about making himself a good player, and more about using his talents to increase the play of the players around him, this makes him a perfect fit on an ambitious squad that wants to work well as a team. The story follows this team as they recruit an American basketball prodigy with loads of potential, and Kurok the "sixth man" of the "miracle of generations", a squad considered to be the most talented basketball team assembled ever. While the team didn't do well, they regarded their first year a personal victory as they weren't expected to do much at all. Kuroko's Basketball focuses on a school that only formed one year prior to when the story takes place. Maybe you'll get further along than I did. If you love basketball and high production values, by all means give it a try. If you're easily bored by bad/uninspiring characters and motivations, save yourself some time and go watch a gem like Haikyu! or Hajime no Ippo instead. Kuroko characters are bland, cardboard cutouts. The difference is that Big Windup! at least gives you a reason to root for the main character by giving him some past and some emotion. Kuroko reminds me a little bit of the main character of Big Windup! (a show which I like despite its flaws) in that both of their social incompetence is bordering unbelivable and mentally deficient/ill. I'm a little surprised this series gets so much love. You don't really see a huge struggle or wall for them to overcome, just a bunch legendary foes to beat one-on-one who are easily as one dimensional as Kuroko himself. You never really get a glimpse at the past life of the characters or their real motivation outside of being the best. The unique "skill" of at least one or two of the characters is so ridiculous it wipes the earlier mentioned believability right out the window. The same can be said for most of the supporting cast of friends and foes. But for me, personally, it just makes the character completely unlikable, unrelatable, boring and at that point, why root for him? I'm sure there's an argument to be made that the entire point of his lack of character is to further illustrate his. The production values are high but the characters are weak. I've wanted to like this show and get through all 3 seasons, but always sputter out by the time the first 25 episodes or so come to an end. It's the way so many writers and studios pair the sweetness, bitterness and naivete of youth and friendship with well-paced action, fleshed-out and believable characters inside and outside of the sport and their growth through losses and triumphs. I've been hooked ever since Hajime No Ippo in my teens and fell in love with a handful of series' despite not being a fan of boxing or whatever sport they played. All battles have a good dramaturgy and powers aren't exaggerated.There's no real emotions, because you always know how it's gonna end, but trust me: you can be excited :) We have very nice animations, pretty good music and sound effects. But if you don't watch too many episodes at once, it can be really fun. Sounds stupid and boring? Well, partly it is. They just play match after match with one scheme: at the beginning Seirin are losing, but at the end they wins, because they found the way to deactivate opponents powers or/and they activate own powers on new level. Main characters don't have life outside of the game, we don't know their motivations (only "I want to be the best!"), fears or problems. Everyone have some super powers and they activate them one by one.Unfortunately there's no real plot - it's all about action on court.
There's no tactics, no one know anything about this sport, basketball rules exist only in part etc.Generally it's like Dragon Ball in school gym. They have the same ball, they play on basketball court and that's it. Kuroko's Basketball isn't about basketball. then go for Slam Dunk (or eventually Dear Boys). Do you love basketball? You want to watch great anime about your favorite sport?! Well.