Ayrton Oneill
Kuroko's Basketball, the popular manga and anime series, has seen great success with over 31 million copies in circulation as of November 2020. The series follows the Teiko Middle School basketball team, also known as the Generation of Miracles, and their journey to becoming Japan's best basketball players. With such a large fan base, many are wondering if the series will be released on DVD. While there is no official home video release in English, there are DVD options available for purchase online.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Number of DVDs in the complete series | 2 |
| Number of episodes | 25 |
| Dialogue/Language | Japanese |
| Subtitles | English |
| Region Coding | All code, Region Free |
| DVD sales | Featured on Oricon's weekly Japanese anime DVD rankings |
| DVD release in North America | No official home video release in English |
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DVD releases in North America
Kuroko's Basketball, or Kuroko no Basuke, is a popular Japanese manga series about basketball, written and illustrated by Tadatoshi Fujimaki. The manga has been adapted into an anime series and several anime films, which have been released on DVD and Blu-ray in Japan.
In terms of DVD releases in North America, there has not been an official home video release in English. Some North American fans have expressed interest in purchasing legitimate DVDs of the series, but it appears that only bootlegs are available. These bootlegs are typically English-subtitled rips sourced from Crunchyroll or Daisuki.
While there may not be official DVD releases, North American fans can still watch Kuroko's Basketball through streaming services. Netflix, for example, has made available the entire first season of the anime series, along with an English dub. Additionally, Amazon.com offers Blu-ray versions of the anime for sale, although these may not be compatible with players in North America.
It is worth noting that the manga has been licensed for English-language release by Viz Media in North America, and the light novel series, Kuroko's Basketball: Replace, has also gained popularity in the region. However, it is unclear if these releases include DVD or Blu-ray versions of the animated adaptations.
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DVD sales in Japan
In terms of DVD sales in Japan, the pre-recorded DVD shipments in the country generated approximately 41.3 billion Japanese yen in 2023. This was a decrease of over two billion yen compared to the previous year. In 2023, the annual sales turnover of DVDs in Japan decreased by 5.3% compared to the previous year.
Kuroko's Basketball, the popular manga and anime series, has been released on DVD in Japan. The second season of the anime adaptation was released on DVD and Blu-ray in Japan on June 20, 2014, along with a bonus CD featuring an audio drama. DVD sales of the anime series have been featured on Oricon's weekly Japanese anime DVD rankings multiple times.
The Basketball Which Kuroko Plays 3 Season Complete DVD Box Set is available on Amazon.com. This DVD set is imported from Japan and is in the Japanese language with Japanese subtitles. It is important to note that this DVD may not play on standard DVD players sold in the US, Canada, and Bermuda, as it is Region 2.
As of 2020, Kuroko's Basketball had over 31 million copies in circulation, making it one of the best-selling manga series. The manga has been licensed for English-language release by Viz Media in North America, but it is unclear if this includes DVD releases. There have been discussions among fans about the availability of legitimate DVD releases in North America, but no official confirmation has been provided.
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DVD extras
Kuroko's Basketball is a popular manga and anime series with over 31 million copies in circulation as of November 2020. The series follows the Teiko Middle School basketball team, which dominated basketball teams within Japan, winning the middle school Nationals for three consecutive years.
The anime adaptation of Kuroko's Basketball was produced by Production I.G and aired for three seasons from April 2012 to June 2015. DVD sales of the anime series have been featured on Oricon's weekly Japanese anime DVD rankings multiple times.
While there doesn't appear to be an official DVD release of the complete series in North America, individual DVD volumes of the anime have been released in Japan. These DVD volumes often include special features and extras such as:
- Bonus "Kuroko no Basuke NG-Shū" anime extra, adapting the "NG-Shū" manga extras from the compiled book volumes of Tadatoshi Fujimaki's original manga.
- A bundled "Special DVD" with a digest video of the anime's announcement special and card illustrations from the ending credits.
- A bonus CD with an audio drama starring Satsuki M.
- A "Kuroko's Basketball NG Collection" with behind-the-scenes footage and outtakes from the anime production.
- Interviews with voice actors, including Kuroko's voice actor, Ono Kenشو, and highlights from the voice actors' experiences working on the show.
In addition to the DVD extras, there have been several adaptations and spin-offs of Kuroko's Basketball, including light novels, video games, and an anime film adaptation of the "Extra Game" manga that premiered in March 2017.
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DVD imports
If you are looking to purchase DVDs of the anime Kuroko's Basketball, there are a few options available.
Firstly, it is important to note that the anime has been released on DVD in Japan. You can find these DVDs on Amazon.com, listed as "Animation - Kuroko's Basketball (Kuroko No Basuke) 1 (BD+DVD) [Japan BD] BCXA-558". These DVDs are in the Japanese language and may have region coding that prevents them from playing on standard DVD players in certain regions, including the US, Canada, and Bermuda.
If you are located in North America, there are fewer options for official DVD releases. There has not been an official English home video release of the full series, and what is available online are often Malaysian bootlegs selling English-subtitled rips from Crunchyroll or Daisuki. However, there is a DVD release of the second season of Kuroko's Basketball, which was released on June 20, 2014, and includes a bonus CD with an audio drama. This DVD may be available for purchase through select online retailers.
Additionally, there is a website called PlayTech Asia that offers a DVD box set of the complete series for $20.99. This set includes 2 DVDs with episodes 1-25, Japanese dialogue, and English subtitles. It is advertised as region-free, so it should be playable on standard DVD players in any region.
Finally, it is worth noting that while there is currently no official DVD release of the complete series in North America, you can still support the show and its creators by watching it legally on Crunchyroll or Netflix, which have the official licenses to distribute the show in that region.
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DVD availability on Amazon
Kuroko's Basketball is a popular manga and anime series that has also spawned several video games, light novels, and stage play adaptations. The anime adaptation of the manga was produced by Production I.G and aired for three seasons from April 2012 to June 2015.
As for DVD availability on Amazon, there are a few options:
The Basketball Which Kuroko Plays 3 Season Complete DVD – Box (51 – 76, 625 Minutes Talking) Japanese Black This Basketball 藤巻 忠俊 Anime [DVD] [Import] [PAL, Play Environment before ordering]:
This DVD box set appears to be a complete collection of all three seasons of the anime. It is listed as an import and may not play on standard DVD players in the US, Canada, and other regions.
KUROKO'S BASKETBALL (SEASON1-3) - COMPLETE TV SERIES DVD BOX SET ( 1-100 EPISODES + SPECIAL ):
This DVD box set also appears to be a complete collection of the first three seasons of the anime, with 100 episodes and a special included. It is listed as a Region 1 DVD, which is compatible with players in the US and Canada.
Animation - Kuroko's Basketball (Kuroko No Basuke) 1 (2DVDs) [Japan DVD] BCBA-4389:
This appears to be a two-disc DVD release of the first season of the anime. It is listed as a Japan DVD, so it may not play on standard DVD players in all regions.
Animation - Kuroko's Basketball (Kuroko No Basuke) 1 (BD+DVD) [Japan BD] BCXA-558:
This appears to be a Blu-ray and DVD combo release of the first season of the anime. It is listed as a Japan BD, so it may not play on standard DVD or Blu-ray players in all regions.
It is worth noting that there have been reports of bootleg DVD releases of Kuroko's Basketball, particularly in North America. Official DVD releases of the series in English-speaking regions may be limited, and fans looking for legitimate releases may need to rely on streaming services like Crunchyroll or Netflix, which have official licenses to distribute the show.
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Frequently asked questions
You can buy the DVD on Amazon or PlayTech-Asia.
The DVD includes 26 episodes, with the first volume containing the first two episodes and the rest containing three episodes each. It also includes bonus "Kuroko no Basuke NG-Shū" anime extras.
The DVD is in Japanese with English subtitles.
No, there has not been an official home video release in English.
There are 75 episodes in total, with 25 episodes in each of the first two seasons and 25 episodes in the third and final season.
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