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Quick Answer
- Kuroko's Basketball(TV · 25 eps)
- Kuroko's Basketball Specials(Special · 9 eps)
- Kuroko no Basket: Oshaberi Shiyokka(Special · 1 eps)
- Kuroko's Basketball 2(TV · 25 eps)
- Kuroko's Basketball: Tip Off(Special · 1 eps)
- Kuroko's Basketball OVA(OVA · 1 eps)
- Kuroko’s Basketball 2: Would You Mind Doing That Once More(OVA · 1 eps)
- ...and 8 more below
Total: ~95 episodes / 38h watch time
Kuroko's Basketball Watch Order(2026)
Wondering where to start with Kuroko's Basketball? There are 15 entries total. The order below follows release dates, which is usually the safest way to go for a first watch.
15 entries ~38h total3 series4 movies8 OVA/specials
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
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Winter Cup Highlights Episode 1 – Winter Cup Highlights -Shadow and Light-
7.40Movie1 eps~24min2016Production I.G
Finished Airing11
Winter Cup Highlights Episode 2 – Winter Cup Highlights -Beyond the Tears-
7.30Movie1 eps~24min2016Production I.G
Finished Airing12
Winter Cup Highlights Episode 3 – Winter Cup Highlights -Crossing the Door-
7.30Movie1 eps~24min2016Production I.G
Finished Airing13
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Kuroko's Basketball?
Release order. Start with Kuroko's Basketball and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of Kuroko's Basketball?
About 38 hours total across 95 episodes and 15 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 28 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.
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