Kuroko, Tetsuya
黒子 テツヤ
At first glance, all of his abilities seem to be below average. However, despite being bad at dribbling and shooting, he can be a dangerous opponent. He specializes in circulating passes without being seen. Because of his largely complementary skill set, Kuroko considers himself a "shadow" whose goal is to help his "light" achieve greatness.
[spoiler]After being defeated by Aomine, Kuroko trains himself to evolve his play style. He overcomes his previous limitations, and has developed the ability to move past players unseen while dribbling the ball, creating his own 'vanishing' drive.
After his misdirection effect runs out, Kuroko can force the opponent to just focus on him, allowing his teammates to go by unnoticed.
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Thanks to Aomine's coaching later on, Kuroko also develops some shooting skill, making his own shooting style called "Phantom Shot" where the ball disappears.
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Akashi was the one who first encouraged Kuroko to awaken his ability in passing. Later on, Akashi was also the one who allowed Kuroko to join the first-string team.
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Aomine and Kuroko used to be best friends, their skills largely complemented one another. When Kuroko screwed things up on his first match as Teikou's first string member, Aomine was the one who prevented Kuroko from being taken out, as he pleaded the coach to give Kuroko another chance, and if Kuroko screwed up again, Aomine will take responsibility and leave the team as well. Good for them, Kuroko showed his true potential and was approved as the team member.
But as Aomine's skills grow insanely strong and nobody was able to beat him, his and Kuroko's relationship grew further apart. Even though Kuroko encouraged him to keep doing his best because someday a strong opponent will surely come, Aomine wasn't convinced, and they stopped playing together ever since. Kuroko was really heartbroken by this, and following this event, all GoM members' talents start to blossom, and Akashi 'changed'. The team started to play individually, and nothing mattered more to them than winning. Kuroko as well, even though hurt, still played all the match without question anyway.
At some point, Kuroko watched Seirin High's basketball match. Kuroko was touched by their play and teamwork, and thought of them as a great team. He remembered the brief good old times he and his teammates used to have.
Although Kuroko proceed to play the matches with the rest of GoM's members, everything changed when Kuroko's old friend, Ogiwara and his team, played against GoM at the finals on their 3rd year. Kuroko was injured and so unable to play. He pleaded Akashi to take them seriously, but in the end, GoM didn't even see them as a worthy opponent. Ogiwara's team tasted a really crushing, painful defeat, while GoM wasn't even trying their best. Kuroko was really devastated by this, and he thought of quitting basketball.
Kuroko paid a visit to Ogiwara's school to apologize, but then found out that Ogiwara has quit the team. Once again devastated, one of the team member gave Kuroko Ogiwara's wristband, saying that Ogiwara wanted Kuroko to have it, that Ogiwara was never angry at Kuroko, and for Kuroko to never give up. Kuroko accepted the wristband, and with a brand new resolve, he returned to his school.
At the graduation ceremony, Akashi asked Kuroko to meet him. Akashi then asked Kuroko what his resolve is, and Kuroko answered that he will never 'run away' again.
He then entered Seirin High School and joined its basketball club.
But as Aomine's skills grow insanely strong and nobody was able to beat him, his and Kuroko's relationship grew further apart. Even though Kuroko encouraged him to keep doing his best because someday a strong opponent will surely come, Aomine wasn't convinced, and they stopped playing together ever since. Kuroko was really heartbroken by this, and following this event, all GoM members' talents start to blossom, and Akashi 'changed'. The team started to play individually, and nothing mattered more to them than winning. Kuroko as well, even though hurt, still played all the match without question anyway.
At some point, Kuroko watched Seirin High's basketball match. Kuroko was touched by their play and teamwork, and thought of them as a great team. He remembered the brief good old times he and his teammates used to have.
Although Kuroko proceed to play the matches with the rest of GoM's members, everything changed when Kuroko's old friend, Ogiwara and his team, played against GoM at the finals on their 3rd year. Kuroko was injured and so unable to play. He pleaded Akashi to take them seriously, but in the end, GoM didn't even see them as a worthy opponent. Ogiwara's team tasted a really crushing, painful defeat, while GoM wasn't even trying their best. Kuroko was really devastated by this, and he thought of quitting basketball.
Kuroko paid a visit to Ogiwara's school to apologize, but then found out that Ogiwara has quit the team. Once again devastated, one of the team member gave Kuroko Ogiwara's wristband, saying that Ogiwara wanted Kuroko to have it, that Ogiwara was never angry at Kuroko, and for Kuroko to never give up. Kuroko accepted the wristband, and with a brand new resolve, he returned to his school.
At the graduation ceremony, Akashi asked Kuroko to meet him. Akashi then asked Kuroko what his resolve is, and Kuroko answered that he will never 'run away' again.
He then entered Seirin High School and joined its basketball club.
Details:
- First name:
Tetsuya - Last name:
Kuroko - Other names:
The Phantom Sixth Member Tetsu Kurokocchi Kuro-chin
- Age:
16 - Birthday:
January 31 - Blood type:
A - Height:
5'6" (168 cm) - Weight:
125lbs (57 kg) - Position:
? (Position not yet declared officially by the mangaka)
Photo gallery
(9)Productions featuring this character
(18)
Music
Main
Movie
Main
Kuroko no Basket Movie 4: Last Game
Kuroko's Basketball the Movie: Last Game
Special
Movie
Main
Kuroko no Basket Movie 3: Winter Cup - Tobira no Mukou
Winter Cup Highlights Episode 3 – Winter Cup Highlights -Crossing the Door-
Movie
Main
Kuroko no Basket Movie 2: Winter Cup - Namida no Saki e
Winter Cup Highlights Episode 2 – Winter Cup Highlights -Beyond the Tears-
Movie
Main
Kuroko no Basket Movie 1: Winter Cup - Kage to Hikari
Winter Cup Highlights Episode 1 – Winter Cup Highlights -Shadow and Light-
Special
Main
Kuroko no Basket: Saikou no Present desu
Kuroko’s Basketball: It is the Best Present
Special
TV
Main
Kuroko no Basket 3rd Season
Kuroko's Basketball 3
Special
Main
Kuroko no Basket: Oshaberi Demo Shimasen ka
Kuroko's Basketball: Would You Like To Chat
Special
Main
Kuroko no Basket: Mou Ikkai Yarimasen ka
Kuroko's Basketball: Let's Do That Again
Special
OVA
Main
Kuroko no Basket: Baka ja Katenai no yo!
Kuroko's Basketball OVA
TV
Main
Kuroko no Basket 2nd Season
Kuroko's Basketball 2
Special
Main
Kuroko no Basket: Tip Off
Kuroko's Basketball: Tip Off
Special
Main
Kuroko no Basket: Oshaberi Shiyokka
Kuroko's Basketball Special
Special
Main
Kuroko no Basket NG-shuu
Kuroko's Basketball Specials
TV
Main
Kuroko no Basket
Kuroko's Basketball
Voice actors for this character
(7)
Kensho OnoVoices: Japanese
Adrien SolisVoices: French
Khoi DaoVoices: English
Ezio VivoloVoices: Italian
Patrick KellerVoices: German
Sergio MayaVoices: Spanish
Renan VidalVoices: Portuguese (BR)
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