Blue Box Episode 23 will be released on March 6 on Netflix Japan. The anime is almost at its end, with Episode 25 set to be the last one of Season 1. It ran for two cours straight, and the first season will probably conclude with the Autumn Training Camp arc.
There is no official confirmation for Blue Box Season 2 yet, but it is being considered according to the rumors.
Since the manga is really popular, even if Netflix does not continue it, TMS might move the second season to another platform. Blue Box’s official Twitter account also shared that the manga has now sold over 7 million copies.
The latest episode featured the joint training camp, where the badminton, basketball, and rhythmic gymnastics teams are all practicing together.
The camp happens during the school’s founding anniversary, and all the players of different clubs are training hard.
Cliffhanger Ending
At the end of the episode, Nishida suggests playing a card game in Haryu’s room and invites Nagisa and Chinatsu to join too.
The game is simple, everyone picks a card and has to do whatever it says. Kyo and Chinatsu get normal dares, Ayame tries to manipulate the deck but fails. When Taiki picks his card, it tells him to confess his feelings to the person he likes.
| Story/Arcs | Episodes |
|---|---|
| Regulars Arc | #1: Chinatsu Senpai #2: You Have to Go to Nationals #3: Chii |
| Regional Preliminaries Arc | #3: Chii #4: If He Wins #5: Aquarium |
| Prefectural Qualifiers Arc | #5: Aquarium #6: Wish Me Luck #7: Can I Have One? #8: Score! |
| Blossoming Romance Arc | #9: I’ll Be Rooting For You #10: It’s Not a Good Thing |
| Fireworks Festival Arc | #11: Uncool! #12: Girls… |
| Nationals Arc | #12: Girls… #13: I Want a Back-and-Forth Rally #14: What’s the Connection? #15: August 26 |
| Cultural Festival Arc | #16: Unfair Woman #17: Of Course I Want to See It #18: I Know #19: I have got plans.. #20: As one of her closest friends |
| Autumn Training Camp Arc | #21: A chance to blossom.. #22: Inota #23: TBD #24: TBD #25: TBD |
When Will Blue Box Episode 22 Release?
According to the global release schedule on Netflix, Blue Box Episode 23 will be released on March 13, Thursday at 8:00 a.m. PT (Pacific Daylight Time).
However, in Japan, Blue Box Episode 23 will be released earlier on March 6, Thursday at 12:00 AM JST, since Netflix Japan is one episode ahead. Below is the full release schedule for the upcoming episode:
- Japan (Netflix Japan): March 6, 2025, at 12:00 AM JST
- Pacific Time (PT): March 13, 2025, at 8:00 AM
- Eastern Time (ET): March 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM
- British Time (BST): March 13, 2025, at 4:00 PM
- Central European Time (CEST): March 13, 2025, at 5:00 PM
Major Spoilers Ahead From Blue Box Episode 23
Kyo Kasahara Saved Taiki
Game night took a turn when Taiki got a card, but Kyo intervened to save him. Blue Box Episode 23 will pick up right where the last episode ended.
Everyone will go silent, waiting for Taiki to answer after he gets the card that says, “Shout Your Feelings To The One You Love”.
But before Taiki can say anything, Kyo interrupts, and jokes that Taiki has feelings for Yusa. The serious mood shifts immediately with Kyo’s unexpected statement.
Before anyone can bring it up again, the coach comes in, and tells them to go to sleep. Everyone heads back to their rooms, and Taiki thanks Kyo for saving him.
Taiki’s Thoughts Keep Spinning in Blue Box Episode 23
Even though Taiki got out of the situation, his thoughts won’t leave him alone. He knows his heart belongs to Chinatsu, but every now and then, he feels something when he is around Hina, though he keeps telling himself they are just friends.
Blue Box Episode 23 will also confirm that there are still two more days left at the Joint Training Camp. After badminton practice, everyone sits down to eat. Nishida seems to dislike the new guy, Kazuma Matsuoka, who recently returned, but Haryu says he respects him.
Meanwhile, Ayame is still convinced that Kazuma is the guy Karen was talking about as Chinatsu’s crush. After lunch, Taiki heads to the changing room, where he runs into Chinatsu. She notices a bruise on his elbow, applies an adhesive bandage, and writes “Fight!!” on it to cheer him up.
Blue Box Ep 22
— Hillマン☪️🇲🇾🇵🇸🌿💭 (@kaitohill) March 2, 2025
Okay, this girl is playing way too much as the matchmaker, it could go well or badly, honestly. I mean she does make some sense, but pushing people in their love life is a bit much.
Also damn, really putting the cliffhanger before Taiki confesses (he probs won't) https://t.co/GM3JcgboO2 pic.twitter.com/WLuThCy2xX
Taiki Starts Worrying About Chinatsu
Later that night, Taiki notices the basketball team returning but doesn’t see Chinatsu with them. He asks Nagisa where she is, and she says Chinatsu went for a jog.
Kazuma then teases Taiki, asking if he is a fan of Chinatsu, assuming that Taiki just admires his upperclassman. This annoys Taiki since Kazuma thinks it is admiration, not love.
Taiki starts feeling uneasy about Chinatsu jogging alone so late, so he decides to go for a jog himself. While running, he tries to clear his mind, which has been spinning since the game night.
Taiki Finally Starts Seeing Hina Differently
The Autumn Training Camp Arc has been one of the most awaited arcs, but not just because of the training. It also leads to a certain rejection.
While jogging, Taiki’s thoughts won’t stop. And during all of this, he finally realizes that he has started seeing Hina as a girl.
Even though some of his feelings for Chinatsu might be admiration, he knows for sure that Chinatsu is the only one he wants to be with.
Taiki eventually finds Chinatsu, she was helping an old lady who got hurt. Taiki decides to carry her the rest of the way.
The next episode will finally show that Taiki has made up his mind, it is Chinatsu. No more doubts. Meanwhile, Hina is still waiting for Taiki’s answer to her confession.
Blue Box Episode 23 will adapt manga chapters 72, 73, and 74.
Source: Blue Box Anime Official Website.
