Kuroko's Basketball 2
Synopsis
With the Interhigh Championship finally over, Seirin's basketball team refocuses their efforts, training harder than ever to get the chance to participate in the Winter Cup. Both Tetsuya Kuroko and Taiga Kagami see old friends walk back into their lives, providing a challenge both on and off the court. As new skills are developed and new alliances created, enemies from various teams—giants of high school basketball such as Yousen, Shuutoku, and Touou—stand in the way of Seirin's steadfast attempts to get to the top. All of these schools prove to be formidable foes whose abilities progress exponentially, while Kuroko struggles to find a balance between his resolve to play as part of a team and his desire to win. With old wounds reopening, new challenges to face on the court, and a new set of foes—the "Uncrowned Kings"—vowing to defeat the new hopefuls, will Seirin ever be able to achieve their dream of beating the Generation of Miracles? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The audience generally enjoyed the second season, praising the intense basketball matches, improved animation, and character development. Some viewers found the plot predictable and felt the focus shifted away from the title character, Kuroko. However, the season is considered a solid continuation of the first, with many finding it exciting and addicting.
Strengths
- The games are insanely intense and well-developed.
- The animation is high quality, especially during matches.
- Characters are interesting and diverse.
Weaknesses
- The story is somewhat cliche and predictable.
- Focus shifted from Kuroko to Kagami.
- Some shounen elements can be overwhelming.