Kuroko's Basketball

Seirin High School makes it into the semifinals of the Winter Cup. They defeated Tôô Gakuen, featuring Aomine, and Yosen, featuring Murasakibara, both from the "Generation of Miracles," causing Seirin to be one of the more noticed schools.

The other semifinal between Kaijo and Fukuda Sohgoh begins. For Kise, Haizaki is a nemesis that he has not once won against. Being on Teiko Junior High School's starting lineup, Haizaki's skills were definitely there, but due to his arrogant attitude that ignores the rest of the team, the Kaijo team members feel anger against him.

Haizaki's ability allows him to "steal" any move he sees instead of simply copying it. Unable to use any of their special plays, Kaijo is on the ropes. Even Kise, who possesses numerous moves due to his copy ability, begins running out of moves he can use as the game progresses.

Only four teams remain in the Winter Cup. However, the day of the semifinal, both Kuroko and Kagami's basketball shoes fall apart, and they rush to purchase new shoes. However, they can't find any shoes in Kagami's size!

The first semifinal match is between Shutoku and Rakuzan. The game of fluctuating high level offense and defense changes as it enters the second quarter. Hayama, one of the Uncrowned Kings, and overwhelms Miyaji with his amazing dribbling.

In the face of Akashi's "Emperor Eye," which allows his to predict his opponents' future movements, Shutoku seemed powerless, but the fighting spirit returns to the eyes of its members, and they face Rakuzan with an indomitable spirit!

During the pre-game warmup, the aces Kise and Kagami take some all-out shots to distract the opposing team. Everyone is excited to play their first official game since their practice game in the spring.

The battle between Seirin and Kaijo finally begins. Seirin tries to secure their victory by striking first, but Kise unexpectedly begins using his Perfect Copy at the start of the game, demonstrating his overwhelming strength. With their start ruined, Seirin's attacks get them nowhere. The unsteady team must be returned to their feet. Riko calls for a player substitution.

The Seirin-Kaijo match heats up with an ace showdown. The tables turn, and Seirin takes the offensive. The final awakened one whose abilities rival the Generation of Miracles... Kagami's talents begin to blossom. Kise senses the threat more keenly than anyone else, but it gives him all the more reason not to lose!

The Seirin-Kaijo game enters its second half! Kaijo's doubleteam is powerless against Kagami's shockingly rapid growth, and he crushes Kaijo without its ace Kise. Kaijo clings to Seirin, but Seirin is unstoppable and the point gap widens.

Kaijo starts catching up when their ace Kise returns to the court, and their desperate effort makes the fans go wild. The entire gymnasium fills with support for Kaijo. Seirin has never experienced such pressure before.

Kuroko desperately analyzes the apparently unstoppable Kise's Perfect Copy and arrives at his answer amidst a series of comebacks. They have only one chance. Sensing Seirin's resolve, Kise makes his final attack, evading Kuroko's steal by copying Aomine. He passes Kagami by copying Akashi and deals the final blow with Murasakibara's Thor's Hammer! However, Iduki's Eagle Spear deflects the ball...!

The night before the final against Rakuzan, Kuroko begins telling the Seirin team about his past with the Generation of Miracles. Though Kuroko joined the distinguished Teiko Junior High School basketball team, he placed into the third string.

Kuroko finally joins the first string of the Teiko basketball team and is tasked with mentoring the new recruit Kise.Using a new playstyle centered around Akashi, Teiko racks up the victories at the national middle school tournament. However, Aomine's unparalleled skill makes him lose motivation. Meanwhile, Kuroko is reunited with his friend Ogiwara Shigehiro...

Through the efforts of the Generation of Miracles, Teiko wins the national tournament for the second year in a row. However, they grow stronger and stronger than their opponents. Cracks begin appearing between the overwhelmingly powerful members of the Generation of Miracles as well.

Kuroko and his teammates enter their third year of high school and begin preparing for their third national championship, but for the unrivaled Generation of Miracles, winning become expected. To relieve their boredom, they begin competing to see who can score the most points during official games. Despite their attitude, the team's overwhelming strength carries them to the national tournament.

After hearing about Kuroko's experience at Teiko Middle School the previous night, the members of Seirin rise the next morning ready to face the championship game. Players from all schools gather at the stadium to witness the final day of the Winter Cup.

Fearing Kagami will run out of stamina when he enters the zone, Riko pulls Kuroko off the court, strengthens the defense with second years, and tells Kagami to focus on offense. However, Akashi chooses to mark Kagami, and he even stops Kagami's in the zone attacks with his Emperor Eye.

Mayuzumi's mysterious power finally becomes clear. With the same qualities as Kuroko, he uses misdirection as a weapon as Rakuzan's "Phantom Sixth Man." Additionally, the "new model" is even good enough to make shots on his own.

The Seirin-Rakuzan game enters the third quarter. Seirin place their hope in their scorers Hyuga and Kagami. However, Akashi tries to nip their glimmer of hope. Hyuga is his target. When Mibuchi's "Earth" shot turns Hyuga's aggression against him and Hyuga receives another foul, he receives a fourth when he argues with the referee. Admist Seirin's desperate situation, Kuroko returns to the court.

Through Kagami's wide-range defense and Kuroko stopping Mayuzumi, Seirin regains its hope. However, it's not enough to close the gap. They must stop the attacks of the Uncrowned Kings to change their situation.

The game enters the final quarter! The ten minutes that will determine the champions of the Winter Cup have begun. Having found a way to stop Mibuchi through Koganei's play, Hyuga returns to the court while carrying the risk of a fifth foul to challenge Mibuchi once again! As though inspired by Hyuga's resolve, Kiyoshi dominates Nebuya with all his might and gets rebound after rebound.

Abandoning his teammates, Akashi enters the Zone and begins handling both offense and defense by himself. When Kagami becomes paralyzed in the face of such overwhelming strength, Kuroko suggests they work together against Akashi.

Akashi is awakened by a conversation with himself. He apologizes to his teammates and asks to be put back in the game. When the Generation of Miracles see him play, they know he's returned to his former self.

Entering the true Zone, the united team of Seirin begins catching up to Rakuzan. However, with only 40 seconds remaining, the end of the game approaches.