However, Kuroo is kinder and more genuine than what his exterior image conveys. This is demonstrated in the way he angers Tsukishima when the first-year blocker maintained a nonchalant attitude toward volleyball during the summer training camp. He would actively provoke others and is unrelenting when dishing out snide remarks. Kuroo has a laid-back yet scheming personality and is considered a 'provocation expert' by many. During official matches, he wears the Nekoma uniform numbered with the number 1. Kuroo is often seen wearing a black shirt, red sweatpants, and the Nekoma High jacket.

As a result of his peculiar hairstyle, he is occasionally called 'Rooster Head'. He also has a fringe on his right side that partially covers his eye. His black hair is naturally messy and spikes upwards due to his bed head. He has narrow, hazel colored (grey in the manga) eyes with cat-like pupils that make him appear sly and intimidating. Kuroo is noted to be tall and lean with broad shoulders, well-built arms, and a muscular frame.

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