Episode 75.5 Trailer Release

     On Friday, October 23, the trailer for Kuroko no Basket's OVA called Saikou no Present Desu was released to the public. The one minute and twenty-six second trailer featured scenes of the "Generation of Miracles" and their former manager all playing basketball once again as friends and what looked like a party with all of the main characters and teammates. 
     This episode describes what took place in the picture that was featured in the main character, Tetsuya Kuroko's locker. This was the last scene of the anime. 

The reunited Generation of Miracles
front row from left to right: Seijuro Akashi, Tetsuya Kuroko, Ryota Kise, & Satsuki Momoi
Back row from left to right: Shintaro Midorima, Atsushi Murasakibara, and Daiki Aomine

Aomine (left) and Kuroko (right) fist bump

     One of the happiest moments of the trailer may have been this part featured above. Tetsuya Kuroko and Daiki Aomine are reunited as friends once again. When they were friends in middle school, before the Generation of Miracles realized how strong they truly were, Kuroko and Aomine would always fist bump whenever they worked together to get a point. When their former manager and friend Satsuki Momoi saw that they were truly friends again like the old days, she was driven to tears. She was also effected when everyone's friendships ended at the end of middle school. 

     Throughout the preview, happy scenes of the Generation of Miracles playing basketball were shown. The last time they all were happy together was when they went to Teiko Middle School. That is where they all received the name of "Generation of Miracles". Below shows the Generation of Miracles at Teiko as a team. The happiness did not last until the end of middle school yet reemerged after the winter cup. 

      In the preview, the characters all seem very happy together. Some of the characters really stood out though. Seijuro Akashi had a dramatic personality change that contributed to the Generation of Miracles not breaking off their friendship. His nice personality came back when he was playing against Kuroko's team, Seirin, and his teammate Chihiro Mayuzumi asked him who he really was. With Akashi's "evil" personality, he smiled very creepily. But when he is nice, his smile is very caring and genuine looking. 

Akashi's "evil" personality 

Akashi's "nice" smile

     

Aomine smiling while playing basketball

     Another character who's smile came back to life was Daiki Aomine. At the end of middle school, he lost the passion of basketball because he was too good and could not find a worthy opponent. He didn't play basketball with a smile on his face for much of high school so far, but when he felt defeat for the first time, he realized that he wasn't the strongest and felt satisfied. 

Aomine frowns while playing basketball

    There has been a lot of character development with the characters in Kuroko no Basket. That may be the reason behind the series's popularity. 

     Another character shown in the preview is Kuroko's teammate and friend, Taiga Kagami. He is shown greeting his "brother" Tatsuya Himuro when he comes over along with Kazunari Takao.  

Right to left: Kagami, Takao, and Himuro

     Himuro and Takao seem to be there because of the party, where Kagami and Kuroko's teammates are already there. While this party is being planned, it seems the Generation of Miracles and Momoi are playing basketball. My guess is that the party is for them as a surprise and celebration of friendship. The party seems pretty lively, there are decorations all over the house and confetti. There is also a banquet of Japanese food. 

      
     Near the end of the trailer, the Generation of Miracles start to arrive to the party after a long day of playing basketball together.

    The party looks like any nice party with friends. Everyone is talking and smiling. They have good food. To the characters, everything must be perfect. 

friends having fun at the party

     The last thing the trailer showed was a rare sight for all Kuroko no basket fans. It was Kuroko smiling. Though the emotionless boy smiled throughout the preview, his last smile was probably the best. His emotions seemed surprised at first, but his mouth curved into a genuine smile. If you look closely, Kuroko is seen slightly blushing! 

     The OVA will be on sale December 24, 2015 on Blu-Ray and DVD. 

My personal opinion: As a big fan of the series, I was more than thrilled when I heard about this OVA. My favorite anime had just ended but I wanted more, and here it is! I think this OVA will be very successful and this one minute and twenty-six second video has already proved most of that part to me. I am really happy with the way things were portrayed. When the series ended and it showed the picture in Kuroko's locker, I thought, "Whoa, when did that even happen?" I feel as though all of the Kuroko no Basket fans are receiving a well done explanation to this. When the OVA comes out, I see myself Googling sites where I can watch this with English subtitles. Worldwide, all of the Kuroko no Basket fans are excited with all of their hearts for this premiere.

To watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/h9WOHL4N0e4

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