Original
04/08/2012 - 09/22/2012 Finished
Kuroko no Basket (黒子のバスケ)
Also known as: Kuroko's Basketball
For the last three years, Teikou Middle School has dominated the national basketball scene with its legendary lineup: the "Generation of Miracles." It consisted of five prodigies who excelled at the sport, but a "Phantom Sixth Man" lurked in the shadows and helped earn the team their revered status. Eventually, their monstrous growth jaded them from the sport they loved and made them go their separate ways in high school. In search of new members, the Seirin High School basketball team recruits Taiga Kagami and Tetsuya Kuroko, two freshmen who seem to have significant differences in abilities. Having returned recently from America, Kagami has both a natural aptitude and relentless love for the sport. Meanwhile, Kuroko lacks presence and exhibits no outstanding athletic talent. However, it is later revealed that he is Teikou's Phantom Sixth Man—the player once part of the Generation of Miracles. Kuroko wants to prove to the Seirin team that he is strong in his own way. Seeing his conviction, Kagami forms a dynamic partnership with Kuroko, the latter promising to support Kagami's "light" as his "shadow." Alongside their new Seirin teammates, they aim to conquer the upcoming Interhigh championship, but the reappearance of Kuroko's former teammates complicates their plan.
25
Total episodes
25
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 25 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
You may wonder, how many seasons does Kuroko no Basket have? Well, currently Kuroko no Basket has a total of 3 official seasons. Below is a complete list of the anime's seasons, arranged chronologically, including prequels, sequels, and canonical spin-offs.
Discover all seasons and episodes of this anime in broadcast order. Each season develops a key part of the story, introducing new characters, story arcs, and important events. Select any season to view detailed information such as the number of episodes, release dates, and a complete plot description.
Original
Secuela
SecuelaWhat to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Kuroko no Basket doesn't have a single filler episode: all 25 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 25 episodes of Kuroko no Basket aired in 2012 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Kuroko no Basket is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 25 without detours. If you came looking for which Kuroko no Basket episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
25 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Am Kuroko04/08/2012 | 04/08/2012 | Canon |
| 2 | I'm Serious04/15/2012 | 04/15/2012 | Canon |
| 3 | It's Better If I Can't Win04/22/2012 | 04/22/2012 | Canon |
| 4 | Take Care of the Counter Attack!04/29/2012 | 04/29/2012 | Canon |
| 5 | Your Basketball05/04/2012 | 05/04/2012 | Canon |
| 6 | Let Me Tell You Two Things05/11/2012 | 05/11/2012 | Canon |
| 7 | You'll See Something Amazing05/18/2012 | 05/18/2012 | Canon |
| 8 | Now That I Think About It05/25/2012 | 05/25/2012 | Canon |
| 9 | To Win06/01/2012 | 06/01/2012 | Canon |
| 10 | I Can't Have That06/08/2012 | 06/08/2012 | Canon |
| 11 | That's Not It06/15/2012 | 06/15/2012 | Canon |
| 12 | What Is "Victory"06/22/2012 | 06/22/2012 | Canon |
| 13 | I Believed In You06/29/2012 | 06/29/2012 | Canon |
| 14 | You Look Just Like Him07/06/2012 | 07/06/2012 | Canon |
| 15 | Don't Make Me Laugh07/13/2012 | 07/13/2012 | Canon |
| 16 | Let's Go07/20/2012 | 07/20/2012 | Canon |
| 17 | You're All Ridiculous07/27/2012 | 07/27/2012 | Canon |
| 18 | No!!08/03/2012 | 08/03/2012 | Canon |
| 19 | On to a New Challenge08/10/2012 | 08/10/2012 | Canon |
| 20 | I Don't Want To Be08/17/2012 | 08/17/2012 | Canon |
| 21 | Let's Get Started08/24/2012 | 08/24/2012 | Canon |
| 22 | I'll Win Even if it Kills Me08/31/2012 | 08/31/2012 | Canon |
| 23 | I'm Not Mature!09/07/2012 | 09/07/2012 | Canon |
| 24 | Don't Get the Wrong Idea09/14/2012 | 09/14/2012 | Canon |
| 25 | My and Your Basketball09/22/2012 | 09/22/2012 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Kuroko no Basket have?
Kuroko no Basket has a total of 3 seasons. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Kuroko no Basket have?
In total, Kuroko no Basket has 25 episodes distributed across its 3 seasons. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Kuroko no Basket?
It is recommended to watch Kuroko no Basket in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Kuroko no Basket online?
Kuroko no Basket is available on the following streaming platforms: Netflix, Crunchyroll. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to access where you can watch the anime. Please note that availability may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Kuroko no Basket a complete anime?
Yes, Kuroko no Basket is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Kuroko no Basket have?
No, Kuroko no Basket does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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