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Kuroko's Basketball Omnibus #4
Kuroko's Basketball Omnibus, Vol. 4: Includes Vols. 7 & 8
Seirin High's greatest basketball superstar was the one no one literally saw coming—the invisible Kuroko!
When incoming first-year student Taiga Kagami joins the Seirin High basketball team, he meets Tetsuya Kuroko, a mysterious boy who's plain beyond words. But Kagami's in for the shock of his life when he learns that the practically invisible Kuroko was once a member of "the Miracle Generation"—the undefeated, legendary team—and he wants Kagami's help taking down each of his old teammates!
Fresh off their devastating losses in the Finals League, the Seirin High team members find themselves face-to-face with Teppei Kiyoshi—the basketball club's original founder! He's come back to the team after some time off and wants to inspire them to make a new start. With the Winter Cup coming up, they dive into a summer training camp. Meanwhile, Kuroko is worried about his playing style…
When incoming first-year student Taiga Kagami joins the Seirin High basketball team, he meets Tetsuya Kuroko, a mysterious boy who's plain beyond words. But Kagami's in for the shock of his life when he learns that the practically invisible Kuroko was once a member of "the Miracle Generation"—the undefeated, legendary team—and he wants Kagami's help taking down each of his old teammates!
Fresh off their devastating losses in the Finals League, the Seirin High team members find themselves face-to-face with Teppei Kiyoshi—the basketball club's original founder! He's come back to the team after some time off and wants to inspire them to make a new start. With the Winter Cup coming up, they dive into a summer training camp. Meanwhile, Kuroko is worried about his playing style…
400 pages, Paperback
First published February 7, 2017
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Tadatoshi Fujimaki
164 books185 followersTadatoshi Fujimaki (藤巻 忠俊, Fujimaki Tadatoshi, born June 9th, 1982, Tokyo) is a Japanese mangaka, most known for his manga Kuroko no Basuke, serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump. Fujimaki was brought up in a good household and environment. He attended Toyama High School and enrolled to Sophia University. He chose for a manga career after finishing his studies.
Also known as 藤巻 忠俊 and 藤巻忠俊.
Also known as 藤巻 忠俊 and 藤巻忠俊.
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July 25, 2023
3.5 stars.
It really is incredible how the addition of one single character can change the dynamic and chemistry of a whole group so immensely. So, seeing Kiyoshi Teppei come into the picture in the eleventh hour and breathe life into a team that was feeling down was refreshing and wonderful and exactly what I needed.
After the devastating end of the game against Toho, there were bound to be low spirits, but there is nothing more satisfying than rising back from the ground and getting back in the game.
Paired with the refreshing figure that is Teppei we have a fun training camp. There is always special in seeing someone struggle and work hard to accomplish their best, and this one was quite fun.
The whole idea of the team, specially Kagami and Kuroko, working at getting stronger separately so that they can make the whole better is somewhat fascinating to me and I like the way it weaves itself with the plot.
“If you’re climbing a mountain, then of course your goal’s the summit, but don’t forget to enjoy the journey.”
It really is incredible how the addition of one single character can change the dynamic and chemistry of a whole group so immensely. So, seeing Kiyoshi Teppei come into the picture in the eleventh hour and breathe life into a team that was feeling down was refreshing and wonderful and exactly what I needed.
After the devastating end of the game against Toho, there were bound to be low spirits, but there is nothing more satisfying than rising back from the ground and getting back in the game.
Paired with the refreshing figure that is Teppei we have a fun training camp. There is always special in seeing someone struggle and work hard to accomplish their best, and this one was quite fun.
The whole idea of the team, specially Kagami and Kuroko, working at getting stronger separately so that they can make the whole better is somewhat fascinating to me and I like the way it weaves itself with the plot.
“I mean, I definitely plan on winning, but, honestly, I’m not sure if I can right now. Back in middle school, we took those victories as a given, but now, not being sure about winning actually feels good.”
August 3, 2024
This is probably my favorite basketball match in the series so I had to give it a 4/5 even though it was mainly just building up future plot lines, and future events. The final match is just amazing.
December 18, 2024
This manga never fails to deliver.
As soon as you think it can't get any better, it does. It keeps stepping up the entertainment while never loosing the charm. Thoroughly entertaining with continuous character development.
Always a joy to read without ever feeling stale, which is so surprising for a sports manga where it could feel like rinse and repeat.
Bring on Volume 5.
As soon as you think it can't get any better, it does. It keeps stepping up the entertainment while never loosing the charm. Thoroughly entertaining with continuous character development.
Always a joy to read without ever feeling stale, which is so surprising for a sports manga where it could feel like rinse and repeat.
Bring on Volume 5.
March 20, 2018
4.5 stars
The more I read this series, the more I enjoy it (especially when I read them in order!) I accidently read Vol 5 before Vol 4, so needless to say I felt a little lost in Vol 5, kept wondering who this Teppei guy was, and I couldn’t figure out why. A quick check at Goodreads and low and behold, I skipped a volume. I immediately hopped over to Amazon and purchased the missing volume, instead of requesting it (again) and waiting the week for it to be transferred between libraries (and a special shout out to the Romulus Public Library for having such a great catalog of graphic novels and fulfilling hold requests so quickly!).
Teppei returns to the team, and we get a little background on the founder of Seirin’s basketball team. Teppei has been in the hospital for months for an undisclosed illness, and he’s eager to get back on the court. He was the team’s ace prior to his bout of misfortune, and he was the center, providing a powerful presence between the paint, something that the current team is missing. Tall, athletic, and dominating, he helped the team stand firm again all competitors, and got the team as far as Finals. Then he was hospitalized, and unable to play, so Seirin experienced a stunning defeat. Now he’s back, and eager to make amends for his absence.
With the Winter Cup coming up fast, the team goes to a summer training camp at an inexpensive inn (read: slight run-down, few amenities). Riko, who can’t boil water, informs the team she will be preparing their meals. Ugh. They fear they will starve to death, and after seeing the results of a few practice meals, I didn’t blame them.
After a grueling day working out on the beach, followed by a practice session in the gym, guess who shows up at the inn. Why, yes, our favorite rivals, Shutoku! I loved the interaction between Kagami and Midorima, as well as pretty much everything else about this volume. It was fun to read, the action sequences were awesome, and Fujimaki’s art is getting crisper and more compelling every volume. At one point I would have said that I enjoy Haikyu!! better, but now it is a toss up. Both of these sports manga series are excellent, and I look forward to every new release. Now, if only I could get my act together and read them in the correct order!
Grade: 4.5 stars
The more I read this series, the more I enjoy it (especially when I read them in order!) I accidently read Vol 5 before Vol 4, so needless to say I felt a little lost in Vol 5, kept wondering who this Teppei guy was, and I couldn’t figure out why. A quick check at Goodreads and low and behold, I skipped a volume. I immediately hopped over to Amazon and purchased the missing volume, instead of requesting it (again) and waiting the week for it to be transferred between libraries (and a special shout out to the Romulus Public Library for having such a great catalog of graphic novels and fulfilling hold requests so quickly!).
Teppei returns to the team, and we get a little background on the founder of Seirin’s basketball team. Teppei has been in the hospital for months for an undisclosed illness, and he’s eager to get back on the court. He was the team’s ace prior to his bout of misfortune, and he was the center, providing a powerful presence between the paint, something that the current team is missing. Tall, athletic, and dominating, he helped the team stand firm again all competitors, and got the team as far as Finals. Then he was hospitalized, and unable to play, so Seirin experienced a stunning defeat. Now he’s back, and eager to make amends for his absence.
With the Winter Cup coming up fast, the team goes to a summer training camp at an inexpensive inn (read: slight run-down, few amenities). Riko, who can’t boil water, informs the team she will be preparing their meals. Ugh. They fear they will starve to death, and after seeing the results of a few practice meals, I didn’t blame them.
After a grueling day working out on the beach, followed by a practice session in the gym, guess who shows up at the inn. Why, yes, our favorite rivals, Shutoku! I loved the interaction between Kagami and Midorima, as well as pretty much everything else about this volume. It was fun to read, the action sequences were awesome, and Fujimaki’s art is getting crisper and more compelling every volume. At one point I would have said that I enjoy Haikyu!! better, but now it is a toss up. Both of these sports manga series are excellent, and I look forward to every new release. Now, if only I could get my act together and read them in the correct order!
Grade: 4.5 stars
March 19, 2019
This series just keeps getting better and better and finally, we saw Teppei, his one of the most iconic character for me. All I could say in this series was that I was rooting for TO-oh to win against Kaijo, but I still love Kise, whoever wins in the next volume I'm good.
But what I like about this volume is that we saw how Kuroko is determined to change and find his new style of basketball and that his abilities can improve and change. I also like how Seirin did not win all the game and that we saw the aftermaths of the effect of their lost to TO-oh.
But what I like about this volume is that we saw how Kuroko is determined to change and find his new style of basketball and that his abilities can improve and change. I also like how Seirin did not win all the game and that we saw the aftermaths of the effect of their lost to TO-oh.
December 31, 2019
This volume was soo amazing. So glad I picked this up. Everything was perfect, from the losses suffered to the match between Aomine and Kise. I absolutely loved how Kurokos team was dealing with loss, it showed some nice character moments away from the court. I also loved the action in the match between Aomine and Kise. Overall this is definitely one of my favorite volumes and I’m so happy this is the book I decided to end the decade/ my reading year with. Definitely worth the five stars.
June 4, 2019
I find myself more invested in the Generation of Miracles than the Serin Team.
August 12, 2025
Kise versus Aomine is actual cinema.
November 26, 2025
3.75 ⭐️
August 4, 2021
Because I finally read omnibus volumes 2 and 3, I feel like can now talk about this volume.
The Guru Has Return
A Seirin player has return to the team. For me, he is like the guru/sage character. He has very strong hunches about what the characters need. I like this character!
Training Montage
In this part of the volume, I got a Hinata and Kageyama vibe mix with a Bakugo and Izuku vibe. Like Kagami and Kuroko, Kageyama and Hinata are a great pair that befuddles opponents. When they are together, they are quite formidable team. Kagami had this moment where he is encouraging Kuroko to get stronger or else he will leave him in the dust. This sounded like almost word-for-word what Bakugo has told Izuku about mastering One for All. I also saw a bit of Slam Dunk in this as well. While Kagami is a better player than Sakuragi, Kagami has Sakuragi's proclivity for slam dunks. Yet, Kagami has to improve his play to be more like Hinata and that is all I am going to say about that. I do not want to spoil it for anyone. While it was not as fun as Haikyuu!!'s summer training arc with all the different teams, it was still fun.
Next Game
Oh, this was good! This is like the epiphany that Mr. Incredible had in the first Incredibles movie about how to defeat the robot. Except, someone has to get over their personal obstacles in order to face his opponent.
Verdict: Let's go!
The Guru Has Return
A Seirin player has return to the team. For me, he is like the guru/sage character. He has very strong hunches about what the characters need. I like this character!
Training Montage
In this part of the volume, I got a Hinata and Kageyama vibe mix with a Bakugo and Izuku vibe. Like Kagami and Kuroko, Kageyama and Hinata are a great pair that befuddles opponents. When they are together, they are quite formidable team. Kagami had this moment where he is encouraging Kuroko to get stronger or else he will leave him in the dust. This sounded like almost word-for-word what Bakugo has told Izuku about mastering One for All. I also saw a bit of Slam Dunk in this as well. While Kagami is a better player than Sakuragi, Kagami has Sakuragi's proclivity for slam dunks. Yet, Kagami has to improve his play to be more like Hinata and that is all I am going to say about that. I do not want to spoil it for anyone. While it was not as fun as Haikyuu!!'s summer training arc with all the different teams, it was still fun.
Next Game
Oh, this was good! This is like the epiphany that Mr. Incredible had in the first Incredibles movie about how to defeat the robot. Except, someone has to get over their personal obstacles in order to face his opponent.
Verdict: Let's go!
October 4, 2022
A remarkable store of friendship all set into epic basketball. I absolutely love this. It will forever be my comfort series.
April 21, 2017
I ended up feeling really bored with this book. Maybe it's because I'm also reading Haikyuu! which has a lot more life and spirit in both its story and its characters. Kagami is just...a really boring protagonist. He seems super flat and one-dimensional, he isn't a likeable character, he isn't very smart, and all he cares about is "beating the Miracle Generation". Kuroko, the other protagonist, is a little more interesting, but I really want to see him grow as a player and actually be able to shoot and make shots. (Missing all his layups?! HOW?? Like, kid, don't you practice at ALL...?)
The background/secondary characters also aren't very fleshed out--they have their quirks, but they just don't seem very real, and they're pretty forgettable.
tl;dr I had trouble caring about anything in this book. Don't really know if I want to keep reading the series or not. =\
The background/secondary characters also aren't very fleshed out--they have their quirks, but they just don't seem very real, and they're pretty forgettable.
tl;dr I had trouble caring about anything in this book. Don't really know if I want to keep reading the series or not. =\
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