Exciting romantic encounters, passionate sports competitions and typical teenage problems and experiences.
The first season of Blue Box has ended – a story about love and sports that captivated many last and this year.
When it comes to sports anime, the first things that come to mind are Haikyu!!, Kuroko's Basketball or the latest hit Blue Lock – they all tell the story of team competitions.
Blue Box breaks stereotypes – the anime tells the story of a badminton player.
What Is Blue Box About?
The young badminton player Taiki studies at a private school for professional athletes. In the morning, he arrives before everyone else so that he can exchange a few sentences with Chinatsu while no one else is in the gym.
She is a future basketball star. A serious approach to sports is the foundation on which their romance will be built. Taiki will have to deal with a love triangle as his childhood friend Hina has feelings for him.
A talented gymnast, she achieved great success in the sports arena in her elementary school years when she met Tinaki.
Blue Box Focuses More on the Teenage Experience Than the Sports Routine
Blue Box never forgets that the characters are not only athletes, but also teenagers with age-related worries.
They worry about their studies, qualifying for national championships, dirty uniforms, the possibility of getting injured, and pre-competition anxiety.
The school sports routine with endless training and an internal drive for self-improvement is portrayed quite realistically. The anime is based on the experience that ordinary people have in high school, and it is only supplemented by a sports routine.
The Romantic Storyline Is No Less Gripping Than the Sports Competitions
The dynamics of the romantic line are as interesting to watch as the fights on the court. Until the last episode of Blue Box, the doubts and insecurities of the characters in their feelings are visible.
This is emphasized by close-ups, sometimes comically exaggerated character designs, and falls and awkward touches lead to hilarious reactions and a stream of thoughts.
At some point, the romance will be complicated by the appearance of another girl – Moriya. And if Taiki, Chinatsu and Hina support each other in competitions, the last two are not friends in life, but competitors.
Blue Box Is a Touching and Relatable Title about Teens
The season includes episodes with a trip to the ocean, a summer vacation with fireworks, a walk in the oceanarium, and a school festival where Taiki faces a difficult test, as well as a trip to a training camp.
Regardless of your preferences, the anime manages to capture that moment of dazzling youth when the world around you is painted in bright colors.