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Kuroko's Basketball, Vol. 1: Includes vols. 1 & 2 (1)
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About Kuroko's Basketball, Vol. 1: Includes Vols. 1 & 2
Product Description Seirin High’s greatest basketball superstar was the one no one literally saw coming—the invisible Kuroko! Tetsuya Kuroko doesn’t stand out much. In fact, he’s so plain that people hardly ever notice when he’s around. Though he’s just as unremarkable on the basketball court, that’s where his plainness gives him an unexpected edge—one that lets him execute awesome moves without others noticing! When incoming first-year student Taiga Kagami joins the Seirin High basketball team, he meets Tetsuya Kuroko, a mysterious boy who’s plain beyond words. But Kagami’s in for the shock of his life when he learns that the practically invisible Kuroko was once a member of “the Miracle Generation”— the undefeated legendary team—and he wants Kagami’s help taking down each of his old teammates! From School Library Journal Gr 5 Up-Fujimaki's debut graphic novel takes its place at the sports manga table as the start of a promising new series that will hook readers and leave them wanting more. Kuroko always seems to go unnoticed, so when the basketball club receives his application, they aren't sure what to do with him. Curious about this mysterious guy, they soon discover that he used to play on an elite team. However, when Kuroko is put on the court, it's soon revealed that he's mediocre at best—or is he? Kuroko has the ability to slip by, stealing the ball before other players even notice. The team members realize that they have the potential to go far, and Kuroko eventually learns that playing to win isn't everything. Readers will be drawn into the hilarious friendship between Kuroko and fellow player Taiga Kagami. The art gracefully pulls readers into the narrative, providing a sense of the main character's ability and deftly portraying tense moments. VERDICT This delightful manga series starter is an attention grabber. Even those who aren't fans of basketball will be absorbed by this tale. Hand it to those who enjoy Haruichi Furudate's "Haikyu!!" or Kazune Kawahara's "My Love Story!!"-Chantalle Uzan, New York Public Library About the Author Tadatoshi Fujimaki was born on June 9, 1982, in Tokyo. He made his debut in 2007 in Akamaru Jump with Kuroko's Basketball, which was later serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. Kuroko's Basketball quickly gained popularity and became an anime in Japan in 2012.
