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「勝利ってなんですか?」 (Shouritte Nandesuka?)
“What Is Victory?”
We’re finally back to the present.
Total Scumbags
Just as I was starting to get comfortable with the Generation of Miracles becoming the way that they were at the beginning of season one, I never thought they’d stoop as low as they did. Throwing any sense of sportsmanship out the window in favor of trying to keep their games alive and well, I was praying that someone would have smacked the crap out of all of them (maybe not as much for Kise since he at least expressed some grief for humiliating Kuroko’s friend). Even though we all know that wouldn’t happen since they’re technically the protagonists and have about six-plus inches on everyone around them, I just couldn’t stomach what they did.
On the other hand, watching all of this after the fact makes every victory Seirin had against the Generation of Miracles feel that much better. Because what better way is there to metaphorically smack the crap out of a sports player than defeating them in a match?
The Basketball Which Kuroko Plays
I’ve always wondered why Kuroko puts so much emphasis on trying to play his style of basketball. Besides all the obvious ones that highlight the merits of team play, camaraderie, and anything else that comes from synergizing with the people around you, I can totally get behind Kuroko being gung-ho about his beliefs as a way of making it up to his old friend since a pretty idea is nice and all but a pretty idea fueled with something as powerful as the despair and sorrow of someone you care about is something you shouldn’t take lightly.
Looking Ahead
The stage is finally set for the final battle — and things are somehow even more heated than they were before. With the participants and their beliefs completely out in the open, all that’s left is for two teams to assemble on the court and put their money where their mouths are.
Also, wasn’t it great to finally see Seirin again? Even when they aren’t playing, it’s always nice seeing the group all together. That and who wouldn’t want to see Kagami get his head continuously bashed in? HAHA.
Preview
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https://randomc.net/image/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%2005.jpg
Kise, you are so precious.
https://randomc.net/image/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%2042.jpg
Oh, look it’s Kuro- KUROKO?!
https://randomc.net/image/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%2028.jpg
No worries Kuroko…
https://randomc.net/image/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%2042.jpg
You are with the team you belong.
https://randomc.net/image/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%2043.jpg
I simply cannot contain my excitement for the Seiren vs. Rakuzan match. I know it will be well worth the wait.
I hope Ogiwara will come to support Kuroko in the final match. This arc ended fast. I wish it was longer. 🙁
Seirin’s past victories against Generation of Miracles becomes more meaningful and satisfying after watching this arc.
https://randomc.net/image/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%2037.jpg
https://randomc.net/image/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%2042.jpg
My favourite MC. Big hug!!!
https://randomc.net/image/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%2014.jpg
The visuals are wonderful.
https://randomc.net/image/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%2020.jpg
Was totally freaked out by this scene. It looked like something from a horror film.
https://randomc.net/image/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%20Preview%2003.jpg
Only one more opponent! GO, KUROKO!!!
It’s great to see Kagami and the gang back after 3 weeks of not seeing them.
From this https://randomc.net/image/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%2040.jpg to this https://randomc.net/image/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%2041.jpg…
It couldn’t get any cuter than this! XD
That was an emotional and tragic episode. It’s really sad to see Kuroko so beaten down. I’m glad he got into Seirin and met fun people who shared his ideals.
Kagami is right though. Why does Kuroko blame himself when it’s clearly not his fault.
maybe not as much for Kise since he at least expressed some grief for humiliating Kuroko’s friend
You said that, but if i remember right Kise is the one who suggest the 111-11. It was shown in the manga.
Not only did he suggest it but in the manga after Kuroko says he had a friend and Kise says he should have told the GoM, he follows it by saying “Well, not that it would have made a difference since they were so weak either way.”
Fujimaki has said again and again that unless Kise likes you, he’s a viciously cold person. He was incredibly disrespectful to Kuroko, Haizaki and Kasamatsu until they put him in his place, though of course Haizaki was an ass.
Kise’s as scummy as the rest of them.
Kise proposed it and Akashi decided to do it because of Ogiwara’s love for basketball.
Score: 111-11
Kuroko’s Seirin jersey number: 11
Conincidence? I think not.
This is why Animated Form > Manga Form
https://randomc.net/image/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%2029.jpg
https://randomc.net/image/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%2027.jpg
Foreshadowing since Season 1: Kuroko’s Wristband
https://randomc.net/image/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%2035.jpg
I agree with you, the visuals are so brilliant that I can’t compliment them enough, and I hope it lasts until the end.
It feels as though you need 3D glasses to watch this
https://randomc.net/image/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%2027.jpg
Kuroko no Basuke in 3D (not in CG), that would be awesome!
The entire Teiko arc was a backstory on the wristband’s origin. Kuroko’s relationship with Generation of Miracles was simply an afterthought.
The warmth in these eyes
https://randomc.net/image/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%2028.jpg
will thaw these icy, frozen eyes
https://randomc.net/image/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%2014.jpg
and met your heart. XD
*melt
Way to rip my heart out, KnB. What they did to Origawa’s team and Kuroko’s reaction was painful to watch.
The last scene with Kuroko and Kagami was sweet.
https://randomc.net/image/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%2044.jpg
“Do you have fun playing basketball?”
Wow, a 100-point lead. So cruel. That question must have really bothered Akashi.
https://randomc.net/image/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%2020.jpg
Poor Ogiwara. They really turned into a Generation of Assholes. I hope to see him mend his friendship with Kuroko.
https://randomc.net/image/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%2026.jpg
Sad to see Teiko arc aka Feels arc end but I’m looking forward to the finals match.
https://randomc.net/image/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%20Preview%2003.jpg
I love this arc. Seeing everyone’s past was interesting. That was so unsportsmanlike of the GoM but I understand them better now.
One of my best flashback arcs. Other anime should learn from KnB how to make flashbacks that the audience actually cares about. This arc was so heartbreaking but so good!
Akashi and Ogiwara actually had a full conversation after he asked him that.
Off to the top of my head, Akashi says that enjoying basketball is irrelevant as long as you win. Ogiwara disagrees and says there’s no sense if you don’t enjoy it. Akashi says that’s something that losers say to comfort themselves. Ogiwara snaps at him and tells him he’s not naive enough to think that there won’t be losses and there won’t be pain, but that the love for basketball and the desire to improve after a loss are powerful, and that the disappointment of trying your best and not being good enough but wanting to get up again reflects that.
So Akashi decides to viciously destroy Ogiwara’s idealism.
I still don’t get why his friend decided to quit basketball instead of improving himself.
The score was 111-11. They were completely crushed. It’s difficult to recover from the shock.
With that score, it’s clear Teiko strength is too overwhelming. Such a huge difference in strength compared to the other teams.
I wouldn’t blame Kuruko’s friend for being majorly depressed after their loss.
Man, was that painful to watch. This explains why Kuroko chose Seirin. I thought it was a random decision on his part.
https://randomc.net/image/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%2013.jpg
The perfect ending to this depressing episode.
https://randomc.net/image/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%2041.jpg
The Teiko arc has been nice but the showdown we have all been waiting for starts next week.
I feel that Kagami and Aomine are the same type of person. If Kagami was in Aomine’s place, he would’ve probably gone through the same problem as the GoM.
https://randomc.net/image/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%2038.jpg
Kagami is like Aomine who is like Ogiwara, all by Kuroko’s admission.
Clearly, he’s a got a type lol
Did Kuroko really say that? (I don’t remember) I don’t see much of a similarity between Aomine and Ogiwara.
He said it when he called Ogiwara to ask him for advice about Aomine. Ogiwara denied it, but then said Aomine had lost his drive because he loved basketball so much, like Shige himself.
Izuki made a pun so I’m no longer sad.
Kuroko is a jerk for leaving a girl to cry by herself like that.
https://randomc.net/image/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%2003.jpg
The scenery in that pic is just beautiful.
This moment could’ve sailed my ship even further, yet Kuroko avoided that flag like how one would miss an important event in a galge…
Another missed opportunity. He’s either dense or not interested.
Well you can’t blame the guy who’s still have to face the absurd reality of having an ideal team. Glad he saw Seirin playing the match against Kirisaki High which the match shows how the senpais displaying such determination to win despite their points falling behind.https://randomc.net/image/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%2013.jpg
https://randomc.net/image/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%2012.jpg
I see the light of hope in your eyes.
https://randomc.net/image/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%2035.jpg
Now we know there is so much more meaning to those wristbands.
https://randomc.net/image/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%2036.jpg
The split up was for the better in this case. Until they meet again will they learn to love basketball for reals this time.
https://randomc.net/image/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%2045.jpg
The Basketball Which Kuroko Plays…will bring smiles to everyone.
https://randomc.net/image/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%2044.jpg
Can I get a fist bump?
The anime skipped the scene where Kuroko passes by and sees Kagami practicing on a street court. Anyway, I’m looking forward to see the Rakuzan match animated.