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 second and third episodes of Blue Box had stunning visuals and a heartwarming setting, after seeing Chinatsu coming to live with Taiki, the fans ate it up, leaving them wanting for more.
1. Blue Box Episode 5 Release Date
Blue Box’s fifth episode is set to air on October 31, 2024. Following the current pattern, new episodes will be released every Thursday. Going for the whole 25-episode season.
Here’s the release schedule for major time zones:
| Time Zone | Release Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Daylight Time | October 31, 2024; 7:57 AM |
| Eastern Daylight Time | October 31, 2024; 10:57 AM |
| British Summer Time | October 31, 2024, 3:57 PM |
| Central European Summer Time | October 31, 2024, 8:27 PM |
| Indian Standard Time | October 31, 2024, 8:27 PM |
| Japanese Standard Time | October 31, 2024, 11:57 PM |
| Australian Standard Time | October 31, 2024; 12:27 AM |
I. Is there a break for Blue Box this week?
There is no break, and episode 5 will be released according to the schedule on the above date.
2. Recap of Blue Box Episode 4
In Blue Box Episode 4, the pace speeds up as Taiki balances his athletic ambitions and feelings for Chinatsu. With the national preliminaries approaching, Taiki faces intense pressure from Haryu.
Taiki reflects on his feelings for Chinatsu, realizing how meaningful it feels to have a crush in the seemingly monotonous school life. Later at school, Taiki discovers he accidentally grabbed Chinatsu’s gym uniform. This leads to an awkward but heartwarming moment as he panics and tries to return it to her.
Taiki’s path to meeting her is interrupted by his teammate Haryu, who tries to pull him into midday practice. Determined, Taiki finds a moment with Chinatsu on the rooftop, where she thanks him for bringing her uniform, even casually changing in front of him, making him flustered.
Taiki’s teammate Haryu challenges him to aim for the Top 16 as the tournament kicks off, and they advance smoothly through the doubles matches. However, a new twist arises when Haryu’s former doubles partner, Kishi Shoichiro, reappears as Taiki’s opponent.
The episode ends with Kyo’s unexpected request to Chinatsu: if Taiki beats Kishi, she should reward him with an aquarium date. Chinatsu agrees, acknowledging the impact her presence has on Taiki.
3. Speculations for Episode 5
In Episode 5, we can expect Taiki’s singles match against Kishi to reach its exciting climax, which is quite possibly going to be in the favor of Taiki. Given Kishi’s skills and connection with Haryu, this match will likely test Taiki’s abilities like never before.
As Taiki pushes himself to prove his dedication and improve, we may see him channeling his feelings for Chinatsu as motivation and pushing through the tough phases. His determination to win could also showcase a more competitive side that’s just beginning to emerge, especially as he aims to impress her.
Meanwhile, the stakes are high for Taiki as the potential aquarium date with Chinatsu is up there as a sword of Damascus. If Taiki emerges victorious, the prospect of their first outing alone could open new possibilities for them. We might witness a deeper understanding between Taiki and Chinatsu.
4. 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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