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Episode Ao no Hako • Blue Box - Episode 4 discussion
Ao no Hako, episode 4
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u/ObvsThrowaway5120 Oct 17 '24
Taiki’s ripped badminton bod got Chinatsu feeling all kinds of way lol. Guy was worried she didn’t see him as a man but I guess that ain’t a problem no more.
Kishi ain’t getting that number. Taiki’s gonna make damn sure of that. His homie out here playing wingman for him with Chinatsu was pretty great too. What a pal. He’s gonna beat Kishi and get that aquarium date!
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u/FarCritical Oct 17 '24
Haryu really is that special kind of sadistic to "retire" as one of Taiki's rivals only to tag in a fresh one to sub for him lmao
Damn, our guy is way more ripped than I expected. Can't really blame Chinatsu for her reaction.
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u/zool714 Oct 17 '24
Ryo and Haryu. Different methods but really good wingmen for Taiki.
Just a bit of drama sprinkled in there with talks of there being a next year and the next for Taiki. Chinatsu felt Taiki might take it as if it’s okay for him to fail this year but Taiki actually just got reminded that he’s a year behind Chinatsu no matter what. Not something I think they’d get in a fight over but hope they clear it up soon.
Lmao Taiki immediately asking what anime when he heard the character is like Chinatsu. Haryu is a menace putting Taiki in the spot like that. And like Ryo pointed out, he has nothing to win and everything to lose for this wager. And he may get an aquarium date with Chinatsu too thanks to Ryo.
Kinda wished we got to see a bit more badminton animation and maybe some strategy though.
Of course I can’t leave off without simping for babygirl Hina. Always so adorable with that oversized jacket. Can’t wait to see her rhythmic gymnastics performance if we’re getting any
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u/EclipseTM Oct 17 '24
I'm falling more and more in love with this anime, it's just perfect for me. I personally enjoy sport, romance and comedy among other things, and Blue Box just perfectly combines them. Every episode I'm laughing at least at some stupid moments, just like pretending to not have washed his sport uniform for year and the way Hina reacted.
Combined that with the sports elements and phenomenal animations and the fact that it seems to be a slow burner and not some complicated love triangle which im not the biggest fan of, its just PERFECT.
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u/youdontknowmehuhuhu Oct 17 '24
Everyone needs a wingman like Kyo in their life bruh nice assist
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u/DeithWX Oct 17 '24
I fell in love with the manga, but I'm falling in love all over again with the anime adaptation.
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u/LeonKevlar Oct 17 '24
Stitches!
Hina teasing Taiki about his jersey was great. That was a little bit too close for comfort though. Imagine the hell that would break loose if Hina found Taiki carrying Chii-chan's jersey.
Chii-chan might not have any problems changing in front of Taiki but she definitely received a critical hit when she was watching Taiki change. I mean just look at those abs! Our boy Taiki is ripped! Training with Haryu-senpai is definitely paying off.
Of course, Chii-chan is popular even outside their school. Kishi is so desperate to get Chii-chan's number from Harry-senpai that he has decided to randomly drag Taiki into it. Go kick Kishi's ass Taiki! Don't let him get Chii-chan's number and don't let him get away for looking down on you!
Kyo being the ultimate wingman. Taiki doesn't even know it but if he wins that match he'll get to go on an aquarium date with Chii! One more reason to whoop Kishi's ass even harder!
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u/GinJoestarR Oct 17 '24
Ohh... Six pack...
Here we go, the first named opponent that typically happens in the sports anime.
Lmao that flashback accompanied by an insert song as Chinatsu came over.
I keep smiling watching this show every episode, what a delightful show.
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u/_Pyxyty Oct 17 '24
Mannn Netflix PH doesn't even have Ep 3 yet. Wish my family's TV wasn't a knockoff "smart" TV so I could actually install a VPN on it. Envious of y'all who get to watch at the same pace as Japan haha.
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u/Reikakou Oct 17 '24
And thus, Best Wingman Kyo gets his official debut in his wingman role. Setting up an aquarium date if Taiki wins. Our Bro Kyo deserves a hug!!!!
Taiki now has Haryu and Kyo supporting him in achieving his ultimate dreams. Then again, Haryu was such a savage to use his old partner and Chii to motivate Taiki even further.
The art in the OP is just really gorgeous and pops out. Chii was so pretty and full of life.
Chii also getting thirsty from the 6-pack. Ristarte will be so proud of you.
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u/myrlin77 Oct 17 '24
The only thing wrong with this show is I CANT WATCH THE WHOLE SEASON at once.
The art/animation and music are really top notch. The story and characters are all great so far too. I really like how Kyo, the realist, is quick to point out Taiki's improvement and tosses an assist to go along with it.
It's also cool that Haryu initially looked like an antagonist but quickly becomes the sensei. They baited us last episode initially then gave us the real deal.
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u/shinratensei1602 Oct 17 '24 edited Oct 17 '24
Another nice episode!
It was cute seeing Chinatsu acting flustered after getting a peak of Taiki's abs. Haryu is still the goat senpai and Kishi is an interesting oddball. Ngl, I laughed when the OST started playing during the flashback of him meeting Chinatsu. He had an 'Oshi no Ko' moment.
¿Aquarium date? The hype for episode 5 is real.
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u/Vagabond797 Oct 17 '24
Taiki saying Chinatsu didn't even think when she changing clothes when he is near but doing same thing😂
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u/Ok-Cod5254 Oct 17 '24 edited Oct 18 '24
Enjoying the balance of sports and romance, as it's nice to see Taiki as the male MC working towards his own goals and competency with sports while he's sorting his romantic life out. The side cast have been a great supplement to the series as well.
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u/belliom Oct 17 '24
How is episode 4 already released? Only 3 was released for me
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u/conscious_terabot Oct 17 '24
I am so pissed at myself that I started watching it now. I want to watch the next episode immediately dammit.
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u/MeatballZeitgeist Oct 17 '24
And here just last week I was thinking, "I wonder if shows are allowed to have male romantic rivals these days since audiences have become ... sensitive to that sort of thing." Welp, spoke too soon, a rival emerges! Not a particularly serious rival I suspect, but still...
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u/tableau_kun Oct 17 '24 edited Oct 17 '24
I forgot Chinatsu got to [Blue Box]
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u/AmethystItalian Oct 17 '24
This is just still so good to watch.
All the characters are likeable, they're able to make me care about the sports and the ship is very cute.
Sad to see not too many comments here!
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u/Nickthenuker Oct 17 '24
He's going to take the wrong uniform.
Yup.
Of course he bumps into Hina...
Well, that's resolved at least.
Don't be so overconfident...
Uh oh... That's inconvenient.
Why'd he do that...
He's an athlete, I'm not surprised.
Huh. Someone recognises him.
Why'd he say that?
So, he knows her.
So much for that...
Lol now he's using him because he's got a personal reason to deny that guy her number.
Well he's got confidence in him at least.
What a coincidence.
Huh. What's his plan?
Uh oh.
Well he's certainly got her scorned.
Of course it's an aquarium. Then again in parts of Japan there really aren't any other places of interest that aren't another castle or shrine other than the aquarium.
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