Blue Box Episode 2: You Have to Go to Nationals
Manga chapter 4-6
Canon/MED
OSHIMETER
9.5
10 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
OSHIMETER
9.5
10 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
maranfu258
VerifiedPobre Taiki! De haber estado en las mismas que el me habia dado un infarto! Capítulo super gracioso y además entendemos un poco mas del mundo de la serie y de los protas.
debprotyusa
VerifiedWatching Taiki try to act normal while the girl of his dreams is literally in his kitchen is peak comedy. The tension is so sweet but also so nerve wracking! I love how they bond over being early birds for practice, it shows they aren't just crushes, they are soulmates in effort!
peanuts
VerifiedThe romantic tension is getting real! I like how Taiki finally try to improve his game little by little. Hina adds such a cute, positive charm to the episode. However, I felt pacing better than previous episode. That cliffhanger at end?! Curious about it👀
disavania
VerifiedThis episode's pacing is perfect and enjoyable. However, there's a lot of dialogue involved, so you have to focus to understand what's going on. I'm curious to see if Hina ends up liking Taiki or not. The animation remains very good and consistent.
shinywaffles
VerifiedMC has the typical reactions you'd see in other anime. I was going to say not a fan but I think I take that back for now in this episode. Hina plays the support role pretty well and her character is pretty nice. I like her so far! Hopefully Haryuu isn't an obstacle for our MCs.
superkingcow
VerifiedThis episode said “slow burn” and meant it. Every shared glance feels like DEFCON 1. Somebody get this boy a paper bag to breathe into.
azamuddinalias
VerifiedThis episode makes you feels cozy. Visuals and Graphics of their morning routine are top-tier. Suspense as Taiki tries to keep his cool living with his crush!
goyaljonesh06
VerifiedThe tension of living together is real! Seeing Taiki struggle to even act normal around Chinatsu at the breakfast table was so pure. It’s the perfect mix of sports grind and wholesome romance.
anime_sh
This episode definetly slows things down focusing more on character development which is important. The animation is great and small details make the watch worthful.
lahari_sriram21
The episode focuses on building a closer, tender relationship between Taiki and his roommate/crush, Chinatsu, while highlighting the supportive, yet slightly comedic, roles of his friends.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Episode 1 established the premise—Taiki's admiration for Chinatsu and the surprise cohabitation setup—so this second installment does the essential work of grounding that dynamic in everyday reality. It introduces the athletic ambitions that will run parallel to the romance throughout the 25-episode season. This early foundation sets up the emotional and competitive stakes that later episodes will escalate as both characters push toward nationals and toward each other.
QUICK TAKES
maranfu258
VerifiedPobre Taiki! De haber estado en las mismas que el me habia dado un infarto! Capítulo super gracioso y además entendemos un poco mas del mundo de la serie y de los protas.
debprotyusa
VerifiedWatching Taiki try to act normal while the girl of his dreams is literally in his kitchen is peak comedy. The tension is so sweet but also so nerve wracking! I love how they bond over being early birds for practice, it shows they aren't just crushes, they are soulmates in effort!
peanuts
VerifiedThe romantic tension is getting real! I like how Taiki finally try to improve his game little by little. Hina adds such a cute, positive charm to the episode. However, I felt pacing better than previous episode. That cliffhanger at end?! Curious about it👀
disavania
VerifiedThis episode's pacing is perfect and enjoyable. However, there's a lot of dialogue involved, so you have to focus to understand what's going on. I'm curious to see if Hina ends up liking Taiki or not. The animation remains very good and consistent.
shinywaffles
VerifiedMC has the typical reactions you'd see in other anime. I was going to say not a fan but I think I take that back for now in this episode. Hina plays the support role pretty well and her character is pretty nice. I like her so far! Hopefully Haryuu isn't an obstacle for our MCs.
superkingcow
VerifiedThis episode said “slow burn” and meant it. Every shared glance feels like DEFCON 1. Somebody get this boy a paper bag to breathe into.
azamuddinalias
VerifiedThis episode makes you feels cozy. Visuals and Graphics of their morning routine are top-tier. Suspense as Taiki tries to keep his cool living with his crush!
goyaljonesh06
VerifiedThe tension of living together is real! Seeing Taiki struggle to even act normal around Chinatsu at the breakfast table was so pure. It’s the perfect mix of sports grind and wholesome romance.
anime_sh
This episode definetly slows things down focusing more on character development which is important. The animation is great and small details make the watch worthful.
lahari_sriram21
The episode focuses on building a closer, tender relationship between Taiki and his roommate/crush, Chinatsu, while highlighting the supportive, yet slightly comedic, roles of his friends.
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