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Blue Box

Original title: Ao no Hako
  • TV Series
  • 2024–
  • TV-PG
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
5.5K
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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
    5.5K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,840
    566
    • Creator
      • Kôji Miura
    • Stars
      • Zach Aguilar
      • Reina Ueda
      • Xanthe Huynh
    • 32User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    Zach Aguilar
    Zach Aguilar
    • Taiki Inomata
    • 2024–2025
    Reina Ueda
    Reina Ueda
    • Chinatsu Kano
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    Xanthe Huynh
    Xanthe Huynh
    • Chinatsu Kano
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    Kayli Mills
    Kayli Mills
    • Hina Chono
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    Chiaki Kobayashi
    • Kyo Kasahara
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    Caden Shaffer
    • Kyo…
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    Griffin Burns
    Griffin Burns
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    Emi Lo
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    Jacob Hopkins
    Jacob Hopkins
    • Ryosuke Nishida…
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    Akari Kitô
    • Hina Chouno…
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    Dorothy Elias-Fahn
    Dorothy Elias-Fahn
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    Shoya Chiba
    • Taiki Inomata
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    Sean Chiplock
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    Kira Buckland
    Kira Buckland
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    Christian La Monte
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    Daman Mills
    Daman Mills
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    Frank Todaro
    Frank Todaro
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    Yuma Uchida
    • Kengo Haryu
    • 2024–2025
    • Creator
      • Kôji Miura
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    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.
    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.
    10Oitaforever

    A Beautiful a Beautiful Blend of Sports, Romance, and Authentic Emotion"

    "Blue Box" is an anime that truly touched me on a deep emotional level. The way it blends sports and romance is nothing short of a masterpiece. The story feels authentic, and the characters are incredibly well-written, with their reactions and emotions coming across as raw and genuine. Taiki's determination and quiet vulnerability, combined with Chinatsu's graceful strength, create a dynamic that feels so real and relatable. The balance between their personal dreams and budding feelings is handled with such nuance that it never feels forced or overdramatic.

    What stands out the most is how the anime captures the quiet moments of longing and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of their shared passion for sports. It's a perfect reminder of how complex and bittersweet youth can be. "Blue Box" is not just about basketball, badminton, or romance-it's about finding your path while navigating the chaos of growing up. A must-watch for anyone who loves heartfelt storytelling.
    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.

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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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      • October 3, 2024 (France)
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