As soon as the OP music starts I have the biggest grin on my face. It was one of those animes I debated watching until there was around 5 episodes out then just went for it out of boredom and I cannot stress enough how glad I was that I did.

I've never been one for sports anime, shamelessly to say it was the animu hasbando effect that drew me in the most, but I can easily say 43 episodes later that this is one of the best animes I've ever had the pleasure of watching and I'm so glad it exists.

The combination of visually interesting characters, smooth animation and totally intense, compelling basketball is really what makes KnB so fantastic. I'm always left shocked with each 'power' unveiling. Even more shocked when the 20 minutes fly by in what feels like 20 seconds. It could be understandable to say that there are slight slow 'filler' periods, particularly throughout the first season, however I can't say that there's a single episode I haven't enjoyed.

Anyone debating it or even skipping across it. STOP AND JUST WATCH IT. FOR ME ITS ONE OF THE BEST SPORTS ANIME OUT THERE :)

-stridersix FROM CRUNCHYROLL