The anime sports genre is home to a plethora of incredible shows covering almost every sport imaginable. Kuroko no Basket is one such sports anime with well-written drama but with Basketball involved. The anime is filled with intense games and stunning plays for anyone who enjoys action and competitive themes.
Kuroko no Basket does not disappoint in the shonen-style action show with an extreme focus on the sport alone. But like most sports anime, Kuroko no Basketball is as generic as a sports anime can be. However, a well-written narrative and interestingly portrayed characters with different motivations and rich backgrounds make it a delightful watch.
If you are thinking of giving Kuroko no Basket (Kuroko’s Basketball) anime series a try, here’s a guide to help you watch it in the correct order.
Kuroko no Basket (Kuroko’s Basketball) Watch Order:
1. Kuroko no Basket (Episodes 1-13)
Alternate Title: Kuroko’s Basketball
Episodes: 1-13 out of 25
2. Kuroko no Basket: Baka ja Katenai no yo!
Alternate Title: Kuroko’s Basketball OVA
Episodes: 1 (OVA)
3. Kuroko no Basket (Episodes 14-22)
Alternate Title: Kuroko’s Basketball
Episodes: 14-22 out of 25
4. Kuroko no Basket: Tip Off
Alternate Title: Kuroko’s Basketball Special
Episodes: 1 (Special)
5. Kuroko no Basket (Episodes 23-25)
Alternate Title: Kuroko’s Basketball
Episodes: 14-22 out of 25
6. Kuroko no Basket 2nd Season (Episodes 1-16)
Alternate Title: Kuroko’s Basketball 2
Episodes: 1-16 out of 25
7. Kuroko no Basket: Mou Ikkai Yarimasen ka
Alternate Title: None
Episodes: 1 (Special)
8. Kuroko no Basket 2nd Season (Episodes 17-25)
Alternate Title: Kuroko’s Basketball 2
Episodes: 17-25 out of 25
9. Kuroko no Basket 3rd Season
Alternate Title: Kuroko’s Basketball 3
Episodes: 25
10. Kuroko no Basket: Saikou no Present Desu
Alternate Title: None
Episodes: 1 (Special)
11. Kuroko no Basket Movie 4: Last Game
Alternate Title: Kuroko’s Basketball the Movie: Last Game
Episodes: 1 (Movie)
Note: Each season of Kuroko no Basuke has Oshaberi specials and NG-shuu bloopers which are optional to watch as they don’t add anything to the main story.
The three movies before Kuroko no Basket Movie 4: Last Game are a compilation of the first three seasons of the anime. Good if you want a refresher, but skip them if you are binge-watching.
The Kuroko no Basket is a sports anime series adapted from the manga series of the same name, written and illustrated by Tadatoshi Fujimaki.
Synopsis: The “Generation of Miracles” was known as the best middle school basketball team that won the school championships for three years. However, after graduating from middle school, these athletes attended different high schools and started playing for different teams.
The story follows Kuroko Tetsuya, a Generation of Miracles frontrunner who is now a freshman at Seirin High, and freshman Taiga Kagami, a talented player who has returned from the United States. They both aim to take on Kuroko’s former teammates one by one to bring Seirin, their current team, to the top of Japan.
