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Feb 1, 2014 9:41 PM

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I knew it! Seirin wont lose this time because if it's over then how will they face the other generation of miracles? I think next time they will face the purple center guy.

Aomine and Kagami is so freaking awesome!
Feb 1, 2014 9:58 PM

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Zone.

How come no one helped Kuroko when he stumbled and hit a barrier?
Feb 1, 2014 10:36 PM

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Aomine is a beast, best GoM player.
Kagami is becoming my favorite too, can't say about Kuroko though. Damn, next week's episode will be so awesome.
Feb 1, 2014 11:03 PM
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My goodness gracious, Kagami better step up on the offensive end of the court if they want to win!! Hyuga continues to put the team on his back! Lets go Seirin!
Feb 1, 2014 11:09 PM

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DAMN.
Feb 1, 2014 11:13 PM
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NEXT TIME ON KUROKO NO BASKET:

AOMINE IS ACTUALLY SONIC THE HEDGE HOG

AND KAGAMI IS KNUCKLES

ALSO KUROKO CAN NOW USE SHADOW CLONES.
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Yeah lets keep eating the shit out of this bad writing because it's an anime so it can be as stupid as it wants and no one will question it.
Feb 1, 2014 11:17 PM

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No suspense for me for next episode. This match has bored me. Pretty obvious seirin won't lose but man this match lacked something for me. Oh well hopefully who ever they face next is a more exciting match than this one.
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Feb 2, 2014 12:02 AM
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MY CHILDREN have entered the zone at last!

And poor Kuroko...that fall must have hurt. Always sacrificing himself. <3
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Feb 2, 2014 1:41 AM

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Critically speaking, before I watched the episode I was a bit tired of this game. Like move on to next one already...

But after watching it, just wow... That Aomine is a monster! Kagami is even more of a monster! Been a while, since I watched a game that AMAZING!
Feb 2, 2014 2:27 AM

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Gripsocks said:
NEXT TIME ON KUROKO NO BASKET:

AOMINE IS ACTUALLY SONIC THE HEDGE HOG

AND KAGAMI IS KNUCKLES

ALSO KUROKO CAN NOW USE SHADOW CLONES.
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Yeah lets keep eating the shit out of this bad writing because it's an anime so it can be as stupid as it wants and no one will question it.


Your one and only favorite manga is Air Gear, which didn't even make sense half the time, especially toward the end. What were you saying about bad writing?
Feb 2, 2014 3:49 AM

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Shut brain off and enjoy people, if you start analyze and take it seriously than it's not worth watching. Yea the explanations and the shit they are doing are pretty ridiculous but who cares... It was a great episode, the tension in each episode is great.
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Feb 2, 2014 5:13 AM

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Sparks are literally flying.
Both Kagami and Aomine are in the zone. Epic.

Damn... Kuroko's overflow is already losing its effectiveness. Kinda expected it though.

Can't wait to see how this match will end.
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Feb 2, 2014 5:39 AM

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I'm fine with the pacing but everyone's getting overpowered O_O
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Feb 2, 2014 6:29 AM

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Are you sure this is Aomine's true power ? xDD Don't try to pull up something like... I'm an even better Aomine later in the series... he was already awesome as shit !! And his zone made him even more badass ! totally overpowered ! xDD

And yess, Aomine's smile is priceless.. I can see that Aokaga moment there...
He finally found his opponent!! The two same type of player and the two with so many similarities... xDD

Kagami is finally in the zone !! I can't wait for it !! I love the way Kagami is pressured to make it in the zone.. the way he screams in his head that he can't let his teammates lose anymore.. I like his voice there... and those eyes xDD

I also believe in you, Kagami-kun.. ><
Feb 2, 2014 6:33 AM

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I THOUGHT THIS WAS GOING TO END ALREADY BUT NO THEY HAVE TO HAVE THE LAST 5 MINUTES TO ANOTHER EPISODE

I'm excited for next sunday! :D

Kagami you are awesome.


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Feb 2, 2014 6:45 AM
Feb 2, 2014 8:48 AM

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so kuroko's tears activated kagami's zone...LOL
Feb 2, 2014 10:40 AM

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Someone should make a gif out of Aomine slaloming thorugh Izuki and Kagami, that was just awesome. Still, the most badass moment of this episode goes definitely to Kagami stopping him at the end. Can't wait to see the next episode.
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Feb 2, 2014 10:43 AM

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This anime always gives me the shivers of excitement, anyone else?
Feb 2, 2014 11:29 AM

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geralt said:
Someone should make a gif out of Aomine slaloming thorugh Izuki and Kagami, that was just awesome.

http://24.media.tumblr.com/35b72995c597cbd97cfbeb7cbd2c39d2/tumblr_n0c6e71kge1s0xrg7o1_500.gif
Feb 2, 2014 11:51 AM

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And the battle continues... and continues... and continues...
Reminds me of DBZ xD

Event though Zone is awesome, this takes way too long :o
Feb 2, 2014 12:07 PM

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Oh, shit!

But still, how many weeks have Touou and Seiren been playing the same damn game? Come on! Wrap it up, B!!!

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Feb 2, 2014 1:15 PM

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I'm trembling! My heart won't slow down! I've been waiting eagerly for the zone, this was way more than I hoped for. This might be the best anime episode i've ever watched! The animation is at it's top as well!

I am just a bit worried. If we assume that this game will be finished in the next episode then there are 9 episodes left of this season. They have some major games left! The one against Rakuzan will more than likely take up more time than this game. They won't be able to pull everything off in season 2. So either they stretch the winter cup into another season, or they change the story up completely! I really don't want that to happen!
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Feb 2, 2014 3:18 PM

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The ending was awesome.

"I take back what I said, Kagami. You are the BEST."
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Feb 2, 2014 6:40 PM
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A fun enough episode, but the manga felt like a better take and few moments in this felt strongly animated. These days everything gets improved for the DVD/Bluray release, I guess.

harudae said:
AsukaTenjyoin said:
Sad, that they skipped the flashback when Aomine met Imayoshi and joined Touou.


Same! Hopefully they'll show it later? Because it might have messed up with the timing to leave the episode at a cliffhanger of Kagami in the Zone. It would've been nice Aomine development.


Saving it for an OVA to stick in with a manga volume limited edition perhaps...
I remember a manga chapter or two focused on the characters studying at Kagami's house (introducing how he lives) being left for the same treatment.

There is more money in that.
Feb 2, 2014 7:03 PM

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HOLY FUCK THIS ANIME IS AMAZING. Much much better than the first season. And coming from a huge fan of Prince of Tennis the matches in this anime are much more intense!
Feb 2, 2014 8:25 PM

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The ending always makes me super excited for the next episode. It's going to be so good!
Feb 2, 2014 8:59 PM

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I love Kuroko no Basket. From the manga to the anime. Everything just feels so right about it. Kudos to Production I.G. for adapting it so well!
Feb 3, 2014 12:29 AM
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Either the script-writer is really bad, or the manga writer used those idiotic terms. Seriously it's not like our IQ is below 50 and we need a "KUROKO USES OVERFLOW" to understand what's happening. Makes me feel i'm watching pokemon or something.

I really like the show but those terms really bother me.
Feb 3, 2014 2:32 AM

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j0x said:
i hope next week will be the end of this match


Well, I think next week will be the final episode for this match given that there's only 5(?) minutes left.


Feb 3, 2014 3:17 AM

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Tennouji_ said:
j0x said:
i hope next week will be the end of this match


Well, I think next week will be the final episode for this match given that there's only 5(?) minutes left.


~2 minutes actually.

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Feb 3, 2014 10:09 AM

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Congrats Kagami on awakening the "Zone" power. Now I'm looking forward to the next episode.
Feb 3, 2014 9:13 PM
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Either the script-writer is really bad, or the manga writer used those idiotic terms. Seriously it's not like our IQ is below 50 and we need a "KUROKO USES OVERFLOW" to understand what's happening. Makes me feel i'm watching pokemon or something.

I really like the show but those terms really bother me.


I think they decided that their target audience was either girls (hence the bromances) or 10 year basketball fans (hence the cheesy scriptwriting).
Feb 4, 2014 8:03 PM
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Zone battle between Aomine and Kagami.
I just hope this will end next week. It's getting dragged for long.
Feb 5, 2014 3:55 AM

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Feb 5, 2014 5:32 AM

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And so..... it drags on to another episode.

NONETHELESS, it was still awesome. Totally had chills when Kagami managed to react to Aomine in the Zone (that zap in their eyes lul).

Some intense shit is going on in the next episode with only 2 mins of playing time left. CAN'T WAIT
Feb 5, 2014 8:52 AM

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HOLY SHIT ;aldskfja i just can't even
THEY'RE BOTH IN THE ZONE OMFG

next ep come quickly please ;___; cannot wait
Feb 5, 2014 9:04 PM
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Panaru said:
Gripsocks said:
NEXT TIME ON KUROKO NO BASKET:

AOMINE IS ACTUALLY SONIC THE HEDGE HOG

AND KAGAMI IS KNUCKLES

ALSO KUROKO CAN NOW USE SHADOW CLONES.
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Yeah lets keep eating the shit out of this bad writing because it's an anime so it can be as stupid as it wants and no one will question it.


Your one and only favorite manga is Air Gear, which didn't even make sense half the time, especially toward the end. What were you saying about bad writing?


Never said I liked all of it, I know it goes to shit but the premise and the beginning is one of my favorites. And I understood it was in a fantastical world it is not based on real roller blading... This is a sports anime that is supposed to be based in the real world. You know misdirection and perfect 3 pointers are one thing, teleporting teammates and moving at the speed of light is another.
Feb 6, 2014 5:52 PM

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Wow i knew that eventually a game would come along to outdue Seirin vs Shutoku Round 2 but wasn't expecting it this soon...this game is just insane lol.
Feb 6, 2014 11:37 PM

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This match has gone on too long, and had too many "powers" for one match. I've already accepted the anime's quirks, but it's getting out of hand. I wanna see another match already, preferably without Seirin in it.
Feb 7, 2014 9:18 AM

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hoootie said:
Either the script-writer is really bad, or the manga writer used those idiotic terms. Seriously it's not like our IQ is below 50 and we need a "KUROKO USES OVERFLOW" to understand what's happening. Makes me feel i'm watching pokemon or something.

I really like the show but those terms really bother me.

I agree. I like this show but there's a limit to how far you can throw superpowers around ^^;
Feb 8, 2014 12:04 PM

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Aomine is a beast, I love his basket style and the nigga was fast as fuck!!!

Kagami can enter the zone because he is sick of losing all the time?! The only time we have seen Seirin lose a match was against Touou in season 1, cheap reason to enter the zone if you ask me -_-
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Feb 10, 2014 3:30 AM

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IN before the "ZONE EXTREME!" where you can use more than 100%, lol.


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"omg, we only talked about Aomine for 2 seasons, but there were really guys 20x stronger than him out there the whole time" which is what a lot of shows do, but would be ridiculous here


Wasn't that what the leader of the generation of miracles was introduce for?
He probably will be powerful as fuck. Maybe not on pure one on one but he will have a way that will make him even more powerful than Aomine.
The blond guy last time almost reached Aomine levels too and he supposedly has the most room for improvement so he could also be as good next time they play him.

Also lets not forget that there are 5 players so even if Kagami is good enough to take a generation of miracles opponent, what will happen when there are two or three players with that ability? The team where his childhood friend is has that purple hair giant and his friend that must also be awesome. So they will have two powerful players against one.

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Oh shet :D

But to be fair, I've watched a lot of NBA games where some of the star players enters the zone. I don't think it's necessarily called "the zone" tho. But yeah, those types of concentration and shit exist. There's no need to call it zone zone zone every now and then though =D


I think everyone can get in the zone(well not with cool lighting effect though, lol) except if you suck at the game so much or your opponent is so much stronger that your zone isn't even that dangerous to him.
For example if a guy like me plays with NBA players my zone won't even make them sweat cause my abilities are so far from their own that my 100% isn't even 50% for them.
But if i play with some friends then it will give me results.

Although that is something that just happens instead of being able to switch it on.
You just go to play and for some reason you feel more concentrated seeing the court more clearly and it seems everything you do comes out right. Is just something that happens when you are having a really good day and your factions work better.

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Are you sure this is Aomine's true power ? xDD Don't try to pull up something like... I'm an even better Aomine later in the series... he was already awesome as shit !! And his zone made him even more badass ! totally overpowered ! xDD


Now you are just predicting your future complains because you know he can get even better since the dude hardly even trained.
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Feb 16, 2014 7:21 AM

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Aomine's zone flare wear out so fast, for me at least. I want Aomine's play style from the first season but it seems like I won't get it here. Kagami entering zone was pretty badass though.
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Feb 17, 2014 2:51 PM

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bugE4s9jqjg

He's definitely in his zone
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Feb 20, 2014 10:41 PM

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another weird technique... I still love this anime but I prefer the first season because they just dribble the ball without such OP technique... T.T
Mar 29, 2014 5:40 PM

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To me Aomine isn't awesome, he's just full off bullshit that makes him OP as hell. I don't like how this anime is becoming more shounen than sports compared to how it was in S1. First with the vanishing drive, aomine pulling off more ridiculous shots/moves than he did in S1, the whole Overflow thing >,> and now the Zone.....but in the end I'm probably in the minority here so not like it really matters, just hoping the rest of the matches aren't this ridiculous : /
Apr 17, 2014 2:04 PM
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So was this the next level or whatever that the glasses guy was talking about (the one he said he showed him back in the first season)?
Jun 2, 2014 4:24 PM
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I can't imagine how frustrating it must be to have watched this episode when it aired because them cliffhangers man.

Go Kagami!!!
Jun 9, 2014 3:18 PM

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I knew it, Kagami will become strong ang the two of them will go against each other. Every episode with a cliffhanger.


Just hoping for Kagami to win.
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