Kuroko no Basuke [Manga]

[iamadooddood]

Originally Posted by BPD Renegade

Whoa, Furihata! Nice for Fujimaki to give props to the basics after all the NBA highlight reel moves that have been going on.

Also, it looks like Log's (and my) irritation with Akashi's ankle break should be put to rest. There has been dribbling, we just haven't been seeing it -- manga and all.

Akashi's beginning to have more frequent instances of fluster/surprise. Could we see the big switch occur soon?


I'm pretty sure Seto is his last name. But I meant that they look similar (when Seto's hair is slicked back). Must be the mole.

I always knew there was dribbling.

I know Seto was his last name. I meant I wouldn't confuse him with Sensui from YYH.

Oh, OK.

[BPD Renegade]

Originally Posted by iamadooddood

I always knew there was dribbling.

I know Seto was his last name. I meant I wouldn't confuse him with Sensui from YYH.

Oh, OK.

Yup, and we got to see it this chapter!

Anyway, nice to see the other first years getting a part to play as well. I honestly thought the other two would be sidelined the entire time, but their role ends up being quite fitting towards the theme of this manga -- teamwork triumphing over monster talent and all.

And page 16, the uncrowned generals faces when Fukuda goes in... Not quite as hilarious as Furihata's entrance but still amusing.

[BPD Renegade]

Yikes! Anyone have any ideas on how this is going to end? I'd say Seirin needs a miracle, but according to Murasakibara,

Spoiler for ch 245:

even if they get one, they still won't win.

It looked like this manga was going to wrap up by the end of the year, but with the way things are going... Honestly, short of some miraculous power-up + second wind, they're going to be crushed.

Man, first the college team I was rooting for gets upset, then the Clippers are down, and now reading this chapter... Today just isn't my day for bball.

[hamazura]

deimon comeback 0-32 vs strongest team with hiruma. not impossibru just 25 point, and tis is basketball, easier to score than american football

[Awrya]

After watching Rockets against OKC on Thursday, I believe anything is possible in basketball.

It's hinted that Akashi has a second power in addition to Emperor's Eye, but Seirin is already being outplayed in all positions except SF, but Kagami isn't exactly dominating Hayama either.

They may lose the Winter Cup, Kiyoshi leaving the team temporarily to rehab and we'll get a Seirin v Rakuzan rematch in the nationals, though I really thought them winning the Winter Cup would be the end.

[hamazura]

Originally Posted by Awrya

They may lose the Winter Cup, Kiyoshi leaving the team temporarily to rehab and we'll get a Seirin v Rakuzan rematch in the nationals, though I really thought them winning the Winter Cup would be the end.

boring as fuck

[Amario]

Only way a comeback is going to happen is if the real phantom sixth man returns *cough* Kuroko *cough*. Even if Kagami used the zone at this point wouldn't last till the end since the longer you stay in it, the effects start warring off.

Originally Posted by Awrya

It's hinted that Akashi has a second power in addition to Emperor's Eye, but Seirin is already being outplayed in all positions except SF, but Kagami isn't exactly dominating Hayama either.

Its not hinted, it is clearly said by Kuroko that he has another ability but that belongs to the original Akashi not the current one who is dominating them with just the Emperor's eye.

[waffler]

i cant see how seirin will win even if kuroko returns and starts to make a comeback akashi will just use his other power and then comeback again for the win xD

[Yami no Ou]

I wonder what ability will Kuroko gain if he ever awakens

[Amario]

Originally Posted by Yami no Ou

I wonder what ability will Kuroko gain if he ever awakens

I doubt he will have something like that, he is different from the Generation of Miracles although they acknowledge his skills but what makes Kuroko the phantom sixth man was his presence which he has lost. If he did have some sort of awakening power it would most likely be him having something like his "vanishing drive" constantly used the entire time....well these are just all speculation at this point since Akashi is owning all of them.

[frubam]

Originally Posted by Amario

I doubt he will have something like that, he is different from the Generation of Miracles although they acknowledge his skills but what makes Kuroko the phantom sixth man was his presence which he has lost. If he did have some sort of awakening power it would most likely be him having something like his "vanishing drive" constantly used the entire time....well these are just all speculation at this point since Akashi is owning all of them.

Well at the start of the 3rd quarter

Spoiler for 3rd quarter:

it seems like they still don't have a solution to defeat Rakuzan =0(. And now they are going to try to foul out Hyuuga or Kagami. They are still, like 20 points apart, and all of the UCG are overpowering each member of Seirin respectively. This isn't even counting their phantom player. Whatever Kuroko's power is going to be, at this point, its going to have to be so overpowered to the point that the suspension of disbelief is going to come into play(even moreso than before) if they want to win. Of course, the author could have the balls and let them receive a crushing defeat, in which the 3rd years will leave after, and get a whole new team to replace them.

[Amario]

Oh man serious emotions running high and Seirin are back to a corner with pretty much all hope lost but out of nowhere to see Kuroko cry and move forward with his team even his former team mates are in awe but then again its probably since they have not seen him show such an expression. Question is.....will the phantom sixth man make his real presence known < side note I know Kuroko's ability mainly involves his lack of presence was just saying a figure of speech.

[Awrya]

Surprised that technical fouls count as personal fouls and a technical foul doesn't give you a Free Throw in high school basketball, two more differences compared to NBA?

Seeing how Mibuchi missed two FT due to exhaustion, I could see Seirin intentionally fouling him (Hack a Mibuchi?) and hope he misses more.

I could see Seirin channel their inner T-Mac and score 13 in 33 seconds, which is still somewhat more realistic than most powers of the GoM.

[fukarming]

Hypothetical question: If Akashi switch team and play for Seirin starting in the 3rd quarter, can Seirin overcome the deficit?

[BW95]

Originally Posted by Amario

Oh man serious emotions running high and Seirin are back to a corner with pretty much all hope lost but out of nowhere to see Kuroko cry and move forward with his team even his former team mates are in awe but then again its probably since they have not seen him show such an expression. Question is.....will the phantom sixth man make his real presence known < side note I know Kuroko's ability mainly involves his lack of presence was just saying a figure of speech.

The only way I can think of is for the shadow to become the brightest light. Well, Kuroko's losing his stealth isn't a complete loss. At least Seirin won't have to worry about facing Kaijo next year.

[BPD Renegade]

Whoa, anyone else notice that it was Akashi's right eye that was shown? Finally, hints that the other Akashi may be coming back soon... Plot twist might be that other Akashi shows up not because Emperor Eye is beaten, but due to Kuroko's determination.

Originally Posted by fukarming

Hypothetical question: If Akashi switch team and play for Seirin starting in the 3rd quarter, can Seirin overcome the deficit?

Depends. It's possible for Seirin to pull ahead even without Akashi. In the latest chapter, we start seeing signs of fatigue on Mibuchi's part, which means endurance is coming into play. Like other posters said before, anything's possible in basketball; although, I have to add this cliche bit: "as long as the team keeps believing it's possible."
It's something I see more in college bball than the NBA, but when there's a gap, you can sometimes tell if there's still a chance of catching up or if the game's done by the team's demeanor and how they play. If they keep their cool and avoid making bad/hasty plays, there's always a chance that one of their players will get the hot hand or the team in the lead will suddenly hit a wall and stop making their shots. It happens often enough, even in NBA games.

So basically, Seirin prior to Kuroko-tears would not be able to overcome the deficit, but Seirin post-Kuroko-tears has a chance, especially with the cracks that Rakuzan is showing. As for Akashi joining Seirin... Well, that would kinda defeat the purpose of beating Akashi, wouldn't it?

[Amario]

Kuroko back on the court and showing no signs of giving up!
That speech!
And what's this! the phantom sixth man has he truly returned?!

......have to wait a whole damn week....

[Awrya]

So he basically shifted attention to Mayazumi, temporarily regaining his lack of presence?
If Rakuzan doesn't make adjustments, Seirin will gain momentum, if they pull out Mayazumi, it'll hurt his confidence, affecting his play if they sub him back in later, tough decision.

[Phantom]

Originally Posted by Awrya

So he basically shifted attention to Mayazumi, temporarily regaining his lack of presence?
If Rakuzan doesn't make adjustments, Seirin will gain momentum, if they pull out Mayazumi, it'll hurt his confidence, affecting his play if they sub him back in later, tough decision.

I don't think that couple of shots made him the center of attention. In order to use misdirection, you must have someone who has a large presence on the field.

Here's my take on it. Kuroko has just used Misdirection using Rakuzan's players. I mean, first it makes sense and it won't look like a @sspull from the perspective of readers. Moreover, it seems to me that all this time, Kuroko had used Kagami's large presence on the court to misdirect. So using a large number of large presences, misdirection is back!!

[Ken Sanders]

The return of the Phantom.

BTW, Generation of Miracles, at the very least, couldn't you have a little bit of trust on Kuroko?

He's been playing with the group since middle-school.

Simply trust him not just a player but as his friends, right?