Kuroko no Basket

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Synonyms: Kuroko no Basuke, KuroBas, The Basketball Which Kuroko Plays

Japanese: 黒子のバスケ

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Type: TV

Episodes: 25

Status: Finished Airing

Aired: Apr 8, 2012 to Sep 22, 2012

Premiered: Spring 2012

Broadcast: Sundays at 01:58 (JST)

Producers: Bandai Visual, Lantis, Nihon Ad Systems, Mainichi Broadcasting System, Banpresto, Shueisha, BS11

Licensors: None found, add some

Studios: Production I.G

Source: Manga

Genre: Sports

Themes: School, Team Sports

Demographic: Shounen

Duration: 24 min. per ep.

Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

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Score: 8.06¹ (scored by 711,927 users)

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Ranked: #555²

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Popularity: #116

Members: 1,204,137

Favorites: 21,147

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Haikyuu!! addpermalink

Both are sports anime. Haikyuu is more funny too than Kuroko no basket. Both anime have a group of colorful characters and two main characters that are aiming to be the best at something . One is Volleyball and the other is basketball. 

report Recommended by Glamrgrl104

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Both of them have intense sport matches and an interesting development of the characters. 

report Recommended by Nurichigo

An unlikely duo trying to do their best in order to overcome their weaknesses and bring out the best in their teams. Both shows have a similar cast which share various humorous conversations. Either through hard work and practice or with talent, the characters are overcoming their obstacles one by one in order to achieve their dreams. That, of course, doesn't mean there aren't any bumps in the road. Haikyuu!! focuses more on the real aspects of sports, while Kuroko no Basket focuses on the suspenseful, which makes it seem over the top quite a few times. 

report Recommended by Nefarious

Same plot style, story-telling style, characters interaction style.. The two just have same style, nearly in everything.
You should enjoy the other if you enjoy the one. except you are one easy bored person. Such same style can make you boring when you watching the second. 

report Recommended by Jim_Heart

Kuroko no Basket and Haikyuu has a similarity in two characters sharing a dream and competing to be the very best. They are both part of a team as well and goes up against powerful adversaries to prove their worth. There is decent humor coming from the character interactions and stylish plays each episode plays out. Do note though that Kuroko no Basket has more of over-the-topic antics with its gameplay. But nonetheless, I would recommend both series especially if you're a sports fan looking to see players strive to succeed and trying to make their dreams becoming a reality. 

report Recommended by Stark700

It has almost the same feeling. Well, Haikyuu' duo might be slightly more comical and has more "rivalry" relationship than Kagami&Kuroko. 

report Recommended by CrazyCactus

The big showdown is here !!! Haikyuu do you stand a chance against the King Kuroko? Haikyuu I'll see how you do. Though premise wise, Kuroko is already more interesting! Haikyuu, A boy that has potential "working and working" to be good at volleyball. Compared to Kuroko, where he's already strong, but facing off stronger players - Generation of Miracles. If you like to know more on this topic, I recommend to watch Digibro's related video on youtube Haikyuu vs. Kuroko no Basket! 

report Recommended by iamKetranLang

both sports anime made by Production I.G. revolving around hand based sports with small 5-6 man teams. similar atmosphere and focus for both is on bond between 2 highschool first year MC's where one supports the other to score with their impressive jumping ability.  

report Recommended by Belovy

Kuroko no Basket and Haikyuu give a similar feeling of intensity during games, as sports anime, and have both comedy and drama. They also have a similar focus on friendship and competition between team members. 

report Recommended by lavender_cello

The first thing I thought of when I started watching this anime was Kuroko no Basket. In relation to Kuroko no Basket, two players with extraordinary talent need one another in order to reach their full potential. In Haikyuu!!, Kageyama and Hinata were enemies at first, but end up playing for the same team when they enter high school. Kageyama is only interested in being a setter and Hinata strongly prefers being a spiker. The two must learn to work together in order to form a perfect duo to be the team that can stay on the court the longest. 

report Recommended by SeventhSwordsman

Both:
-are sports anime.
-feature two players that at first don't get along well.
-have a duo of a skilled player and one with potential to get better.
Haikyuu!! focuses more on realism than Kuroko no Basket, which utilizes more spectacle. 

report Recommended by SheasonDuerulo

Both awesome sports anime about unlikely talents, teaming up with someone very talented, to make a successful team. 

report Recommended by Nujabe

they are both my favorite sport anime I really think anyone 
who loved knb would also love Haikyuu!! :
they both have amazing characters 
they are both extremely funny
if you like the games in knb you will love them in Haikyuu!! 
they make you want too see more and never get bored
their relationships is what made me love haikyuu so much as knb

 

report Recommended by kurokocchis

Very intense and exciting games. Lots of comedy. Teamwork and trust are the basis of both shows. Same concept of "shadow and light" (in Kuroko no Basket this is more marked) 

report Recommended by oOoAurorAoOo

Kuroko no Basket and Haikyuu!! are both sports-themed anime with a well developed, dynamic cast of main characters. The characters are portrayed with contrasting personalities which makes the show interesting as it is not overly fixated on merely the abilities of the strong players, but also how the players overcome their various challenges (regardless of height, personality, past grudges etc) to improve as a team. If you have watched either, it is highly likely that you'll enjoy the other as well.  

report Recommended by beiniwang

both are sport anime and both have a lot of great characters. They both involve a sport duo (Kagami and Kuroko/ Hinata and Kageyama) who work together to get their team to the top. 

report Recommended by CherriXx

Both have/are:

-Sports Anime
-a very good view of their sports
-not a OP main character
-Great Characters
-Very Close to the manga 

report Recommended by Hiyami

Both made by Production I.G.
Both have two strong players join the same team.
Though both are different sports, they have the same atmosphere.
Both protagonists aim for victory and are highly motivated. 

report Recommended by MoeTAW

They both are sports animes, although different sports, the animes have a similar feel to them. Kuroko no Basuke and Haikyuu!! are both very engaging and have good, interesting characters. 

report Recommended by dragones-s

Both made by Production I.G, both have two strong players join the same team, though both are different sports, they have the same atmosphere and both protagonists aim for victory and are highly motivated. 

report Recommended by Raito-senpai

The story lines themselves are totally different, but if you enjoy sports anime or liked Kuroko no Basket, then you will definitely enjoy Haikyuu. Both have really strong and likeable characters then have a 'never give up' attitude and the matches themselves will leave you on the edge of your seat. 

report Recommended by ub3cat

- Both are sports.
- There are mainly two main protagonists in both the anime.
- The art style of kuroko and haikyuu is kinda similar.
- the depiction of the story and character developments are similar too.
- Ther is fair amount of comedy in both of them. 

report Recommended by tachibana_mei

They're quite similar because of its calm and friendly atmosphere.
It has
-Sports of course but different
-Comedy and puns, different character personality
-There's also challenges they have to face, it does not focus entirely on being an overpowered team
-Main characters on both shows are short c; 

report Recommended by Jasteraz

Sports,bishounen guy,tournament that very fierce and competitive,plenty of talented players and rivalry of two protagonists are themes that both anime shared very much. 

report Recommended by santicres

Both are sports anime and both offer an adrenaline rush while the main characters are pushing their hardest to get a win. Personally i feel Kurokos is a bit more toned down in comparison to Haikyuu but bother are excellent. 

report Recommended by MajorJett

Both anime have characters who are hard working and passionate about sport. They also have one thing in common that stood out for me! Thats how each individual character is much more effective working in a team rather than facing challenges on their own. Art is quite similar in a way and If you enjoyed watching kuroko no basket, I guarantee you will love Haikyuu. 

report Recommended by Emperor290

Both are sport anime. Both are the story of a team going throw competitons. They both have as main characters two guys that do not do well at the beginning. For me, both were addictive from the beginning to the end and i can´t wait for the respective sequels 

report Recommended by Kenkkei

This is only in my opinion:
-They're both sports 
-You can learn a few sports life lesson (I'm not sure about KnB though)
-The art is awesome. :>
-Plus, it's intense. X> 

report Recommended by h1b1k11

Both are sports anime. Both have a protagonist, who can't play like everyone else and he is doing it just for the pure love for the sport itself. Both stuggles to find their way and are trying to be the best and to help their team as much as they can. 

report Recommended by FirePokemon

Both of these animes have loveable characters with a great sports theme 

report Recommended by WeeEnglishTeacup

A short guy with exceptional skills at only one speciality (Passing or spiking) teams up with a more serious genious type who aims to be the best. These two friends later find a mediocre high school team to face some old friends from middle school as enemies in high school, while carrying that team to victory. They both have a colorful cast, exciting matches, shounen aspects and godlike sport skills that surpasses professionals. 

report Recommended by Kano_NT

Both anime series are thrilling sports anime with two main chars that become a duo and in both series they rely on each other alot and form special attacks thanks to the help of the other. While in Kuroko No Basuke they play basketball and in Haikyuu!! they play Volleyball. Both of them feel extremely similar. 

report Recommended by GiantQAACSleier

Pretty obvious.

-Both are shonen, comedy, school, sport anime

-The story is almost the same (after first season)

-While KnB finished with 3 seasons of 25 episodes each Haikyuu!!! is currently at its 2nd season which has 25 episodes, same as the first

-Both are from the same studio

Whats different? I think Haikyuu is way more realictic and has a bit more comedy while KnB is more on the flashy side with over the top dunks, etc.

report Recommended by CantfindUsername

Both anime are sports anime. They both have good character development and similar art style. The matches in both anime are intense and also give the watcher a sense of victory when the main characters win. 

report Recommended by zaraku

Although their plots focuse on different type of sport, they are both telling story about characters who - despite the circumstances - are proving that other people make a mistake underestimate them. In both anime are two main characters who are making together a really nice duo.

With each new episode you will find out more and more similarities. Enjoy! 

report Recommended by bemoria

Sports, hilarity, hype and all the good shit. 

report Recommended by ShokoSama

Extremely similar sports shows. Kuroko is about Basketball and Haikyuu is about Volleyball. In both shows the main protagonists aim to be the very best at their sport.

They both have an unstoppable first year duo that can be compared to the best. They grow as a duo and become as strong as possible.

Haikyuu has more lighthearted comedy while Kuroko is more serious. Both have a good balance that make the shows entertaining. 

Pretty much same plot, different sports. If you like one, you'll like the other.

report Recommended by kyle8998

These are sports shows and they have really similar story. Kuroko feels bit like there is supernatural element that makes it feel exaggerated and unrealistic where Haikyuu feels more probable (at least at this point, after first season).

Both of these shows have humor and they try to have emotional moments. 

report Recommended by opasnimiki

Both series are composed by a surprising duo that combines to become stronger and more efficient after training. 
Also, the same goal (defeating other teams) is present and the characters look alike; they all have a special ability making them powerful in their own domain. 

report Recommended by Mazuri

If you are looking at this recommendation, i do hope that you check out Haikyuu!!. Why? If you like sports anime, then this shouldn't disappoint you. Both anime feature a team who is aiming to be the best in their sports, but there is going to many rivals with common goals, so to be the best, they must be stronger than all of them. The characters will grow stronger as the plot follows. 

report Recommended by noobsoldier

It is obvious that it's two anime based on sport. Haikyuu is about volley-ball.
It's more based on true feelings that we can go through as a volleyball player, which I am and which i can definitely confirmed. I started haikyuu at first, and it gave me chills.. Really. When i ended the first season, i was so excited about the second one, that I had to calm down my restlessness. So I started KnB, and as in KnB, we go through a lot pain, struggle in every kind: about a situation, a relationship..

I was really surprised to like it as Haikyuu which the story speaks me more because of the fact that i love volley ball and that i truly know what they are talking about because I've been through it. But KnB showed me the complexity of a basket ball game.
KnB and Haikyuu share those strong feelings we can go through in sport. It's hard to stay emotionless, because it is undeniable that it is what's making us alive.
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report Recommended by Imagination1809

Both sports anime with 2 main characters.
A lot of character development in both.
Exciting matches. 

report Recommended by Obi_Juan_Kenobi

Both great sports anime although I enjoyed Kuroko no Basket more. Both have: 
- rivalries 
- comedy
- character development
- intense matches
- etc.. 

report Recommended by SchwingBoner

- Prota that even with its appearance demonstrates a unique ability
- Prota complements with another talented person to together get more to rub your skills
- Prota dreams of being one of the greats. 

report Recommended by OtakuNote87

This is a sports Anime, both Anime centre around main characters trying to better themselves in their respective sports, Haikyuu!! may not have as many episodes as Kuroko no basket but the story development and animation for both are great. 

report Recommended by Animeinstream

teamwork, overcome obstacles and much much sport is basketball or volleyball if you saw one of the anime can not fail to see the other is certain that liked. 

report Recommended by Hayato

They are very similar

-Both made by Production i.g.
-There is  two players that at first don't get along well.
- The main characters aiming to be the BEST!
 

report Recommended by yuriilover96

In both, first year duo enters the team and makes the team stronger with their unique qualities. 

report Recommended by El-Psy_Congroo

Two great series and must watches.
Both main focuses are sports, Volleyball and Basketball respectively
Both have great displays of friendship, team building and great personalities developing
Both are exciting, competitive and bring GREAT sense of humor to the plate.
Haikyuu!! reminds me a lot of Kuroko no Basket in terms of humor, action level and how exciting it is to watch! The main character is funny, full of energy and doesn´t have the immediate tools to succeed at what he wants to do, this and the ever exciting oposing teams makes for an always exciting story. This Anime really pulls you in and makes you, as you should, root for the home team!! read more 

report Recommended by V-n

Amazing & intense plots that have you vying for more! Both series are built on teamwork and the struggle of becoming the best, both main characters are underestimated by everyone whether it be height or being compared to other players. Both series involve never giving up. 

report Recommended by tengenfanclub

-Sports anime 
-you can see relations between the characters of the two shows 
-seriously though they're hilariously similar
-watch it 

report Recommended by ro-bodt

I watched Haikyuu right after finishing Kuroko's Basketball, and I noticed a lot of similarities. 
An easily excitable ace and a seasoned support-role player team up. They clash at first but they soon become an unstoppable duo.
The advancement of the team into various competitions - from practice matches to regional tournaments. It all happens at the same pace.
The characters, plot progression, and humour all have close similarities. If you don't want to let go of Kuroko's Basketball yet, Haikyuu is a good one to shift on to. You will most likely enjoy one if you enjoyed the other.  

report Recommended by whither

Haikyuu and Kuroko's Basketball share a strong Production IG flavour, with stylish, energetic sports action sequences and tense interpersonal drama off the sports courts. Another thing they share is that they prefer to lean towards the gimmicky, fantastical side of the sports genre but pull it off without seeming cheap or stupid. If you like one, you're bound to find satisfaction in the other. 

report Recommended by JakklL

If you enjoy sports anime then you will love Haikyuu. While less over the top them Kuroko No Basket, it is more grounded and relatable as a series with rich characters. 

report Recommended by RichieRoberts

Both sport anime's, one basketball one volleyball. Both have two main characters trying to be the best and they use each other to be better. 

report Recommended by Lord_Lamington

If you enjoy dynamics similar to the rivalry between Kuroko and Kagami. Then you will love the tension between Hinata and Kageyama in Haikyuu!! 

report Recommended by Bagel_Bro

Both are sports anime that follow the same beats and both have a first year prodigy duo that come up with great plays to help their team. Both also have excellent animation and the direction of action shots is spectacular.  

report Recommended by jaw1811

If you like sports animes and loved Haikyuu like I did, then you will love Kuroko no Basuke, I hope! They're both animes that concentrate on two characters that are parteners and work together to make their team stronger! One of the characters is little and fragile but still it's very stong, and the other is strong and has strong skills that make him a bit distant!

I won't say more, if you wanna know more, please see the anime and I hope you love it, like I did!!!!!!!! 

report Recommended by Hitomi_Kurogane5

They are both really good sports anime's, though it's volleyball and basketball both have comedy & sports.

- Dramatization makes the sports scenes more epic in both of them.
- Story revolves around 2 people ( Hinata & Kageyama/ Kuroko & Kagami ) 
and team work grows through out the episodes 

report Recommended by CookiesYummy

Both great sports anime. Good soundtrack and animation. They both make you feel happy and show team spirit. 

report Recommended by Brov3r

Anime are considered one of the best sports Anime where we find the evolution of the Champions passes quickly through the play several games. 

report Recommended by Amiiiiine

Haikyuu is a really famous anime and all of you guys might know what it is about. Simply said: it's about Karasuno volleyball team, go on competitions, and develop their skills and friendship along the way. Characters are similar and the sense of humor is also similar. They both contain handsome guys (wink wink to the girls) and even cute/pretty managers! Season 1 is mainly about the development between the team and its members and the joining of the fellow volleyball members who quit. For me, Season 2 actually was like the "start" of the BIG competitions and the Really good ones. However, both episodes are good and I KNOW you guys will love it! It's a catch from the beginning like Kuroko no Basket! So! at least just watch one episode! (Pretty Pleaseee) You will love it! read more 

report Recommended by EmeraldTulips

Both are highly entertaining sports anime, that have exiting matches and interesting characters. And both of the anime mostly revolve around two players and their connection on the field. 

report Recommended by Katsuo_

If you really liked Kuroko no basket, then you should watch Haikyuu!! 
Both animes have two main characters who works amazingly good together, even though their didn't like each other at first, there's sport spirit and a colorful team who slowly becomes better and better at their sport. 
The only big difference between these two animes is that they have more humor in Haikyuu!! and play volleyball instead of basket. 

    

report Recommended by ASITD86

They both have similar character types-light and shadow, both sports anime, both have HILARIOUS part, both informative and similar plot. 

report Recommended by nArUtOaSt

KNB and Haikyuu evolves around a first year duo who does not get along well in the beginning. However the duos make everyone shocked when they really get serious. The duo in Haikyuu strengthens one another as well as in KNB. They do not hold back when it comes to the amount of comedy mixed with things going down, getting serious, in both of the series. Some characters are even very similar (of course not copied and pasted). 

report Recommended by Dingus_Cat

An other sport's anime but based on Volley-ball.

We find same spirit in the anime, a strong team wich begin more and more stronger.
Lots of endearing characters, all team are strong and fun but all are differents.

The main difference lies in the "attacks". They are more realistic and less "fight anime" like Kuroko.

I highly recommend if you like sport's anime. 

report Recommended by Zeldren

Both are about sports in a high school setting. If you enjoyed Kuroko no Basket, you are sure to love Haikyuu!! The fact that it is about Volleyball is not a minus. You'll love volleyball after watching it. 

report Recommended by not-not

Both are obviously sports anime and both have a duo working together (or at least trying to xD.) I also found the comedy to be the same in both, which is always a plus!  

report Recommended by Blytz

-both have to do with team sports
-both involve someone who seems like they would suck at the sport doing great
-both have really hot characters

What more could you ask for 

report Recommended by Tori_lucas_

These animes share the same vibe like challenges, teamwork, character development, etc. 

report Recommended by Neshgtwt

Team sport that tells us of the team's improvement, their friendship, and their journey to become the best team in Japan. 

report Recommended by leezodne

They are similar because of the following: 
-Interesting and more characters, they also have the same goal to go to nationals 
-Art is precise and detailed, especially in sports scenes or part 
-The soundtrack is cool 
-They will make you laugh 
-They portray the struggles as a player 

report Recommended by atKatlin

Sport anime, almost similar with each other, only different in game (Volleyball and Basketball). Always got intense match, Weak at beginning and growing stronger, and if you think these sport anime is like some serious sport, well... Don't worry, you will also laugh at these anime 

report Recommended by HeroArgonaut

- Both animes are focused on a pair of young freshmen who enter schools little recognized in the sport. One is talented and the other is average but has a specialty, both are helped by their veterans, seek to improve together and develop various techniques combined. Throughout the anime they face teams with talented players, make several friends and rivals.
- In Kuroko No Basket there are effects in the special techniques,Haikyuu is more natural.

report Recommended by DCardoso_MAL

if you like sport anime's.. this has got to be the one to watch.
characters that overcome their weaknesses and fight in a team as 1  

report Recommended by Lady91Otaku

Both are sports anime
their plots are quite similar too
they go through a defeat and make a comeback
however is obviously more detailed than that 

report Recommended by eixn

Me not being a fan of sports animes, both are good works that can be gateways to other shows of the same genre, as they manage to make each one's games (volleyball and basketball) remain interesting, exciting and well thought, being worth of checking out. 

report Recommended by Samuel_Araujo

They are both badass sports anime with lots of action, fun, and endless shipping options for any fujoshi. There is lots of competition, too. 

report Recommended by Anime_Geek953

Haikyuu deals about reaching for the top while forming unbreakable bonds with your teammates -- which is a very similar theme in Kuroko no Basuke (and other team sports anime out there). The protagonists are both small for the sports they have chosen but to compensate with their lack of height are extraordinary athletic skills that'll serve as their team's trump card in order to win. 

Aside from the similarities in the genres it was categorized under, plot and protagonists' circumstances, Haikyuu and Kuroko no Basuke have the same animation studio, Production I.G. So you can expect great animated action scenes during a match. :) 

I highly recommend you watch Kuroko no Basuke if you're looking for an anime similar to Haikyuu and vice versa. It won't disappoint you, hopefully. ^^ read more 

report Recommended by PurpleRose328

Both anime are character-driven and are obviously about sports. The main difference is that both series focus on different sports, namely basketball and volleyball. One of them is realistic but highly intense (Haikyuu) and the other is exaggerated and over-the-top in action (Kuroko no Basuke). Nevertheless, if you like either anime, then there's no doubt that you'll like the other as well. 

report Recommended by Marco_a_Phoenix

1.Both are sports anime in which the team starts as a new team and has to work their way to the top.
2.Both anime have a main "pair" which together are the highlights of the team(at least to us anime watchers) but it doesn't mean other characters are neglected.In fact everyone in the teams have their screen time for their character development which is important because well they are playing a team sport. 

report Recommended by Anime_lover987

-both anime have a first year pair (kagami & kuroko) & (hinata and tobio)
-both captains are scary 
-they encounter past teammates 

report Recommended by degurechaff_X

It is similar due to the rivalry going on between high school, also the art is similar but the main common point is the main characters.
Hinata is similar to kuroko due to a physic disadvantage and also they both have their own kind of basketball/volley.
If you want a kuroko no basket as a volley version, you just found it. ;)
 

report Recommended by DarknessPoulet

Sports Anime. Every one of it, different in their own way. Well, some of them. Kuroko no Basket and Haikyuu!! are some anime with a lot in common. Obviously, they support a different sport, Basket and Volley. The similarities though, with the main characters are really odd. Haikyuu's main character, Hinato Shouyo, is actually pretty similar to Kuroko no Basket's character, Kuroko Tetsuya. They may not have the same personality but they have similar actions. In KnB, Kuroko, ends up making everyone who is he playing against determined to win against them, but he also heps his own team as well. The same goes for Hinata. With his excitment and passion about Volleyball, he tends to make his opponents craving victory more, but most importanly, he makes his team stronger, just like Kuroko. However, Hinata, after he's enrolled in highschool, he meets a last year's opponent who lead his team to defeat. Kuroko, as the basketball matches continue, he meets Middle School's teamates who together they used to make the most powerful team in Japan. What's no the difference is the way those to unfortunate meetings acted towards the main character. Harsh and cold(With some exceptions, aka, Kise). Although, as time(episodes) passed those unfortunate meetings grow warmer towards the protagonists(again, except Kise. He's always warm). One last thing these two anime have in common is, rivalry between other schools. In Haikyuu it's Shiratorizawa and Aoba Johsai, and in Kuroko no Basket it's Rakuzan and Shutoku. Anyway, if you're a fan of Kuroko no Basket, then I would absoloutely recommend Haikyuu!! read more 

report Recommended by _NoNo-Chan_

Two teens form a unique bond by handling each others' balls.

But seriously, there are a lot of parallels between these two series. Main duo join a highschool sports team, the short one has a very specific talent that requires the tall one's exceptional skill to make full use of. The main characters have the aim of winning Nationals, however unrealistic that may be at the start of the series. Both put a lot of focus on strengthening not just individual skill but teamwork as a whole. Kuroko no Basuke is a bit more stereotypically shounen in some areas (main characters all have weird hair colors, the "special moves" seem more like magic powers rather than honed talents), but both make (well executed) use of classic sports/shounen tropes like The Power Of Friendship (tm). read more 

report Recommended by TCotP

The two mentioned anime are both of the sports genre,and have kind of a similar story line:
A 1st year protagonist duo.
The MC is basically the inferior one who rises with hard work,whereas the supporting character is a genius.
Both highlight importance of teamwork.
Centered around winning high school tournaments. 

report Recommended by Astitva

Though they both are two different sports, their way of adapting the MCs is quite similar! I would recommend people to watch KNB before watching Haikyuu the reason being you'll probably lose your shit after watching an amazing anime like haikyuu first and KNB later you'll probably hate watching KNB even though they have their own good points! 

report Recommended by Lelouch-san

Haikyuu!! and Kuroko no Basket are my favourites anime sports for the moment, specially Haikyuu!! totally recommend it. 

report Recommended by Dereknalox123

Both have the same emotions about anime sport, the only difference is that haikyuu is more realistic, kuroko is not realistic 

report Recommended by KirinKatoki

the basics are similar...both of them are amazing anime series 

report Recommended by sepid_96

Both series revolves about an athlete who's not that strong but strive to be the best with training and help from his teammates especially to their partner (Kagami is for Kuroko and Kageyama is for Hinata). Both long so take it easy. 

report Recommended by Hachama

both anime talks about sports and it had two main characters in one team wanting to defeat the others and both are really funny especially Haikyuu. 

report Recommended by Harrumee

Both sports anime with outstanding/refreshing characters 

report Recommended by DrBruise

Haikyuu is a is a sports anime about volleyball. It has some similarities to Kuroko no basket, but also has some parallels. Would recommend Haikyuu to both people who liked Kuroko no Basket and those who didn't, as Haikyuu does things differently from KnB in way that makes it enjoyable but maybe for a different reason (can't really give any spoilers).  

report Recommended by --AOD--

Both are excellent sport animes, which share a similar setting. If you enjoy high school sports animes, i would recommend you check Kuroko no Basket out! 

report Recommended by Thiccboy123

They both have a very similar plot, and the two main characters of each show resemble each other a lot, the main difference is that the sports played are  very different. 

report Recommended by Amelia7311

They both feature an underdog protagonist that has to work hard to echieve his dreams. They may be different from one another in terms of the sport, but the stories are laid out in pretty much the same way.  

report Recommended by siiimon

both are sports anime
haikyuu have similar story as KNB 

report Recommended by Gio35

-both sports anime 
-both have a shounen esc vibe
-the mc stand out from the others (lol) in their own way  

report Recommended by Pheonixlea

Sports Anime 
same Fun, No Super Powers, only game fight intense pressure, hard work training 
Goosebumps, Life lessons. 10/10 Both of them.
 

report Recommended by Mehmaam

If you like one you'll like the other

Both are fast paced sports anime, with tensions and pressure from many things

Should be a no brainer imo 

report Recommended by BlazinBlaziken

Kuroko no basket is another very good sport anime , i would say it has very similar plot to Haikyuu!! and i think everyone who liked watching Haikyuu!! will like Kuroko no Basket too :) 

report Recommended by NikiBG45

If you enjoy sports animes that have loads of peaks edge of your seat moments then I must recommend kuroku no basket. Does not fail to entertain!! 

report Recommended by abxul

Both r pretty unique sports anime with interesting themes and similar ideas in terms of how its characters r developed. Those who like Haikyuu will definitely like Kuroko no Basket and vice versa since both greatly emphasise on the concept of "teamwork" and "friendship" Ideas present in the best sports anime out there 

report Recommended by TheOmaster22

Both are about sports and they show their downfalls and how they overcome them. Haikyuu's fandom is large but I think Kuroko no basket needs more attention. 

Kuroko no Basket also gives you the thrill and excitement during the tournaments. Seeing them grow and have turned from enemies to friends is one of the reasons why I enjoyed Kuroko no Basket. 

report Recommended by yeihs

If u want to watch a sports anime well my friend there ain't any better than these u will find the story alsi very intersting and these anime will make sure to hype u up . If u u don't like sports or don't know about the sports in these anime  u will still end up loving the show as well as the real vollyball and basketball. The animation quality is also very good u will enjoy every second of it . The characters are also very lovable and each of them has a different story u will enjoy this trust me 

report Recommended by BaKa_YaRo007

Both has serious sports moments with lots of comedy.Must watch kuroko no basket 

report Recommended by sam_7039

Both are popular sports anime focusing around to main characters who have abilities far beyond the currently existing teammates. They will also face off against their past mentors and people who had recognized their skill. Both Anime are about determination to be the best, to never give up, and to win. 

report Recommended by Hepnac

They both are based in two sport players that join their habilities for trying to win their goals. Watching their progress is great 

report Recommended by Sangreal_

Same sport anime and the mc is same power 

report Recommended by enmaaaaaa

Both are amazing sports animes that follow a prodigy and character who is highly specialized in one form of the sport (Hinata can jump and Kuroko can pass). These shows are full of great sporting matches, diverse teams, and great friendships.  

report Recommended by sgoldman449

Both of them are Top Tier sports anime in which main protagonist helps his team to be best in the Japan. 

report Recommended by AndyTeasey_12

Both is about sports, and each character has their own way of playing basketball (Satsuki Momoi is a waifu) 

report Recommended by snevp

Both pieck sport anime with good animation, good characters with great development and overall pretty enjoyable! Also both from the same studio! 

report Recommended by ContinuousRobin

After finishing the whole haikyuu series and getting no announcement for season-5's release, I got desperate and decided to search for a similar sports anime series to binge and well, honestly I wasn't dissappointed, NOT even one bit. 

report Recommended by weeb-ish

Most new-gen anime watchers know about Haikyuu but not Kuroko no Basuke. Kuroko is a classic basketball anime (not as classic as slam dunk ofc) but consists of a great storyline/plot with similar inspiring characters. Kuroko no Basuke has more character depth as compared to Haikyuu, and also more quantity of quality characters as well. In Contrast, Haikyuu has better character development, while kuroko no basket focuses on developing the main plot rather than development as compared to Haikyuu. Must watch yet again. 

report Recommended by Kullen

Same studios, same art design. Both are sports and have also kind of the same animation you will enjoy both of their stories and have fun. 

report Recommended by Petrakhs

They are both sports anime, that have great art and story line. Kuroko no Basket is personally my number one sports anime, so if you enjoyed Haikyuu you should watch it :D 

report Recommended by dazedoo

Sport-based, good development of friendships and teamworks 

report Recommended by JSophie157

Kuroko no basket is a very good sport anime and lately many people came to me and said that they never seen so im gonna recomend for everyone.
The anime makes you wanna play some basketball and do sports so i think is an good hype  

report Recommended by TiagoFalken

If you like sports anime this one is very similar yet still different enough that it isn't boring. 

report Recommended by Stormieeee_

If you have watched any of the one you would know how good the Anime is!! and you would definitely enjoy the other one. Both are animes of sports genre, i bet you would feel like one of the team member while watching this. Animation, character design and storyline are something to look out for. 

report Recommended by Zura_San

While I think Haikyuu!! is a little bit overrated, I still think it's a good anime. Kuroko no Basket is another good sports anime that focuses on teamwork and both have very "role specific" characters. 

report Recommended by animereviewboi

Even if they are about different sports, with other characters, both are about the same thing 

report Recommended by Seb4sti4n

-Both are sports anime
-Both are from the same studios
-Similar main characters
-Similar genres (Like comedy) 

report Recommended by Justa_normalweeb

Both are related to sports and also very neat and clean work. You can see suspense and you can feel the pressure while the games are going on. These two are the perfect anime for any sport lover 

report Recommended by Hisoka_The_Devil

They both are sports anime
both main characters excel in one part of the sport but are below average on the other parts
thay are both high school anime
both main characters face similar struggles 

report Recommended by Morris_V

Both about sports and a first-year duo. The MC's team goes against other powerhouses with their respective aces and specialties. The only real difference is that its volleyball and there's more supernatural power stuff in Kuroko no Basket, unlike Haikyuu!! where most of the actions are realistic to a degree. 

report Recommended by IsaiahTea

- Both are sports anime.
- Involves the development of a team and their success.  

report Recommended by akiiira

Both haikyuu and kuroko no basuke are sports animes and they have the same vibes to it, there are even popular ships in both shows. They both have great characters so pick your favorites! They both have great plot and the fandoms are very similar. Give it a try!
 

report Recommended by Cia_xX

Kuroko's basket has the same vibe and the same comedic aspects as haikyuu! it also has the same intensity and same hopefulness from the characters trying to better themselves in the games they love  

report Recommended by triggerfish

Same Sport and Same Studio... 

Haikyuu give me feel emotion happy , sad and proud
Kuroko give me feel Hype every game and good animation 

report Recommended by Maaxnov

both of this anime is sports related and the struggle faced by the protagonist due to the naturally gifted people. both of this anime teaches us to never give up on things we love and to keep thriving no matter the weather and to never compare ourselves to others cause we can accomplice a lot of things if we never give up. .  

report Recommended by nez31

Underdog Protagonists: Both series feature protagonists who start off as underdogs and work hard to improve their skills and lead their teams to success. Teamwork and Friendship: Both anime emphasize the importance of teamwork, friendship, and camaraderie among team members. 

report Recommended by Izaz00

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Surely these two series have a lot in common to begin with the main focus being the sport genre, one focused on basket and the other on swimming.
Both Free! and KnB have a gorgeous art style and colors, which doesn't let "indifferent".
Plotwise, as a few other person mentioned already, the main charas Kuroko and Haruka are both the quite type; also both titles share a curious thing that somewhat "uniforms" them, in KnB they have color-related names for the GenMir, while in Free all the important charas have a girly name.
Being team sports genre focused, obviously both series see the team of main characters that will aim to the first place in competitions, and as any respectable serie the main chara/s will have to face, at some point, their rival, being a "long lost friend".
Both show you the beauty of their sports to the point to let you all bumped up and make you say "let's play basket/let's go swimming!"

So yes, indeed, if you liked one of these already, you might really want to check the other, as you'll probably love it too! read more 

report Recommended by EtnaEraclea

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They both have old teammates meeting again as rivals. Though neither are shounen-ai, there are some moments that make you question whether or not the characters are straight. 

report Recommended by tplusent

Both series are about a group of boys trying to accomplish something sports-related. Though Free! is more slice-of-life and Kuroko no Basket is more typical shounen, they have some similarities. Both Kuroko and Haruka (the main characters) have the same "kuudere" way of interacting with people. If you enjoy the humor of Free!, the humor in KnB will surely amuse you. While Free! has a lot of fanservice, KnB has little of the sort, but if you like bishounens, both series will appeal to you! 

report Recommended by Purinsesu_Usagi

Haruka and Rin are somewhat like Kuroko and the other players of the Generation of Miracles.
Both are about old teammates who meet again in high school as rivals. 

report Recommended by EdenBaggins

I’m going to try to compare very much things in both shows. So maybe it’ll look like I am searching similarities too far… Anyways, sorry for  my English...

Let's get started... So.
Both have (how could it be else), their main focus on sport (swimming and basketball). Even though Free! is more slice of life and KnB is more fixated on the real sport, they have very much in common. First of all they both have a nice, enjoyable art style, with characters, considered as beautiful (it's all a matter of tastes though, but I hella like all of them). Both of them tell a story about a team that’s trying to ‘achieve’ something (and let’s not forget that both teams were not really ‘spectacular’ before the main characters joined/formed the team). There’s this rivalry between old friends, that used to  be in the same team together. Also, something that I noticed was the fact that they’ve ‘theme names’ (yeah, idk how to call it), what  I mean is… ehm, the Free! characters all have female names(Rin, Rei, Haruka, Nagisa and Makoto) , while the generation of miracles have all color-themed names (AOmine, MIDORIma, AKAshi, KIse, MURASAKIbara and KUROko, let's not forget NIJImura and MOMOi). Both have a great voice cast imo (even though they don’t have many va’s in common, there’s Shimazaki Nobunaga and Tatsuhisa Suzuki). Oh, and there are lot’s of similiarities between certain main characters? Lot’s of people seem to compare Rin with Aomine, because they once worked together with the protagonist and are now are rivals, but I think Rin and Taiga have a lot in common as well. Both used to live in a Western, English speaking country (America and Australia), in the second season, one of their childhood friends pops randomly up (if I am right, but I might be mistaking, they even had both an injured arm, shoulder and wrist), they both seem to  be rude and arrogant at first and their colorsheme is similar. For the other characters… I think you can compare the protagonists Haruka and Kuroko a lot? Because both have a calm, introvert personality, maybe even a little weird. Their voice type is the same and their expressions, such as deadpan faces are sometimes similar as well. The biggest difference between the two of them is that I have the feeling that Haru is taken too serious, by having literally almost everyone kissing his feet, while Kuroko is lot’s of times mistaken as a bad basketball player. The other main characters have less in common but I think you could compare Kise’s rather friendly personality a bit with Makoto his? Only a bit tho. And let’s say that the megane-guys are both a bit weird, haha. But still… I wouldn’t say there is a amazing similarity between those. Oh, let’s not forget there’s a stroking similarity between the High Speed (Free! novels) characters and certain KnB characters. Serizawa and Murasakibara, Ikuya and Tatsuya, Asahi and Akashi… Even their names… Just look at this piece of fanart (http://static.zerochan.net/Free%21.full.1715331.jpg ) and judge for yourself.

Oh, and both have lot’s of shippings…

I think the biggest difference between the shows is that KnB focuses way more on the sport itself and is sort of more serious. The cast is waaaay bigger then Free theirs and honestly the characters are better developed. KnB takes the time to introduce you to other characters that aren’t the main team, while Free! focuses 90% on Haruka and his relationship with the other (ex)teammembers .
I’d say, watch KnB if you’re searching for someone with a ‘deeper’ plot and if you feel like watching a 26+ episode anime. Watch Free! if you’re more looking for fanservice, a ‘lighter’ storyline and just something to relax.

I don’t think one is better then another. Some people say KnB is too slow and boring and others say Free! is too rushed. It’s all up to you. In the end opinions are different…
I preferred KnB, but as I said. That’s all a matter of taste.
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report Recommended by Lypse

Well, if you are looking for some cool guys, both Kuroko no Basket and Free! are series to check out. 

In fact, both series consists of a cast of male characters that are dominant in their perspective sports. They also have rivalries with certain other characters that brings out some of the intensity of both shows. There's some fan service for the female audience. Additionally, both series also seems to have a building of friendship between certain characters. Of course though, there is that sense of rivalry that can be traced back through flashbacks that brings out some animosity. Both series also has a manager/coach who is female but also becomes involved with the teams/clubs that consists of the male dominant casts. read more 

report Recommended by Stark700

Kuroko no Basket and Free! are both shows about bishounen boys that were good friends before high school until one becomes a rival (Aomine in Kuroko no Basket and Rin in Free! ).In both shows the more quiet main characters(Kuroko and Haruka) has to defeat their rivals before they can reach their ultimate goal.Both shows also have a female coach who are just as entertaining as the male leads,show the development of their friendships and the training proses they go through before facing their rival.However Free! is a bit more on the slice of life side than Kuroko no Basket. 

report Recommended by Ropera

•Both are an anime focusing on a sport throughout the whole show. Both are shrouded with immense testosterone from all the male characters, with a few females added in to not overwhelm the show with its manliness.
•Both plots focus on the concept of rivalry from old friends they use to compete with in their sport category.
•Both anime seem entirely different with the animation and quality of the soundtracks, yet they give each anime the same type of feelings as the audience watches as the story progresses—angst, eagerness, determination, etc.
•Both are similar in the competitive-sport-rivalry sense so you might like one if you like the other. 

report Recommended by Lupta

Rin's peronallity is kinda looks like Aomine Daiki
Rin & Haruka's friendship are like Tetsuya & Daiki's friendship... so as his talent, Rin is an athlete who had been practicing since he was a kid, and Haruka is someone who don't care about but love swimming so much

those two are really similar with Kuroko & Aomine 

report Recommended by Kouji_Akiyama13

Both about sports although KnB is way more focused on it than Free!, whose purpose is also show the relationships between the main characters and the character development. I want to highlight the fact that I'm talking solely about the anime adaptions of these two series so.
The target audience of Free! is mainly females, of course, and probably those who are fond of shipping.
In KnB's case it's a way more open one, since girls and boys could watch it and enjoy it equally. BUT If you really are a "fujoshi", believe me, there are a LOT of characters you could ship so no worries.
Anyhow, I would like to say that if you've watched Free! you probably will like KnB, but it doesn't necessarily apply the other way round.  read more 

report Recommended by shokikita

-both are sport-themed anime
-both have bishounen characters 

report Recommended by amikyu

Sports. Bishounens everywhere (fanservice too; although Free! takes it to a different level). Good comedy. Somewhat unrealistic skills. Rivals. Childhood friends. You name it. 

report Recommended by Mayuka

Both are extremely good sports anime, though one is swimming and the other is basketball. Both have memorable characters and awesome opening theme music. Both have memorable moments that will leave you stunned and wanting to swim and/or play basketball! 

report Recommended by deathnote2468

I'm sorry for making such an obvious rec. Free! = Kurobas plus water. They both have a strong, silent protagonist and a crappy sports team determined to make it to the top. Old friends become rivals whom go to elite sporting schools. The uniformity in names of team members (colors in Kuro and girly names in Free!) is also similar. And of course, the *coughs* pretty boys. The only thing is, Free! has a bit more fan service. 

report Recommended by aiamore

Both are sports anime that have a lot of good looking bishounen guys (fan service for girls, lol). Both have old teammates compete with each other in high school. 

report Recommended by shineeotaku

Both have all male main characters except for the fact that both Seirin and Iwatobi's teams are coached by a female student. The only differences are in terms of genre - that whereas Free! is more "Slice of Life" combined with sports, Kuroko no Basket is more "Shounen" combined with sports. 

report Recommended by Hstar

Both of them are very sports-centric and have many different characters (with various hair colors) that are namely, males. They both have that feel-good kind of sensation that comes along with watching teamwork, friendship, and all of that nice stuff. And they also are bother rather funny and slice-of-life themed animes, though KuroBasu is focuses a bit more on the sports (basketball).

If anything, I find KuroBasu a lot more exciting and fun to watch :) 

report Recommended by Viviennez

- Some second years get together and form a club for practice.
- The club is also in a school who never did well at tournaments 
- The antagonist is also talented and connected to the main character's childhood
- There's also a female coach who's talented at her work.

The plot is also rather similar: Train at a not-so-popular highschool to meet their rival from middle school at a tournament later.

All in all, it gives off the same sports-anime aura with competitive athletic spirit that gets you excited just like Free! does.  

report Recommended by JinFrost

Sports with a lot of fanservice and perfect boys who everybody loves. 

report Recommended by suhoapple

Both are sports anime and deal with the friendship of the team. They both look into the depths of teamwork and how they strive to reach their goals. 

report Recommended by Pelly360

If you enjoyed sports genre type of anime then Kuroko no Basuke and Free! is for you. Both will let you experience what it's like to swim/play basketball. After watching both of these anime, you will probably think "I want to swim/play basketball. Plot-wise, both involve the main characters (Nanase Haruka and Kuroko) enjoying the sports they are in. Later on, they will overcome difficulties with their teammates. Kagami and Rin are also kind of similar. Both have red hair, are arrogant, and in love with their sport to the point that that they will do anything. Teamwork wins the game. 

report Recommended by Yuki-mashiro

Both sports shows are filled to brimming with endearing, good-looking high school boys, though Free is more slice-of-life, while Kuroko is more high-energy hype. And, of course, magnificent voice acting performances by some of the best seiyuu boys in the industry today.  

report Recommended by SugoiChappy

They involve hot guys playing sports. 

report Recommended by JacklynRyner

These anime are of the sport and bishounen genres. The characters are likable, funny, and cute in some form. Teenage boys in high school who are in a sport team compete with other schools and use teamwork. They have some girls involved who are reliable. 

report Recommended by Onininichi

Both anime are sports related.
they both have a lot of match related drama and rivalry
Free has better animation but kuroko no basket has a better storyline and more suspense and detail when it comes to the sport being played 

report Recommended by Kellsjells

(switch the two anime around) Despite the obvious similarities of both being sports anime and have manservice, both have solid stories, that while cliché, are entertaining and great to watch. Kuroko has a more stronger cast of colourful characters and while they both have good animation, Kuroko is done by Production IG which makes the matches all the more better.   

report Recommended by LaughinOtaku

Action stories and fantasy, both are Funny and have interesting plot . 

report Recommended by Taaicchi

Sports anime, do I have to say more. 

report Recommended by Luminie

Hi, I loved both animes and I hope you love them too!

If you're a fan of handsome guys that have great bodybuilding than you will love this anime! But ATTENTION! If you like more of Romance animes I don't think you will love this anime! You may like it, but maybe you won't love it! Because Kuroko no Basket is an anime that focus on the main characters journey to become stronger, to become NUMBER ONE!

Now, please see this anime, you never know if will love or like it! If you don't think you will love, plese don't give up on seeing it, it's a great anime! It's worth seeing and I love it! I hope you love it too! read more 

report Recommended by Hitomi_Kurogane5

Similarity 
- Group of boys separate but later reconcile
- Involved friendship

Difference
- Kuroko is focus more on character development

Which one is better?
Kuroko no basket 

report Recommended by reren

Both are high quality series focused on sports. Team work is very important in both of them. The main characters are both considered eccentric and a little quiet, though assertive. Both main characters have unserolved issues with a friend/friends from their past that they used to be in a team with. 

In both cases, the main character ends up in a club that was recently started up in their school and challenge more established schools. 

Lots of light-hearted humor as well. 

report Recommended by Lionalanda

Slam Dunk addpermalink

You'll notice in an eye beat that both series are very similar:
- both are sports genre, specificately both are about basketball
- both have great artstyle 
- both show a quite unique developing of the characters
- both KnB and SD have awesome characters with special abilities and strong personalities
- both also have funny comical scenes alternated sometimes to the normal pace of the story
- they both have great musics and osts

..etc. I could actually continue but truth is that there are way too many things to list..
Slam Dunk is a sure "must watch" between the classics sports anime, while Kuroko no Basket has a very original and interesting plot who makes it definitely another "must watch" between the new sports anime.
Give them a try, you'll get a taste of a very catching pace which you won't regret!

If you liked one of them, you'll most likely love the other too!! ♥ read more 

report Recommended by EtnaEraclea

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Both of the anime are sports anime, which is basketball. Besides that both of the shows have the same genre and types, comedy, school, shounen and sports which is the spotlight why I made this recommendation. Both of these anime have a good characters, good story plot and interesting/worth watching. However, the only difference is that Kuroko no Basuke was a "little" impossible if you based it in some reality basketball plays while Slam Dunk can be. Both of the series should be watch if you really like a sports/comedy/shounen/school anime. Since both of this anime is worth watching and you'll not regret about those. 

report Recommended by hyungseok

Both deal with Basket ball, with a likable protagonist who is both fantastic, but terrible at the sport at the same time. Many similarities can be drawn between characters, making then very well in sync 

report Recommended by TheSandsOfTime

Both series deal with Basketball 

report Recommended by Btooomz

Both of the series were sports genre. Both series/anime shows a lesson about friendship and teamwork, yet they're also the same with other genre, like school and comedy. 
Kuroko no Basket and Slam dunk, I also define them as a good anime since the story's very great, if you really like an anime sports, and yet the illustration of every character is good. Both of the shows are very unique and has a lesson if you watch it.
However Slam Dunk's more realistic than Kuroko no Basket.  

report Recommended by Invel

Slam dunk and Kuroko no Basket have the same main theme: basket ball. For the ones that have watched slam dunk, kuroko no basket it's a must-watch series mainly because it shows the evolution of the sports animes and it would probably be a consolation for the ones that felt "orphans" after Slam Dunk's end, but also because it's one of the most famous series in the present as Slam Dunk were in the past. 

report Recommended by nicoloko

-Both the anime are about Basketball
-Both mainly centered around 2 players 
-Both extremly motivating As soon as i watched slam dunk and kuroko no basket I instantly felt like picking up my basketball and shooting hoops
-Both anime are about trying to win the championship  

report Recommended by Deperil

- both are sports genre, both are about basketball
- both show a quite unique developing of the characters
- both KnB and SD have awesome characters with special abilities and strong personalities
- both also have funny comical scenes alternated sometimes to the normal pace of the story
-BOTH ARE EPIC!!! 

report Recommended by ZicDSL

They are both anime about basketball explaining how the main character wants to get better. I recommend boh of these because they are such fun and exciting anime. 

report Recommended by Jintama

simply the same sport, keep in mine that"Slam dunk" is way more realistic than "Kuroko no baske"t,but it is so enjoyable too. 

report Recommended by Serchar

Both are about basketball high school team and have a crazy main character. Slam Dunk is more like real basketball, but Kuroko no Basket is more like Dragon Ball with super powers lol. Both are fun to watch; I like Slam Dunk more. 

report Recommended by faisal_awesome

Both about the sport of basketball
Slam Dunk his game style is more real than Kuroko no Basketl
The main character in slam dunk is big and strong, but has a good sense of humor.
Very different with Kuroko no Basket, his main characters are small and weak. But that's what make this anime quite unique

Both anime are highly recommended to watch 

report Recommended by TioRivaldi

- They are both about basketball
- They both look noob in the beginning, everyone notices their strenght short after they play
< Slam dunk is more based on funny stuff 
>Kuroko no basket is more based on skill diference 

report Recommended by Animegatekeeper

If you liked Kuroko no Basket, you will like Slam Dunk just as much. Slam Dunk is the ORIGINAL basketball anime, coming out long before Kuroko no Basket, dating all the way back to over 20 years ago, in 1993. Though I still enjoy Kuroko no Basket more for the sole fact that Slam Dunk never was completed, it still remains a favorite of mine. 

report Recommended by ShinyaKogami

basketball related  

report Recommended by fekry23

-Both involve Basketball as the main plot
-While Kuroko no Basket has an intense and sick skills and moves , Slam Dunk is more on realistic way
-Both got comedy that serve as a side dish 

report Recommended by Saruwatari-san

The craze that is shown surrounding Kuroko no basket sounds very similar to what was shown surrounding slam dunk in the 90's. I live in the United States and because of this dubs are unlikely but they are worth the 101 and 62 (episodes and counting) to watch. Slam dunk is rumored to make a come back this year. Both deeply follow basketball and I honestly think Slam Dunk is better than Kuroko even after watching it second. 

report Recommended by JaPaLu

They basically revolve around one thing: basketball. If you like playing basketball or even just watching basketball, then this show is for you. Amazingly unrealistic skills that will put you on the edge of your seat for every episode. 

report Recommended by zeroian101

Both follow the journey of their respective teams who are trying to make it to the top and become the best basketball team in japan. Discover your love or re-ignited your passion for the game through both of these shows. 

report Recommended by Crazy48s

Both anime are about basketball. 

report Recommended by Ketchup111

They are similar because of the following: 
-The teams have the goal to reach the national tournament 
-Characters are lovable like Hanamichi Sakuragi 
-Although the art is old since it was released on 90s but forgivable 
-The soundtrack is something that will always stick in your head 
-They will make you laugh 
-Although it was an anime cut short before its manga ended 

report Recommended by atKatlin

Setting is a basketball court. The characters are very skilled in playing. The games are very fun and intense to watch. The comedy is very similar to each other.  

report Recommended by Half-MagePrince

-Both series are about basketball
-Both series have intensive matches
-Both series are challenging and competitive
-One is from 90's and the other one is from recent ,however both have amazing animation and art style 
-Most of all both series have the same motive and it is to reach the top
If you like this you will like the other one also 

report Recommended by rein4444

Sports anime, with basketball as the sport have great characters and very good comedy
Very enjoyable 

report Recommended by Casual_Elite

both very funny, they make me giggle

both about basketball containing rivalry

report Recommended by zcythewoah

Both are basketball anime and slam dunk has some generic yet funny comedy apart from its basketball story overall its really enjoyable. Some may not like the animation as its too outdated in 2022 but yet you should be giving it a shot 

report Recommended by Vlad_Cat

Basketball, team playing, similar characters, similar character development.  

report Recommended by Young_Mikey

Tennis no Oujisama addpermalink

PoT and KnB can be considered somehow similar:
- both are shonen series of sports genre (despite PoT deals with tennis, while KnB deals with basketball)
- both are about good friendships and the importance of the teamwork in order to win
- among all the sports series, both of those are between the most commercial ones and very likeable stories.
- the characters in both of them have "special techniques/powers" who make everything even more interesting
- still, both are quite addicting, have a gorgeous art style and a very skilled cast of seiyuus.

Despite being about two different sports as you'll have a chance to see, they have some important points in common!
If you liked one of those, give a try to the another as well! It will worth it!
Highly recommended both, they are great series. read more 

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They are about sports and have good characters that have resemblances between them. Bth are really good and addicting ^^ 

report Recommended by crownclown1118

If you like sports anime in general, Prince of Tennis is a must watch! Both anime have a perfect mixture of comedy and team spirit, and both will keep you on the edge of your seat hoping the teams win! The characters are very likeable and there are many different flavors so there's a character for everyone! I feel strongly that if you like KnB, you will also like Prince of Tennis! 

report Recommended by AnnoyingTiger888

Both are extended shounen sports anime with a large set of unique characters. The cast, other than the sport competition premise, is really the most similar feature of these two animes because not many animes can pull of the inclusion of soo many characters each with their own set of flaws, strengths, and colour. 
The protaginists are rather different though--in Kuroko's Basketball, Kuroko is initially seen as talentless and weak while in Prince of Tennis, Echizen is a prodigy and spotlighted.  

report Recommended by NixKaen

Both displays fancy exaggerated moves albeit different type of sports (tennis vs. basketball) 

report Recommended by hwahwa

Both are amazing sports anime, although they do have their differences. The character personalities clearly differ. For example, the main character of "Kuroko no Basket", Kuroko presence goes unnoticed most of the time, he's polite and he doesn't have a natural talent for playing basketball. While the "Prince of Tennis" main character, Ryoma is quite hard to miss, has a natural talent for playing tennis, and is cocky, often shown by the way he taunts players with his catch phrase "mada mada dane." Although, both main characters differ, they are the same in the sense that they both have a love for the sport that they play. An obvious difference in the 2 shows is that their both playing completely different sports (one being tennis, the latter being basketball), but even though they both follow a story line consisting of 2 very different sports, both series allow for the viewer to bond with the show and come to love the sport that's being played as well. If you love predominantly sports based anime's like then you should check out these 2 anime's. read more 

report Recommended by Sashimigami

Both are sports anime with lots of characters that all still get good characterization. 

The sense of humor in both series is quite similar too, as well as the plots and counter-plots while playing a match.  

report Recommended by Friendlymatch

•both are of the same shounen, sports genre, but different sports altogether
•both male protagonists join a school for their favourite sport.. tennis/basketball
•both animes show the importance of friendship, rivalry, teamwork etc
•both animes sports groups/clubs, have special talents/skills/powers that make each of their individuality, making them better than others, making them elite.
•both anime plots are roughly the same, both male protagonists want to be the best at what sport they play, and both animes are surrounded by a full comedic cast of supporting characters
•if you liked one you will probably like the other in terms of sports and special moves/skills and winning to be the best.

 

report Recommended by Lupta

PoT is basically KnB's Generation of Miracles playing for one team. Both are team-orientated sports anime, with lots of humour, matches, team bonding moments and more. They go hand in hand, so if you like one, you'll like the other. They both have superpower sports, although PoT way more than KnB.

Inui = Midorima
Tezuka = Akashi
Ryoma = Kuroko
Momoshiro = Kagami
Eiji = Kise

Other similar:
Oishi = Teppei
Atobe = Aomine (same VA)
Akutsu = Murasakibara
Mizuki = Makoto
Amane = Izuki
Taka = Hayakawa
 

report Recommended by Mayuka

- well, its about SPORTS!! 
- ones about tennis, anothers about basketball
- its ur shounen sportanime, so of course there are unrealistic moves, like the vanishing drive(kuroko no basket) and Cyclone smash(prince of tennis)
-Main characters are OP, completely overpowered
- Main characters vow to defeat certain sum1 or pplz,
- part of the school club of the sport, along with the rest of the team, the 2 schools aim to win at the national tournament or winter cup and fight against other strong schools 

report Recommended by powerofemo

Both main characters are experienced in what they do. Every each player has his own special "ability". Lots of comedy in both shows. You will really enjoy both series 

report Recommended by oOoAurorAoOo

Both involve a bunch of guys playing sports. 

report Recommended by kimbap

Both have prodigies and people who do the impossible. 

report Recommended by ChesterKrome

both are pretty instense,while also both have super powers/Exaggerated Attacks but in a good way.both main characters are short,both Main characters play for their school of choice regardless of stronger schools.both main characters strive to win the biggest title.  

report Recommended by TrueMedakaFan

Great sports anime with superhuman moments ^_^' also with an annoying love interest and an oblivious main character of said love interest. 

report Recommended by Brittany_Walker

Similarity
- all boys players and female coach
- there are practice program, tournament, teamwork, friendship 

Difference
- Kuroko have more plot other than winning the tournament 
- POT focus a lot more on each characters' technique and development
- POT have a lot of episodes, so they mixed of practice at the court, setup summer camp, and after school activities instead of purely focus on practice and tournament.  

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Ahiru no Sora addpermalink

Both have short protagonist for a basketball player.
Good story arc and character development.
Both are good basketball anime. 

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Both have Short MCs both have amazing supporting cast, excellent comedy. with both do have each Ahiru no sora is a bit more emotional off the court while Kuroko is a bit more dramatic on the court

both are awesome 

report Recommended by Weegeebad

Sport anime, which is basket. Both got intense basketball match and got interesting story. Also, both got great main character which is pretty good at basketball which lead their team to victory 

report Recommended by HeroArgonaut

same sport, same power, same epicity  

report Recommended by Albertoteto

if you love sports anime where the protagonist has a fatal physical flaw but still exells with great characters around that give you a laugh from time to time, then you should watch this 

report Recommended by Manzumaki

Both feature basketball, with the main character lacking in a specific physical element (kuroko is weak, sora is small), both featuring tournament arcs as they try to win with their teams.  

report Recommended by FlamingFalconMan

Both of these series have a focus on basketball and the development of each individual player.

These both have very interesting and fluid basketball games that occur within their series and each specific player has their own specialty. Some branch off and some stick to their guns. 

report Recommended by KingBaller06

Sports anime: Basketball
Impressive anime with continuous tournament arcs. 
Fantastic character development.
Slam dunk would have been a better suit but I personally don't prefer old animations that is where Ahiru no Sora runs ahead. 

report Recommended by Zettaheisinium

Thea main characters have a problem that prevents them from playing basketball and their teams both start from scratch. You guys have to watch both of its, it's definitely worth to watch 

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Eyeshield 21 addpermalink

These two anime are almost identical, there are only a few things that these anime have different but not much. If you liked one you should like the other. 

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This show reminded me of Eyeshield from the start, and even from episode two with the model guy in both animes. Kuroko has less of the wimpy aspect though. Pretty crazy. Hopefully Kuroko will go big. 

report Recommended by djsjr

Underdogs challenging other high school sports teams to become nr. 1. They have individual "special moves" used in the games. These special moves, their tricks, is used to make the games interesting and stylish. The main character of both animes hides themselves while playing their sport and are seen as small, timid and weak. 

report Recommended by bimbambusse

Both sports, evil and innocent characters loved watching both of the series 

report Recommended by yiwing

Both published from weekly shonen jump, and get animated by Production IG, also have sport theme even though Eyeshield21 is american football and kuroko no basket is basketball of course,the tension and comedy on par level 

report Recommended by Otakuofjustice

The two involve sports, eyeshield 21 american football while kuroko no bascket bascketball, and the two of them include a main character who normally would suck at sports but they have this inner talent that goes evolving through the anime. If you liked one you would definitely like the other. 

report Recommended by scarletgirl

Very shounen type of show. The progress of the team from being average to becoming the best! Serious and funny with lovable characters. 
Eyeshield 21 was my first anime to ever watch and finish, so all sports anime I have been comparing it to Eyeshield. 
 

report Recommended by mikcat

What do you get when you mix a bunch of oddballs, superhuman abilities, and sports? Your typical shounen/sports series that's what! So how do these two differ from that? Well, not that much really but that's probably why they are so similar. While the sports themselves are different the way the team and the individual players play follow similar styles. "If they score then we'll just score 10x more!" are their team mottoes as they both play as offensive, high scoring teams. The protagonists Kuroko/Sena are pretty much the same character as their weak appearance and unique ability make them both the underdog and star player.This leads to games that are interesting as well as exciting due to it becoming a David vs Goliath scenario. read more 

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Diamond no Ace addpermalink

In terms of excitement, these anime are top notch. Both manage to keep you on the edge of your seat with interesting games and plenty of suspense. Each has a cast of interesting and diverse characters that interact with each other beautifully. 
There's also a decent amount of humor that lightens up each show while they compete against seemingly unbeatable teams. Their art styles both make the action seem more pleasing and impressive to view. 
Lastly, they are (in my opinion) two of the best sports anime there are, with the only occupying the same top tier as them being Hajime no Ippo. If you like one, you'll most likely enjoy the other. read more 

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I watched Kuroko no Basket and was looking for a similiar one, then i saw a recommendation for Diamond no Ace. These two shows are a little bit different, dealing with different problems but they are just great in their own ways. I was not disappointed at all!
Both are about teamwork and personal growth with lots of comedy scenes and very exciting games 

report Recommended by oOoAurorAoOo

They both have great characters with the same passion for their respective sports, although Kagami is more similar to the main character in Diamond no Ace than in Kuroko. So they have a similar feel to them in terms of characters... somewhat (though none can match up to GOM, Seirin, or BaKagami). My first recommendation but I think it'll work! 

report Recommended by Rainy-Round

Both are quite lengthy in episodes and series', also the theme is SPORT and about the struggles in achieving their goals. They each focus on team work as well as each character being able to improve. 

report Recommended by Yaoo_Whee

Diamond no ace is a fantastic anime. In comparison to kuroko no Baske it has the same competitive feel of wanting to surpass your rivals and learning from the past mistakes. It also has that alluring suspense of when you don't know what's going to happen next or if they'll beat the opposing teams.  

report Recommended by Crims0nblade

Both are sports anime, and both mc strives to make their team the best, although at the course of doing so, they will compete with rivals who are doing the same thing. Both are pretty fast paced, although I would say KnB is more fast paced. They have similar type of comedy and also have the same producer. 

report Recommended by noobsoldier

*Both are animated by the same studio.
* Both are sport / shouen series
* Both have a great way of develloping their characters
* Both stories are focused on a particuliar high school team and togheter they try to win a tournament.
* Both have great and immersive soundtracks.
* Both are recent anime ====> knb ( 2012) dna(2013) and still on -going .
 

report Recommended by kitkat231

Both are awesome sports anime with lots of comedy and also super intense when it comes to playing matches.  

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Yowamushi Pedal addpermalink

Both have wimpy main characters that have hidden talents. Both have characters that start out weak compared to the other characters, but eventually grow in terms of strength and skill as the story goes on. Both main characters have some sort of side kick who is physically brawny and skilled in their respective sport. The deurotagonist is hot blooded, and determined to become the best in the sport. 

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Really exciting gamesraces. Each one of them has a proper unique style. In both shows they try to demonstrate to everyone that teamwork is the keyword for the victory. Lots of comedy in both  

report Recommended by oOoAurorAoOo

Even though one anime is about bicycling and the other one about basketball it does have some similarities.
 • In both series:
- Main character seems weak at first.
- Some of the first years are strong and there are some admirable senpai's.
- There are other teams which stories are also shown in the anime. The teams already know each other and have competed before, they also come to research each other before the game/race. 

report Recommended by nyarthotep

Yowapeda and KnB both are sport anime that will make your heart race and Yowapeda will make you laugh. 

report Recommended by hinarin

Both are sports related animes and have excellent character development :P 

report Recommended by ZChucky

Why chose between battle shounen and sport when you can have both?

Lazer vision, speeding blur effects, OP power-ups, shouting out attack names, and a very generous dose of nakama power. Kuroko no Basket has slightly higher production value, but Yowamushi Pedal makes up for what it lacks with truly outrageous/outstanding attack sequences. There is drama, there is laughter, and there is plenty of intense sweaty stare-downs accentuated by zoom effects. 

report Recommended by Lemon

these two are the best if you love sports. the characters in these shows take it to the extreme and play their respective sports as extremely and as entertaining as possible.  

report Recommended by symbiotic

Both have mc's that at first seem weak and are unlikely star athletes, but come into their own and win against all odds. Both characters are the heart of the team, pushing their strong teammates forward with spirit, willpower, and love of their sport. Both shows have delicious rivalries and side characters/opponents that you come to care about as much as the mc's. The athletes in both have dramatic, extremely specialized skills that seem almost like superpowers at times. The characters also have fun little quirks that make both shows comedic and endearing, not just about the sport. 

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Blue Lock addpermalink

Both anime about a team sport.
Both anime about the team of sports egoists.
All the main characters have unique abilities.
The main character has no special physical force, but he has an unusual talent. 

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If you enjoyed the unique powers and characters, impactful and exciting animation, and especially the second half of he series’ smaller team battles then you’ll probably love KnB. Kuroko no Basuke is huffing from the same paint can as Blue Lock and I’d argue it does everything Blue Lock does better. If Blue Lock gave you a rush you’ll be jumping out of your seat at certain points in KnB. Give it a shot, you won’t be disappointed! 

report Recommended by Lillebo77

Blue lock is very similar to Kuroko. Blue lock is just creating 1 GOM but better. As Kuroko progresses it leans towards "friendship is power" trope while  blue lock is individuals getting better(becoming GOM's). They both demonstrate their moves like some super power but it looks super freakin good. They both are just super fun to watch. if u like GOM then you'll enjoy Blue lock (vice-versa).  

report Recommended by CJustawaye

I know, it is not the same sport.

Kuroko no basket can be old, but the levels of hype are equivalent to the blue lock ones.
It is close. With better development of characters Kuroko no Basket ends up being BETTER than Blue Lock for me.

Highly recommend. 

report Recommended by HaruPoth

Both are sports animes. Both anime has egoist characters. Both anime's rival characters are incredibly powerful. Both anime's characters have personal special abilities which allows them to win towards their rivals instead of winning only with hard work. If you watched Blue Lock with excitement and enjoyed it, then you'll 100% enjoy Kuroko no Basket as well. (vice-versa) 

report Recommended by misaxg

Both anime show the protagonist as an inteligent player, value the strategies they use during the game and show how this alternative ways to winning are stronger than the natural talent, such as being super fast or strong, type of skills that are really requested to be the best player, but that´s not all without a great vision of the entire game.  

report Recommended by mecoge

Kuroko no Basket and Blue Lock are sports manga. What makes those two similar is that both has some kind of "superpower" system that make those two unrealistic. 

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Dear Boys addpermalink

In both series, there's a very competitive atmosphere among teams involving basketball. They take place at a school life setting and many of the players in the series makes their own spotlights.

Both series features comedy, drama, and some strategies among team mates to achieve success. The teams follow their dreams as well and hope to make them come true.

Both series' coaches also have similar personalities of being strict but also caring towards her teammates. 

report Recommended by Stark700

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It's basketball anime too. And its pretty interesting 

report Recommended by dreigons

Stating the obvious first, both are about basketball. In this regard both deal with the theme of basketball played for fun opposed to the sole purpose of basketball being to win. Aikawa (of Dear Boys) and Kuroko (of KnB) are both characters that come from a school renowned for its basketball team and both essentially "abandon" their old teams to start anew in order to play competitive basketball which is also fun. Ignoring the stark personality differences between Aikawa and Kuroko, they're in similar positions that make them the same. They both are well respected by their former teammates and considered something similar to childhood friends who've seen different sides to them that their current teams haven't seen. Both are also set up to face their former teammates in order to succeed in their goals.

While the art of Dear Boys can't even compare to KnB's (considering it's an older anime) it's still enjoyable to watch and worth giving a chance.  read more 

report Recommended by niishia

They're both about ball

Both series has a Main Character that was in the best team in HS Ball but play in a different teams from their teammates 
Both play games and "does something in the end"
Both are both sports anime, so they go play, camp, and all that :P

But unlike Kuroko no Basket, Dear Boys isn't going to have a 2nd Season
 

report Recommended by JFizzy

If you're looking for a sports anime with awesome moves and extraordinary shots then this will fit your criteria.

Both animes are all about basketball.
Both contains awesome moves however dear boys is more oriented in a realistic way while kuroko is unattainable.
Both have comedy while dear boys has a little bit of romance in it
While kuroko contains the generation 6, dear boys contain the only "5 man team" with no subs all the way to the finals

All in All this is a great anime to watch especially if you're a fan of basketball or any kind of sports 

report Recommended by xspectrex

- It's both about basketball
- It tells you to have fun while playing
- They all have the determination to win
- Its just very enjoyable 

report Recommended by DutchAnimeGirl

- Both center around a player with a famous background in Basketball
(Albeit in Kuroko's case his isn't known, it's more a myth)
- High School Basketball
- The team are motivated by the arrival of the newest player(s)
- Teamwork ^^ (slowly forming)
 

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Ookiku Furikabutte addpermalink

Besides the obvious sport difference, both have perceptively weak but strongly skilled main characters (Kuroko and Mihashi), both have female managers(Aida & Momoe), teammates that aspire to be the best in Japan, and a lot of comedic moments! 

report Recommended by IchiroEX

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Kuroko's Basketball and Big Windup are similar, not because of the sports they each portray but that each series has a pair of boys that team work is revolved around. In Kuroko's Basketball, the pair is Kuroko and Kagami and in Big Windup (baseball) it is Abe (Catcher) and Mihashi (Pitcher). Both Mihashi and Kuroko have similar personalities where they are not very confident in their skills at first but their dominant partners(kagami/abe) bring out their qualities for the good of the team and sports in general.

If you like one, im positive you'd like the other as they are both brilliant! XD 

report Recommended by KatieMH

After falling out with his middle school team, the protagonist enters high school hoping for a fresh start. Physically weak, and not all that valuable as a player individually, he's gifted when it comes to the technical aspects of the sport, and functions best when conspiring with another player to bring out the best in each other. 

report Recommended by acajou

They both have a protagonist who seems weak, but in fact has an exceptional abilities. Both of these anime focus on the strategy to win by analyzing opponents and finding their weak points. Also in both cases there is a team that is considered weak and often underestimated, but they manage to overcome many of the obstacles thanks to strategy and hard work. The relationship between the two main characters is also similar - one of them helps the other one to become the best, but they soon realize that they need to be independent in order to overcome their limitations. Both Kuroko no Basket and Ookiku Furikabutte share a message that you shouldn't give up just because the opponent seems much stronger, because you never know whether or not you're going to win unless you try. read more 

report Recommended by fuyuki

both are sports anime and both of their main characters seem average but in reality have a special trick that make them vital parts of their sports team. They also have a certain feel to them when they win or lose. they didnt portray most of the teams as evil or anything, just another team trying their best.  

report Recommended by purdystar

Both series is about sports (one is baseball the other is basketball)
Both series involves 2 main characters. 
Both series have one main character help the other become better
The series main protagonist comes from another school sports team that ended on a bad note.  

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Hajime no Ippo addpermalink

Both are epic shows about sports that have determination and maturing as major themes along with comic relief.  

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One Outs addpermalink

Both are incredibly interesting sports anime where an physically "weak" protagonist uses unusual sports techniques to advance in their respective sports. One Outs being Baseball, Kuroko No Basket being Basketball. Both deal with various different teams and switches character perspectives quite often. 

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Giant Killing addpermalink

Both of these shows are sport animes.  In both shows, there are characters who are underestimated at first, but show extreme skill later as they develop. Also, both series include tense sport scenes with shots/goals. 

report Recommended by gigglingidiot

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This is my first recommendation, so I apologize ahead for not going much into detail or for any failures in my English.

Both are anime about sports, even though one is about football instead of basketball. In both of them you have a very peculiar and funny main character (Kuroko & Tatsumi), while exploring very well the difficulties of a rather mediocre team to stand up against all the other "sharks in their tank", trying to become the best in Japan. However, the thing that stood out the most for me and that really brings this two anime closer to each other is the spotlight that many of the supporting characters receive in them, despite their differences in roles and personalities. Each of the players get his space and highlights as both anime go on, delivering all the desired aspects of a team environment and giving the feeling of proximity with its viewers. Even though Giant Killing is not as captivating as Kuroko no Basket in regards to story depth, it compensates with awesome graphics and non-stop action. read more 

report Recommended by Migahel

Both have a team that is doing poorly recruit someone new (2 people in KnB's case) to help turn things around for their respective sports, and both have great animation.

However, aside from the obvious difference of what sport each anime is about, KnB is a high-school sports anime, whereas Giant Killing is set at a professional level. 

report Recommended by RoarkTenjouin

The once successful now lacklustre team begins to undergo a massive change with the introduction of new faces, restoring the team to it's former glory 

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Chihayafuru addpermalink

Both anime deals with sports and relationships between members-friendship.Also,they both let us learn more about each individual character and these anime have their  own sense of humor. 

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Area no Kishi addpermalink

These are sports Anime that aired around the same time. They have each a realistic style that are different from each other. The characters are also quirky.  

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Shin Tennis no Oujisama addpermalink

it has both sports, shounen, school, and comedy genre in the story 

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Bleach addpermalink

Bleach and Kuroko no Basuke have a lot of similarities, even thought they pretty different in concept. Both of them have some sort of supernatural elements, every character have his own uniqe ability and it all filled with similar type of humor. Some characters personalities and even their design sometimes looks really alike. Both features bishonens, so if you watch it solely for pretty boys, you won't be disapointed. 

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Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru addpermalink

Both are about sports and friendship. They have different stories behind the main characters and most of the character have high-spirited about sports. And how they are going to face the challenges too. A lot of emotional parts too...Hope you love it. 

report Recommended by lucky321

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Haikyuu!! To the Top Part 2 addpermalink

Both sports anime that show the development of everyone as they play more and more matches. 

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Ballroom e Youkoso addpermalink

You can feel similar vibes when they dance or play basketball.   Their aura changes, they get into their zone or dancing highs and their performance increases big time. And both have some "bad ass" characters.  

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Prince of Stride: Alternative addpermalink

Sport,bishounen guy,friendship and victory are center of both anime. 

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Shokugeki no Souma addpermalink

Both have strongly competitive characters and a thrill of the contest, and the main characters use their skills to try to inspire and change the people around them.  

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Haikyuu!! Second Season addpermalink

They're quite similar because of the atmosphere it's giving, calm, friendly and sometimes tense.
It has
-Sports of course but Basketball
-Comedy and puns, different character personality
-There's also challenges they have to face, it does not focus entirely on being an overpowered team
-Main character is also small c;
 

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Captain Tsubasa (2018) addpermalink

Both series are essentially, battle shounen meets sport, to the extreme. Unreal powers, super speed, move names, they are both so much ridiculous fun that I implore you to watch one if you haven't seen the other! 

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Buzzer Beater addpermalink

They're both about basketball. Also Kuroko and Hideyoshi look like eachother. The art in Kuroko no Basket is better in my opinion. 

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Initial D First Stage addpermalink

- Popular Shounen animes
- Kuroko and Takumi have similar personalities in that they are really blank and deadpan most of the time. They don't show strong emotions and generally act spacey despite being the protagonists. 
- Focus is on the action, so you get plenty of court time in KnB and plenty of street time in Initial D. 
- Little character development yet they have many solid flat characters that are still able to contribute and further the story. 
- Badly written female characters that will make many women cringe. 
- Good clean fun between competitors. Even though there is a lot of smack talking in both, the challengers are people who love the sports and take it seriously. So you don't really get petty antagonists.  read more 

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Saki addpermalink

-Both animes are about getting better at their games aiming to keep on winning and continue to move onto bigger tournaments to aim higher
-Both have really potential leads 

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Inazuma Eleven addpermalink

Both shows are unrealistic but that doesn't necessarily mean it's a bad thing. They have a similar story in the sense that both teams were average and became strong. Both shows feature themes like friendship and team play. If unrealism is not an obstacle for you, you should definitely try it.  

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Days (TV) addpermalink

Kuroko no Basket and Days have similar MCs
-love the sport
-want to be better
-start off bad
-train to improve

They are both centered around team sports, one is about basketball while the other is about soccer. Teamwork is important and the teams are strong in both animes. While the MCs in Kuroko no Basket had a different and specific goal, the two shows are very similar to each other in their essence and atmosphere. They are both sports anime with comedy, maybe more so in Kuroko no Basket. 

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Anime: Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai

Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai addpermalink

Two main characters in these series are "invisible" to people- but for very different reasons.  

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JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken (TV) addpermalink

Both are bombastic and dramatic with characters embodied by larger-than-life personalities and auras. And Aomine would fit just fine in any Jojo part. 

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Hungry Heart: Wild Striker addpermalink

One of the mc in both are similar.  They both are very passionate sport animes. 

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Ao Ashi addpermalink

Both are sports anime, and the character development is just crazy 

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Anime: Tokyo Majin Gakuen Kenpuchou: Tou

Tokyo Majin Gakuen Kenpuchou: Tou addpermalink

KnB may not fight monsters or demons, but they do have the friendship that I saw here. Tatsuma Hiyuu and Kyouichi Horaiji have the same 'relationship' as Tetsuya Kuroko and Taiga Kagami. Kuroko and Hiyuu act a lot like each other but still, they carry a deep secret. 

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Free! Eternal Summer addpermalink

If you like anime about basketball than you'll defenetelly like Kuroko no Basket. It's one of the highest scoring anime shows about sport and has an enormous army of fans all around the world. 

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Shakunetsu Kabaddi addpermalink

This anime is really simullar to  Kuroko no basket, especially the characters.  

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Anime: Tsurune: Kazemai Koukou Kyuudou-bu - Yabai

Tsurune: Kazemai Koukou Kyuudou-bu - Yabai addpermalink

Both have a fun focus on rivalries, with the teams meeting outside of their tournaments in a bizarre, funny situation. 

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Yuri!!! on Ice addpermalink

For any fans of not just sports, but sports fans that can also understand the inside jokes, the mechanics of how fantastical the sport is, and to have fun with the main characters' sway of thinking. 

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SK∞ addpermalink

Both are comedic sports anime with a very similar dynamic between the two main characters—Kuroko & Langa are both nonchalant while Taiga & Reki are hotheaded. Even their colors match!

Kuroko & Langa also both hold unconventional special abilities in their respective fields.

Main difference is that Kuroko has a stronger focus on teamwork of a broad cast of characters (Kuroko, Taiga, and their classmates/peers support each other to overcome obstacles), while SK focuses more on only the two main characters (Langa largely takes up the spotlight and Reki supports as Langa's trainer & "mechanic").

Set up is also similar in that main characters in both anime gradually begin to go up against more intimidating opponents and also learn more about character/setting history as the series progresses.

There are also many other niche similarities such as Langa having Taiga's appetite. read more

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Ansatsu Kyoushitsu addpermalink

although these to series seem very different at first glance: one of them is a sports anime whilst the other is action but i found that a lot of the elements that i enjoyed in kuroko no basket can be found in assassination classroom:
- both series don't dwell too much on the logic of whatever is going on in the series. if youve seen either one of the shows you will know that some of the occurances in the series are so absurd and illogical which is what, in my opinion, made them feel so lighthearted and fun
- the characters in both series are very similar: take the two main characters as an example; kuroko and kagami and nagisa and karma. nagisa and kuroko- the main protaginists are the blue headed, shy, weak looking characters who are actually secretly powerful and sneaky. both characters hide behind the light of their hot headed, dominant, aggresive, strong red headed friends.   read more 

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Keppeki Danshi! Aoyama-kun addpermalink

These 2 animes are so much alike. The main character got the same aura as well as their awkwardness. The background of both of them are kind of similar, but at the same time differs at some factors being for example, they are both different sports.  

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Mob Psycho 100 addpermalink

The main character of both shows have a lack of presence and tend to be underestimated by their "enemies" and sometimes by their allies as well they also have very similar personalities.
This shows are action packed but also have comedy which makes a perfect balance. 

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Log Horizon addpermalink

On the surface, it might seem absurd to put an adventure/fantasy and a sports anime in one "basket" but if one looks beyond the two utterly different genres, similarities can be found. Firstly, one of the main themes in both cases is teamwork. May it be a dungeon boss fight or a basketball cup showdown, one can't win solo, team/party connection-collaboration is a core requirement in order to achieve the goal. What is mostly similar though it's the fact that victory is certainly not a random fact based on luck or the outcome of the actions of one OP MC. What both shows emphasize is that a good strategy is absolutely necessary. A well thought plan that implements the characters' super powers. Yup, there are super powers exhibited in both anime, which augment the thrill of each encounter that occurs as the plot unfolds. So, if you enjoy tactics and team play, these two series are made for you.  read more 

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Major S1 addpermalink

Both sports oriented anime, which starts with a character having to overcome something. Both are great animes and staples of the sports genre 

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Buzzer Beater 2nd Season addpermalink

Both involve basketball displaying a amazing story following their journey 
Both main characters are very good with hidden potential to be great
Both teams in the series inspire to be the best #1 in there league 
Both Main protagonist show great character development 

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Brothers Conflict addpermalink

Midorima from Kuroko no Basket and Subaru from Brothers Conflict both share the same voice actor. Ono Daisuke. Both characters from these series are basketball players. I could also mention Aomine ---> Kaname who's voice actor is Juunichi Swuabe.  While one series is shounen and the other is a romance/drama/reverse harem. Both series has bishounen characters who are all talented and good looking. Simiilar voice actors can be heard from both series.    

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Hikaru no Go addpermalink

while they have their differences they both have that strive for greatness quality. i really enjoyed Hikaru no Go and i think if you enjoyed it you might enjoy this as well 

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Katekyou Hitman Reborn! addpermalink

They are both interesting Shonen Jump series. Even though Reborn is a battle shonen and Kuroko no Basuke is sports, they give a similar feeling. In both there is a team of main characters, each of them is represented by a colour of the rainbow. And each character is unique and loveable. 

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Sakamichi no Apollon addpermalink

Both have a small thin guy hanging out with a big tough guy !

and they are both airing spring 2012 ! 

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Ro-Kyu-Bu! addpermalink

Both animes have basketball centered and have got characters with intense will to play/win. The biggest difference is probably that Ro-Kyu-Bu! has 'young' girls as main characters, whereas Kuroko no Basuke has mostly high school guys as main characters. Both have outstanding art! 

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Ginga e Kickoff!! addpermalink

Both of these Anime are sports Anime. The main character is a team member who isn't as good as the others and can be considered the lowest ranked player. However, each brings to the playing field/court something that only they can bring forward. 

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I'll/CKBC addpermalink

Both are about basketball, I'll/CKBC as an OVA is mostly great visuals but it is about friendship and rivalry too. 

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Tiger & Bunny addpermalink

From the first sight these two anime don't have a lot in common, but the feeling that you get, while you watch them, is pretty much the same - you are totally emotionally involved in the action and become absorbed in the plot. 
Both anime have very strong colorful set of the main characters, with the relationship of rivalry between them. But despite of this rivalry between each other all of them are obsessed with the idea that at the same time unites them - either basketball or protecting the city.
There are also some developing “electric” relationships between 2 main characters, who have strong views, know what they want in their lives and do everything they can to achieve it. 
So even the settings are quite different, both anime have interesting and sometimes unpredictable plot, and same tension. And if you liked the drawing style of one, you'll definitely like the other.
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Durarara!!x2 Ketsu addpermalink

It happens late in Durarara, revealed in Ketsu, while happens early in Kuroko no Basket, but in both the anime this season here, the main characters learn their limitations. In Kuroko, Kagami learns his limitation when his muscle strain limit how much he can do a power jump, and Midorima learns his limitation when even his 100% accurate shot could be stopped. In Durarara, Izaya realizes his limitation, that Shizuo is a monster and can't be stopped so he chooses to leave town injured, (that was a really heart memorable scene!) Mikado also finally realizes his limitation that he shouldn't be taking everything on himself, and that he has friends to help, that's what friends are for! Even Shizuo realizes his limitation that actually killing Izaya would be a crime so he don't want Vorona doing it for him <3 read more 

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Cross Game addpermalink

they are both on sports, they have hints of romance, they both have struggles and they will both make you want more. the time will pass so fast that you'll wonder where the time has gone and you'll be saying to yourself " thats it? i want more! ok on to the next episode!".  

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Hunter x Hunter (2011) addpermalink

While both are completely different shows, both are character driven shows, and there are technically super powers used by characters in both shows (this is obvious in HxH, and the abilities some players in KnB have kind of count as super powers).  Plus, both have really intense fight scenes (Basketball games in KnB's case). 

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Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic addpermalink

Similarities: 
•Both male main characters share a similar friendship (and goal), which is to make the other one better than the rest by assisting him along the way. (Sorta gives some boy-love feeling unfortunately)
•Theres some character development (main characters improve over time).
•The main characters also have signature moves.
•Both are very long series (Kuroko No Basket has 3 seasons - 75 episodes while the Magi series has 2 seasons - 50 episodes. Bonus, there is an upcoming side story for the Magi series).
(•Both are great shows, I highly recommend it in my opinion.)

Differences: 
•The MAJOR differences about these two anime is that one is mainly about basketball (sport genre) while the other is more of an action/adventure. 
•Different settings (Magi is based in ancient times while the settings for Kuroko No Basket is present-time). read more 

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All Out!! addpermalink

Sports anime that focus on what skill each player can bring to the sport and the overall team play. 
As well as the character layout being very similar, both have a tall character and a short character, with the tall one having experience and talent in the sport and the short character having little or hidden talent that develops through the story.
Both anime focus on the two player team play with the deutagonists. 

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Anime: Gakusen Toshi Asterisk 2nd Season

Gakusen Toshi Asterisk 2nd Season addpermalink

Change basketball matches into arena fights and add a bit romance and drama= Gakusen Toshi no Asterisk 

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Skate-Leading☆Stars addpermalink

Team sport with cast full of bishounen characters with different colored hair, token personalities and fanservice shots. 

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Basquash! addpermalink

Even thought both of these anime are very different, they have 1 thing in common: Basketball,
If you like Kuroko no Basket it doesn't necesarry mean you'll like Basquash however if you like basketball do give it a try, visa versa as well. 

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Inazuma Eleven Go: Galaxy addpermalink

Almost similar show, but a bit more realistic. Inazuma Eleven include sci-fi superhuman feats, which makes it interesting.  Whereas Kuroko's Basketball has great character development with awesome basketball games.
To be honest, after watching Kuroko's basketball, I started playing basketball. 

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Hanamonogatari addpermalink

Both shows are featuring the characters playing basketball, but not the usual basketball, since their characters have their own kind of "super abilities". In both shows the characters have to face their past and inner-self issues in order to grow, move forward and also to understand and face their opponents in basketball. Both have funny, sad, and touching moments. Both have colorful, neat, and decent arts. If in Kuroko the players are boys,  in Hana the players are girls.

Both shows are still highly recommended if you're new for basketball stuffs and only want to watch for character developments. 

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Shakunetsu no Takkyuu Musume addpermalink

One is about basket with males and the other one is about table tennis with females, both series focuses mostly on the two main characters in each show which make each other stronger and better as they get to know and play alongside one another. If you like one, you will most likely like the other one too and both will surely get your heart racing with excitement! 

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