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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.

 

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  2. WarriorsHeart
    April 26, 2015,

    http://images.randomc.net/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%2042.jpg

    My favourite MC. Big hug!!!

    http://images.randomc.net/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%2014.jpg

    The visuals are wonderful.

    http://images.randomc.net/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.

    http://images.randomc.net/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%20Preview%2003.jpg

    Only one more opponent! GO, KUROKO!!!

    • James
      April 26, 2015,

      It’s great to see Kagami and the gang back after 3 weeks of not seeing them.

    • Kaye
      April 26, 2015,

      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.

    • lesley
      April 26, 2015,

      Kagami is right though. Why does Kuroko blame himself when it’s clearly not his fault.

  4. Ayu
    April 26, 2015,

    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.

    • emd23
      April 26, 2015,

      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.

      • Heike
        April 26, 2015,

        Kise proposed it and Akashi decided to do it because of Ogiwara’s love for basketball.

    • Kuroko the Best Shooter (Kuroko hype \o/ captain)
      April 26, 2015,

      Score: 111-11
      Kuroko’s Seirin jersey number: 11

      Conincidence? I think not.

  7. Silke
    April 26, 2015,

    “Do you have fun playing basketball?”

    Wow, a 100-point lead. So cruel. That question must have really bothered Akashi.
    http://images.randomc.net/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.
    http://images.randomc.net/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.
    http://images.randomc.net/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%20Preview%2003.jpg

    • esdesu
      April 26, 2015,

      I love this arc. Seeing everyone’s past was interesting. That was so unsportsmanlike of the GoM but I understand them better now.

    • Yuri
      April 26, 2015,

      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!

    • emd23
      April 26, 2015,

      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.

  8. nigga
    April 26, 2015,

    I still don’t get why his friend decided to quit basketball instead of improving himself.

    • Kuroko the Best Shooter (Kuroko hype \o/ captain)
      April 26, 2015,

      The score was 111-11. They were completely crushed. It’s difficult to recover from the shock.

      • Klein
        April 27, 2015,

        With that score, it’s clear Teiko strength is too overwhelming. Such a huge difference in strength compared to the other teams.

    • jagg
      April 26, 2015,

      I wouldn’t blame Kuruko’s friend for being majorly depressed after their loss.

  11. turf
    April 26, 2015,

    The Teiko arc has been nice but the showdown we have all been waiting for starts next week.

    • emd23
      April 26, 2015,

      Kagami is like Aomine who is like Ogiwara, all by Kuroko’s admission.

      Clearly, he’s a got a type lol

      • Klein
        April 27, 2015,

        Did Kuroko really say that? (I don’t remember) I don’t see much of a similarity between Aomine and Ogiwara.

      • emd23
        April 27, 2015,

        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.

  13. thomas
    April 26, 2015,

    Izuki made a pun so I’m no longer sad.

    • Kaye
      April 26, 2015,

      The scenery in that pic is just beautiful.

    • Red HeartGold ZX
      April 26, 2015,

      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…

      • Yuri
        April 26, 2015,

        Another missed opportunity. He’s either dense or not interested.

  15. random viewer
    April 26, 2015,

    http://images.randomc.net/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%2012.jpg
    I see the light of hope in your eyes.
    http://images.randomc.net/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.
    http://images.randomc.net/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.
    http://images.randomc.net/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%2045.jpg
    The Basketball Which Kuroko Plays…will bring smiles to everyone.
    http://images.randomc.net/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke/Kuroko%20no%20Basuke%203%20-%2016%20-%20Large%2044.jpg
    Can I get a fist bump?

  16. Heike
    April 26, 2015,

    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.

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