Blue Box Wraps Its Manga Run Ahead of Season 2 Anime Return
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Kōji Miura’s romance and sports manga Blue Box has concluded its 250-chapter run in Weekly Shōnen Jump, receiving high praise from fans for its satisfying ending. Meanwhile, the anime adaptation is gearing up for its second season premiere on October 4, bringing a new studio onboard while retaining much of its core creative staff.
For fans of romance and sports mashups, the journey has officially reached its final chapter. According to a report by Polygon, Kōji Miura has brought the beloved manga Blue Box to a close with its 250th chapter in Weekly Shōnen Jump. Spanning 26 volumes with a couple more on the way to wrap things up, the series has managed a rare feat in modern shonen publishing by sticking the landing. Community reaction on platforms like Reddit has been overwhelmingly warm, with readers praising the sense of emotional closure and Miura's knack for capturing the intensity of youth and athletic dedication.
Fortunately, the end of the page does not mean the end of the screen time. The anime adaptation is returning for its second season on October 4, giving fans plenty of reasons to stay hyped. The first season, which ran for 25 episodes on Netflix, won over viewers by balancing heartfelt romance with competitive sports rivalries. It followed high school freshman Taiki Inomata as he balanced his badminton ambitions with his crush on basketball star Chinatsu Kano, creating a grounded dynamic that resonated across streaming audiences.
Viewers should keep an eye on some behind-the-scenes studio shifts for the upcoming episodes. While TMS absorbed Telecom Animation Film, the studio that handled the first season, production is moving to the newly founded Electric Circus, which was started by former Telecom animators. Crucially, much of the core creative staff is returning, including writer Yuuko Kakihara and character designer Miho Tanino, though Daisuke Sakou is stepping in as director. With the first season adapting the initial 81 chapters, there is plenty of source material left to explore, and the community will be watching closely to see if the new studio maintains the production quality when October rolls around.
Tags: Anime, Manga, Streaming, Blue Box, Weekly Shōnen Jump
Original article: Polygon