Kuroko’s Basketball, Vol. 1 | Basketball Manga & Anime Sports Series

Kuroko’s Basketball, Vol. 1 introduces readers to one of the most successful basketball manga and anime series ever created.

Written and illustrated by Tadatoshi Fujimaki, the story follows Seirin High School’s basketball team and the mysterious player Tetsuya Kuroko — a quiet athlete whose unusual passing ability and team-first playing style make him unlike anyone else on the court.

Blending basketball action with intense rivalries, humor, teamwork, and anime-inspired storytelling, the series became a worldwide favorite among both basketball fans and manga readers.

Volume 1 introduces:

• Tetsuya Kuroko and Seirin High
• high school basketball competition
• player rivalries and team dynamics
• fast-paced basketball action
• character development and teamwork
• the beginning of Kuroko’s basketball journey

Unlike traditional sports books focused purely on realism, Kuroko’s Basketball embraces dramatic moments, creative basketball styles, and high-energy storytelling while still reflecting many real basketball themes such as trust, chemistry, development, and competition.

The series became especially popular among younger basketball fans and helped connect basketball culture with anime and manga communities around the world.

Perfect for:

• basketball fans
• manga and anime readers
• younger athletes
• sports storytelling enthusiasts
• readers discovering basketball culture through anime

Product Details

• Author: Tadatoshi Fujimaki
• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 384
• ISBN: 9781421587714
• Dimensions: 198 × 128 × 21 mm
• Weight: 335 g

Why We Recommend This Book

At Orange Ball United Athletes, we believe basketball culture continues to grow far beyond the court itself.

Kuroko’s Basketball represents a modern side of basketball where:

• competition
• teamwork
• storytelling
• anime culture
• and youth passion for the game come together

A strong introduction to basketball manga and one of the most recognizable sports anime series worldwide.

Work Hard – Play Smart.

• Popular basketball manga series
• Basketball and anime storytelling
• High school basketball competition themes
• Teamwork and player development
• Fast-paced sports action
• Suitable for younger basketball fans
• Paperback English edition
• Volume 1 of the Kuroko’s Basketball series