Kuroko's Basketball - Movie: Winter Cup - Shadow and Light
6.9/10
Rating
90 min
Runtime
2016
Release Year
Shunsuke Tada
Director
Cast
Kensho Ono, Yuki Ono, Junichi Suwabe, Hiroshi Kamiya, Ryohei Kimura
Quick Synopsis
This film is the first of three compilation movies from the Kuroko no Basket series, focusing on the Winter Cup basketball tournament. It covers the opening match between Seirin High and Touou Gakuen. Seirin is determined to avenge their previous loss at the Inter-High tournament, but Aomine, a star player from Touou Gakuen, has become even stronger, and Kuroko's new basketball technique is anticipated by the opponents. After Kuroko's efforts are repeatedly countered by his former teammate Aomine, he is taken out of the game and feels humiliated. Witnessing Kuroko's struggle, Kagami, his teammate, becomes fiercely determined and challenges Aomine directly. Aomine, who had lost much of his competitive spirit, is reignited by this intense confrontation, and both players enter a heightened state of focus known as "the Zone" as they face off on the court.
Detailed Synopsis of Kuroko's Basketball - Movie: Winter Cup - Shadow and Light
First of three compilation films of the Kuroko no Basket franchise. The first match of Seirin vs Touou Gakuen at the Winter Cup. Seirin swore they would get revenge from the Inter-High, but Aomine's talents grew even stronger and Kuroko's new move is seen through. After having all of his efforts denied by his former light, Aomine, Kuroko is benched and faces humiliation. Seeing his partner like this, something almost beast-like awakens within Kagami, and he challenges Aomine. Aomine had lost almost all sense of fighting, until he and Kagami both intensely face off with each other as they go into the Zone.
