Taiki Inomata has always admired his senior, Chinatsu Kano (from afar), for her dedication to basketball. Their first interaction, where she accidentally hit him with a basketball, left a lasting impression on him.
The first episode of Blue Box had stunning visuals and a heartwarming setting that excited fans and left them wanting more. The second, one might argue, is even better.
When is Blue Box episode 3 being released?
Blue Box’s third episode will be broadcast on October 17, 2024. Following these releases, episodes will come out every Thursday and continue for the rest of the 25 episodes.
The table below outlines the release timings for different time zones-
| Time zone | Release date and time |
| Pacific Daylight Time | October 17, 2024; 7:57 AM |
| Eastern Daylight Time | October 17, 2024; 10:57 AM |
| British Summer Time | October 17, 2024; 3:57 PM |
| Central European Summer Time | October 17, 2024; 4:57 PM |
| Indian Standard Time | October 17, 2024; 8:27 PM |
| Japanese Standrad Time | October 17, 2024; 11:57 PM |
| Australian Standard Time | October 18, 2024; 12:27 AM |
Blue Box Episode 2: Recap
Blue Box episode 2 is titled You Have To Go To Nationals. This episode continues developing the main character’s relationships and athletic pursuits (male and female leads) while introducing more depth to the narrative.
The episode begins with Chinatsu adjusting to her new life at Taiki’s house. Taiki harbors a crush on Chinatsu and finds the situation awkward, but Chinatsu is glad to have a familiar face around.
As both characters work toward their dreams of reaching the nationals, Chinatsu gifts Taiki a good luck bracelet, symbolizing their growing connection.
The episode introduces dramatic tension with the arrival of Hina and Haryu into the story. Hina, who placed fourth at nationals in rhythmic gymnastics, misinterprets Taiki’s actions, believing he might have feelings for her.
Meanwhile, Taiki learns that to advance in his sport, he must first defeat his senior, Kengo Haryu.
The episode ends on a suspenseful note, with Taiki spotting Chinatsu walking with Haryu, setting the stage for more emotional conflicts in future episodes.
What will happen in Blue Box Episode 3?
Blue Box’s episode 2 successfully builds on the foundation laid in the premiere. The next episode, episode 3, will also keep the streak going. The mix of romance, sports, and dramatic misunderstandings will keep the viewers hooked.
As Taiki and Chinatsu’s relationship deepens and new characters bring added complexity, the series continues to offer an engaging narrative that fans of romance and sports anime will enjoy.
In the next episode, we may see Taiki struggling to adjust to the development of living with his crush, Chinatsu. Their interactions will be awkward and heartwarming as they share more of their daily lives.
The episode will likely explore how they bond through their shared love of sports, particularly with Taiki’s badminton and Chinatsu’s basketball. There is foreshadowing that sports will continue to mean a lot for them despite the uncertainty of their success moving forward.
About Blue Box
Blue Box, also known as Ao no Hako, is a romantic comedy and sports manga series written and illustrated by Kouji Miura, which originated in Japan.
The series has been serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine since April 2021. An anime adaptation of the series has been announced and is currently in production.
The series follows Taiki Inomata, an Eimei Junior and Senior High student and a boys’ badminton team member. His crush and basketball player, Chinatsu Kano, moves in with his family, allowing him to strengthen their relationship as they both strive to reach the national championship with their teams.
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