Born in Sapporo as one of two twins, Kuroda moved many times in his youth.
Kuroda's works are known for their dynamic plot developments and the rhythm of their stories.
Elephants, cameras, bicycles, ships, robots, and cooking are common motifs in Kuroda's manga.
In 2002, Kuroda won the Excellence Prize at the 2002 Japan Media Arts Festival for his manga Sexy Voice and Robo.
[5][user-generated source] In 2003, Kuroda's work Nasu was brought to the attention of animator and director Kitarō Kōsaka by Kōsaka's long-time collaborator from Studio Ghibli, Hayao Miyazaki, a fan of cycling.