The anime adaptation of the Blue Box manga has confirmed the highly anticipated confirmation. The news surfaced in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine issue #51 on November 15, 2023. The revelation arrived alongside a sneak peek visual showcasing Chinatsu Kano, the series’s central character.
The anime is set to debut at Jump Festa 2024 in December. Fervent fan expectations fueled the speculation of the manga’s transition to anime. Initial rumors gained traction upon the discovery of the anime’s website domain. However, an official announcement had been awaited.
Gratifyingly, the long-awaited confirmation finally arrived through the pages of Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine issue #51. The teaser visual depicted Chinatsu Kano briefly pausing her reading, drawing fans’ attention.
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Moreover, the announcement divulged the voice actors designated for the lead characters. Shouya Chiba is going to voice Taiki Inomata, and Reina Ueda is going to lend her voice to Chinatsu Kano.
Shouya Chiba will bring his talent to Blue Box. The artist is renowned for voicing characters in anime like Classroom of the Elite and 86: Eighty-Six. Similarly, Reina Ueda, recognized for her roles in Demon Slayer and Chainsaw Man, adds her prowess to the anticipated adaptation.
The announcement hinted at forthcoming revelations, promising a glimpse into the series through key visuals, character designs, and the launch of an exclusive website. During Jump Festa 2024, we expect to surface further details.
The organizers have decided to unveil the Blue Stage at Jump Festa 2024 from 9:30 am to 10:00 am JST on Saturday, December 16, 2023. This event will unveil more about the anime’s production and intricacies.
The manga storyline orbits around Taiki Inomata, a third-year junior high school badminton player, and Chinatsu Kano, a first-year senior high school basketball player. Despite Taiki’s doubts about Chinatsu’s feelings, fate twists as she ends up living with him, opening doors for their relationship and sports ambitions.
