Blue Box Episode 8: Score!

Manga chapter 22-24

Canon/MED

OSHIMETER

10.0

8 Fans

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Blue Box Episode 8: Score!

Manga chapter 22-24

Canon/MED
← Prev: EP 7Next: EP 9 →

OSHIMETER

10.0

8 Fans

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

QUICK TAKES

maranfu258's avatar
maranfu258
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Llega el momento de los partidos de Taiki, me queda ub poco a deber la animación en este capítulo, si bien hay mucha tensión y conocemos mas personajes, hubo escenas muy estáticas para ser un gimnasio lleno. Además me gusto ver mas alla de la buena cara que siempre vemos de Taiki.
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debprotyusa
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DOUBLES MATCH TIME! Taiki and Haryu are actually a dream team. The intensity of the match had me on the edge of my seat!
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peanuts
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This episode was emotional roller coaster. But I like the positive mindset of Taiki even though things didn't went as planned. The pacing was smooth with some intense battles and emotional moments. And the soundtrack is solid 10/10!! ✨
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disavania
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A rather painful episode due to the defeat. However, Taiki's wish was granted. This time, the animation was a little odd when Chinatsu and Taiki were exercising together. But overall, this episode was enjoyable because of its perfect pace.
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Classic character reveal, having them be in a weird spot and catching them off-guard. We get introduced to the big boy team that we're gonna be competing against. Let's frickin' go! These shounen sports anime always give me the weird stomach butterflies when it comes to competing
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Taiki trying to be cool in front of Chinatsu while internally screaming is the real Olympic sport here.
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azamuddinalias
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The episode from my point of view feels heavy. Visuals of the rainy windows are moody. Suspense as Taiki realises the skill gap between him and the elites.
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goyaljonesh06
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It was heavy on the feels as Taiki had to process his loss to Yusa while everyone else was moving forward. The best part was seeing the role reversal usually, Taiki is the one supporting Chinatsu, but here, she steps up to keep him from becoming sad and agonising.

EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off Episode 7's deeper dive into character relationships and interpersonal dynamics, Episode 8 recalibrates the series toward its athletic backbone, placing Taiki squarely in the pressure of prefectural competition. Sitting roughly a third of the way through the 25-episode season, this episode establishes the competitive stakes that will run parallel to the romantic storyline going forward. The results and relationships forged on the court here lay groundwork for both Taiki's athletic arc and the personal developments that follow.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off Episode 7's deeper dive into character relationships and interpersonal dynamics, Episode 8 recalibrates the series toward its athletic backbone, placing Taiki squarely in the pressure of prefectural competition. Sitting roughly a third of the way through the 25-episode season, this episode establishes the competitive stakes that will run parallel to the romantic storyline going forward. The results and relationships forged on the court here lay groundwork for both Taiki's athletic arc and the personal developments that follow.

QUICK TAKES

maranfu258's avatar
maranfu258
VerifiedVerified
Llega el momento de los partidos de Taiki, me queda ub poco a deber la animación en este capítulo, si bien hay mucha tensión y conocemos mas personajes, hubo escenas muy estáticas para ser un gimnasio lleno. Además me gusto ver mas alla de la buena cara que siempre vemos de Taiki.
debprotyusa's avatar
debprotyusa
VerifiedVerified
DOUBLES MATCH TIME! Taiki and Haryu are actually a dream team. The intensity of the match had me on the edge of my seat!
peanuts's avatar
peanuts
VerifiedVerified
This episode was emotional roller coaster. But I like the positive mindset of Taiki even though things didn't went as planned. The pacing was smooth with some intense battles and emotional moments. And the soundtrack is solid 10/10!! ✨
disavania's avatar
disavania
VerifiedVerified
A rather painful episode due to the defeat. However, Taiki's wish was granted. This time, the animation was a little odd when Chinatsu and Taiki were exercising together. But overall, this episode was enjoyable because of its perfect pace.
shinywaffles's avatar
shinywaffles
VerifiedVerified
Classic character reveal, having them be in a weird spot and catching them off-guard. We get introduced to the big boy team that we're gonna be competing against. Let's frickin' go! These shounen sports anime always give me the weird stomach butterflies when it comes to competing
superkingcow's avatar
superkingcow
VerifiedVerified
Taiki trying to be cool in front of Chinatsu while internally screaming is the real Olympic sport here.
azamuddinalias's avatar
azamuddinalias
VerifiedVerified
The episode from my point of view feels heavy. Visuals of the rainy windows are moody. Suspense as Taiki realises the skill gap between him and the elites.
goyaljonesh06's avatar
goyaljonesh06
VerifiedVerified
It was heavy on the feels as Taiki had to process his loss to Yusa while everyone else was moving forward. The best part was seeing the role reversal usually, Taiki is the one supporting Chinatsu, but here, she steps up to keep him from becoming sad and agonising.

©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