He has eyes that strikingly resemble Kuroko’s, which earned him his name.
He often wears a miniature Seirin jersey with the number 16. Kuroko no Basuke 2
Taiga Kagami is famously terrified of dogs due to a childhood trauma. Much of the comedy in the early series involves Kagami trying to avoid #2, though he eventually develops a begrudging acceptance of the puppy. He has eyes that strikingly resemble Kuroko’s, which
While some members were initially skeptical, the team eventually embraced him as a lucky charm, even allowing him to stay in the clubroom during practices. Kuroko no Basuke 2
Kuroko is his primary caretaker and shares a deep bond with him; he is the only one who consistently understands what the dog is thinking.