A member of the rhythmic gymnastics team and Taiki's close friend. She develops her own complex feelings for him, creating central romantic tension.
A 25-episode first season produced by TMS Entertainment aired from October 2024 to March 2025 .
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A top-tier badminton player who becomes both a mentor and a rival to Taiki. Media Adaptations & Reach
Ao no Hako Blue Box Comic Manga Vol.1-21 Book set Kouji Miura Japanese A member of the rhythmic gymnastics team and
A second season, animated by Electric Circus, is scheduled to premiere in October 2026 .
24 tankōbon volumes released as of February 4, 2026 Genre: Shōnen, Sports, Romance, Slice of Life English Publisher: Viz Media (Print and Digital) Core Synopsis 24 tankōbon volumes released as of February 4,
The story follows , a dedicated member of the boys' badminton team at Eimei Academy. Every morning, he arrives early to practice, only to find himself consistently preceded by his crush, Chinatsu Kano , a star player on the girls' basketball team.