Audience reviews
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BodiaK
Look, this one just looks like it is something that is really worth watching, but if you ask me, then it is good only for two things: style and the sports part of it. The season is 25 episodes long, and still, it is not really close to the resolution of the main love line, since they are making the second season.
The anime is trying to be about romance really hard, but how can you be about love when all love is cringe in the first part, and in the second, it brings tears, and those arent of joy.
Also, characters are like fine, I guess, BUT there is one that pisses me off the most, which is the male mc, because he doesnt have freacking balls. I can understand it for the first 12 episodes or so; it is the first love after all. However, when it lasts for 25 episodes, it just starts to cor…
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I honestly never thought my first anime review would be about Blue Box. I've watched a lot of anime over the years, but this is one of the first times I actually felt the need to sit down and talk about how I feel about a series.
The first 4-5 episodes really pulled me in. The atmosphere was great, the mix between romance and sports felt refreshing at first, and overall it just had this calm and enjoyable vibe that made me want to keep watching. Early on, I genuinely thought this could become one of my favorite romance anime.
But the more I watched, the more I started feeling like Blue Box doesn't really do anything new with its ideas. One of the biggest disappointments for me was the sports aspect. At the beginning, I liked how important sports seemed to be for the characters, but later…
Read at the sourceKomimi
I never write reviews, because I usually end up liking whatever anime I watched; however, I should have known when I fell asleep on episode 1 that something wasn’t going to end well. I actually cannot think of any other show that I finished just to get it off my list and never have to worry if I missed out or stopped watching too soon. I disliked this show so much.
The first few episodes seemed like it was going to go somewhere, and then it would have a huge lull and setbacks. Then the moment it decided to pick back up, more lulls and setbacks. It was so infuriating that I was practically cussing out the characters every episode. ML and FL were truly agitating. I got to the point where I wish it had been more sports focused and romance be the subplot. And then it ended on a cliffhanger. I…
Read at the sourceRunehawk
ahhh this started off so strong. Great pilot, great animation, promising ML. I was rooting for this show, I really was. Everything shines so very brightly at first. The characters, the court, the dazzling sparks of promise and ambition! For but a moment, we had something here. But I implore you, dear reader, to leave this lustrous blue box well enough alone. Nestled beneath its ornate bow and glossy wrapping paper, it holds just one thing: Disappointment.
Even for a romance anime, there's simply far too many contrived scenarios and plot devices at play here. ML and FL (Chinatsu) seldom make any headway by their own merits, but rather due to everyone and everything around them magnetizing them together. Most side characters exist solely to push FL into thinking about ML and setting up int…
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From the deepest laboratories of chaos and destiny, I, Hououin Kyouma, have borne witness to a tale of human emotion most curious in its subtle alchemy. This so-called “romance anime,” Blue Box, threatened at first to ensnare me in the recycled sludge of love stories past, endless reiterations of confessions under cherry blossoms, dramatic fireworks, and other cliches born from the stagnation of lesser dimensions. I nearly abandoned the experiment before it began.
But lo! What emerged from the vortex was no hollow husk of genre repetition, but a delicate, carefully woven tapestry of relationships both natural and believable. The interactions between these mortals did not feel forged in the fires of cheap narrative manipulation; nay, they evolved with the grace of inevitability, tinged wit…
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I only came for the romance. The anime did not live up to my expectations.
The animation is beautiful. The love triangle was executed well in the sense that I liked both girls competing for the guy, both sides felt real and relatable. But the anime portrayed many typical tropes (living together, falling on each other, caring for the other one when they are feverish, etc.), and yet they never led to anything! I was impressed at the beginning and really hoped for either of the relationships to develop further, but NO, it has 25 episodes and yet they get nowhere as a couple. Could you even call this a slow burn when there is almost no progress at all?
Really disappointed, should have dropped it the first time I felt bored.
Read at the sourceHaribeatbreX
Blue Box is honestly one of the worst romance anime I've ever seen.
The story feels formulaic, and it doesn’t truly deliver in either romance or sports.
Most of the time, Taiki just watches and fantasizes about Chinatsu during basketball practice scenes, rather than having real interactions between the two.
Their chemistry is dull and uninspiring.
Even after watching all 25 episodes, I couldn't find a single convincing reason why Taiki would fall for Chinatsu so blindly - it just feels like a kouhai chasing after his school idol senpai, nothing more.
On the bright side, the visuals are polished and aesthetically pleasing — but that alone can’t save such a weak and uninspired narrative.
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I didn’t root for the main couple.
My heart leaned toward the one who smiled despite the storm – Hina.
She wasn’t just a side character to me; she was the heart I related to.
Her honesty, her courage, and the way she carried unspoken feelings…
It wasn’t just a crush. It was love that bloomed in silence.
But not every story is fair.
Not every feeling gets returned.
And sometimes, the most painful “no” is the one we see coming… but still hope against.
Hina’s rejection wasn’t just hers – it echoed in me. Blue Box may be about love and sports.
But to me, it was a reminder:
Some hearts stay hidden in the background… but beat the loudest.
Read at the sourceLucia_vz
If you're looking for an anime centered around sports, this isn't for you. While sports are present, they take a backseat. The main plot revolves around romance, and honestly, even that didn't really convince me.
What I liked most was Hina's character, undoubtedly the most interesting and profound of them all.
Now, if you like love triangles, unrequited love, and teen drama, then this might be a great fit. But if you're looking for an intense sports story or a more grounded romance, this probably isn't what you're looking for.
I enjoyed it at times, but there were parts that felt tiresome to watch, and more than once I was stressed out by the protagonist's decisions.
But this is just my personal opinion and perception. If you were interested in watching it, I encourage you to start it…
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Initially, I had very high expectations after watching its trailer and the first episode. It's shown that this anime is about two genre: sports and romance. But sadly the sports no longer exist in this anime. The author has given a lot of importance to the romance and love triangle here. Total of 25 episodes were filled with clueless and unnecessary stories. There was no plot, no comedy. Overall this anime was very slow and boring. I thought I could watch badminton and basketball games here, but not even ten percent of sports were shown here. The entire anime ends with scenes of Taiki and Chinatsu unnecessarily talking and face each other, Hina is suffering pain of rejection which was so undeserving and sometimes they would show some scenes of their game practice.
About the characters, th…
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There haven’t been many sports-romance anime in recent times, so the genre alone gives Blue Box an edge, but it ends up being an unfortunate case of mismanaged potential. It’s less of an issue of maturity but rather an overreliance on cliches and, ultimately, a genuine lack of ingenuity. The sports aspect is better not talked about, as there hardly is any, and the little that we do get is usually over before you blink twice. It shows promise during the beginning, and in a sense, it’s a positive that the show sets itself up nicely with its character motivations, showing how admiration can sometimes translate to love. However, the problem lies in portraying the progression of Taiki and Chinatsu’s relationship, given they share the same home; it’s way too sluggish, taking more liberties than…
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The drawing is fine, but in terms of plot, both sports and romance, all opportunities are missed.
Hina is the only living character here. Her story was the only one that made sense to me, that I could empathize with.
But the main couple is completely chemistry-less. I'm surprised that this can be said about drawn characters, but it is. Especially the basketball player. No character, no growth, nothing... You can only guess her awesomeness by the screams of the main guy in love with her. So there was no worry about this couple at all.
Disappointed.
I rate it a 5 just for the beautiful drawings and character Hina
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Honestly, I really love the first like 1-10 episodes of this anime, the romance is very good, very sweet, the pacing is perfect, but I have a feeling that if this anime is really 24 episodes, and if it keeps the pacing at this speed, it might get boring and repetitive, which unfortunately, it turn out to be it, around like episode 10 to the end, it's repetitive, the pacing turns out to be too slow, in a span of 1 episode, almost nothing happen (if something happens, it's the same thing you get like 10 times already)
The main problem of all the boringness of this anime is because the genre, the "sport anime" genre. I think the "sport" genre from anime is kinda bad, anime is meant to be for kids (yeah, I know that anime has some really wild story or blablabla, but in the big picture, it's s…
Read at the sourceGamiKhan
Bad romance anime, bad sports anime, so what is it?
This romance anime simply doesnt have anything special, no charismatic friends, no wacky situations, no tragic fate, no climbing the impossible, no childhood romance, no multi-couple romance, no distinctive setting, no turn or twists, it just has nothing, you know exactly what is going to happen on episode 1 and it happens, the end.
It might be the blandest romance anime and the most boring sports anime, I have ever seen, I cant give it more than 4/10 but the story itself is more so 1/10.
To make matters worse in 25 episodes it doesnt give a clear sense of acomplishment what so ever, and will most likely need another 25 episodes to end, which is pretty bonkers considering there are other romance animes out there that do much more in mo…
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Blue box is a story that tries to be both a sports drama and a romance but doesn’t fully commit to either. You’ve got a hardworking badminton guy, a skilled basketball girl, and a convenient under-one-roof setup that should practically write its own romantic tension… except the tension is so faint it might as well be a rumor. The sports matches technically happen, but they’re so low-energy you half-expect someone to bring them a chair mid-game. The romance? Same problem. You've got charming leads, but their chemistry is so subtle you’ll need a lot of patience to spot it. Side characters try to liven things up, but they’re basically the backup dancers for a performance the main duo forgot to give. The pacing isn’t exactly slow burn instead it's like waiting for water to boil when you forgot…
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I don't understand the beauty of it.
Blue Box is a romantic/sports anime that deals with the adventures of Taiki, a boy who is part of the school's Badminton team and who falls in love with the Basketball player Chinatsu. The plot is that the latter finds herself living in our protagonist's house. Nothing else...
One of the best aspects of the anime is undoubtedly the quality of the animations, which are fluid and well-finished in detail, making both the romantic and sports scenes enjoyable. The musical section is also well done, with a soundtrack that accompanies the emotions of the story without particularly standing out. Another point in its favor is the realism with which the sports environment is represented, avoiding exaggerations and maintaining a credible tone.
However, the plot…
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First this season doesn't have a proper ending, so if you want to start watching it just now, I don't recommend it, it is not worth it.
Otherwise it was all right, nothing special. 24 okay episodes with a 24th episode that could have been an end for season one, and then there was a filler 25th one where literally nothing happened. I am not gonna say it was bad, because I watched all episodes and kinda enjoyed it, and this is already something.
My biggest complaint is honestly the ending. Based on the rhytm of this anime the end was right there in the 25th and I don't see what on earth can be in this story and characters that deserves a whole second season. If the ending would have been there and we can get a second season with a fresh couple (which can be just as exciting although it i…
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Story: 5
Characters: 7
Animation: 8.5
Sound: 9
Enjoyment: 7
Overall: 7.3/10
Notes: It's crazy to say, but honestly... the worst parts of "Blue Box" are its main pairing, and the sports sub-plot. It's crazy, because one of Chinatsu and Taiki are almost always on screen, and the whole show uses the sports theme as a crutch to support itself/the romance. But genuinely, I feel that those two things are what is holding "Blue Box" back.
Only one of the sports (badminton, basketball, or rhythmic gymnastics) should have been the focus (and I mean actually focused upon, not simply as part of the setting), and Hina, Kyou, Ayame and Kengo should have been the main characters. Chinatsu and the entire basketball team can be hard demoted to the background, and Taiki would be demoted to supporting cast…
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MC is not very likeable, literally does not take a single meaningful action until the end. Paralyzed by decision the whole season, and an ultra passive wuss. He finally does something at least near the end but then the season ends on a garbage open ended note. Animation decent I enjoy the style. Plotlines just simmer and fail to develop. A lot of characters that are genuinely shallow and boring. The team manager she sucks lol, but at least they give her more character than like all the other side characters. I think you might like it but wait until season 2 comes out. Waiting for this weekly pained me because very little happens in each episode
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Blue Box may not reinvent the romance genre, but it executes its ideas so well that it hardly matters. While the anime relies on familiar tropes, they're handled so naturally and genuinely that they feel fresh and enjoyable. The story isn't overly complex, but its simplicity is part of its charm, making it incredibly easy to love. At its core, Blue Box is a wholesome, well-crafted romance that understands its strengths and delivers them exceptionally well.
The main defining aspect of Blue Box is that it blends romance with sports. Watching Taiki push himself to improve, not just for his own sake but because he wants to stand alongside the person he admires, gives the story and its main goal more weight. That said, while sports play an essential role in shaping the characters' motivations,…
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