Kuroko no Basket: Tip Off

English.
I think this episode is one of the best in the first season without a doubt, it gives us a small taste of what the generation of miracles is or was in their high school days and how each one lived together from the perspective of Ryota Kise, but this is why it makes the character special, he was the last to join the generation of miracles and also the one who had to work harder than the others in this.
It is totally worth watching the entire episode, I really recommend it, it gives a lot of context to what the generation of miracles was, ... in addition to the fact that you will understand much better what this basketball group was.

Español.
Creo que este episodio es uno de los mejores en la primera temporada sin lugar a duda, este nos da una pequeña probada de lo que es o era la generación de los milagros en la época de secundaria y el como convivía cada uno desde la perspectiva de Ryota Kise, pero esto mismo es el porque lo hace especial al personaje, fue el ultimo en integrarse a la generación de los milagros y también el que se tuvo que esforzar mas que los demás en está.
Vale totalmente la pena ver el episodio completo en verdad lo recomiendo mucho, le da mucho contexto a lo que fue la generación de los milagros ademas de que vas a comprender mucho mejor lo que fue este grupo de basket.

How to make a side-story prequel 101.
I just love how much they manage to say with showing so little. As we know, two particular members from the generation of miracles haven't really shown what they are capable of doing in the parent show and yet they managed to be a big part of this episode, you'd think you will finally see them on a game, but no, not yet.

Kise as a device to tell the story is, not going to lie, better than Kuroko and Kagami. The dude just has a unique protagonistic feel to him, very chill, not too care-free, and uses a great ... deal of thinking and rational when he plays. This episode really puts the relationship the generation of miracles used to have in the spotlights, building up for something id to come.

Kuroko No Basket Tip Off Special

This special episode show how Ryouta Kise entered basketball and come to know Tetsuya Kuroko. As a normal mindset of a genius, he will doubt his trainer's ability and think highly of himself. But not yet, not Kuroko. Before totally degrading him, he will see the way he plays and build a respect for him in the end.


Kuroko No Basket Anime Review
By: Tadatoshi Fujimaki
April 15, 2019

Overall: 10/10
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Plot: 10

Sports Anime genre have only one path to take, tournaments. Participating individually or by teaming up, it is the most common plot that exist. While this is not a unique one, it will be the author's capability how he manage to capture the interest of the viewer and excite them. This series focuses on students who love playing basketball. At first, I am really not interested on watching this anime. It is kind of absurd to think of a basketball story with extraordinary skills. But after trying it out, it made me realize that the plot of the story is great. I love the simplicity of it. The main reason of why the series moves forward and how it affects every branches of the story. Unrealistic as it may seem, the lesson is still there. The creator successfully stress out the core value when playing basketball. What also made me hook on this series is the directness of every plays all of the basketball teams have. Each play only last for an average of 5 to 6 episodes. Flashbacks are there but its only on a really minimum basis. You can enjoy watching all of the plays without so much cliffhanging and annoying side stories of the characters.

Characters: 10

It is already a known that almost all of the characters on this series are super cool. It is the reason why most of the girl watched it, I think. Aside from that fact, the development of the characters can totally be seen along the story. The changes and realization they made make them more of a human. Though not skillfully speaking. Since there are so many characters, giving all of them the spotlight is hard. And that's whats amazing. The creator successfully introduce a past where most of the characters belong. That way, it won't be hard tackling each of the characters past and it gives the story more time in other scenarios that needs to be displayed. I love how the story never depend on the back story of the characters so much that it will take too much time to explain it.

Sound and Animation: 10

Perfect. My phone is full of Kises' picture. Yes, every character is so handsome but it is not only this. The animation of the story is really great. Parts where the characters show dribbling, passing, shooting or even guarding their opponents is really detailed. I love how they show the movements of the characters playing on the court, as well as their expression depending on the feeling they have. Should I also mention the voices? Yes, theirs are really cool and perfectly matches the looks of the characters.

Enjoyment: 10

I am not really a fan of basketball. I do not hate it, but I do not also like it. This is the first anime basketball which got me hooked. Due to so much enjoyment watching it, I've finished it in a more faster time than the other series I tried. Every episode will make you want more, more plays, more actions on the court, more characters to encounter with. It is really exciting, and fun to watch.

Ending: 10

This is the best route to take for an ending on this series. The main goal of Kuroko has been met after winning the nationals with his team. But no, the story did not really move forward just because they had to win. It is because he had to bring back his loss previously. He had to bring back all of the people precious to him and he did. Fixing things that is broken and making them realize the most important thing when doing the thing they love. I am content with the ending of this series. It is simple, yet it will made you realize something important.