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| Wait it's over? Sorry it was so lame i didn't noticed... |
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| And with this, Blue Box comes to an end. Honestly, can't believe I won't be getting my weekly Blue Box dose now. After losing my Orb weekly dose, Blue Box was the last anime that had to be completed from the ones I was watching in the Fall 2024 Season. This last episode was very bittersweet. It was bitter, because we could see very well how Taiki's rejection of Hina's confession affected Hina. We see many times in the episode Hina depressed or crying, which just feels real for the situation. And this is one of the reasons I love Blue Box so much, it just feels really genuine, and the fact they aren't glossing over Hina's suffering just makes last episode even more hurtful, and makes this situation feel real. It was also sweet, because we see that Taiki took this change to finally do something about his situation with Chinatsu, that was becoming stagnant, and invited her to a unusual date, in a tracksuit shopping spree. Without Taiki realizing it, Chinatsu was able to double down the date invitation, by adding the Café visit, which is a much more normal date place. By the end of the episode, we get a glimpse of the beginning of this date, which was honestly just wholesome. However, I really liked how they showed that it's not easy for Taiki to just continue his life after what he did to Hina. It's clear he wants to talk to her, but he knows he's the last person she should be getting support from, since it would only hurt her more. It also seems he took this step with Chinatsu, exactly because he didn't want Hina's suffering to be in vain, as we can see many times Taiki remembering Hina's confession while thinking about Chinatsu, which at the same time also wokrs as a contrast to the situation now, where he's the one that might get rejected, this time by Chinatsu, and Taiki knows about that possibility. I also enjoyed to see Ayame rethinking what she did with Hina and Taiki, and reflecting about her past relationships. It was really cute to see Hina protecting Ayame from the comments of that ex, eventhough it was also because what he was saying was also a way to attack Taiki, which one again shows how much Hina loves Taiki. It's clear Kyou's words ressonated with her. Even if she took a lot of boyfriends, she doesn't know what is true love, and if she ever caused any pain to her ex's like Taiki caused Hina. But the anime really seems to be making Ayame and Kyou closer now. Maybe we're getting a new romantic pair. I'm more interested in this possible pair than the Kyou and Hina one. With this, Kyou is also getting more screentime, but at the same time it's a shame he needed a "romantic" possible interest to get more screentime, as I think he's a really interesting character on his own. Another thing this episode brought back was the Taiki and Haryu relationship, that I think was kind of forgotten after the 1st cour. I'm glad they're bringing it back, since I always wanted to see Haryu taking a bigger role in Taiki's development. Overall, an amazing episode to give us some closure, and also making us want more, because I really want to know how that date went! I have to say this episode made me realize how little discussions we had between Taiki and Kyou in this 2nd cour. Besides the coffee and milk one, we barely saw them interacting with each other, we just see they're together, but not much more, and that's something I would like to see more explored in the future, alongside Taiki and Haryu's relationship. This episode also showed why I love this anime so much, it targets the topic of love in such a realistic way. The way we see Taiki's dillema with wanting to confort Hina, but knowing that's not the correct thing is something you don't see much in anime, as also you wouldn't see Hina being depressed throughout the episode, many would just make her forget about everything in the next episode. The way Kyou said that both looked happier when they were just friends just showcases that what Taiki said about their current status being toxic was really the truth. Honestly, this anime just feels genuine and wholesome, and that's what hooks me into watching. The characters act like real people, with their own personalities, and this alligned with the fact that the plot evolved in many unpredictable ways, makes this experience much richer in my opinion. This anime depicts love as few do, and that's what makes this anime stand out. There may be some aspects the anime can get better, especially the ones I mentioned before, and how during episode 11-13 things were getting a bit stagnant, but it's for sure a refreshing and eye-pleasing experience. I have no doubt about the score of this anime, it's a deserved 9/10 for me. I really hope we get that 2nd season announcement soon, because the Taiki x Chinatsu ship is ready to sail! Edit: Formatation done. Also, can't forget to mention how well they portrayed Hina's suffering too, with the feeling she has when she has to train in the same gym as Taiki and Chinatsu. The way she describes it as "suffocating" really shows how she's feeling. |
PokefanPTMar 21, 5:11 PM
Reply to animelovenow
Ofc Taiki ofc you chose the wierd one...
| @animelovenow Lamao True |
Reply to nathh
@animelovenow I swear did everybody already forget the match against Yusa? Chinatsu believed in Taiki the whole time and went to congratulate him right after, while Hina assumed he's gonna lose and ran away in shame. So much for "always has your back"
| @nathh nathh said: @animelovenow I swear did everybody already forget the match against Yusa? Chinatsu believed in Taiki the whole time and went to congratulate him right after, while Hina assumed he's gonna lose and ran away in shame. So much for "always has your back" Yes, that scene in that episode showed really well how Chinatsu cares for Taiki, that is so often overlooked. She fully trusts him, and knows he's trying his best. Thank you for bringing that scene up! |
| I liked this anime a lot. Of course, I was sad when Hina go rejected, but I do like Chinatsu too... It's hard to choose, both are best girls... And Ayame being so supportive to Hina was such a good surprise. She's a good girl after all. I hope we get a second season! |
  Imouto suki Tsundere-Chuuni-Imoutos save me...   |
| poor Hina but Taiki is so in love with CHI... it is one of my best manga romance and they did a great job with this adaptation 9/10 |
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| The pacing of this show has been so slow. I feel like I could rate it higher had they condensed those twenty-five episodes into like half the run time. There just haven't been a lot of major plot events to justify it being this long. There's going to be a season 2. I hope I enjoy it more because it could be good. |
| I enjoyed this anime, but this ending is disapointing... I was gonna put a 9 but nope Taiki is so useless, all of this for nothing ? He and Chii have zero evolution, or its very slow... she should do the first step because he's never gonna, its frustrating Poor Hina, MVP of the show ! |
| And it ended... just there. Not really a big season finale feeling but it was fine. There are many things to look forward to in a future season (hopefully). Hina best girl! Seeing her cry inside the bunny head was sad af. But as much as I love Hina, I'm glad they didn't drag out the love triangle. That said, I wonder what they are going to do with her. She was an important part of the plot development but with her out of the picture, what's in it for her in the future? Whatever the case may be, I just hope they don't drag out Taiki x Chinatsu being a thing. Ayame trying to cheer Hina up after the rejection was nice. Ayame really surprised me actually, I thought I was going to dislike her, that she was going to be annoying but she ended up being great. She's one of my favorites now. And I'm definitely liking her interactions with Kyou..... I like what I'm seeing. Anyway, great series that I'm going to miss. Hopefully we get an announcement soon, I need more. |
| It was a great series, although it was also heartbreaking. I especially want to give a shout out to Hina's seiyuu, Kitou Akari. Not only did she do a great job, but she's the whole reason why I watched this show. Akarin came to Anime Expo last year to promote this show. I only went to the panel for her, but I watched the show because she told me to, lol. |
 Thanks, person who gave me this on another site a long time ago, lol. |
| Still no announcement of season 2. |
| Welp, for season 1 at least, I really think Hina is the heroine here. Even last episode Chi is irrelevant in season 1 story, and the studio doesn't even bother to make the last episode special for Chi. The climax/ finale clearly happened at ep 24. All the drama and even the kiss scene is given to Hina. Chi barely does anything/ contribute anything to the story in season 1. We learned that she's nice and hardworking since ep1 , and she's pretty much the exact same person at the end of season with zero development, and you want me to buy that she's the heroine? I even think the "bitch" manager is more interesting and have more development than Chi here, and she only shows up for 5 episodes. (and I already like her more than Chi) Well, since Hina is pretty much out of the equation from now on, I probably don't need to bother with season 2. Plus no more Love Triangle drama anymore which would probably make the plot boring, at least for me. (I already knew season 2 is about Chi's basketball partner / basketball career which I have zero interest in.) |
Ventus_SMar 21, 9:43 PM
Reply to animelovenow
Ofc Taiki ofc you chose the wierd one...
| @animelovenow Yknow , after the last episode, I even like that "bitch" manager more than Chi , and she has more personality traits/ character development than Chi with just 5 episodes of screen-time. (compare to Chi full season of nothing ) |
| Hina's on the 4th stage of grief, cmon girl you're almost there! |
| This was one of the best romance animes I've seen in the last couple of years I feel so bad for Hina tho same way I felt watching s3 of oregairu also, I like the way Kyou and Ayame's relationship is developing really hope they get together as well solid 9/10 for this season hope we get a s2 soon |
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Reply to Akanekino
What an fantastic way to end this season. Can't wait for next season, looks like it will be even better than first one, with a date right at the start. Also I ship Kyo and manager girl, they seem to fit nice, love their interactions. Rly sad for Hina, but now mc is finally free to chase after best girl Chinatsu properly, hope Hina finds someone else.
Anyway this was one of the highest quality animes recently and absolutely love this slow romance stuff. I thoroughly enjoyed it from the start and kept getting better and better, 10/10.
Anyway this was one of the highest quality animes recently and absolutely love this slow romance stuff. I thoroughly enjoyed it from the start and kept getting better and better, 10/10.
| @Akanekino Honestly i hate anime trope which as soon a main female character lose her love interest, suddenly there's a nicer guy shows up and actively go for her , and the female character quickly falls for him. It just feel cheap overall. I mean if you have feeling for her why not get involved way earlier during the love triangle battle? It'd make the show much more interesting to watch , and I'd feel less bad about the losing girl knowing there's another familiar character treating her well. |
| Okish final where nothing really happens except Ayame proving again she is best girl. So the height of the series did remain a rejection eh. Well it's better than nothing ig. But this feels very incomplete, maybe S2 announcement will be soon. Salty Hina fans are still spouting garbage even their waifu has more reasoning than fanbase. She got rejected and what Kyo said was correct Hina and Taiki where better as friends, all the drama whole season did bring down the quality but atleast all gets resolved. Taiki finally shown some spine at end. He was straight and honest with his rejection and after that giving Hina time than being selfish. After dissing Hina entire time I do kinda feel sad seeing her cry though. Hopefully she finds happiness. Ayame did a good job in taking care for her. It's huge shame she was in for 4-5 episodes if she was there from earlier it would have been even better. With Haryu ez the best characters of the series.  If nothing happens with this Kyo Ayame thing it will be a betrayal. Solid show, great production very good characters, writing wasn't anything special. Sports aspects was all right didn't got enough basketball but badminton bits were quite decent. So far a bit overrated but I can see because main duo didn't get developed yet so I would refrain from judging too much. 7.2/10, Team Chinstu... S2 ASAP |
WaterMageMar 22, 5:34 AM
We'll, it's an end of a season but there's more to go... It didn't end that happy cause Hina lost and I'm really sad but as a manga reader once the second season comes out, you will be happy. Hina may have lost but she will recover hopefully.. Also, for the ones that ask how much this covers, ep 25 end s at chp 80 and there's a total of 191. See yall at the next season😌 |
| Damn, so we’re just leaving it like that huh lol, Ayame did show Hina a good time after her heartbreak but she’s not even close to being over it, but then again that is expected, one episode for her to get back on her feet would be an insane rebound for someone that was as deep in love as she was. But I also respect this, might be one of the most realistic responses to a rejection I’ve seen, even if it was obvious she wouldn’t win Taiki, I do really like the writing here. It also served as good development for Ayame, she thought she knew romance but she did not, now she’s going to be as gung-ho as possible lol, that middle finger was great, one might see it as meddling but I can’t help but love Ayame’s direction here, I think she’s the true best girl of the show and she didn’t even appear until late 2nd cour. And we ended things off with Taiki getting a “date” with Chinatsu, some might hate Taiki for that (listen, I really like Hina too lol), but I see this as the most respectable thing he can do for Hina right now, he shut her down but is immediately going to shoot his shot with the one he truly loves, if he dragged his feet now it would be an insult to Hina, so instead of trying to glue things back together with Hina, this is the best course of action imo. And that was it for the box that is blue anime, I was leaning towards the 8/10 but I went with the 9/10 instead, and it’s because I realized this is all the workings of a slow burn romance. Many of the Hina fans seem to see Chinatsu as boring, I don’t think that but I also get why one would see her that way, and I’m not a manga reader but I can see that the best with her is yet to come, and as a fan of a good slow burn romance, I approve, I just hope the 2nd season comes to make the slow burn worth it lol. But that 9/10 isn’t just for the romance, this show was beautiful 99% of the time, it had really nice production that you don’t always see in a romance show, and it also really helped with the sports scenes too. OP and ED selection also banged, I can’t really put any of them over the other, I think they were all fantastic music wise, although the Hina centric visuals of ED 2 did go harder than any of the others. And with that, I hope we get another season, and it doesn’t get the same shit release schedule this one did, but I did enjoy sailing the seven seas week after week lol, even if it can be annoying there is something fun about it. |
| And it ends, I loved the show, it reminds me so much to Cross Game (one of my favourite manga along Touch!). Hopefully we have Season 2. |
| The ending may not be explosive but it's pretty appropriate, a quiet, intimate moment. Hina had her heartbreaks, and Taiki finally gains the courage to go for it. I love that this anime allows things to run their course. |
| 'I am the world's most selfish man.' (俺のわがまま世界１だ) — Ten'ouji Haru |
| With this bittersweet ending that doesn't really conclude the story but sets a step in the relationship between Taiki, Chinatsu and Hina, we get to the question: was this season good? Yeah, I think so. There is something to note about series that try to deconstruct relationships but in a down to Earth manner. Characters like Karen and the way they express how they view things and progression in this field are the perfect example of that. They clear away prejudices about how these kind of things work while also providing room for other perspectives. And in the second part of the season having Hayase realize the unintended consequences of her actions was mesmerizing. In fact, the rejection episode was the best for me for that reason even I knew it would come sooner or later. After all, no need for things to stay awkward and do nothing about it. I hope this returns, and it probably will. When it does I'll be looking forward to the music and to see what new characters and developments arise. |
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Reply to Aesir12
If autistic, why hot?
Chii is the better choice :) sorry Hina fans. Tho I can say Hina deserves better
| @Aesir12 true. taiki doesnt have any taste. Hina deserves better than him |
| @animelovenow I expect anything but Mega shame? And i'm not even American and despise Trump with all my heart (i'm on the countries of being bullied) Mal really has fallen into new low. Accusing someone a Mega just cuz I dont like Chi that much, who is the Mega here? |
| I felt so bad for hina but then I remembered something from manga....... That entrance is useless.... |
LeknaatApr 10, 10:17 AM
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| Hina didn't deserve any of this, she put in more effort for her love than Taiki and Chinatsu. The last 2 episodes were like an insult to the anime, I can't believe how my opinions changed so much in 2 episodes. I've been following this anime for weeks and it's such a disappointment to see it end like this. No matter what Hina's situation is, the ending was generally bad and didn't make me curious about the rest. Taiki invited her to meet up, they're going to get sweatpants and sit at a cafe. So what? We've seen the parts where they go to the aquarium much better than this, what's the point anyway, are we supposed to get excited? The slow pace of the anime makes sense in terms of character relationships, but it's annoying that Chinatsu's character just stands still and doesn't understand anything. She's like a robot and when Karen pushes her, she starts to understand a little bit but she doesn't make any effort. Not just Taiki, she doesn't even do anything to understand herself. They spent the whole season showing us how good Chinatsu is at basketball, how much her team loves her and how cute she is. It's both sad and annoying to see them waste Hina on someone like Chinatsu. I hope Taiki sees that Hina is much happier without him and they never talk again. You can't be so visionless Taiki, I'm so angry at you because he rejected Hina in the worst way as if she showed tremendous determination for her love for Chinatsu. He can't put two words together when talking to Chinatsu, he can't be open about anything. Anyway, the most determined(!) character is Taiki. |
| Of course this ends with a dogshit rejection and no change in the actual romance plot. I enjoyed this anime but it really was a letdown in the end. Might have to drop to from an 8 to a 7…shame. |
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| Just leaving this mark here as proof when they announce an instant new cour that will be airing right away. They really cooking with this one. Believe or don’t believe, because I might be wrong, but I just have that gut feeling the continuation of this adaptation will happen much sooner than many are expecting |
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