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A talented basketball player and Taiki's "senpai" (upperclassman). She is portrayed as disciplined yet approachable.

A second season, animated by Electric Circus, is scheduled to premiere in October 2026 .

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A 25-episode first season produced by TMS Entertainment aired from October 2024 to March 2025 .

A top-tier badminton player who becomes both a mentor and a rival to Taiki. Media Adaptations & Reach Ao no Hako Blue Box Comic Manga Vol

The story follows , a dedicated member of the boys' badminton team at Eimei Academy. Every morning, he arrives early to practice, only to find himself consistently preceded by his crush, Chinatsu Kano , a star player on the girls' basketball team.

24 tankōbon volumes released as of February 4, 2026 Genre: Shōnen, Sports, Romance, Slice of Life English Publisher: Viz Media (Print and Digital) Core Synopsis Every morning, he arrives early to practice, only

Their dynamic shifts dramatically when Chinatsu’s parents move abroad, leading her to move into Taiki's home because their mothers are close friends. Living under the same roof, Taiki vows to become a "worthy match" for her by aiming for the in badminton, mirroring her own high-level basketball ambitions. Key Characters