Kuroko's Basketball to be Broadcast Free for Three Consecutive Weeks on ABEMA! All 78 Episodes of the TV Anime, Including OVAs, to Stream Free Starting Sunday, June 14th

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  • Kuroko's Basketball to be Broadcast Free for Three Consecutive Weeks on ABEMA! All 78 Episodes of the TV Anime, Including OVAs, to Stream Free Starting Sunday, June 14th
  • ABEMA, the "new future TV," will be holding a three-week consecutive free marathon broadcast of the TV anime series "Kuroko's Basketball" starting Sunday, June 14, 2026. All 78 episodes of the TV anime series, including OVAs, will be delivered over three weeks, with the first season on Sunday, June 14th, the second season on Sunday, June 21st, and the third season on Sunday, June 28th, all broadcast for free. All episodes will be available for free viewing for one week after broadcast.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: June 12, 2026

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ABEMA, the "new future TV," will be holding a three-week consecutive free marathon broadcast of the TV anime series "Kuroko's Basketball" starting Sunday, June 14, 2026. All 78 episodes of the TV anime series, including OVAs, will be delivered over three weeks, with the first season on Sunday, June 14th, the second season on Sunday, June 21st, and the third season on Sunday, June 28th, all broadcast for free. All episodes will be available for free viewing for one week after broadcast.

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June 12, 2026
ABEMA, the "new future TV," will be holding a three-week consecutive free marathon broadcast of the TV anime series "Kuroko's Basketball" starting Sunday, June 14, 2026. All 78 episodes of the TV anime series, including OVAs, will be delivered over three weeks, with the first season on Sunday, June 14th, the second season on Sunday, June 21st, and the third season on Sunday, June 28th, all broadcast for free. All episodes will be available for free viewing for one week after broadcast.
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The "new future TV" ABEMA will be holding a three-week consecutive free marathon broadcast of the TV anime series "Kuroko's Basketball" starting Sunday, June 14, 2026.

"Kuroko's Basketball" is based on the highly popular basketball manga by Tadatoshi Fujimaki, serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" (Shueisha). Set in the world of high school basketball where geniuses known as the "Generation of Miracles" gather, the story depicts the struggles of Tetsuya Kuroko, who uses his lack of presence as his weapon, and Taiga Kagami, who possesses exceptional jumping ability, as they aim for national domination. The series has captivated many fans with its intense matches against unique rivals, superhuman playstyles, and the drama depicting bonds with friends, leading to the release of a TV anime and theatrical films.

This newly decided free marathon broadcast event will deliver all 78 episodes of the TV anime series, including OVAs, over three consecutive weeks. Season 1 will be broadcast for free on Sunday, June 14th, Season 2 on Sunday, June 21st, and Season 3 on Sunday, June 28th. Furthermore, all episodes will be available for free viewing for one week after broadcast.

Relive the "miracles" of Kuroko and his teammates! Please enjoy the passionate basketball battles and the story of youth for free on ABEMA.

■ "Kuroko's Basketball" Three-Week Consecutive Free Marathon Broadcast Overview

(C) Tadatoshi Fujimaki / Shueisha, Kuroko's Basketball Production Committee

【Broadcast Schedule & URLs】

・Season 1 (25 episodes + 1 OVA)

Sunday, June 14, 2026, 1:00 PM JST ~, 1:30 AM JST ~

Initial URL: https://abema.tv/channels/abema-anime-2/slots/FFi9rBZLcJFXkj

・Season 2 (25 episodes + 1 OVA)

Sunday, June 21, 2026, 1:00 PM JST ~, 1:30 AM JST ~

Initial URL: https://abema.tv/channels/abema-anime-2/slots/DLFuurXYodiY7Z

・Season 3 (25 episodes + 1 OVA)

Sunday, June 28, 2026, 1:00 PM JST ~, 1:30 AM JST ~

Initial URL: https://abema.tv/channels/abema-anime-2/slots/DLFuuZbaFXNYis

Broadcast Channel: ABEMA Anime Channel 2

*All episodes will be available for free viewing for one week after broadcast.

【Work Overview】

〈INTRODUCTION〉

Tetsuya Kuroko, a freshman with an almost imperceptible presence, joins the Seirin High School basketball team. While his athletic abilities are below average, his lack of presence allows him to pass the ball without the opponent noticing... Furthermore, Seirin High School's basketball team acquires a new, exceptionally tall player, Taiga Kagami. Kuroko, the "Shadow," and Kagami, the "Light." The two challenge their rivals while supporting each other's strengths!

<CAST>

Tetsuya Kuroko: Kensho Ono

Taiga Kagami: Yuki Ono

Riko Aida: Chiwa Saito

Junpei Hyuga: Yoshimasa Hosoya

Shun Izuki: Hirofumi Nojima

Teppei Kiyoshi: Kenji Hamada

Ryota Kise: Ryohei Kimura

Shintaro Midorima: Daisuke Ono

Daiki Aomine: Junichi Suwabe

Atsushi Murasakibara: Kenichi Suzumura

Seijuro Akashi: Hiroshi Kamiya

<STAFF>

Original Work: Tadatoshi Fujimaki (Shueisha Jump Comics)

Director: Shunsuke Tada

Series Composition: Noboru Takagi

Character Design: Yoko Kikuchi

Music: Ryosuke Nakanishi, R.O.N, Alpha Eastman

Sound Director: Masafumi Mima

Art Director: Shinya Mita

Color Design: Mayumi Sato

Director of Photography: Eiji Arai

3DCG Director: Kenji Isobe

Editor: Junichi Uematsu

Animation Production: Production I.G

Production: Kuroko's Basketball Production Committee

■About ABEMA

ABEMA, which celebrated its 10th anniversary on April 11, 2026, is a video distribution service that aims to innovate television and is developing as "new future TV." Since its launch, it has been an internet television service that can be enjoyed for free and without registration, broadcasting approximately 25 channels across a wide range of genres, including 24-hour news channels, original dramas, romance reality shows, and variety shows pursuing "highest quality or uniqueness," as well as anime and sports, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

In addition to having the No. 1 number of original episodes in Japan among domestic video services (*), ABEMA offers a rich lineup of highly anticipated new movies, popular domestic and international dramas, and trending anime, as well as sports broadcasts and online live events. Users can enjoy content anytime, regardless of time, through TV or on-demand viewing. Through a viewing experience that is not bound by location, available on smartphones, PCs, tablets, and TV devices, ABEMA continues to provide content that caters to diverse lifestyles.

Additionally, "ABEMA Premium" for ¥1,180 (tax included) per month offers exclusive features and content, while "ABEMA Premium with Ads" for ¥680 (tax included) per month allows viewing of "ABEMA Premium" exclusive content with advertisements.

(*) As of March 2026, self-researched.

For the latest information, please check the official SNS.

"ABEMA" - New Future TV for Enjoying Free Videos and Trending Content (https://abema.tv/)

To commemorate its 10th anniversary, ABEMA will be rolling out various campaigns throughout the year to celebrate, including special program broadcasts and the "ABEMA 10th Anniversary Free Grand Thanksgiving Festival." Please look forward to ABEMA's 10th anniversary.

ABEMA 10th Anniversary Site URL: https://contents-abema.com/10th/

FAQ

When does the free marathon broadcast of "Kuroko's Basketball" start?

The free marathon broadcast will begin on Sunday, June 14, 2026, for three consecutive weeks.

How many episodes will be broadcast?

All 78 episodes of the TV anime series, including OVAs, will be broadcast.

Can I still watch after the broadcast?

Yes, all episodes will be available for free viewing for one week after broadcast.

What kind of service is ABEMA?

ABEMA is an internet television service that can be enjoyed for free and without registration, broadcasting a wide variety of programs including anime, dramas, and news.

What is the original work of "Kuroko's Basketball"?

It is based on the highly popular basketball manga by Tadatoshi Fujimaki, which was serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump."