Kuroko
Kuroko, written 黒子 in Japanese, is a term that can refer to several related concepts. In theatre and film, kuroko are stagehands who wear black clothing to blend into the background, making them visually inconspicuous to the audience. The intention is for their movements and prop handling to go unnoticed, allowing scenes to unfold without drawing attention away from the performers.
In the performance arts, kuroko operate off-stage or in masked areas, coordinating with directors and performers
In popular culture, Kuroko no Basuke (Kuroko’s Basketball) is a manga and anime series that uses the
Beyond specific works, kuroko is also used more broadly in Japan to describe behind-the-scenes contributors who