Blue Box Episode 9: I'll Be Rooting for You

Manga chapter 25-27

Canon/MED

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10.0

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Blue Box Episode 9: I'll Be Rooting for You

Manga chapter 25-27

Canon/MED
← Prev: EP 8Next: EP 10 →

OSHIMETER

10.0

8 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

maranfu258's avatar
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El episodio es un poco mas centrado en el desarrollo del año escolar despues de los regionales pero ... El final del cap? Omg omg no pude evitar ver el siguiente de inmediato!!!
debprotyusa's avatar
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Poor Taiki overworking himself until he got sick! But honestly, the "taking care of the sick lead" trope is my favorite, and Blue Box did it so purely. Chinatsu coming into his room felt so intimate and quiet.
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The pacing shifts from intense story from the previous episode to slow, light hearted moments. The tension in the first half is real. But the highlight was the conversation between Taiki and Chinatsu in the second half. It was slow but really meaningful. And that ending?!👀👀
disavania's avatar
disavania
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Wow, what will happen to Chinatsu's true feelings for Taiki? It makes me even more curious about what will happen in the next episode. The dialogue scene between Chinatsu and Taiki makes me feel like I'm watching a dorama or K-drama. The pace is slow but touches my heart.
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With all the exams done and over with, Taiki and Chinatsu finally get a chance to speak. And what better way to achieve that than to be sick AND have her cook something for you. Damn. Cliche 101 is back at it again and this time it's awfully long. Hate how forced it is.
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Taiki’s self-doubt arc said “I’m baby but also stressed.” Someone wrap this boy in emotional bubble wrap.
azamuddinalias's avatar
azamuddinalias
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This episode should make you feel inspired! The graphics capture the "flow" of the game. Suspense peaks as Taiki finds a new rhythm to stay in the match.
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goyaljonesh06
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The episode ends with a massive moment Taiki collapses with a fever from overworking, and Chinatsu finds him, leading to that heavy cliffhanger in his room ...... wow

EPISODE CONTEXT

Positioned just past the season's first third, Episode 9 functions as a necessary exhale after the competitive crescendo of Episode 8, where Taiki faced a defining moment on the court. This episode pivots toward internal growth and relational groundwork, processing that setback while deepening the Taiki-Chinatsu dynamic in ways that will clearly pay dividends in the arcs ahead. It marks a transitional beat—closing one emotional chapter and quietly opening the next phase of the season.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Positioned just past the season's first third, Episode 9 functions as a necessary exhale after the competitive crescendo of Episode 8, where Taiki faced a defining moment on the court. This episode pivots toward internal growth and relational groundwork, processing that setback while deepening the Taiki-Chinatsu dynamic in ways that will clearly pay dividends in the arcs ahead. It marks a transitional beat—closing one emotional chapter and quietly opening the next phase of the season.

QUICK TAKES

maranfu258's avatar
maranfu258
VerifiedVerified
El episodio es un poco mas centrado en el desarrollo del año escolar despues de los regionales pero ... El final del cap? Omg omg no pude evitar ver el siguiente de inmediato!!!
debprotyusa's avatar
debprotyusa
VerifiedVerified
Poor Taiki overworking himself until he got sick! But honestly, the "taking care of the sick lead" trope is my favorite, and Blue Box did it so purely. Chinatsu coming into his room felt so intimate and quiet.
peanuts's avatar
peanuts
VerifiedVerified
The pacing shifts from intense story from the previous episode to slow, light hearted moments. The tension in the first half is real. But the highlight was the conversation between Taiki and Chinatsu in the second half. It was slow but really meaningful. And that ending?!👀👀
disavania's avatar
disavania
VerifiedVerified
Wow, what will happen to Chinatsu's true feelings for Taiki? It makes me even more curious about what will happen in the next episode. The dialogue scene between Chinatsu and Taiki makes me feel like I'm watching a dorama or K-drama. The pace is slow but touches my heart.
shinywaffles's avatar
shinywaffles
VerifiedVerified
With all the exams done and over with, Taiki and Chinatsu finally get a chance to speak. And what better way to achieve that than to be sick AND have her cook something for you. Damn. Cliche 101 is back at it again and this time it's awfully long. Hate how forced it is.
superkingcow's avatar
superkingcow
VerifiedVerified
Taiki’s self-doubt arc said “I’m baby but also stressed.” Someone wrap this boy in emotional bubble wrap.
azamuddinalias's avatar
azamuddinalias
VerifiedVerified
This episode should make you feel inspired! The graphics capture the "flow" of the game. Suspense peaks as Taiki finds a new rhythm to stay in the match.
goyaljonesh06's avatar
goyaljonesh06
VerifiedVerified
The episode ends with a massive moment Taiki collapses with a fever from overworking, and Chinatsu finds him, leading to that heavy cliffhanger in his room ...... wow

©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

©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