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Kuroko's Basketball Omnibus #12
Kuroko's Basketball, Vol. 12
Seirin High’s greatest basketball superstar was the one no one literally saw coming—the invisible Kuroko!
Tetsuya Kuroko doesn’t stand out much. In fact, he’s so plain that people hardly ever notice when he’s around. Though he’s just as unremarkable on the basketball court, that’s where his plainness gives him an unexpected edge—one that lets him execute awesome moves without others noticing!
Seirin’s taken the lead in the semifinal game against Kaijo, but they’re in a bad spot when Kise returns to the court and turns the game around with his Perfect Copy move. Can Kuroko and the rest of the team concoct a strategy to deal with Kise?! Find out which team moves on to the final match!
Tetsuya Kuroko doesn’t stand out much. In fact, he’s so plain that people hardly ever notice when he’s around. Though he’s just as unremarkable on the basketball court, that’s where his plainness gives him an unexpected edge—one that lets him execute awesome moves without others noticing!
Seirin’s taken the lead in the semifinal game against Kaijo, but they’re in a bad spot when Kise returns to the court and turns the game around with his Perfect Copy move. Can Kuroko and the rest of the team concoct a strategy to deal with Kise?! Find out which team moves on to the final match!
400 pages, Paperback
Published June 5, 2018
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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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August 23, 2023
4.25 stars.
Well, this wasn't foreboding in the least. Nope. It was all so happy and cute. That's it.
Getting to see so much of a past that had been shrouded in mystery for so long was one of the best things ever. It starts out so wholesome and cute, so unlike everything we've been led to assume, with Aomine and Kuroko's friendship and seeing these kids, the whole Generation of Miracles, meet and form bonds that will be so bent and contorted by the end of it all but will remain.
Knowing how things are in the present time really casts an emotional element to the whole ordeal.
I appreciate this arc a lot, I wanted to see it so badly, but the rising tension and familiar elements make everything slightly unnerving and uncomfortable, even through the precious smiles.
“So yes, this is certainly our strongest team ever. A rare lineup of pure talent. Our experienced third-years make for a deep bench. We’ve got a manager who excels at scouting. And our surprising sixth man. This team cannot lose! And that’s not just confidence. It’s an assurance!”
Well, this wasn't foreboding in the least. Nope. It was all so happy and cute. That's it.
Getting to see so much of a past that had been shrouded in mystery for so long was one of the best things ever. It starts out so wholesome and cute, so unlike everything we've been led to assume, with Aomine and Kuroko's friendship and seeing these kids, the whole Generation of Miracles, meet and form bonds that will be so bent and contorted by the end of it all but will remain.
Knowing how things are in the present time really casts an emotional element to the whole ordeal.
I appreciate this arc a lot, I wanted to see it so badly, but the rising tension and familiar elements make everything slightly unnerving and uncomfortable, even through the precious smiles.
“What they felt was pressure. Because for Teiko players, winning was a requirement. And most of the crowd and media expected nothing less. If, against all odds, they lost, the criticism would be swift and harsh. Losing would be unacceptable. Even struggling would be unthinkable. For the strongest team out there, the pressure to win was unimaginable.”
September 11, 2021
At the time of this review, I have read the entire series. This is a long overdue review.
Seirin vs. Kaijo
What. An. End! Kuroko's and Seirin's answer to Kise was a nail-biter to the end. That is all I am going to say besides it was good and they had to have the precision of a metronome. I really like the dialogue on pages 96-97. My favorite part of this is the last panel on page 96, but that would lead to spoilers. I will highlight the second part of this dialogue on page 97.
Sad Player: "Guh...Hic...Uhhh...Wahhhh...Wanted...to win...Ugh!"
Captain: "Sure, Sure."
Sad Player: "I...wanted to win with you guys..."
Captain: "We know, buddy."
I just love this, because I like the camaraderie between the players. This dialogue reminded me of Kageyama, except Kageyama wasn't crying when he said something similar. Based on Haikyu!! and Kuroko's Basketball, it seems like the lesson the super talented players learn is the joy of winning and losing with a team. I find that interesting and wonder if real-life talented players also go on that journey.
Teiko Middle School Arc
This arc bleeds over into the next omnibus volume. Oh, this arc makes me hurt! We see how this team/friends ends up the bitter enemies we see in the beginning. I say this hurts more than the Naruto and Sasuke saga, because you could tell everybody was friendly with on another. We also see how young everyone looks, including Aomine, which shows that these talented players are just kids! Kids who should not have the pressure of winning every single time. I am going to touch on this later as well.
Aomine and Kuroko's Friendship
Ugh! This hurts so much! We know how this ends up in the presence even though this relationship is healing. To see these two getting along so well just hurts me so much! For Aomine, he found a kindred spirit: "I met a guy who just loves basketball. Maybe even more than me." That is high praise indeed from Aomine.
Besides finding a kindred spirit, Aomine also finds someone he really respects: "NOBODY'S USELESS TO OUR TEAM. Even if you don't play in games...there's no way that a guy who stays late to practice, later than first-stringers, is totally useless. For what it's worth, I've got real respect for you. I was excited to see where you might take this. Not saying you'll definitely succeed if you keep trying...but if you give up, then you've got no chance at all." This is also good advice. You may not succeed if you try, but if you quit then it is guarantee that you will not succeed.
Kuroko's Style
We find out how Kuroko developed his style. Yes, Akashi played a role, but this next line is very important to a future volume: "I had a feeling about the general direction...but I never imagined he would incorporate actual misdirection. He's exceeded expectations. Truly." This is super important, because what Akashi witness is the finish product. He did not see Kuroko develop it. This means he only intimately knows the finish product. Kuroko knows this style inside and out, because he build it from the ground up as Akashi advised him.
The Fractures Begin
Near the end of this volume, we start to see the fractures that gives us what we saw in the beginning of the series. This includes Aomine thinking that the only one who can beat him is himself.
Verdict: For those who are hurting just like me with the Teiko arc, it is not over yet. There is more to come!
Seirin vs. Kaijo
What. An. End! Kuroko's and Seirin's answer to Kise was a nail-biter to the end. That is all I am going to say besides it was good and they had to have the precision of a metronome. I really like the dialogue on pages 96-97. My favorite part of this is the last panel on page 96, but that would lead to spoilers. I will highlight the second part of this dialogue on page 97.
Sad Player: "Guh...Hic...Uhhh...Wahhhh...Wanted...to win...Ugh!"
Captain: "Sure, Sure."
Sad Player: "I...wanted to win with you guys..."
Captain: "We know, buddy."
I just love this, because I like the camaraderie between the players. This dialogue reminded me of Kageyama, except Kageyama wasn't crying when he said something similar. Based on Haikyu!! and Kuroko's Basketball, it seems like the lesson the super talented players learn is the joy of winning and losing with a team. I find that interesting and wonder if real-life talented players also go on that journey.
Teiko Middle School Arc
This arc bleeds over into the next omnibus volume. Oh, this arc makes me hurt! We see how this team/friends ends up the bitter enemies we see in the beginning. I say this hurts more than the Naruto and Sasuke saga, because you could tell everybody was friendly with on another. We also see how young everyone looks, including Aomine, which shows that these talented players are just kids! Kids who should not have the pressure of winning every single time. I am going to touch on this later as well.
Aomine and Kuroko's Friendship
Ugh! This hurts so much! We know how this ends up in the presence even though this relationship is healing. To see these two getting along so well just hurts me so much! For Aomine, he found a kindred spirit: "I met a guy who just loves basketball. Maybe even more than me." That is high praise indeed from Aomine.
Besides finding a kindred spirit, Aomine also finds someone he really respects: "NOBODY'S USELESS TO OUR TEAM. Even if you don't play in games...there's no way that a guy who stays late to practice, later than first-stringers, is totally useless. For what it's worth, I've got real respect for you. I was excited to see where you might take this. Not saying you'll definitely succeed if you keep trying...but if you give up, then you've got no chance at all." This is also good advice. You may not succeed if you try, but if you quit then it is guarantee that you will not succeed.
Kuroko's Style
We find out how Kuroko developed his style. Yes, Akashi played a role, but this next line is very important to a future volume: "I had a feeling about the general direction...but I never imagined he would incorporate actual misdirection. He's exceeded expectations. Truly." This is super important, because what Akashi witness is the finish product. He did not see Kuroko develop it. This means he only intimately knows the finish product. Kuroko knows this style inside and out, because he build it from the ground up as Akashi advised him.
The Fractures Begin
Near the end of this volume, we start to see the fractures that gives us what we saw in the beginning of the series. This includes Aomine thinking that the only one who can beat him is himself.
Verdict: For those who are hurting just like me with the Teiko arc, it is not over yet. There is more to come!
May 8, 2020
"Lookit that dunk! How can a middle school kid do that?!" (pg 354)
I'm glad that this is (fairly) late in the series because it really built up the anticipation for the content within.
The volume finishes out the game with a clear and definite victor after a long battle with a lot of tension. At page 113 on, it gets gooood. The story does get slow at this point. It is a bit annoying but it's done for a reason.
The character development was special because of how the story is laid out. We were given a lot of information about certain characters, which made me appreciate them a lot more. Aomine was in this one and omg this kid just needs a hug.... Each of the characters were carefully created and used in this volume for the full story's effect. It was professionally done.
The art is fabulous, as always. It fits the altered story well, unlike other manga that have some stuff similar to this.
My favorite part was when the girl fell in love with one of the guys. The narrative on that part was perfect and hilarious.
I'm glad that this is (fairly) late in the series because it really built up the anticipation for the content within.
The volume finishes out the game with a clear and definite victor after a long battle with a lot of tension. At page 113 on, it gets gooood. The story does get slow at this point. It is a bit annoying but it's done for a reason.
The character development was special because of how the story is laid out. We were given a lot of information about certain characters, which made me appreciate them a lot more. Aomine was in this one and omg this kid just needs a hug.... Each of the characters were carefully created and used in this volume for the full story's effect. It was professionally done.
The art is fabulous, as always. It fits the altered story well, unlike other manga that have some stuff similar to this.
My favorite part was when the girl fell in love with one of the guys. The narrative on that part was perfect and hilarious.
February 4, 2024
“Kagami…. Let me say one thing. Akashi Seijuro…there are actually two of him.”
The conclusion of the Seirin vs. Kaijo match was amazing. All the matches against the Generation of Miracles really makes you appreciate the character development that had to happen for the ending to feel just right.
But we get no time to reflect on the match, as the next game against Rakuzan looms ever closer. The uneasiness the characters and the audience has felt toward Akashi flows right into the melancholy of the Teiko Arc. It hurts to see Kuroko and his teammates go through this downward spiral - and the arc hasn’t even ended yet. It really makes you miss the comfort of the Seirin team we’ve come to rely on when facing challenges to the team.
The conclusion of the Seirin vs. Kaijo match was amazing. All the matches against the Generation of Miracles really makes you appreciate the character development that had to happen for the ending to feel just right.
But we get no time to reflect on the match, as the next game against Rakuzan looms ever closer. The uneasiness the characters and the audience has felt toward Akashi flows right into the melancholy of the Teiko Arc. It hurts to see Kuroko and his teammates go through this downward spiral - and the arc hasn’t even ended yet. It really makes you miss the comfort of the Seirin team we’ve come to rely on when facing challenges to the team.
September 8, 2024
This book was quite good. I loved all the moment the art, the backstory the ending to the game however, I want to like this was the underwhelming for some reason it was an emotional or pack for important, because I always felt bad. I mean one of my favorite characters it’s just doing his best. I think it also just shows how well Kise’s development has been going. overall 4.2/5
July 10, 2020
This flashback volume was awesome! Got such a clear understanding of the whole Miracle Generation and how they became who they are. Especially Aomine and Kuroko. And for Aomine's sake, I'm so glad Kagami showed up in the current times. He definitely needed that.
April 7, 2021
Actual rating: 4.4
October 4, 2022
A remarkable store of friendship all set into epic basketball. I absolutely love this. It will forever be my comfort series.
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