Kuroko's Basketball (2012)
Kuroko's Basketball is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu.
The verdict
Kuroko's Basketball ranked near the top of that week's Japanese series crop. It holds an 8.4/10 on TMDB from 632 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. Episodes run about 24 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu.
Is it worth starting?
This is 3 seasons deep — Japanese animation with comedy threaded through. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
- Why
- Currently 8.4/10 from 632 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~24 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Comedy |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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