Kuroko's Basketball (2012)
Two high school basketball players, one a shadow, the other a powerhouse, chase an uplifting championship dream.
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.
How intense is Kuroko's Basketball?
Kuroko's Basketball has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated TV-14.
What Kuroko's Basketball feels like
- Tone
- feel goodearnestuplifting
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Full attentionComfort watch
Where to stream Kuroko's Basketball
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Kuroko's Basketball for you?
Is Kuroko's Basketball scary?
No. Kuroko's Basketball is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Kuroko's Basketball gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Kuroko's Basketball sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Kuroko's Basketball OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Kuroko's Basketball?
Episodes run about 24m.
Where can I stream Kuroko's Basketball?
Kuroko's Basketball is streaming on Netflix and Crunchyroll.
Does Kuroko's Basketball have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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