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Blue Box

Original title: Ao no Hako
  • TV Series
  • 2024–
  • TV-PG
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
5.2K
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Reina Ueda, Shoya Chiba, and Akari Kitô in Blue Box (2024)
Third-year student Taiki joins badminton club. Despite being an early riser, star player Chinatsu, his crush, arrives first. Living together unexpectedly, Taiki strives to reach Nationals to impress Chinatsu.
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Third-year student Taiki joins badminton club. Despite being an early riser, star player Chinatsu, his crush, arrives first. Living together unexpectedly, Taiki strives to reach Nationals to... Read allThird-year student Taiki joins badminton club. Despite being an early riser, star player Chinatsu, his crush, arrives first. Living together unexpectedly, Taiki strives to reach Nationals to impress Chinatsu.Third-year student Taiki joins badminton club. Despite being an early riser, star player Chinatsu, his crush, arrives first. Living together unexpectedly, Taiki strives to reach Nationals to impress Chinatsu.

  • Creator
    • Kôji Miura
  • Stars
    • Zach Aguilar
    • Reina Ueda
    • Xanthe Huynh
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    5.2K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,512
    432
    • Creator
      • Kôji Miura
    • Stars
      • Zach Aguilar
      • Reina Ueda
      • Xanthe Huynh
    • 30User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

    Episodes25

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    Zach Aguilar
    Zach Aguilar
    • Taiki Inomata
    • 2024–2025
    Reina Ueda
    Reina Ueda
    • Chinatsu Kano
    • 2024–2025
    Xanthe Huynh
    Xanthe Huynh
    • Chinatsu Kano
    • 2024–2025
    Kayli Mills
    Kayli Mills
    • Hina Chono
    • 2024–2025
    Caden Shaffer
    • Kyo…
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    Griffin Burns
    Griffin Burns
    • Additional Voices…
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    Emi Lo
    • Nagisa…
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    Jacob Hopkins
    Jacob Hopkins
    • Ryosuke Nishida…
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    Akari Kitô
    • Hina Chouno…
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    Shoya Chiba
    • Taiki Inomata
    • 2024–2025
    Dorothy Elias-Fahn
    Dorothy Elias-Fahn
    • Taiki's Mom…
    • 2024–2025
    Kira Buckland
    Kira Buckland
    • Niina…
    • 2024–2025
    Sean Chiplock
    • Additional Voices…
    • 2024–2025
    Chiaki Kobayashi
    • Kyo Kasahara
    • 2024–2025
    Christian La Monte
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    • 2024–2025
    Daman Mills
    Daman Mills
    • Kengo Haryu
    • 2024–2025
    Yuma Uchida
    • Kengo Haryu
    • 2024–2025
    Frank Todaro
    Frank Todaro
    • Coach Yuasa…
    • 2024–2025
    • Creator
      • Kôji Miura
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    User reviews30

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    10adithyannayak

    ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!

    Being a manga reader of Blue Box, I can confirm, the anime adaptation is really faithful to the manga. The animation is just BREATHTAKING. The down to earth romance storyline this has, with sports elements and motivational one liners, this is the perfect anime to upswing your mood. While Blue Lock remains my most fav manga, this comes in a close second. The MC is extremely likable and you start rooting for him in his pursuit of his crush. The scenes with Chinatsu Senpai (his crush) are so beautiful that I had to watch them in 0.75x and replay a lot of times. I've never seen beautiful animation like this before in a series like this before.
    10nabilnawalhossain

    Great Anime

    This anime so far was the best. Very excited to see the next episodes. Hope the makers and story writers lives up to our expectations and make the other episodes more outstanding and interesting. Also I would love to see Chinatsu and Taiki love story and expecting a very happy ending.

    This anime so far was the best. Very excited to see the next episodes. Hope the makers and story writers lives up to our expectations and make the other episodes more outstanding and interesting. Also I would love to see Chinatsu and Taiki love story and expecting a very happy ending. This anime so far was the best. Very excited to see the next episodes. Hope the makers and story writers lives up to our expectations and make the other episodes more outstanding and interesting. Also I would love to see Chinatsu and Taiki love story and expecting a very happy ending.
    7Elkied

    I hope it won't be a classic ending.

    This type of anime typically features a brainless male protagonist, but this one stands out with a well-intentioned male character. The main character loves an older girl, but when another girl expresses interest in him, the older girl withdraws her boundaries to spend time with him. We'll see how it all ends in the final episode, but I anticipate a predictable outcome. In these series, the girl who genuinely loves and tries to please the guy usually gets sidelined. I hope this won't be the case, but it will likely follow the classic formula. If the series concludes differently, I will delete this comment.
    8marcosguerrero-88309

    Amazing Anime Style

    Really curious about this anime being a fan of sports and was really surprised by the story line and the characters. I really like the approach that the main character is fighting to get better and improves each episode. Beautiful animation and efforts with the episodes. Chinatsu is all about being number one and tries her best not to get attached to anyone. Then realizes she has a heart and not a robot and little by little she opens up more and more making the scenes organic and easy to root for her. Taiki is one of the MC best friends but secretly has a crush on him and does not know how to express her feelings and struggles to see him slip away. Shes awesome as well in her own sport.
    8PlumUmbra

    "Blue Box" (Season 1, 7.8/10) is a pleasant and delicately crafted romantic drama

    "Blue Box" (Season 1, 7.8/10) is a pleasant and delicately crafted romantic drama with a light sports twist. It doesn't try to be loud or flashy but wins you over with its sincerity. A story about first love, dreams, and everyday practice sessions unfolding in a quiet school gym-it's touching precisely because of its simplicity and emotional honesty.

    The main character, Taiki Inomata, is a modest and hardworking badminton player who has feelings for Chinatsu Kano, the star of the school's basketball team. An unexpected turn of events puts them under the same roof, sparking the development of their relationship. Yet the series avoids clichéd fanservice or over-the-top comedy, instead maintaining a tone of gentle and slightly awkward high school romance.

    The animation by Telecom Animation Film is neat and restrained, focusing on facial expressions, gestures, and atmosphere rather than visual excess. The visuals match the story perfectly-warm, understated, and cozy. Special mention goes to the soundtrack-the opening theme "Saraba" by Macaroni Empitsu sets the tone beautifully and lingers in your mind.

    At times, the pacing may feel a bit too slow, especially in the first half of the season. But if you see it not as a story about events, but about feelings and glances, it becomes clear that this is where its strength lies. The relationships between characters develop organically, without forced drama, giving them room to truly unfold.

    Conclusion: Blue Box is a quiet yet sincere coming-of-age story about affection and the balance between dreams and reality. It steers clear of loud conflicts, focusing instead on relatable emotions and believable characters-a comforting series for those seeking something warm and genuine.

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      Based on a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kouji Miura. Miura originally published the manga as a one-shot in Weekly Shounen Jump in August 2020. The magazine began serializing the title the following April. Shueisha published the 15th volume on August 2, with the 16th scheduled to be released on October 4.
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      Music by Satoshi Fujihara

      Lyrics by Satoshi Fujihara

      Performed by Official Hige Dandism

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      • October 3, 2024 (United States)
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