
Blue Box
Taste attributes: animationcomedydramasportsromanceteentried & testedwholesomelightimaginarysimplelinearglossyenclosedemotive & stirringall consuming questcoming of agecomplex relationshipgame/competitionlove conquers allunlikely connections
"Do these sports-crossed lovers have a chance?"
Boxlist takeA larger-than-life animated series that is emotional, wholesome and breezy. Best if you like the extraordinary over the everyday.
Taste details
Pace: balanced · Originality: tried and tested · Tone: wholesome · Weight: light · Realism: imaginary world · Story: simple · Structure: very linear · Look: glossy · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: very stirringHow we score
Quality rating
8.2 /10
TMDB · 48 votes
Where to watch
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Seasons
Episodes (25)
1Chinatsu Senpai3 Oct 2024
Despite a few heart-fluttering encounters, Taiki doubts his crush Chinatsu even knows his name. Later, shocking news forces him to make a bold move.
2You Have to Go to Nationals10 Oct 2024
Taiki's new housemate quickly makes herself at home. As they grow closer, his attempts to keep the situation a secret cause a misunderstanding.
3Chii17 Oct 2024
Taiki overhears Haryu calling Chinatsu by a special nickname and gets flustered. Will it affect his upcoming match against the upperclassman?
4If He Wins24 Oct 2024
A gym uniform mix-up leads to a heart-pounding exchange. Later, Haryu raises the stakes for Taiki’s match, while Kyo makes a secret request to Chinatsu.
5Aquarium31 Oct 2024
With both players going neck and neck on the court, will Taiki win his match against Kishi — and will Chinatsu invite him to the aquarium?
6Wish Me Luck7 Nov 2024
On her way to return Chinatsu's mobile phone, Hina makes a shocking discovery. The gymnast faces mounting pressure while struggling with her new feelings.
7Can I Have One?14 Nov 2024
Chinatsu overhears rival players speak poorly about her recent game. Later, Hina playfully steals a bite from Taiki — and Chinatsu notices from afar.
8Score!21 Nov 2024
As Taiki strives to make it to the nationals, Chinatsu gives him a word of encouragement. Later, Haryu and Taiki face top players in the doubles match.
9I'll Be Rooting for You28 Nov 2024
Frustrated with his loss to Sajikawa High, Taiki overworks himself studying for midterms and falls ill, when Chinatsu suddenly appears in his room.
10It's Not a Good Thing5 Dec 2024
After a sleepless night, Taiki asks Haryu for relationship advice. Later, Chinatsu realizes her recent behavior might hinder her dream and trouble others.
11Uncool!12 Dec 2024
With the annual fireworks festival approaching, Hina musters the courage to invite Taiki, who's been avoiding Chinatsu since their awkward conversation.
12Girls...19 Dec 2024
Taiki attends the fireworks festival with Hina and is surprised by her new look and shyness. Later, he unexpectedly bumps into Chinatsu with a lost child.
13I Want a Back-and-Forth Rally2 Jan 2025
Taiki worries about a potential misunderstanding after Chinatsu departs. At the badminton nationals, he learns more about Karen and Haryu's relationship.
14What's the Connection?9 Jan 2025
While Chinatsu faces immense pressure at the nationals, Hina cheers up a worried Taiki with a game where the loser shares an embarrassing secret.
15August 2616 Jan 2025
Despite it being her birthday, Chinatsu still seems a little down. Taiki takes her somewhere special — but the weather might have other plans.
16Unfair Woman23 Jan 2025
As a new school term begins, the school buzzes with preparations for the upcoming festival. Chinatsu reflects on her restless feelings towards Taiki.
17Of Course I Want to See It30 Jan 2025
Upon learning of an upcoming practice match with Sajikawa High, Taiki worries about facing Yusa gain. Chinatsu and Hina promise their support.
18I Know6 Feb 2025
Sajikawa High arrives for the much-anticipated practice match. As Chinatsu watches from the sidelines, she thinks about how far Taiki has come.
19I've Got Plans13 Feb 2025
Just before the school festival starts, Taiki goes for his usual morning jog and finds Chinatsu practicing nearby. She extends a surprising invitation.
20As One of Her Closest Friends20 Feb 2025
After a blissful time with Chinatsu, Nishida's ominous fortune comes true! His classmate playing the prince can't perform, so Taiki must take on the role.
21A Chance to Blossom27 Feb 2025
While rumors swirl around Taiki and Hina, Chinatsu seems unfazed. However, while spending the night at Karen's, the basketballer shares her true thoughts.
22Inota!6 Mar 2025
After learning about Hina's unrequited feelings for Taiki, Ayame decides to help — and the perfect chance arises at the upcoming autumn training camp!
23Spinning13 Mar 2025
An exciting card game with friends leaves Taiki's head spinning. He mulls over his feelings for Chinatsu and Hina as the training camp continues.
24A Roller Coaster20 Mar 2025
Hina experiences a roller coaster of emotions over her affection for Taiki and, thanks to Ayame, gets a chance to be alone with him on the last night.
25Even So27 Mar 2025
Ayame faces the consequences of her meddling and tries all sorts of ways to console Hina. Meanwhile, Taiki strengthens his resolve and asks Chinatsu out.
Season 2
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What lines up
- Emotional punch: Emotive / stirring, just how this profile likes it
- Setting / scale: Small / confined, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate
- Weightiness: Light / accessible, where this profile leans weighty / heavy
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Synopsis
Taiki Inomata loves badminton, but he has a long way to go before he can reach nationals. When Taiki sees upperclassman Chinatsu Kano practicing her heart out on the girls’ basketball team, he falls for her hard. After an unexpected turn of events brings the two closer together, sports might not be the first thing on their minds anymore!
Synopsis: TMDB
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- Genre
- Animation
- Year
- 2024
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Returning
- Studio
- TMS Music
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