Top 10 Reasons You’ll Instantly Fall for Midorima Shintarou (Kuroko no Basket)

Some perspectives reveal a Midorima who seems quite concerned about external factors that could impact his performance. With his calm demeanor, it’s rare to know exactly what he’s thinking, and whether he’s really a superstitious person or not. This requires a deeper look.

In Midorima's strategic playbook, his technical skills and special abilities always take the lead. This is the result of a combination of natural talent and years of relentless practice, and we can trust that he will still come out victorious, even if the Oha Asa detail is omitted by the producers.

Midoriima's exceptional intellect gives him an incredibly sharp strategic vision, especially when paired with his best friend Takao. Before each shot, with just his instincts and in a split second, Midorima can accurately predict the factors that could affect the ball's trajectory with near-perfect precision. We can see this remarkable accuracy when comparing it to Aomine's raw power.

Midorima holds a strong belief in the daily astrology readings from Oha Asa. He has a collection of lucky items and always keeps them close.

One of the iconic items associated with Midorima is a small green frog. Alongside his faith in Oha Asa, Midorima also firmly believes in the concept of personality traits based on blood types.

This is a typical trait of a tsundere, but in Midorima's case, it comes with heightened sensitivity and sharpness. He is always keenly aware of the emotions and expressions of others, allowing him to quickly notice any changes in their behavior.

He is the only one unfazed when Momoi confesses her feelings for Kuroko, and he’s the first to realize when Akashi changes after gaining the Emperor's Eye.

In both versions, Midorima is not depicted in a formal relationship with any girl, but he shares a deep and lasting friendship with Takao. He once mentioned that he dislikes having annoying people around, yet he accepts Takao and even goes along with their silly pranks.

Midoriima sees Takao as his right-hand man, the key supporter in executing his incredible shots on the court. And when someone provokes Takao, they are also indirectly challenging Midorima, leading to a direct confrontation with the Generation of Miracles.

Midoriima grew up alongside a group of naturally gifted players, all of whom came together under one banner to form the 'Generation of Miracles'. He became famous for his unexpectedly accurate three-point shots, always maintaining a steady success rate.

Midoriima often claims that his shooting ability relies on luck, but the truth is that his sharp instincts and finely honed skills have made him the remarkable player he is.

This aspect is rarely mentioned in both the manga and anime, but in his relationship with Akashi, we see that Midorima is quite intelligent and has excellent logical thinking skills. He is never shown struggling with academic issues such as retaking exams or cramming for finals (which often appear in Aomine's story arcs).

Midoriima often plays chess with Akashi, and although he has never won a game, Akashi has never wanted to find another chess partner besides Midorima.

Midorima is undeniably handsome, but not in the typical sense. His beauty transcends traditional standards, almost reaching perfection. Standing second in height among the Generation of Miracles, he possesses impressive jumping ability to make continuous three-point shots.

His long lashes and glasses, which he constantly adjusts out of habit (most visible in the manga version), add to his unique charm.