Blue Box (in japanese, Ao no Hako), is an anime that has 25 episodes divided into 1 season, with 0 filler episodes and its percentage is 0%. The anime adapted up to chapter 62 of the manga (this has 183 chapters, being published)
- Rating: 4.2/5 ( votes).
- Written by: Kouji Miura
- Magazine: Weekly Shōnen Jump
- Published by: Shueisha
- Original run (manga): April 12, 2021 – present
- Studio: Telecom Animation Film, TMS Entertainment
- Directed by: Yūichirō Yano
- Music by: Takashi Ohmama
- Original run (anime): October 3, 2024 – present
Every morning, first-year student Taiki Inomata rushes to his high school gym to sharpen his badminton skills. However, his real motivation lies in sharing the otherwise empty gym with second-year Chinatsu Kano, his crush and the star of the girls' basketball team. Though she seems distant, Taiki gradually finds chances to get closer to her.
Unaware of Taiki’s admiration, Chinatsu draws inspiration from his dedication, pushing herself to pursue her own goals. When her family unexpectedly moves overseas for work, she chooses to stay in Japan and strive for victory at the national level. With nowhere to live, she is welcomed into Taiki’s home, as their mothers are longtime friends. Overwhelmed by the sudden reality of living with the girl he loves, Taiki sets his sights on reaching the nationals in his own sport—hoping to grow closer to Chinatsu along the way.
Despite catching his coach’s attention, Taiki faces a tough challenge to secure a spot on the starting team. Encouraged by both Chinatsu and his childhood friend, gymnast Hina Chouno, he pushes himself to prove his worth among his formidable upperclassmen.
Blue Box Filler Episodes List
The list will highlight the filler episodes of Blue Box (if any) and detail the episode-to-chapter conversion. Additionally, to help you watch the anime in order, any extra material, such as OVAs or movies, will be arranged according to its chronology. Finally, I will indicate the manga chapter where the anime ends and where to start reading from.
SEASON 1
The first season has 25 episodes, the openings used are Same Blue (1-12) and Saraba (13-25); the endings used are Teenage Blue (1-12) and Contrast (13-25). ~ Adapted from manga 1 to ?.
| # | Title | Chapters |
|---|---|---|
| 01. | Chinatsu Senpai | 1 |
| 02. | You Have to Go to Nationals | 2, 3, 4 |
| 03. | Chii | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| 04. | If He Wins | 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| 05. | Aquarium | 13, 14, 15 |
| 06. | Wish Me Luck | 16, 17, 18 |
| 07. | Can I Have One? | 19, 20, 21 |
| 08. | Score! | 22, 23, 24 |
| 09. | I'll Be Rooting For You | 25, 26 |
| 10. | It's Not a Good Thing | 27, 28, 29 |
| 11. | Uncool! | 30, 31, 32, 33 |
| 12. | Girls... | 34, 35, 36, 37 |
| 13. | I Want a Back-and-Forth Rally | 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| 14. | What's the Connection? | 42, 43, 44 |
| 15. | August 26 | 45, 46, 47 |
| 16. | Unfair Woman | 48, 49, 50, 51 |
| 17. | Of Course I Want to See It | 52, 53, 54 |
| 18. | I Know | 55, 56, 57, 58, 59 |
| 19. | I've Got Plans | 60, 61, 62 |
| 20. | TBA | |
| 21. | TBA | |
| 22. | TBA | |
| 23. | TBA | |
| 24. | TBA | |
| 25. | TBA |
| Where Does the Anime End? | Where Should I Start Reading? |
|---|---|
The anime ended at episode 19 of Season 1, which corresponds to Chapter 60, 61, 62 of the manga. The adaptation covers up to this point. |
After watching the anime, to continue the story in the manga, start reading from Chapter 63, which corresponds to Volume 8 (collecting chapters 62 to 70). |