Story: 8/10
While I am not that fond of sports manga, I have fallen in love with Kuroko no Basuke. While most of the “heroes” in sports mangas are those buff and muscular guys, Kuroko is completely different. He is very short and doesn’t have that many muscles, instead of changing, he uses this to his advantage. And, instead of trying to be the one to shine, he realizes his limits and instead, helps his friend to get to the top. This is very different from the regular sports mangas, and that is what makes it so unique.
Art: 7.5/10
In most sport mangas, the artists seem to focus too much on the anatomy and the…well, muscles. Because of that, it isn’t very attractive to us…girls. Kuroko no Basuke, while keeping up with the body shape and muscles, also makes the art attractive and appealing to the eye.
Characters: 8/10
They are all interesting, at times I find myself forgetting that this is a sports manga and start drooling over some of the guys. Anyway…I love how they build characters and introduce their personalities, it leaves you misjudging them sometimes though. :|
Overall: 8/10
Kuroko no Basuke has a good mix of everything: Action, comedy, slice of life, and even a little romance. Whether you like basketball or not, you will find yourself enjoying this manga. :)
