Blue Box Episode 14: What's the Connection?

Manga chapter 40-42

Canon/MED

OSHIMETER

9.4

9 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

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Blue Box Episode 14: What's the Connection?

Manga chapter 40-42

Canon/MED

← Prev: EP 13 Next: EP 15 →

OSHIMETER

9.4

9 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

Este es un "must watch" de la serie, como van conta do la historia me parece que fue ingenioso y mas realista que lo que usualmente pasa en otros animes de este género, en resumen drama, tensión y seguramente aca la audiencia tomará bandos.

Hina and Taiki’s "secret sharing" game was so cute but also so painful knowing how she feels. The tension is REAL.

This episode is frustrating, confusing and kind of "relief" at the same time. Really need to appreciate Hina's bold move! I like how the scenes were shifting simultaneously with Hina's move and high intense basketball match. Now I'm more excited about the story⚡

Taiki is getting more and more confused! But that's understandable. Now it's up to Chinatsu to respond to these developments. There's one scene where Chinatsu's animation is absolutely beautiful. I love the sharp improvement in animation quality in this episode.

They could've just focused on having Taiki watch the game OR be with Hina after her competition. But they made us watch both sides to add further fuel to the fire, especially after what Hina said. Quite bold of her. Taiki finally remembering all those c) Can't tell moments.

Taiki gains 0.5 inches of confidence and I threw confetti. Progress is progress!!

The episode that comes with brave feelings. Visuals of the training gym are gritty. Suspense as Hina decides to stop being "just a friend" to Taiki.

While Chinatsu is fighting for her life in the Inter-High Nationals, Taiki and Hina have that bomb dropping moment in the playground. Man this is just awesome.

sakurashreya0402

EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at the season's midpoint, episode 14 builds directly on the introspective groundwork laid in 'I Want a Back-and-Forth Rally,' where Taiki wrestled with his feelings and ambitions, and now channels that energy into action and concern for Chinatsu during nationals. This episode deepens the emotional stakes between the core trio before transitioning into 'August 26,' which promises to shift focus from the immediacy of competition toward the evolving personal relationships that have been quietly building all season.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at the season's midpoint, episode 14 builds directly on the introspective groundwork laid in 'I Want a Back-and-Forth Rally,' where Taiki wrestled with his feelings and ambitions, and now channels that energy into action and concern for Chinatsu during nationals. This episode deepens the emotional stakes between the core trio before transitioning into 'August 26,' which promises to shift focus from the immediacy of competition toward the evolving personal relationships that have been quietly building all season.

QUICK TAKES

Este es un "must watch" de la serie, como van conta do la historia me parece que fue ingenioso y mas realista que lo que usualmente pasa en otros animes de este género, en resumen drama, tensión y seguramente aca la audiencia tomará bandos.

Hina and Taiki’s "secret sharing" game was so cute but also so painful knowing how she feels. The tension is REAL.

This episode is frustrating, confusing and kind of "relief" at the same time. Really need to appreciate Hina's bold move! I like how the scenes were shifting simultaneously with Hina's move and high intense basketball match. Now I'm more excited about the story⚡

Taiki is getting more and more confused! But that's understandable. Now it's up to Chinatsu to respond to these developments. There's one scene where Chinatsu's animation is absolutely beautiful. I love the sharp improvement in animation quality in this episode.

They could've just focused on having Taiki watch the game OR be with Hina after her competition. But they made us watch both sides to add further fuel to the fire, especially after what Hina said. Quite bold of her. Taiki finally remembering all those c) Can't tell moments.

Taiki gains 0.5 inches of confidence and I threw confetti. Progress is progress!!

The episode that comes with brave feelings. Visuals of the training gym are gritty. Suspense as Hina decides to stop being "just a friend" to Taiki.

While Chinatsu is fighting for her life in the Inter-High Nationals, Taiki and Hina have that bomb dropping moment in the playground. Man this is just awesome.

sakurashreya0402

©三浦糀／集英社・「アオのハコ」製作委員会

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All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com

©三浦糀／集英社・「アオのハコ」製作委員会

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com