Kuroko's Basketball

Teikou Middle School ruled the national basketball stage for three straight years behind the famed “Generation of Miracles,” five once-in-a-generation talents. Yet their dominance also relied on a little-seen “Phantom Sixth Man” who worked from the background. By the time they reached high school, their overwhelming growth had cooled their passion, and the legendary players split up to go their separate ways.

Seirin High’s team, eager to rebuild, brings in two freshmen: Taiga Kagami, a returnee from America with exceptional ability and an unshakable love for the game, and Tetsuya Kuroko, a quiet player with almost no presence and seemingly no standout athletic gifts. Kuroko’s true identity soon comes to light—he was Teikou’s Phantom Sixth Man.

Determined to show his own kind of strength, Kuroko joins forces with Kagami, pledging to act as the “shadow” that supports Kagami’s “light.” With their teammates, they set their sights on the Interhigh championship, but the path forward grows tougher as Kuroko’s former Teikou teammates re-enter the court as opponents.