黒子のバスケ
Kuroko's Basketball - Characters & Cast
Character Analysis
Tetsuya Kuroko
Kensho Ono
Motivation
To prove that his "basketball of teamwork" can defeat the individualistic style of the Generation of Miracles and bring his friends back to the light.
Character Arc
Kuroko begins as a specialist with limited stamina and no scoring ability. Over three seasons, he evolves into a versatile player who can drive and shoot (Phantom Shot), eventually earning the respect of his former teammates not just as a tool, but as a rival.
Taiga Kagami
Yuki Ono
Motivation
To become the best player in Japan by defeating the Generation of Miracles one by one.
Character Arc
Initially a hot-headed individualist, Kagami learns to temper his raw power with technique and trust. He eventually unlocks the "True Zone," which requires total harmony with his teammates, surpassing the individual genius of the GOM.
Seijuro Akashi
Hiroshi Kamiya
Motivation
Maintaining absolute victory to satisfy the crushing expectations of his upbringing and the need for control.
Character Arc
Introduced as a ruthless leader with a split personality (the "Emperor"), Akashi's arc involves a psychological collapse and subsequent reconciliation with his original, team-oriented self during the final match against Seirin.