Kuroko's Basketball can rightfully be called one of the most popular and even legendary anime series of the spokon genre. The story of conquering the heights of sports by two main characters, Tetsuya Kuroko and Taiga Kagami, touched the hearts of many viewers and firmly settled at the top of thematic ratings.
Production IG did a great job and adequately adapted the brainchild of Tadatoshi Fujimaki. This article contains complete information about the characters of Kuroko's Basketball, which is of interest to fans of the franchise.
❗️This article contains spoilers for the anime Kuroko's Basketball.❗️
Girls from Kuroko's Basketball
The female characters from Kuroko's Basketball boast a cute chardiz or bright personality. Of course, their role in the plot is often less noticeable, but even the brief appearance of the girls is ed by the audience.
Satsuki Momoi
| Growth | 161 см |
| Age | 16 years |
| Birthday | 4 May |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Command | Teiko (formerly), Too, Vorpal Swords |
Satsuki is the observant manager of Team Too and has remarkable analytical skills. Thanks to this gift, the girl copes well with her responsibilities. Momoi has a crush on Kuroko and calls herself his girlfriend. The reason for these feelings was largely due to the fact that she often cannot predict a guy's actions during matches. She strives to win basketball and is Daiki Aomine's childhood friend.
Rico Ida
| Growth | 156 см |
| Age | 17 years |
| Birthday | February 5 |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Command | Seirin, Vorpal Swords |
Riko Aida is the second-year coach of Seirin High School's basketball team and has the talent of "scanning" a person's body for potential. He spares no effort on his students and strives to provide them with the most effective training, simultaneously motivating them to new achievements. The daughter of a former player of the national basketball team, from childhood she watched athletes, coming to work with her father.
Alexandra Garcia
| Growth | 180 см |
| Age | 31 year |
| Birthday | 8 of August |
| Zodiac sign | a lion |
An experienced coach, Alexandra became the first teacher for Kagami and Himura, whom she still considers children. A woman has a habit of hugging and kissing when meeting, but by her own ission she does this only with certain groups of people. At first glance, Garcia seems like a frivolous blonde, but in reality she is a very smart person and has extensive experience in sports. Now he coaches a basketball team in the USA.
Masako Araki
| Growth | 170 см |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthday | 3 January |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Command | Yosen |
Masako is a former member of the Japanese national women's basketball team and is currently the coach of the Yosen High team. He does not tolerate jokes or hints regarding his age and often hits naughty players with a shinai. Araki takes his coaching responsibilities very seriously and responsibly and has a strategic mindset.
Other female characters
Among the characters in the anime Kuroko's Basketball, there was a place for several more girls. However, they play a less prominent role in the plot, so we couldn't find enough information on them:
- Akane Kogonei
- Atsuko Kikuchi
- Miki Arai
Kuroko's Basketball Boys
The male characters from Kuroko's Basketball are central to the franchise's plot. The audience was presented with an incredible number of basketball players, each of whom had their own past. Among the guys there are those who have nothing to do with sports or who received less screen time, but are still ed by the audience.
Tetsuya Kuroko
| Growth | 155 cm while studying at Teiko, 168 cm while studying at Seirin |
| Age | 16 years |
| Birthday | 31 January |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Command | Teiko (formerly), Seirin, Vorpal Swords |
Tetsuya Kuroko is the main character of Kuroko's Basketball, a basketball player who specializes in stealth es and steals. The ghostly sixth player of the Generation of Miracles, played as Seirin during the main events. He calls himself “Shadow” and, due to his own “invisibility” on the court, plays in tandem with his partner “Light”. Currently, this is Taiga Kagami. By nature, Tetsuya is a quiet and calm guy who is always ready to help and has a soft spot for cute homeless animals.
Taiga Kagami
| Growth | 184 см |
| Age | 16 years |
| Birthday | 2 of August |
| Zodiac sign | a lion |
| Command | Seirin, Vorpal Swords |
Taiga Kagami is one of the main characters of Kuroko's Basketball, a friend and "Light" of Tetsuya Kuroko, with whom he forms a strong duet on the basketball court. At the beginning of the story, he returns to Japan from the United States and sets himself the goal of defeating all of the “Generation of Miracles” and becoming the strongest basketball player among Japanese athletes. A very ambitious and purposeful young man who is afraid of dogs and doesn’t mind eating.
Seijuro Akashi
| Growth | While studying at Teiko 158 cm, during main events 173 cm |
| Age | 16 years |
| Birthday | 20 December |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Command | Teiko (formerly), Rakuzan, Vorpal Swords |
Akashi is one of the of the Generation of Miracles, who later plays for the Rakuzan basketball team. Seijuro is one of the most controversial and frightening characters in Kuroko Basketball. In the story, he takes the role of the main antagonist and adversary of Tetsuya and Taiga. For a long time, Akashi’s appearance was shrouded in mystery, and the first full acquaintance with this guy took place before the start of the Winter Cup.
Atsushi Murasakibara
| Growth | While studying at Teiko 186 cm, at the time of the main events 208 cm |
| Age | 16 years |
| Birthday | 9 October |
| Zodiac sign | Scales |
| Command | Teiko (formerly), Yosen, Vorpal Swords |
Atsushi Murasakibara is a former center of the Generation of Miracles, who later plays in the same position, but as a member of the Yosen High School team. In fact, he is the tallest player, second only to Jason Silver. Deep down and outside the sports field, he behaves quite eccentrically, sometimes stupidly or like a child. In his own words, he plays basketball only because of talent and does not have any special love for this activity.
Daiki Aomine
| Growth | 175 cm during training in Teiko, 192 cm in Too |
| Age | 16 years |
| Birthday | 31 of August |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Command | Teiko (formerly), Tō, Vorpal Swords |
During his time at Teiko High School, Daiki was part of the "Generation of Miracles" and was the partner, "Light", for Tetsuya Kuroko. Afterwards he entered the Too Academy and ed its basketball club. He highly valued his own abilities and innate talent, as a result of which he began to look down on all his rivals and consider himself the strongest. At the same time, he is always ready to stand up for his friends and, first of all, shows concern for Kuroko.
Shintaro Midorima
| Growth | 174 cm during training in Teiko, 195 cm in Shutoku |
| Age | 16 years |
| Birthday | July 7 |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Command | Teiko (formerly), Shutoku, Vorpal Swords |
Shintaro previously served as the vice-captain and chief sniper of the Generation of Miracles. During the main events, he played the role of attacking defender Shutoku. Midorima is reserved in his emotions and does not like eccentricities or looking funny. Sometimes he seems like a snob to others, but in Teiko’s time he took a responsible approach to solving problems. Has a wonderful habit of believing in the horoscope “Oha Asa!” and always carry a “talisman of the day” with you.
Junpei Hyuga
| Growth | 178 см |
| Age | 17 years |
| Birthday | 16 May |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Command | Seirin, Vorpal Swords |
Hyuga is Seirin's second-year and the captain of her basketball team, also acting as a for his teammates in difficult situations. Jumpei is strong in spirit, versatile, and on the sports field he specializes in three-point shots, and is also capable of playing under heavy pressure from the enemy. He takes his responsibilities as a captain seriously and maintains team spirit, but is strict when necessary.
Teppei Kiyoshi
| Growth | 193 см |
| Age | 17 years |
| Birthday | 10 June |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Command | Shoei (formerly), Seirin |
Teppei is Seirin's second-year student, the founder of her basketball club, one of the five "Uncrowned Kings", occupying the position of center. He treats his teammates with kindness and cordiality, treating them virtually as family. During matches, Kiyoshi enjoys the game itself and is considered one of the most honest players, but can cheat. Earned the nickname "Ironheart" in the Basketball League for his ability to instill confidence in others with his unwavering calm.
Shun Izuki
| Growth | 174 см |
| Age | 17 years |
| Birthday | 23 October |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Command | Seirin |
Shun is a point guard and Seirin's vice-captain with strategic thinking and the Eagle Eye skill. Izuki likes to make jokes using puns, but his humor is not particularly appreciated, and he hopes to someday find a soul mate. In the game, the young man demonstrates tactical thinking, composure and seriousness, and also considers Jumpei Hugo his close comrade.
Shinji Koganei
| Growth | 170 см |
| Age | 17 years |
| Birthday | on September 11 |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Command | Seirin |
Shinji Koganei is Seirin's small forward, nicknamed the "jack of all trades" for his versatility as a player. He has the nickname Koga and is a very friendly, sociable and cheerful person who loves to come up with nicknames for others. Rinnosuke Mitobe's best friend and the only one who understands his wordless communication. During matches, he is focused on winning, becomes as serious as possible and is ready to fight to the last.
Ryota Kise
| Growth | 171 cm while studying at Teiko, 189 cm at Kaijō |
| Age | 16 years |
| Birthday | 18 June |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Command | Teiko (formerly), Kaijo, Vorpal Swords |
Ryota Kise is one of the former Generation of Miracles and the current small forward for Team Kaijō. Able to copy the abilities of other players and at the same time improve them. By nature, Ryota is sociable and quickly gets along with people, but despite his apparent stupidity and talkativeness, during matches he demonstrates seriousness and a sharp mind. After Seirin's loss, Kise changes his attitude towards team play and develops as a person, beginning to trust his teammates and actively work with them.
Makoto Hanamiya
| Growth | 179 см |
| Age | 17 years |
| Birthday | 12 January |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Command | Kirisaki Daichi |
The captain and coach of the Kirisaki Daichi basketball team, Makoto Hanamiya is known both as one of the "Uncrowned Kings" and as a cunning and dishonest player who uses dirty tactics. The young man often provokes and intimidates players, is capable of injuring opponents and has a huge influence on all of his team. He is also a skilled actor and can deceive, but is also an extremely intelligent person, using his intelligence both in his studies and to win on the sports field.
Rinnosuke Mitobe
| Growth | 186 см |
| Age | 17 years |
| Birthday | 3 December |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Command | Seirin |
Mitobe is the center of the Seirin team and a hard-working basketball player who gives his best both in training and during matches. Rinnosuke is a silent man and the eldest son in a large family, who genuinely cares for his younger siblings. Koganei is Mitobe's best friend and the only one who understands the "wordless" communication of a guy whose voice his teammates have never heard.
Koki Furihata
| Growth | 170 см |
| Age | 16 years |
| Birthday | 8 November |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Command | Seirin |
Furihata is Seirin's point guard and a quiet, unassuming first year who grows throughout the story to become an asset to the team. Koki is very easy to intimidate and make nervous, but at the same time he is a hard working guy and gives his all during training and matches. Furihata is largely inspired by the example of Kuroko, whose story made him believe in himself.
Jason Silver
| Growth | 210 см |
| Age | 18 years |
| Birthday | 25 October |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Command | Jabberwock |
Jason Silver is one of the antagonists in the sequel "The Last Game", playing as the center Jabberwock. He has a strong body and great physical strength. Jason is arrogant by nature and does not recognize those who are superior to him in skills, believing that such people should not exist. The only one who can influence him is Captain Nash Gold Jr., and Silver himself is capable of aggressive actions towards opponents, including “accidentally” injuring them.
Kazunari Takao
| Growth | 176 см |
| Age | 16 years |
| Birthday | 21 November |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Command | Shutoku, Vorpal Swords |
Takao is Shutoku's point guard and Kuroko's main rival due to his "Hawk Eye", with which he is able to track all of his redirections. Kazunari easily finds a common language with others and calmly recognizes the strength of the enemy. At the same time, he loves basketball and is not focused on winning through any dishonest means. He is a positive person by nature and is very close to Midorima, who has become his best friend.
Eikichi Nebuya
| Growth | 190 см |
| Age | 17 years |
| Birthday | 30 April |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Command | Rakuzan |
Nebuya is Rakuzan's center and one of the "Uncrowned Kings", known as "The Strength" due to his muscles. Eikichi is a very physically developed basketball player who believes that athletic success is hidden in muscles. As a result of these views, he is a huge glutton and during matches he overwhelms his opponents with both his body and his playing skills.
Kiyoshi Miyaji
| Growth | 191 см |
| Age | 18 years |
| Birthday | 11 November |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Command | Shutoku (formerly), Team Strky |
Kiyoshi is a former small forward and third-year student of Shutoku. Miyaji is strict not only towards those around him and the guys on the team, but also towards himself. This excessive severity has given him a formidable reputation among newcomers, and his catchphrase, "Someone's about to get a pineapple," warns others of Miyaji's impending displeasure.
Papa Mbye Siki
| Growth | 200 см |
| Age | 17 years |
| Birthday | 6 June |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Command | Chinquier |
Chinquier's center and exchange student from Senegal, Papa Mbaye Siki has a tall stature and a difficult name to pronounce, which is why others prefer to call him simply Papa. The young man is proud of his height and believes that it is the key to success in basketball. Initially, he did not take the Seirin team and, in particular, Tetsuya seriously, but later recognized their strength, although it cost him considerable moral effort.
Nash Gold Jr.
| Growth | 190 см |
| Age | 18 years |
| Birthday | July 4 |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Command | Jabberwock |
One of the antagonists of The Last Game and the leader of the famous Jabberwock team, against whom the Generation of Miracles and the main characters played in the finals. Nash is also known as "The Wizard" and plays the point guard position. Gold Jr. has a dual personality. On the one hand, he may be polite and charming off the field, but as a player, this young man is cruel, arrogant and full of ambition, believing that even God is unable to defeat him in a basketball match.
Ryo Sakurai
| Growth | 175 см |
| Age | 16 см |
| Birthday | on September 9 |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Command | Too |
Sakurai is Tōō's first-year student and the shooting guard for her basketball team. Ryo has a habit of apologizing for everything and everyone, constantly believing himself to be at fault, which often annoys other people. Good at three-point shots, but even those are accompanied by the word “sorry.” He has high skills in preparing bento and is able to overcome his fears and feelings of guilt at the right moment, and during matches he is as collected and serious as possible.
Reo Mibuchi
| Growth | 188 см |
| Age | 17 years |
| Birthday | on September 23 |
| Zodiac sign | at the junction of the signs Virgo and Libra |
| Command | Rakuzan |
Mibuchi is the vice-captain and shooting guard of Rokuzan, one of the "Uncrowned Kings", known as "Yaksha" for his ability to use various throwing styles. Reo is by nature a pedantic person who does not tolerate disorder, excessive fussiness and mobility, is very organized and quite polite. He made his debut in the semi-finals of the Winter Cup and, during his first appearance, prevented Rika from falling in the subway due to the crowd.
Genta Takeuchi
| Growth | 173 см |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthday | March 3 |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Command | Kaijo |
Genta Takeuchi is the coach of the Kaijō basketball team and a former member of the Japanese national team. Takes responsibility both for his work responsibilities and for his reputation in the eyes of colleagues from other schools. He values Ryota Kise, believing that with his appearance the team’s potential has increased significantly, but at the same time he tries not to waste the students’ strength on weak opponents. Initially treated Seirin's athletes with disdain and was furious after losing a practice match.
Taisuke Otsubo
| Growth | 198 см |
| Age | 18 years |
| Birthday | 20 April |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Command | Shutoku (formerly) |
Otsubo is the former captain of Shutoku and one of the strongest centers in Japan who highly values both sportsmanship and the personal qualities and behavior of players. Taisuke takes his duties as a captain and ing the morale of his comrades very seriously. He made his debut in the Interschool Competition arc during the Qualifying Stage. Seirin players praised his abilities and strength, concluding that Otsubo would be a formidable opponent.
Kousuke Wakamatsu
| Growth | 193 см |
| Age | 17 years |
| Birthday | 16 April |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Command | Too, Vorpal Swords |
Kousuke is a second-year and Tōō's center who took over as team captain after the match with Seirin. He is an active and energetic guy by nature, known among players for his loudness, emotionality and even temper. At the same time, Wakamatsu is able to analyze the behavior and characters of those around him and change in order to become a better basketball player.
Shogo Haizaki
| Growth | 170 cm while studying at Teiko, 188 cm at Fukuda Sogo |
| Age | 16 years |
| Birthday | 2 November |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Command | Teiko (formerly), Fukuda Sougo |
Shogo Haizaki is the small forward of Fukuda Sougo and a former member of the pre-Generation of Miracles Teiko basketball team, who was later replaced by Kise. As a person, he is ruthless and capable of violent acts both on and off the sports field. In the past, these traits were the reason why Haizaki was forced to leave the Teiko team. He often took food from his comrades by force, stole a girl from Kise, and during a one-on-one duel with him, he defeated and humiliated the guy.
Tomoki Tsugawa
| Growth | 180 см |
| Age | 16 years |
| Birthday | March 5 |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Command | Kinamoto (former), Seiho |
Tomoki Tsugawa is a first-year Seiho shooting guard who has high skill in defending under pressure. He loves basketball and plays it with pleasure; he gives his all in training and matches. He openly its that he is more interested in fighting a strong opponent than defeating a weak player. While studying at Kinamoto High School, Tsugawa had the opportunity to play against the Generation of Miracles, where he clearly demonstrated his skills.
Hiroshi Fukuda
| Growth | 180 см |
| Age | 16 years |
| Birthday | 26 April |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Command | Seirin |
Hiroshi Fukuda is Seirin's center and a first-year who is mostly in ing roles but has little personal growth. In the Winter Cup final, he volunteered to take the field, wanting to benefit the team. He believes in the strength and abilities of his senpais, tries to complete all tasks conscientiously, is good at physics and took up sports after Izuki's words.
Kotaro Hayama
| Growth | 180 см |
| Age | 17 years |
| Birthday | July 25 |
| Zodiac sign | a lion |
| Command | Rakuzan |
Hayama is the small forward of Rakuzan's main roster, also known as the "Thunder Beast" or one of the "Uncrowned Kings". Kotaro is distinguished by his overflowing energy and heightened emotionality, which sometimes irritates his teammates. Another important character trait of Hayama is his vindictiveness and resentment towards his opponents. Also, due to rivalry, he can sometimes behave too arrogantly and indicate his status.
Chihiro Mayuzumi
| Growth | 182 см |
| Age | 18 years |
| Birthday | March 1 |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Command | Rakuzan |
Mayuzumi is a power forward and the only third-year player in Rakuzan's main roster, like Tetsuya, who has the ability to redirect. Chihiro is a very inconspicuous and at the same time individual player on his team. Mayuzumi is a proud person, but at the same time he soberly assesses his strengths and is able to recognize the superiority of his opponent and his own weaknesses.
Shigehiro Ogiwara
| Growth | 177 см |
| Age | 16 years |
| Birthday | 10 of August |
| Zodiac sign | a lion |
| Command | Meiko (formerly) |
Optimistic and enthusiastic, Ogiwara is a former member of Meiko's main cast and a longtime friend of Tetsuya Kuroko. During matches, the latter can often be seen wearing a black wristband, a symbol of their strong friendship. Shigehiro was ionate about basketball and during a one-on-one game with Tetsuya, he showed great love for this activity. The guy's mood was broken by the match against the "Generation of Miracles", where his team lost and received a portion of humiliation.
Shoichi Imaeshi
| Growth | 180 см |
| Age | 18 years |
| Birthday | 3 June |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Command | Too (formerly), Strky |
Imayoshi is the former captain and point guard of Too, who left the team as a third year, after which his place was taken by Kosuke Wakamatsu. Shoichi is from Osaka and at first meeting he seems like a pleasant person to talk to, but behind his politeness and sophistication in speech hides an insidious and calculating personality, capable of meanness and pressure. At the same time, Imayoshi did an excellent job as a leader and managed to unite his team, mainly consisting of players who were not used to playing together on the field.
Shuzo Nijimura
| Growth | 179 см |
| Age | 17 см |
| Birthday | July 10 |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Command | Teiko (formerly) |
Shuzo is the former leader of Team Teiko and the leader of the Generation of Miracles when they were still freshmen. As a captain, Nijimura was strict and tough at the right times, but treated his charges with care and attention. At the same time, he was aware of his temper and understood that this could negatively affect his work. Nevertheless, although all the players spoke of him as a born leader. He left the team due to his move to America due to his father's hospitalization.
Kazuya Hara
| Growth | 188 см |
| Age | 17 years |
| Birthday | July 3 |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Command | Kirisaki Daichi |
Kazuya Hara is Kirisaki Daichi's power forward who, like his teammates, plays dirty. Has the habit of chewing gum and blowing bubbles from it. He seems to be a cheerful guy, cracking jokes and light teasing towards his teammates, but at the beginning of the final qualifying match with Seirin, he became the first of his team to begin using sneaky and forbidden techniques without the judges noticing.
Yukio Kasamatsu
| Growth | 178 см |
| Age | 18 years |
| Birthday | 29 June |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Command | Kaijo (formerly) |
Kasamatsu is a third-year Kaijō who is a former captain and point guard. Yukio was a strong-willed man who cheered up his teammates during their loss in the Interschool Qualifiers and gave them the impetus for revenge in the Winter Cup. Kasamatsu's character and will were largely forged by coach Takeuchi, who made him captain and did not allow him to retire from the sport after his mistake in the decisive match of the Interschool Preliminary Stage a year before the main events.
Other male characters
Among the characters in the manga Kuroko's Basketball there are many more incredibly interesting and charismatic men. Unfortunately, most of these athletes are in ing roles and they were given much less screen time with the accompanying disclosure of details than the leading characters:
- Asahina Daigo
- Shota Sasaki
- Sota Sasaki
- Daichi Ueno
- Zak
- Nick
- Taichi
- Tanaka
- Tetsuya #2
- Tomoya Inoue
- Shota Higuchi
- Yuya Miyaji
- Yagi Yuta
- Hiroshi Yamazaki
- Hiroshi Sakuma
- Kazuki Toyama
- Keisuke Kobayashi
- Kojiro Furuhashi
- Masahiro Tsubuki
- Mitsuhiro Hayakawa
- Ryuhei Kasuga
- Satoshi Tsuchida
- Shinsuke Kimura
- Shinya Nakamura
- Yoshikasu Omuro
- Yuu Tabata
- Yohei Kawase
- Yukinori Matsumoto
- Liu Wei
- Masami Meguro
- Kubota Masaya
- Masaaki Nakatani
- Kenjiro Sakamoto
- Kensuke Fukui
- Kentaro Seto
- Kozo Shirogane
- Koji Hiraiwa
- Koichi Kawahara
- Naoto Sanada
- Reiji Mochida
- Katsunori Harasawa
- Itsuki Matsumoto
- Yoshinori Susa
- Yoshitaka Moriyama
- Kenichi Okamura
- Eiji Shirogane
- Hideki Ishida
- Kazuhiro Mochizuki
- Kazuma Shinagawa
- Kagetora Aida
- Allen
- Tatsuya Himuro
- Daigo Matsuoka
- Daisuke Narumi
- Kenji Takeda
- Koji Kobori
- Sekiguchi Tooru
- Takuma Otsuka
- Takuo Sato
- Tsutomu Iwamura
- Yuzuke Tanimura
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