Kuroko Movie “Winter Cup Compilation Shadow and Light”
Nice pass, Tetsu!
Kurochin, Minechin,
you guys are as infuriatingly in tune with each other as usual.
Kurokocchi, I wish you'd pass to me sometimes!
Tell the captain.
After watching that play,
we'll have to make this our standard course.
I really don't get it.
Tetsu, we can't agree on anything else,
but we play basketball so well together.
I wonder why?
Kuroko is a shadow.
What?
The stronger the light, the darker the shadow.
In other words, working with a stronger player
makes Kuroko's abilities even stronger.
It's not as though we are not in tune with Kuroko.
But Aomine is the strongest.
If he works best with Kuroko,
then he must shine brighter than the rest of us.
Seirin Private High School
Interested in rugby?
Have you ever played shogi?
You gotta play baseball if you're Japanese!
Swimming! It feels great!
Basketball
Just a few more would be nice.
We couldn't even get ten.
We're just getting started.
We're a new school.
If we win the Inter-High and Winter Cup,
we'll be a big deal starting next year.
Are you casually putting pressure on your captain?
Hyuga-kun, have you always been so delicate?
I'll do my best. I will do my best.
I wonder how the recruitment is going?
If they could just bring in some promising ones, that would be...
The new students are here.
What?
Is this the basketball club?
Yeah.
Who is this guy?
He's got the intensity of a wild tiger!
I want to join.
What?
The basketball club.
Um, welcome, welcome!
Wait a minute!
I'm sure you know, but our school just formed last year.
We only have second years to compete with,
so I'm sure someone of your build would be...
I don't care.
I'm going after I leave my name.
Huh?
Club Sign-Up Form Boys' Basketball Club Kagami Taiga
You don't have a reason for joining?
Not really.
Basketball's the same, no matter where you go in Japan.
He's terrifying!
Is he really a first year high school student?
He's one in a million.
You! Where have you been hiding?
Kagami Taiga.
He went to middle school in America.
Must have learned from the source.
Either way, I'm sure he'll be extraordinary.
Yo.
You forgot this club request.
Oh, sorry.
Let's see, Kuroko Tetsuya...
Huh?
Club Sign-Up Form Boys' Basketball Club Kuroko Tetsuya
I was here the whole time,
but I don't remember him at all.
Teiko Middle School Basketball Club
What's wrong?
H-He's from the Teiko basketball club!
Teiko? You mean the Teiko?
Yeah! And if he's a first year, he must be from the
Generation of Miracles!
Generation of Miracles...
That famous group?
Why can't I remember that golden egg's face?
And that guy just came back from America.
This year's first years could be ridiculous!
He's better than I expected.
Such destructive force for such unpolished, intuitive play.
This is unbelievable.
They're good.
There's no way we could have won.
1st Year
2nd Year
Looks like they're fighting.
What's wrong?
Was he in the game?
Kuroko? I dunno.
Even I forgot, and I was the referee.
Huh?
How long has he been in?
Excuse me.
Could you just pass me the ball?
What?
It went... What?
How did that pass go through?
Is he using his lack of presence to pass?
Misdirection.
A technique used in sleight of hand.
He's drawing his opponent's attention away from himself.
To be more accurate, directing his opponent's attention elsewhere.
Crap!
He's the invisible regular of Teiko who excelled at passing.
The sixth phantom member of the Generation of Miracles!
Just how strong is the Generation of Miracles?
If I played them now, how would I do?
You'd be destroyed instantly.
Do you have to put it like that?
The five prodigies have each
gone on to play for their own schools.
One of those schools will stand at the top.
That's great.
I've decided.
I'll crush all of them and become Japan's best player.
I don't think that's possible.
Hey!
If you have hidden talent, I wouldn't know.
But, from what I've seen, you wouldn't even reach their feet.
You can't do it alone.
I've also decided.
I'm a shadow.
But the stronger the light, the darker the shadow,
and the more it accentuates the brightness of the light.
I will be the shadow to your light
and make you the best player in Japan.
Look who's talking.
Do whatever you want.
I'll do my best.
Gymnasium
Inter-High Preliminaries
Finals
There you are!
Hello?
Touou Academy
Seirin
He's fast!
You're quick, aren't you?
We have no choice, then.
We'll start by
having our kamikaze captain pave the way for us.
Sorry!
A three!
His movements are incredibly fast!
It's not just No. 9, but the other four as well.
They're not underestimating us.
They're strong!
What are you doing? Where are you right now?
Where? I'm at school.
Oh, sorry. I overslept.
You overslept?
We're up against Tetsu-kun's team!.
In the second half, you'd better—.
Aomine, how long until you can get here?
Oh, Imayoshi-san.
I'll probably be there by the second half.
We're counting on you! We're up against Seirin!
There you go again.
Twenty minutes is more than enough time to crush those scrubs.
Do whatever you can during the first half.
What? Hey...
Touou Academy
Seirin
Touou Academy member change!
This is Aomine Daiki.
Kuroko's middle school's Nstrongest regular,
the ace of the Generation of Miracles!
Amazing!
You're still the same, Tetsu.
He stopped him!
All right, Kagami!
Since middle school, you really...
Now! Fast break!
You really haven't changed.
I'll stop him this time!
Those unconventional tricky movements.
I've seen this plenty of times in America.
It's street ball!
No you don't!
He's behind the basket!
We stopped him!
You really haven't.
I'm disappointed.
You haven't changed at all since middle school.
You haven't improved.
I win, Tetsu.
Your basketball will never win.
Seirin
Touou Academy
Hey.
I thought we could go further.
But look at us.
In the face of overwhelming power,
I don't think we can win just by working together.
Replace you as a starter?
Think of the guys on the bench!
But...
I told you, no.
But if you really don't think you can do it, at least tell Kagami.
He believed in you.
Kuroko's always saved me until now,
so I want to put some distance between us for a while.
There's no way Kuroko's stopping now,
so I need to make myself stronger,
even if it's only a little.
Kuroko...
You don't have to pass to me any more.
Huh?
Those were not parting words,
but words meant to make us stop relying on each other
and become even stronger.
So we could combine even greater strength to win.
Imagine the team's power as an equation.
If the individuals' numbers are low,
we'll never make a big number.
What Seirin needs now
is to improve the skills of each individual player.
Seirin wins as a team.
Starting today, instead of holding our scheduled practice in the gym,
we're going to be practicing with Shutoku High!
Can he go one-on-one?
I don't know what you felt after losing to Aomine.
You've come to make some ridiculous plays.
They're not ridiculous.
I just want to be stronger.
You idiot, don't be stupid.
I'll become stronger, too.
If you take too long, I'll leave you behind.
Get stronger soon.
This winter, show me your new style of basketball.
Teiko Middle School
The Teiko Middle School basketball team.
Even amidst their brilliant history,
there was a time when five prodigies were on the team simultaneously.
The Generation of Miracles.
Kise Ryota.
Midorima Shintaro.
Aomine Daiki.
Murasakibara Atsushi.
Akashi Seijuro.
And threatening them now is Seirin High's shadow and light.
Kuroko's
Basketball
Winter Cup
Highlights
Shadow and Light
The three major high school basketball tournaments.
The summer Inter-High, the autumn National Sports Meet,
and the Winter Cup.
Until recently, the greatest of these was the summer title.
However, the scale of the winter tournament has grown every year.
Now its title is on par with,
or perhaps even greater than, the summer tournament's.
It is the Winter Cup.
National High School Basketball Tournament Opening Ceremony
The Winter Cup national high school basketball tournament will now commence.
Damn it! What is that idiot Kagami doing?!
The opening ceremony's already over!
Apparently he forgot about the time difference.
He'll be here soon.
Unbelievable.
This is amazing.
The Inter-High courts were amazing, but this is even bigger.
On top of that...
Everywhere you look are schools we've seen in books or magazines.
We're supposed to fight these monsters?
Idiots!
Ow!
We weren't invited as guests.
Hold your heads high.
Yes, sir!
Right?
Right?!
You're scared, too.
Sorry, but could I step out for a bit?
I told you not to wander off.
Yes, but...
I've been summoned.
Summoned?
I'm going to see Akashi-kun.
The captain of the Generation of Miracles...
Fine.
We've got a game this afternoon.
Be back by then.
Okay.
Furihata-kun.
Could you follow him?
Okay.
You've got a babysitter, Tetsu?
Minechin, you've got Sacchin.
Satsuki's got nothing to do with this.
Midorimacchi, why do you have scissors?
It's obviously my lucky item, you idiot.
It's dangerous, though.
I wish you wouldn't walk around with them out like that.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Wha—
Are all the members of the Generation of Miracles here?
Seriously? That's crazy.
I'm so scared. I want to go home.
Why's the guy who summoned us here the last to arrive?
There's no need to be upset.
That's how he is.
Sheesh...
I apologize that I've kept you waiting.
That's the captain of the Generation of Miracles?
Daiki, Ryota, Shintaro, Atsushi, and Tetsuya.
I'm glad to see you again.
I'm deeply moved we were all able to meet like this.
However, there's someone here who doesn't belong.
I wish to speak only to my former teammates right now.
Sorry, but could you leave?
I really want to, but...
What's going on?
I'm frozen, and I can't move.
Furihata-kun...
Well, you're no fun.
Don't exclude us.
Kagami!
I'm back.
We can talk later.
First...
You're Akashi, huh?
Glad to meet you.
Shintaro, could I borrow those scissors?
What are you going to use them for?
My hair is annoying me.
I've been wanting to trim it.
First...
You're Kagami-kun, aren't you?
What?!
Kagami-kun!
You're kidding, right?!
He was really trying to hit him!
What is he thinking?
If Kagami hadn't dodged that...
My, my.
I'm surprised that you were able to dodge that.
In light of that display of grace, I'll forgive you this time.
However, there will be no second chance.
When I tell you to leave, leave.
In this world, winning is everything.
Winners are affirmed completely, and losers are denied completely.
I've never lost at anything before, and I never will.
Because I always win, and I am always right.
I show no mercy to those who oppose me.
Not even my own parents.
Well, I'm leaving.
I just wanted to say hello to everyone today.
What?
Don't be ridiculous, Akashi!
You summoned us just for that?
No...
I actually wanted to confirm something, but after seeing your faces,
I realized there was no need.
No one has forgotten our promise.
Everything's fine, then.
The next time we meet will be on the court.
They're coming out!
You can do it, Seirin!
Th-This is amazing!
Their cheers are like nothing I've ever heard.
It's only the first day, but the seats are practically full.
Are we popular?
Idiots, of course not.
What?
"You can do it" probably doesn't mean what you think it does.
Huh?
Unfortunately, most of the spectators are here to see our opponents.
They're here!
How many points will they score today?!
The rising tyrant, Touou Academy!
And the prodigal scorer of the Generation of Miracles, Aomine Daiki!
No one can beat him one-on-one.
They say no one can tell what Imayoshi will do next.
I've never seen a center run like Wakamatsu, either.
Amazing.
You can tell they placed second in the Inter-High.
Don't lose your cool.
We knew...
It's time.
Both schools, please line up.
Okay, let's go!
Yeah!
It's everyone's first national tournament, but they're all focused.
Sheesh...
They're especially promising today.
Let's have a good game.
A good game.
Hey.
We definitely won't lose this time.
Fine.
The game between Seirin High and
Touou Academy High will now begin.
Thanks for the game!
Aomine Daiki Sakurai Ryo Susa Yoshinori Wakamatsu Kousuke Imayoshi Shouichi (1st Year) (1st year) (3rd year) (2nd year) (3rd year)
Kuroko Tetsuya Izuki Shun Kiyoshi Teppei Hyuga Junpei (1st Year) (2nd year) (2nd year) (2nd year)
Kagami Taiga (1st Year)
The beginning will be important.
Our opponents placed second in the Inter-High.
On top of that, they doubled our score last time.
The difference between our strengths is glaring.
If you think they're underestimating us, don't hold back.
Start at full throttle and take the lead!
This is...
They're not underestimating us.
They're playing like it's the end of the game.
Crap!
No, you don't!
It's not a shot? It's...
An alley-oop!
You're finally here?
You took your time.
They got us! But...
It wasn't unexpected.
If they're going all-out, then just as we planned,
we'll go with Kuroko-kun's improved Ignite Pass,
Assault Number 2!
Hey! Kuroko's passes shouldn't work against Aomine!
What is he trying to do?
That form...
Is it an Ignite Pass?!
No.
It's a little different.
Ignite Pass
Kai!
All right! Go, Kiyoshi!
No you don't!
A pass!
He was definitely going for a dunk at first!
Yeah! An alley-oop!
Seriously? Wow!
And just before that, too!
What was that pass?
I see.
I can have some fun with you now, Tetsu.
I'd be surprised if you thought I hadn't changed.
We need to be careful of his three-pointers.
He's not that fast, though.
I'll keep him close.
You sure?
You're standing so far away.
What?!
H-He's so far out!
What?!
He just...
He stepped backwards and took a jump shot?
But he was so fast.
The first years aren't the only ones who have grown.
You apologetic mushroom.
The inviolable shot...
Barrier Jumper!
They picked up another annoying move.
Are you okay, Sakurai?
Do you need help?
No, I'm fine.
I can do it alone.
Their defense is amazing!
Give me the ball, Sakurai!
He forced the shot!
I'm going to win.
Huh?
After all, I'm better.
What?!
I'm going to win.
I'm better.
I won't lose.
Izuki...
Keep passing to me.
Sure...
You're riled up, aren't you?
Yeah...
He's just annoying!
Quit pouting like that!
They're making all their shots!
Neither team's giving up!
Five more seconds!
Seirin
Touou Academy
The first quarter's ending with Touou in the lead.
We're not finished yet.
The Vanishing Drive!
Bastard!
They're tied!
Seirin's amazing!
Seirin
Touou Academy
They caught up with a buzzer beater!
Susa, how was it?
Yeah...
Momo was right.
Conditions?
More than conditions...
Kuroko can't use that drive alone.
Alone?
Did you figure it out, Takao?
Well, Shin-chan and I did fall for it tons of times.
Shut up, Takao.
The Vanishing Drive only works when the Kagami-kun is in
the field of vision of the opponent he's trying to pass.
On the court, the ball has the most presence.
Tetsu-kun can't misdirect his opponent's vision when he has the ball.
However, he can misdirect their attention
to the improved Kagami-kun for a moment.
That's the secret behind the disappearing drive.
We just need to pull Kagami and Kuroko apart, then.
That's easy.
As long as Aomine stays on Kagami...
No way.
What?!
Don't be ridiculous!
I could say the same about you.
Don't let them do it, keep Kagami away...
Why do I have to be the team's errand boy?
If they want to do it, let them.
They couldn't pass me even if hell froze over.
The only one who can beat me is me.
Aomine and the little guy are going one-on-one?!
Impossible!
I'm glad you understand, Tetsu.
We get along when it comes to basketball.
I agree!
Go!
No way!
What just...
His eyes?!
As long as he can't see Kagami-kun, his reactions won't be delayed,
but...
This can't be happening!
Did he move in response to Kuroko's breath and rhythm?!
Too bad, Tetsu!
Don't get the wrong idea, Tetsu.
A shadow doesn't exist without light.
No matter how much you struggle, it never works the other way.
A shadow can't defeat the light.
This isn't good.
Kuroko!
Time out.
Huh?
Kuroko!
What is he thinking?
Don't do it, Kuroko!
Hyuga and Kiyoshi haven't shaken their marks!
Idiot.
Did you think the same move would work twice against me?
Try not to disappoint me so much, Tetsu.
If this is your answer to defeating me, I'll make it clear.
It's a useless effort.
You're not going anywhere!
Seirin High, time out!
Kuroko-kun, you're out.
Okay.
Listen up, everyone.
There's something I noticed watching the flow of the game.
First, the inside...
A shadow doesn't exist without light.
Damn it.
If this is your answer to defeating me, I'll make it clear.
It's a useless effort.
Damn it.
It's not useless, stupid.
Everyone believes you'll come back.
Don't give up this time.
While you're sitting out, I'll show him.
There's no such thing as useless effort.
Over here!
Damn it!
All right!
Nice shot!
Was I imagining things?
I thought you looked ready to go when you stepped on the court.
Shut up.
Kiyoshi-san just happened to be in a good position.
Don't worry.
I have no intention of running.
A change of pace...
Here it comes.
I've been saved by his little ass tons of times.
Beating Aomine doesn't matter anymore.
This time I'll save him.
What?!
Did Kuroko-kun's total loss unleash his strength?
By going from saved to savior,
the power he's been unconsciously suppressing is being released.
Is this
Kagami-kun's true strength?
Good.
You're finally getting excited.
Honestly, I didn't expect much from you, but you've improved considerably.
I might
be able to play a little harder this time.
Entertain me, Kagami!
This is...
An alley-oop with Wakamatsu!
All right! Leave it to me!
Don't jump to conclusions.
Of course it isn't!
Did he just make a shot behind his back?!
He wasn't even looking at the basket!
He stole the ball from his own teammate!
You're so confusing, Aomine!
Don't interfere with my play.
When I get the ball, give me some room.
What?!
I finally have a real opponent.
Stay out of my way.
Huh?!
Kagami's evenly matched with Aomine.
Kagami, did I do something I shouldn't have?
Huh? No way.
I don't think your presence changed the outcome, though.
What?!
Sorry, but could you leave Aomine to me?
I think... I think I'm almost there.
There it is again!
His Formless Shot!
Kagami!
What?
He blocked a full throttle Aominecchi shot?
Seirin
Touou Academy
We will now be taking a break.
The third quarter will begin in 10 minutes.
Aomine, where are you going?
Shut up.
I'll be back in time for the second half.
What?!
Wakamatsu, leave him.
Sheesh...
He'd better be all right.
Don't worry about him.
Aomine was playing his best,
but he hasn't shown all his cards.
You'll understand once the second half starts.
No one can beat him.
Besides, it's probably the opposite.
What?
You're right.
He finally found an opponent
against whom he can play his hardest.
Aomine-kun is probably
beside himself with joy.
Aomine's amazing. He scored 80 points by himself.
With Aomine around, it's not even a contest.
He's not a prodigy. He's a monster.
Aomine-kun.
Tetsu. What about practice?
Do you want to walk home together?
Okay, let's go.
Aomine-kun, you've been skipping more practice lately.
Huh?
It's fine.
If I practice, I'll get better.
The harder I try, the more boring basketball becomes.
Besides, I don't think
I'll ever get what I want.
And basketball is just a game.
I'm going to start skipping games, too.
You can't.
An ice pop?
It takes everything I have to keep up with you guys.
Honestly, I don't understand how you feel.
But no matter how much stronger you are,
if I were your opponent, I wouldn't want you to hold back or go easy on me.
Besides, you'll find someone more amazing than yourself soon enough.
You're right.
That's right.
All right!
Just play by yourself.
What is this?
Have you given up the fight?
Kamizaki
This is what happens when I try a little?
Teiko
Once your opponent has lost his motivation,
what's even fun about basketball anymore?
Tetsu.
It's no use.
The only one who can beat me is me.
You'll get cold, idiot.
Kagami-kun.
If you don't come back soon, the second half will start.
Sorry. I'll be there soon.
Hey,
what were you just thinking?
Kagami-kun, do you like basketball?
What?
I wasn't thinking about anything complicated.
I just...
I just want to see Aomine-kun play with a smile again.
If we win this game, maybe...
How should I know?
People aren't that simple.
I don't know if winning will change who he is.
But losing definitely won't change anything.
The only thing we can do is play as hard as we can to win.
Yes.
Should he even be playing?
I'm impressed he's even on the court after being destroyed by Aomine,
but what can he do?
Seirin
Touou Academy
This guy...
That's impossible!
It's no use!
I won't make it in time!
Charging! Black No. 5!
What?!
Even if he'd gone to help after Aomine passed him, he would've been too late.
Did he predict his course?
If you can predict my movements, isn't the opposite true, as well?
We both spent that time together.
We get along when it comes to basketball, Aomine-kun.
You've done it now, Tetsu.
Let's go!
Crap!
It's Kuroko!
Is he not doing anything on offense?
He is?!
Ow!
Yeah!
He made the three-pointer!
All right, Captain!
Kuroko!
Nice shot.
That pass hurts really bad!
Sorry.
They're really going at it.
Seirin
Touou Academy
Things have mostly gone according to plan so far.
It's a shame he just came on the court,
but we need to keep him under control.
You're kidding!
Imayoshi's on Kuroko-kun?!
Face guard No. 11?
If I could do that, I'd be doing it already.
Even if I'm watching for him, before I know it, he's disappeared somewhere.
That "before you know it" is exactly the point.
What?
He's not invisible throughout the entire game.
Generally he's just difficult to notice because of his weak presence.
Because he is, you make sure you don't lose sight of him.
However, that gaze is most easily misdirected.
The harder you try to look at him, the deeper you fall in his trap.
It makes you an easier target for his misdirection.
How are we supposed to stay on him, then?
Come on, now.
She's practically told you the answer already.
Just don't try to look at him,
right?
He uses his misdirection when coordinating with his teammates.
Just before he does,
he always makes eye contact with the player he's coordinating with.
The player he makes eye contact with is a mirror that reflects him.
He will be in that player's vision.
In order to stay on Kuroko without losing track of him,
we should look at the mirrors.
More than his passes or drives,
the real threat is the misdirection that supports all his techniques.
When that becomes useless, he is powerless.
Don't be so hard on me.
Let's be friends.
We've never experienced this before.
Kuroko's passes have been stopped before,
but we still managed to break through with passes and drives.
But this time, it's different.
His misdirection isn't working.
However, a normal player shouldn't be able
to detect Kuroko's gaze when he's undetectable.
But he can do it.
He reads his opponents thoughts by observing their expressions and actions.
He's a monster when it comes to reading minds.
He's practically psychic.
When it comes to doing things people hate, no one can beat him.
A three?!
Seirin
Touou Academy
Hyuga!
I'll return the favor. Take this!
The Barrier Jumper!
Did he predict it?!
The secret to seeing through that quick step back into a jump shot
is his center of gravity.
Instead of being fooled by his upper body,
when he gets the ball, look at the toes of his pivoting foot.
Touou's got this, too.
A defense that combines Momoi's projections and data.
Damn it. Their offense is strong enough...
Look at you guys having fun by yourselves.
Are you ready for round two, Kagami?
This guy...
Whoops.
You're not going anywhere.
As long as I'm on you, you should give up on going to help him.
Kuroko and the upperclassmen have been shut down.
At this rate, we'll just slowly lose.
I have to do it!
You lack focus!
Shit!
Wait, damn it!
Hyuga!
Damn it!
He cut around him in a second!
No, you don't!
What?!
Amazing...
Seirin
Touou Academy
The gap's getting bigger.
Seirin
Touou Academy
The third quarter's almost over.
I thought they were doing well, too.
What are you talking about? It's not over yet.
No, they have no chance of a comeback.
You, too?
Are you saying it's impossible for them to close the gap?
No.
Look.
Kurokocchi's mark...
Don't tell me...
Can they see him?
The more he uses his misdirection, the less effective it becomes.
He can't use it for the entire 40 minutes.
His misdirection has run out completely.
Seirin has no more cards to play.
There's nothing left.
Seirin
lost.
It's nothing to be embarrassed about.
If anything, you did quite well.
You made it to the Winter Cup with a team of only first- and second-years.
Things would have gone better if you'd had another year to prepare.
Try again next year.
We can't wait that long.
Next time isn't good enough.
Not next time...
We'll win now!
None of them has given up.
On top of that...
Their fighting spirit hasn't waned.
It's stronger than ever.
But there's nothing left for Seirin to do.
Your misdirection trump card has run out of steam, too.
Spirit alone won't change anything.
That's not quite right.
It didn't run out. We made it run out.
What?
He disappeared!
What?!
What just happened?
I can't believe Imayoshi-kun couldn't move a muscle.
Is that Izuki-san's new move?
But that's not possible.
After all, that was...
That's impossible!
Players other than Kuroko can disappear?!
Shit!
What a careless pass!
He disappeared.
You're kidding! Hyuga can do it, too?!
Seirin
Touou Academy
All right! Another basket!
We're only ten points behind!
Captain!
What's going on?
Kuroko's misdirection has run out.
I can see him clearly, so why...
I can see him?
Misdirecting his opponents' attention by
utilizing the overwhelming presence of Kagami.
It's the principle behind the Vanishing Drive.
Does that mean Kuroko is currently taking Kagami's place?
When Kuroko perfected his Vanishing Drive against Shutoku,
he realized the potential of this technique.
Misdirecting his opponents' vision away, not from himself,
but from his teammates.
He grants his teammates the effect of the Vanishing Drive.
That's Misdirection Overflow!
However...
However, that technique likely carries several risks.
What risks?
Seirin
Touou Academy
The first is time.
Not only can it only be used in the final stages of a game,
but he should not be able to misdirect attention to himself for long.
There's one more risk.
Seirin is abandoning their future.
What?
What Kuroko is doing is like performing a trick while showing how it's done.
In other words, once this game ends,
he won't be able to use his misdirection against Touou again.
They're both from the Tokyo district.
They're sure to face each other again.
However,
even if Kagami and the other players grow,
they can't defeat Touou without a trump card.
In other words, Seirin abandoned their chances of
beating Touou in the future to play this high stakes game?
Are you serious?
It's still
better than losing here.
He still had that much strength?
We'll worry about the future when we get there.
Tetsu...
Seirin
Touou Academy
Win or lose, these are the last ten minutes.
Let's win!
Yeah!
Aomine-kun?
Hey, Aomine-kun!
What do you want?
Don't give me that.
The game's starting.
Everyone left.
Were you listening to the instructions?
Sorry, I wasn't listening.
What?
Since when
did I start yawning as I left home on days I have games?
Since when did I stop feeling anything when I won?
I just wanted an opponent I could face with everything I had.
A game so close I'm not sure if I'll win or lose...
Thanks, Tetsu.
No way...
That's impossible.
Is he
in the Zone?
The Zone.
In this state of extreme focus, all unnecessary thoughts disappear
and the athlete becomes absorbed in his play.
Only those who have practiced and practiced
earn the right to stand before the door,
and it only opens unpredictably.
It is the ultimate domain, open only to the chosen.
However, Aomine's senses almost mockingly force the door open on their own.
We've never seen this before, either.
This is
Aomine's true form.
Crap! He's reacting so fast!
This isn't even funny.
He's a monster!
Normally it is impossible to play at 100% of your potential during a game.
However, being in the Zone makes that impossible 100% a possibility.
Furthermore, Aomine's 100% is a total unknown.
He seems twice as fast as usual.
Ridiculous.
The two of them could hardly respond at all.
Senpai, I need a favor.
Huh?
Let me go
one-on-one with Aomine.
I have no intention of beating the Generation of Miracles alone now.
If it'd help the team win, I'd happily be benched.
But I have to face him alone.
Fine.
You have two minutes.
You're the ace.
Do what you want.
Captain...
In the meantime, we'll go at them with everything we have.
It's all on you, Kagami.
Aomine and Kagami...
They're going one-on-one?
They're leaving it up to their ace now?
They don't seem out of their minds, though.
Are you trying to prove yourself my equal?
You can't do it.
Your light is too dim!
He made it!
More...
More!
We won't lose.
Let's take it back!
Misdirection Overflow!
Our timing was off?!
No! The Overflow's effectiveness is starting to run out!
Crap! If the ball goes out now...
It's not over yet!
What?!
Kuroko-kun!
Hyuga!
I can't let you pull away now.
An ace carrying his teammates' wishes cannot lose.
I believe in Kagami-kun.
Defense! Defense! Defense!
Damn it!
Seirin
Touou Academy
Damn it, why?
Why am I so weak?
We have to win.
I don't want to lose anymore.
I don't want it
to end here.
I'm
sick of seeing my friends cry!
If I can't do it now,
when will I do it?!
What?
That's impossible.
He reacted to Aomine in the Zone?
That's not...
Is Kagami-kun also...
I take back what I said, Kagami.
You're the best!
Is this what happens when two guys in the Zone clash?
Out of bounds!
Black ball!
What an unbelievable battle.
Those two are in a completely different dimension.
No one's scored for almost a minute.
What's going to happen now?
Aomine-kun...
He looks like he's having fun.
Aomine-kun and Kagami-kun...
The sparks the two aces sent flying captivated the entire stadium.
It seemed to continue endlessly, and everyone wished it would.
However, the conclusion was sudden.
He passed him!
Kagami!
We're only three points behind now!
That's impossible.
Is Kagami faster? What's going on?
He can't pass him?
No! There's no way Kagami's faster!
It must be
the Zone's time limit!
But why only Aomine?
An ace carrying his teammates' wishes cannot lose.
I believe in Kagami-kun.
Don't be ridiculous.
That can't make me...
Aomine, you're strong.
If this were a one-on-one, I would have lost.
I've already exceeded my time limit, too.
But the reason I can keep on fighting is I have support.
I'm fighting with more than one man's strength!
For all the guys...
I will win!
Seirin
Touou Academy
Yeah!
We're one point behind!
But there are only 30 seconds left.
Are you okay, Aomine?
Don't touch me.
I just tripped.
Don't get in my way.
This is the best part.
Things are just getting hyped up.
Come on!
Let's stop this shot, even if it kills us!
Amazing.
Their defense is good.
Defense! Defense! Defense!
But Aomine is still the strongest!
He's cornered!
Crap!
Impossible.
Damn it.
He's a monster.
He made the shot!
Touou struck the killing blow!
Seirin
Touou Academy
This three point difference is too much!
This isn't good. There's no time left.
Seirin doesn't have the strength left to play in overtime.
They can't tie the score with a three-pointer.
They need two more shots.
If things end like this, nothing will have changed.
I don't want to see that happen.
Win, Seirin!
Don't give up!
Captain!
Kagami!
Make the shot, Kagami!
Crap.
He's going to stop the dunk.
What should I do?
Kagami-kun!
A pass?
Go!
No, you don't!
They're stronger than us,
but it's the only way to create an opportunity for a comeback!
A fake?
Is this bastard...
Defense! Pushing!
Black No. 6! Basket counts!
One throw!
All right!
I can't believe he passed there.
Not bad.
Seirin
Touou Academy
There are five seconds left.
If they make this, they'll be tied.
The game will go into overtime.
That path will only lead to their demise.
Seirin needs to make a comeback here to win.
To do that...
Their course of action is decided.
There's only one thing they can do now.
They won't make this free throw.
No, they'll make sure it'll miss.
Then we'll steal the ball and score.
It's the only way to win.
We've given everything we have and are at our limit,
but they've got stamina and benched players to spare.
Our loss is certain in an overtime game.
However, with Kiyoshi shooting, Kagami and I will be rebounding.
Naturally, I'll go for the ball with everything I have.
But...
If anyone has a chance, it's you, Kagami.
Let's go.
This is our last play.
A battle for the rebound!
One shot!
What?!
He's wide open!
He can take it to the basket!
We won!
Wait a minute!
What...
What are you doing there?!
Kuroko!
Even though I'm on his team,
I thought Kagami had the ball for a moment
and was a few seconds late to move after Aomine knocked the ball away.
I can't believe he moved faster than me.
That's impossible.
Did he believe not in Kagami, but in Aomine instead?!
No, that's not quite right.
I believed in both.
However, there's only one person I believe will make the final shot!
Kagami-kun!
Go, Kagami!
Besides, I'm sure you'll meet someone more amazing than yourself soon.
Seirin
Touou Academy
Time's up!
I...
...lost?
I see...
I lost.
I...
Line up!
Kuroko!
Are you okay?
Sheesh.
You can barely stand with support.
No one can tell who won now.
But maybe that was for the best.
The reason I lost was that difference.
Why are you acting like it's all over?
Things are just getting started.
Let's play again.
I'll take you on.
Shut up, idiot.
Aomine-kun.
Your basketball cannot win.
You win, Tetsu.
Can I ask you for a favor?
You still haven't returned my fist bump.
What?!
Who cares about that?
No.
Try putting yourself in the shoes of the ignored.
Fine.
This is
the last time, though.
Next time, I'll win.
Okay.
Seirin High wins with a score of 101 to 100!
Bow!
Thanks for the game!