Ep. 9: Seirin faces Kirisaki Daiichi while Kiyoshi endures physical abuse to protect his team.
The basketball match between Seirin and Kirisaki Daiichi commences, with first-year players motivated by Kiyoshi’s past to support their seniors. Kuroko employs Vanishing Drive early, allowing Kiyoshi to score the initial points. Kirisaki Daiichi utilizes dirty tactics within the referee’s blind spots, prompting Kuroko to stop Kagami from retaliating physically. After Hanamiya taunts Kiyoshi, the injured senior assumes full offensive and defensive responsibilities inside the court, refusing substitution despite Riko’s concerns. Hyuga struggles to relieve pressure with outside shots, and Kagami commits a foul. Kiyoshi calms the team, but Hanamiya’s continued provocation leads to a deliberate elbow strike to Kiyoshi’s face. Kiyoshi rises, reaffirming his vow to protect Seirin despite the severe physical toll.
Episodes
- Ep. 5 · Seirin struggles against Shutoku as Kagami tires and Midorima dominates the court
- Ep. 6 · Kuroko and Kagami lead Seirin to a tie against Shutoku in a dramatic final quarter clash.
- Ep. 7 · Kiyoshi insists on playing despite injury while Hyuga learns of his determination
- Ep. 8 · Seirin declares national ambitions as Hyuga coerces Riko into coaching
- Ep. 9 · Seirin faces Kirisaki Daiichi while Kiyoshi endures physical abuse to protect his team.
- Ep. 10 · Seirin faces Kirisaki Dai Ichi's dirty tactics and Kuroko's strategic withdrawal
- Ep. 11 · Seirin secures Winter Cup qualification with a dramatic buzzer-beater victory over Kirisaki Dai Ichi.
- Ep. 12 · Seirin and Touou meet at a hot spring before the Winter Cup begins
- Ep. 13 · Kagetora doubts Kuroko's potential while Kagami arrives late and meets Akashi.