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Warning: Spoilers Ahead for Blue Box Episode #5!
Blue Boxis more than a high school romance, as it explores complicated and, at times, frustrating dynamics between Taiki Inomata and his friends, teammates, and prospective partners at Eimei Academy. The latest episode showed his budding relationship with Chinatsu growing as they developed a bond of mutual trust while internalizing plenty of their feelings. But in the release ofBlue Boxepisode #6, the Netflix anime will explorehow Hina Chono reacts to the recent discovery of Taiki and Chinatsu Kano’s living situation, and how it affects her bond with Taiki.
Blue Boxhas been running inWeekly Shōnen Jumpsince 2021. It regularly ranks high on sales charts for the publication as it captivates its adoring public with engaging characters and charming artwork. The series regularly releases new chapters without the need for too much hiatus as creator Kouji Miura carries out an expansive vision of the lives, loves, and triumphs of Eimei Academy’s athletes and those who support them. But withBlue Boxepisode #6,one friendship will encounter new challenges that’ll surely divide audiences on who to root for.
When Does Episode #6 of Blue Box Release?
Produced by Telecom Animation Film, Based on the Manga by Kouji Miura
Blue Boxreleases new episodes of its anime on Netflix weekly on Thursdays,with episode #6 releasing on Thursday, June 17, 2025, at 8:30 AM PT (11:30 AM ET). The series will run twenty-five consecutive episodes for its first season, chronicling the journey of Taiki Inomata as he stokes his ambitions to play badminton at the national level. At the same time, Chinatsu does the same for her basketball team. The series has yet to show a firm release date for an English dub, but news will likely emerge along with an English voiceover cast list.
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Blue Boxjoins as the latest anime to be simulcast on Netflix, alongsideDan Da Danand precedingSakamoto Days, indicating a strong push by Shueisha properties to appear on the streaming giant. This makesBlue Boxhalf of the anime Fall 2024’s tentpole anime double-feature on Netflix, with fans poised to check back weekly for the latest developments. By adapting Kouji Miura’s gorgeous manga,Telecom Animation Film channels a wholesome and pure dramedyfor viewers of all ages to enjoy, with two full cours on the horizon.
What Happened in Blue Box Episode #5?
Taiki and Chinatsu Progress Swimmingly at the Aquarium
As Taiki wins a tight match against Shoichiro Kishi inBlue Boxepisode #5, it becomes apparent that he’ll get to go to the aquarium with Chinatsu per her agreement with Kyo Kasahara. As Taiki ruminates over what to wear, how to behave, and what to expect from their aquarium date,Chinatsu appears to lay his worries to rest as the two spend a charming and relaxing time together. Among the keepsakes of the date are a penguin charm Chinatsu puts on her bag and a commemorative penguin sticker Taiki suggests the two send each other via SMS if they ever need to talk.
It becomes clear that the two are building a relationship of mutual trust, so Chinatsu’s apology to Taiki about her comments in the previous episode about having extra time to improve his badminton game says that they value their connection. While Chinatsu doesn’t understand that her words bother Taiki becausethey remind him that she will leave school one year sooner than him, he appreciates how thoughtful she is. This gives Taiki plenty to talk about and, as Kyo points out afterward, is a reason for him to wonder if Chinatsu has mutual feelings for Taiki.
But soon, Chinatsu encounters Hina at the clinic, where Hina sees the aquarium charm, and the two discuss Taiki and his general selflessness. While Hina spends her time talking Taiki up to Chinatsu,Chinatsu reads it as Hina having potential feelings for the boy, which, asBlue Boxsuggests throughout episode #5, is not a distant possibility. This will soon be explored further as Hina sees Chinatsu leave straight for the Inomata residence, leaving her blindsided by the discovery that they’re close enough to spend time under the same roof out of school, let alone living together.
Blue Box Episode #6 Explores Hina’s Bond with Taiki
“Why Did Chinatsu Go to Taiki’s House?”
As Hina learns more about Taiki’s secret living arrangement with Chinatsu inBlue Boxepisode #6, the anime explores her relatively longer connection with him andwhether there’s competition for Chinatsu on the horizon. It will be a more Hina-focused episode as it adaptsBlue Boxchapter #16 onwards, as she cheers him on at the badminton court and in courting Chinatsu. As Hina’s rhythmic gymnastics training hinges on her ability to remain focused and disciplined, the emotions will soon run high for the great Hina Chono inBlue Boxepisode #6.
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Taiki Inomata, a junior high student at Eimei Academy, is a dedicated badminton player with a crush on Chinatsu Kano, a star basketball player. Their paths intertwine in unexpected ways when Chinatsu moves in with Taiki’s family. Balancing sports, school, and budding feelings, Taiki aims to prove himself worthy of her admiration while striving for Nationals.
