Kuroko's Basketball the Movie: Last Game

During a glitzy exhibition on a grand neon stage, Tetsuya Kuroko reconnects with the legendary Generation of Miracles after a notorious street basketball crew humiliates rival teams. Old rivalries flare as the team must adapt to a different kind of pressure under bright arena lights, mixing Kuroko's precise passing and Kagami's explosive drives with the street squad's raw speed and flair. The movie expands the world beyond the TV anime by framing a high-stakes showdown that tests trust, leadership, and the power of teamwork. Humor and earnest moments sit beside fast-paced sequences as the characters confront what it means to compete and to protect their bonds. The Last Game preserves the spirit fans expect while offering a fresh, crowd-pleasing spectacle.

Released in 2017, the film is directed by Shunsuke Tada and adapts a story from Tadatoshi Fujimaki's manga with a screenplay by Noboru Takagi, delivering a polished bridge between the series and a standalone feature that newcomers can enjoy easily.

It grossed about 8.26 million dollars worldwide, a solid showing for an anime feature anchored in a popular sports property and appreciated by fans for its energetic game sequences and character moments, a result of international theatrical support abroad globally.

Production I.G handled the animation for Kuroko's Basketball the Movie Last Game. The film, based on Tadatoshi Fujimaki's manga, features a screenplay by Noboru Takagi and direction by Shunsuke Tada, continuing the series with the original voice cast. It also notes the team behind the animation refining on court motion.

Fans welcomed a fresh chapter that keeps the series' focus on teamwork, strategy, and rival dynamics. Critics praised the brisk basketball sequences and character chemistry, while the story navigates the tension between street style and organized play without losing the humor that defines the franchise. Audiences warmed to its look.