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Yoshifumi Tozuka’s recent manga Undead Unluck has officially reached its conclusion. The manga ran from 2020 and has completed five years this January, with Chapter 239 marking the finale in Weekly Shonen Jump Issue #9.

A still from Undead Unluck Episode 3 | Credits: David Production

As this beloved series ends, it leaves the fans with a single question – why is everything these days so short and compressed? Why has One Piece been left as the last surviving long-running manga of the Jump magazine’s golden era?

The end of Undead Unluck signifies a growing trend

The impressive legacy and trend of multi-decade manga seem to have ended, as no manga appears to have the potential nor the intention to hit even 500 chapters. The conclusion of Undead Unluck raises questions about whether Weekly Shonen Jump will ever see another 500+ chapters hit its pages.

Still from Undead Unluck featuring the main characters | Credits: David Production...

Japanese anime studio P.A. Works is set to release Japan’s first anime film adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s timeless children’s novel, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Titled Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to -Dive in Wonderland- (With Alice in Wonderland -Dive in Wonderland-), the movie will debut in Japanese theaters on August 29, 2025.

This reimagining takes a fresh approach, centering on Rise, a modern-day girl voiced by Nanoka Hara, known for her roles in Suzume and Oshi no Ko. Rise finds herself mysteriously transported to Wonderland, where she meets Alice, played by 10-year-old Maika Pugh. Pugh expressed her excitement about the role, calling it a dream come true.

The film is directed by Toshiya Shinohara, recognized for his work on Black Butler and A Lull in the Sea. The screenplay is penned by Yuko Kakihara, whose credits include The Apothecary Diaries and Blue Box. P.A. Works, renowned for its visually stunning productions,...

Prior to its premiere, Sakamoto Days was one of 2025's most anticipated anime releases. Based on the Shōnen Jump manga of the same name by Yuto Suzuki, the anime series was expected to be one of the year's headlining shows, bringing the already popular series to a wider anime-watching audience. However, upon the reveal of the anime's first trailer and opening sequence, fans flocked to the internet to voice their complaints.

Sakamoto Days is an action comedy series that blends masterfully choreographed and intense combat sequences with its overall humorous, lighthearted tone. An adaptation of the manga would need to be expertly crafted in order to capture the correct feel of the series, and a large section of its fanbase believed the upcoming anime failed to do so before it even had the chance to air. Now, following the premiere of Sakamoto Days on Netflix, those fans have begun to change their tune.

There aren't too many good, realistic romance anime series out there. Many of the most popular romance anime series feature main characters with 10+ love interests all vying for their attention or other tired anime tropes that can fail to appeal to fans who aren't actively looking for those tropes. Luckily, in a genre with a ton of unrealistic love stories, there are still a few that center their premises on realism. Blue Box is exactly that. At its core, it is a fresh, unique, simple series with lovable main characters and a realistic plot.

The series stars high school first-year Taiki Inomata as he decides to go after his crush, Chinatsu, a second-year student who isn't initially reciprocal of his feelings. After a series of unforeseen events, she moves in with Taiki's family to continue her dreams of taking her basketball team to nationals. On paper, it might not seem like a realistic premise,...

2024 was a more successful year for both Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academia than ever before, as both of these series concluded this year. Additionally, each series put out an epilogue that properly tied the story to a close, giving the characters fans have grown to adore over the past few years the send-off they deserve.

These two shonen mangas rank among 2024's bestsellers, but only one title can reign supreme, achieving the highest sales. The question of which series is the most popular, Jujutsu Kaisen or My Hero Academia, finally has an answer, laying the debate to rest with finality.

My Hero Academia Was the Highest-Selling WSJ Manga in December 2024 My Hero Academia Outsold Jujutsu Kaisen by Just Under 3,000 Volumes, Making It the Winner of December 2024 The holidays are now over and Oricon is back! We start off with the last week of December releases and finally closing 2024!In addition,...

Anime has a unique way of capturing emotions and weaving them into unforgettable stories. Some romance anime delve into heartfelt dramas filled with tears and angst, while others embrace lighthearted rom-com vibes, showing viewers just how delightful love can be.

Japanese animation has delivered countless romantic tales over the years, yet Blue Box undeniably shines as 2024’s standout romance anime.

The main cast of Blue Box | Credits: Telecom Animation Film

Blue Box has captured the hearts of several anime fans with its endearing storyline about young romance and competitive high school sports. What sets Blue Box apart as a romance anime with its profound slice-of-life elements is its captivating atmosphere and seamless thematic transitions.

While Taiki and Chinatsu’s adorable relationship and moments stole the spotlight, Blue Box‘s creator revealed they never intended the plot to focus solely on the two lovebirds or even on them ending up together.

After the broadcast of the latest 13th episode of the Blue Box TV anime in Japan last night, Telecom Animation Film's official YouTube channel started streaming the creditless opening and ending videos for the anime's second cour. Blue Box Cour 2 Creditless Opening Video Blue Box Cour 2 Creditless Ending Video The new opening theme song "Saraba" ("If So") is performed by the four-member Japanese rock band Macaroni Empitsu . As their fourth anime theme song work, "Saraba" digitally released on January 3, 2025. Macaroni Empitsu artist photo The new ending theme song "Contrast" is sung by singer-songwriter Tomoo . This is her first anime theme song work. "Contrast" will be available digitally on January 8. Tomoo artist photo Related: Blue Box Anime Previews New Theme Songs in Cour 2 Trailer Based on the manga by Koji Miura, Yuichiro Yano ( Lupin The 3rd Part 5 ) directs the Blue Box anime at studio Telecom Animation Film, with series composition...

As the currently-airing anime adaptation approaches its halfway point, the Blue Box Jump Festa 2025 stage event today released a brand-new trailer, key visual, theme song details and more cast for the sports rom-com series' second cour. The anime's broadcast resumes on January 2, 2025. Macaroni Empitsu ( Oblivion Battery ending theme song) performs "Saraba" for the next opening song and Tomoo performs "Contrast" for the next ending song, both of which are previewed in the trailer below, while the visual's tagline reads, "The one I like is—." Blue Box Cour 2 Trailer Blue Box Cour 2 Key Visual Kana Ichinose (Fern in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End ) joins the cast as Ayame Moriya. Ayame Moriya character design Related: Blue Box Anime Plays It by Ear in Creditless Opening, Ending Song Videos Based on the manga by Koji Miura, Yuichiro Yano ( Lupin The 3rd Part 5 ) directs the Blue Box anime at studio Telecom Animation Film, with series...

There is no denying the power of Haikyu these days. The show is one of the biggest sports anime of all time, and its reach has helped turn volleyball into a phenomenon. Earlier this year, the world turned in as Haikyu: The Dumpster Battle made its way to theaters, and now there is more moving goodness on the way. Jump Festa 2025 just shared a big update on Haikyu ahead of its next movie, and it involves the creation of an actual theme park.

According to the Jump Festa announcement, Haikyu Fan Park is on the horizon as the event is set for June 2025. The event, which will be held in Chiba, will give fans a chance to explore the world of Haikyu the real world. The event will bring several of the anime's iconic sets to life at an expo center as you can see below. From volleyball courts to food stalls,...

Netflix Japan has released a promotional video highlighting its collaboration with Weekly Shonen Jump, titled the “Dream Tag Campaign.”

The promotional video includes a statement encouraging fans to “dream together with friends, Jump anime, and Netflix.”

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A translation of the narration describes how the campaign celebrates the themes of aspiration, friendship, and perseverance that define Shonen Jump’s works.

The video ends with a message emphasizing that Netflix is the home for iconic Shonen Jump adaptations, calling it a dream tag between the two entertainment giants.

The campaign promotes a joint subscription plan between the two companies, showcasing existing anime adaptations from the iconic manga magazine alongside potential hints at new projects.

The promotional video features a montage of popular Shonen Jump anime titles available on Netflix, including One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, and My Hero Academia. Newer works...

The official YouTube channel for singer-songwriter Eve has newly released a special music video for his 23rd digital single song "Teenage Blue." The pop tune is featured as the ending theme for the fall 2024 TV anime Blue Box (known as Ao no Hako in Japan), and this new music video is a compilation of memorable scenes from the anime's previous 12 episodes. Nobutaka Yoda , who has worked with Eve on numerous projects, including the music videos for "Bokura Mada Underground" and "Bubble feat. Uta," the film "Adam by Eve: A Live in Animation," and Eve's live stage productions, serves as the director. Eve "Teenage Blue" x "Blue Box" Special Music Video Related : Singer-Songwriter Eve Releases Blue Box Anime Ending Song Music Video After various independent activities, Eve made his major debut from Toy's Factory in February 2019. Among anime fans, he is best known for his fourth digital single song released in October 2020, "Kaikai Kitan,...

As the year draws to a close, Google has unveiled its most-searched terms for 2024, including a dedicated slot for the anime category. The top 10 anime on this list feature several expected entries, with the recent global sensation Dandadan securing an impressive #2 spot. Science Saru's Dandadan has rightfully earned its place, delivering fans nearly every element one could hope for in an entertainment medium.

Google's data highlights the growing interest in anime, with Dandadan skyrocketing in popularity following the release of Episode #7. This episode surprised fans with the tragic backstory of the Acrobatic Silky, cementing the anime's place among the year's most talked-about series. However, the top-searched anime of 2024, while an expected contender for the list, claimed the #1 spot for a reason that firmly justifies its position.

Mashle Takes the First Spot in Google's Top 10 Anime List Season 2 of Mashle, Released During the Winter of 2024, Has One Good Reason For Its...

Warning: Contains spoilers for Undead Unluck's final arc.Undead Unluck is inarguably one of the most popular Shōnen Jump manga to come out of the 2020s. While it’s never reached the same heights as other manga from this period like Sakamoto Days, Blue Box, and especially not Jujutsu Kaisen, the great character writing and creative writing have nonetheless made it a hit with fans and critics alike, especially after the anime helped it reach a wider audience.

Undead Unluck has been an excellent addition to the Shōnen Jump lineup for years, but its time in the magazine is slowly ending. Anyone who’s been caught up with the manga will know that it’s been heading toward its finale for quite some time now, but according to recent reports, Undead Unluck’s final chapter might be happening sooner than anyone could have predicted. That sort of premature ending would...

In 2024, anime more than ever has felt like a place to escape to. The medium, ever a canvas for the fantastical and the weirds, was defined in 2024 by high-fantasy adventures like “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” or “Delicious in Dungeon,” shows that created lavish worlds of fantasy and adventure that nonetheless felt real and intimate in how vigorously they were constructed and depicted. It’s hard not to read a bit into it how, in a year where the collective international mood was one of deep fatigue, anime seemed more interested in exploring other worlds than studying our own.

Of course, there were plenty of great anime from varying shades of genres that released across 2024. There were glitzy show business psychological dramas like “Oshi No Ko,” intimate sports romances like “Blue Box,” and occult horror sci-fi action romantic comedies like “Dan Da Dan.” What set the good shows from the great shows this year,...

I got my friend and I into Haikyu!! properly earlier this year, and immediately became enthralled by its approachable yet brilliant premise, of the lovable teamwork of Karasuno High School's volleyball team. While the series prominently focuses on Shōyō Hinata, an energetic and short middle blocker for Karasuno with aspirations to play like his idol, the Little Giant. While the series is phenomenal and bingeworthy, as its adaptation will conclude after the final film, I couldn't help but think of my true favorite sports manga-turned anime now streaming, Blue Box, and what it offers.

Blue Box, much like Haikyu!! follows its athlete protagonist as he strives for greatness among his school's best athletes, and in Taiki Inomata's case, it's with his badminton team, the world's fastest racket sport. While Taiki and the Eimei Academy badminton team push for their best players and doubles teams to reach the nationals, another crucial...

As Taiki Inomata's ambitions meet a cruel roadblock in Blue Box, his indomitable spirit prevents him from fading altogether in the face of recent adversity. Despite a recent crushing defeat preventing his advancement to the nationals and joining Chinatsu, Taiki doesn't lose sight of his chances for self-improvement. In the release of Blue Box episode #9, Taiki's resolve meets a reasonable limit as the compounding stress of both competitive sports and his schoolwork causes him to fall under the weather.

As a sports, coming-of-age, and romance anime, Blue Box renders a compelling and grounded vision of teenage life, told through the internalized thoughts and outward actions of Taiki and his classmates at Eimei Academy. But it also presents the reasonable limits of even star athletes when they've pushed themselves too far, and crucially, who comes through to care for them in these moments. In Blue Box episode #9, a pair of classic...

Singer-songwriter Eve posted a music video for his latest 23rd digital single song "Teenage Blue" on his official YouTube channel . The refreshing pop tune is now featured as the ending theme for the fall 2024 TV anime Blue Box (known as Ao no Hako in Japan). Eve "Teenage Blue" Music Video Blue Box Creditless Ending Video After various independent activities, Eve made his major debut from Toy's Factory in February 2019. Among anime fans, he is best known for his fourth digital single song released in October 2020, "Kaikai Kitan," which was featured as the first opening theme for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen . "Teenage Blue" released digitally on October 4, 2024, ranking #17 in Oricon's weekly digital single charts in its first week. The song will also be included in his upcoming fourth major album "Under Blue" to be available on November 27. Digital jacket The TV anime adaptation of Kouji Miura's romantic comedy...

Quick Links When Does Episode #8 of Blue Box Release? What Happened in Blue Box Episode #7? Rivals Emerge for Taiki and Haryu in Blue Box Episode #8

Warning: Spoilers Ahead for Blue Box Episode #7!

Taiki Inomata has been making expert strides in his quest for love in Blue Box, especially with how receptive Chinatsu is to his company. In their latest installments, Taiki had his first outing to the aquarium with his crush, brought her to a shrine to pray for luck at the nationals, and even enjoyed mundane moments like sharing snacks. But with the release of Blue Box episode #8, Taiki will soon see a true challenge to his rapid ascent among Eimei's badminton players.

Eimei Academy is Taiki's home school in Blue Box. It is particularly well-known for its athletics department, with exceptional athletes among its main cast in badminton, basketball, and rhythmic gymnastics. The series has highlighted Taiki and...

Sakamoto Days is one of the biggest manga running in Shnen Jump right now, and thats created a lot of hype for its upcoming anime. The manga boasts some of the most creative and all-around gorgeous action of any shnen manga, so if a competent anime studio found a way to bring that to life, it would solidify Sakamoto Days reputation as one of the best manga someone could read.

Theres been incredible hype for the Sakamoto Days anime, but thats started dying down for the worst reasons. The first full trailer for Sakamoto Days was recently released, which gave people their first extended look at what the anime would be like, and unfortunately, everything presented in the Sakamoto Days trailer has people feeling skeptical about the animes quality. Some of the concerns are more exaggerated than others, but unfortunately, its far too easy to see why people are feeling nervous about its quality.

Giving into the webtoon mania, Shonen Jump's publisher, Shueisha, recently launched a new webtoon platform called Jump Toon along with the commitment to not only license current popular works but also produce new original series. As part of this new initiative, Shueisha has announced the serialization of two new series on Jump Toon, one of these being Netflix's adorable new romance anime Blue Box.

According to a post on X by WSJ_manga, Koji Miura's Blue Box will be receiving a fully-colored webtoon adaptation on Jump Toon. The series will be launched on the platform in December 2024, with an exact release date yet to be revealed. A webtoon adaptation of Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. by Sekka Iwata will also be launched alongside Blue Box.

Blue Box by Miura Kouji and Magilumiere Co. Ltd. by Sekka Iwata and Yu Aoki will both be receiving 'Vertical Color Editions' in Jump Toon.

Quick Links When Does Episode #7 of Blue Box Release? What Happened in Blue Box Episode #6? Taiki May Just Have a Prayer with Chinatsu in Blue Box Episode #7

Warning: Spoilers Ahead for Blue Box Episode #6!

After the illuminating look into Hina Chono's perspective in Blue Box episode #6, the series establishes a new prospective relationship with its male lead, Taiki Inomata. However, Taiki remains unaware of his effect on his close friend while pursuing a deeper, more romantic bond with his senior high school crush and housemate, Chinatsu Kano. As Blue Box gears up toward the release of episode #7, the pair will have new moments that suggest Taiki indeed has more than a prayer and a genuine shot with Chinatsu, provided he doesn't chicken out.

Blue Box has differentiated itself well from other conventional romance anime thanks to a blend of shnen romance trappings such as a male protagonist and shojo sensibilities,...

Warning: Spoilers Ahead for Blue Box Chapter #170!

Kyo Kasahara has been Taiki Inomata's closest confidant since the start of Blue Box. His rational and level-headed persona often allows him to help his friends through their troubles throughout the series. However, despite his disappointments, Kyo's stoic attitude often keeps him from taking action, even if it means depriving himself of happiness in his youth. With the latest chapter of Blue Box being Kyo's most honest expression of heartbreak over missing his chance with Ayame Moriya, Kyo's maturity for his age shows its painful consequences.

Of Taiki's friends in Blue Box, Kyo is often thoughtful yet reserved, keeping Taiki's head in the game on and off the badminton court. If Kyo had not intervened, Chinatsu wouldn't have asked Taiki to go to the aquarium in Blue Box episode #5. But Kyo properly understands the feeling of finally moving on from Saki Kanaishi,...

The official series accounts for the ongoing Blue Blox TV anime, based on Kouji Miura's Shonen JUmp manga of the same name announced two additional members to the cast today. The new cast members include: Shota Hyodo voiced by Yuki Ono (Josuke Higashikata in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure ) Shota Hyodo character art Shuji Yusa voiced by Kensho Ono (Giorno Giovanna in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure ) Shuji Yusa character art Related: Blue Box Anime Plays It by Ear in Creditless Opening, Ending Song Videos Shueisha serializes the original Blue Box manga by Kouji Miura in their Weekly Shonen Jump manga magazine since April 2021 with 17 volumes released in Japan to date. Viz Media also publishes an English language version. Yuichiro Yano directs the anime adaptation at Telecom Animation Film. Yuko Kakihara provides the series composition and Miho Tanino provides the character designs. The series is currently broadcasting for two consecutive cours in Japan,...

Amid the great animes from Fall of 2024, Orb: On the Movements of the Earth is definitely one of the most underrated ones streaming on Netflix, being overshadowed by popular series like Ranma 1/2 and Blue Box. The anime produced by Madhouse is an adaptation of the critically acclaimed manga by Uoto, nominated for multiple awards and winner of the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2022 against highly appraised works like Jojolion and Oshi no Ko. However, Orb has flown under the radar of many Western fans because of its historical setting.

Contrastingly, Orb: On the Movements of the Earth is proving its potential to reach the audience in Japan, standing out among other series not only because of its premise about the heliocentric model, with an original take on the conflict between Polish astronomers and the Inquisition, which isnt everyones cup of tea, but by captivating viewers with its deeper message about human curiosity,...

Quick Links When Does Episode #6 of Blue Box Release? What Happened in Blue Box Episode #5? Blue Box Episode #6 Explores Hina's Bond with Taiki

Warning: Spoilers Ahead for Blue Box Episode #5!

Blue Box is more than a high school romance, as it explores complicated and, at times, frustrating dynamics between Taiki Inomata and his friends, teammates, and prospective partners at Eimei Academy. The latest episode showed his budding relationship with Chinatsu growing as they developed a bond of mutual trust while internalizing plenty of their feelings. But in the release of Blue Box episode #6, the Netflix anime will explore how Hina Chono reacts to the recent discovery of Taiki and Chinatsu Kano's living situation, and how it affects her bond with Taiki.

Blue Box has been running in Weekly Shnen Jump since 2021. It regularly ranks high on sales charts for the publication as it captivates its adoring public with engaging characters and charming artwork.

Anime on Netflix is thriving lately thanks to key major offerings joining its library, the latest of which being Dragon Ball Daima. However, according to Netflix Tudum's Global Top 10 for non-English TV shows from October 21 to October 27, 2024, Dragon Ball Daima, Dan Da Dan, and Ranma all feature on the latest confirmed chart. With Daima joining the platform and quickly seizing the #2 spot as its first week on the chart, it joins Dan Da Dan which places at #3 and Ranma at #6, each enjoying their third weeks in the top 10 as a major win for anime on Netflix.

Dragon Ball Daima recently joined Netflix on October 18, 2024, meaning it didn't need long for the series to catch fire in addition to its streaming home on Crunchyroll. Add to that are the continuously buzzworthy and absurd plot developments of Dan Da Dan and the crowd-pleasing return of Ranma with its remake, in addition to...

Blue Box is a new anime that gives more than what the audience had anticipated. From back-to-back history and romance series released in the previous seasons, the Fall anime season is introducing love through sports. Netflix's newest romance anime, Blue Box, provides a coming-of-age story that uniquely conveys the awkward stage of high school romance through the lens of two passionate athletes, making it stand out from the rest of this season.

This romance and sports anime is based on Kouji Miuras hit manga Ao no Hako (Blue Box). The series has been serialized since April 2021 in Weekly Shonen Jump, highlighting its great influence on manga readers, which proves that its heartfelt story is worthwhile. However, it is not only the story itself that makes this series worth all the time and effort.

Blue Box Anime Uses Its Sports Genre as a Core Strength Both Protagonists are Motivated Athletes...

Vampires, witches, ghosts, pumpkins, mummies, Chinese folklore and more — you name it, anime has it covered in this year's offering of Halloween-themed promotional material! As is October 31 tradition, we've rounded up a bowl of sweet illustrative treats for you to take in as many as you like, all the way from Acro Trip to You are Ms. Servant . Related: Roundup: Anime Gets into the Halloween 2023 Spirit with Spooky Visuals and Illustrations Acro Trip via author's X (formerly Twitter) Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian via official X (formerly Twitter) Baban Baban Ban Vampire via official X (formerly Twitter) Bleach via official X (formerly Twitter) Blue Box via character designer on X (formerly Twitter) Chibi Maruko-chan via official X (formerly Twitter) Delico's Nursery via official X (formerly Twitter) Doraemon via official X (formerly Twitter) Frieren: Beyond Journey's End via official X (formerly Twitter) High Card via official X (formerly Twitter...

Ashita no Joe, one of the best and most beloved boxing anime of all time will release its first three episodes to stream for free, as announced by a press release from Kodansha USA. Courtesy of the Anime on Tms YouTube channel, Tms Entertainment is releasing the first three episodes of Ashita no Joe on November 1, 2024, for a limited time. This gives fans a chance to watch the original 1970 anime, also known as Tomorrow's Joe, to get into the series, one of the many benefits of anime continuously becoming mainstream in the present.

Ashita no Joe began its anime run on Fuji TV in 1970, based on the original Kodansha manga from 1968 written by Asao Takamori and illustrated by Tetsuya Chiba. The series has poignant countercultural significance and a lasting influence on anime and manga for decades, including Hajime no Ippo, Kengan Ashura, and the famous cross-counter movement. Now, thanks to Tms Entertainment,...

Quick Links When Does Episode #5 of Blue Box Release? Produced by Telecom Animation Film, Based on the Manga by Kouji Miura What Happened in Blue Box Episode #4? Taiki Battles an Otaku After Chinatsu's Heart Chinatsu May Have Competition in Blue Box Episode #5 What would you do if Chinatsu liked you?

In Taiki Inomata's slow burn romance with Chinatsu Kano, Blue Box continues to charm viewers as it adapts Kouji Miura's hit Weekly Shonen Jump manga. Taiki is making big strides in his badminton career, even if he remains his harshest critic, but with another romantic rival emerging, he'll have to play his heart out to affirm his interest in her. In the release of Blue Box episode #5, Chinatsu will see the results of Taiki's surprisingly heated match with Shoichiro Kishi, with her phone number as a surprisingly enticing price for Kishi should he win.

Blue Box follows the stories of...

While Jujutsu Kaisen has had a difficult year with the fans as its conclusion has not gone over well with everyone, it's a fact of life that Weekly Shonen Jump readers seek out the next big thing: enter Kagurabachi in late 2023. I was there when the series debuted its edgy protagonist, unsurprised at the memes mocking his overly serious tone and curious about what drew in readers beyond the admittedly spectacular action panels. While it took me a proper year to give Kagurabachi a chance, I'm glad I did, as it has matured into an excellent series.

Takeru Hokazono's manga doesn't stray too much from the battle shnen formula, which can be a tough sell for readers growing fatigued with its evergreen potential for new offerings. However, these worries are often remedied by a quick glimpse at Kagurabachi's sales performance. While I'm not the type to pick up a series simply because it's popular,...

It's been an interesting year for me as a Weekly Shonen Jump manga fanatic, enjoying Shueisha's stories since the old days of Viz Media's short-lived Shnen Jump magazine. Gone are my days as a shaggy-haired pre-teen cracking open the latest localized chapters of Naruto, One Piece, and Hikaru no Go as I turn toward the future with heavy hitters like Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academia bowing out. Thus begins a predictable panic, wondering what will carry the publication, but the truth is Weekly Shnen Jump is not in danger, thanks to factors including anime and years of precedents.

A major factor that typically helps new shnen manga succeed is a popular anime adaptation, with recent adaptations of Weekly Shnen Jump's The Elusive Samurai and Shnen Jump+'s Dan Da Dan serving as strong examples. For viewers in the West, much of that is derived from hype over...

The romance of Blue Box is certainly the central draw of the series, yet it's endearingly intertwined with the experiences of its high school athletes and their journeys of self-improvement. Taiki Inomata has taken major strides toward asserting himself as an up-and-coming badminton player to even be recognized by his seniors, but not without some lighthearted mockery and minor setbacks. But in Blue Box episode #4, as Chinatsu Kano continues to get closer to Taiki, the two figure out their dynamic while each prepare to aspire toward the nationals.

Blue Box balances its sports and human connection with a healthy dose of comedy, often creating relatable yet hilarious scenarios as Taiki continues to overthink his earnest, budding affection for Chinatsu. The pair are more compatible than either perhaps realize, but with a year between them and their connection largely kept a secret from most of the school, Taiki continues to try...

It's no surprise that fans adore Dan Da Dan's anime as it has dominated otaku discourse in social media circles due to Science Saru's breathtaking adaptation, but it's also climbing the charts in terms of viewership. On top of the series featuring numerous new additions to Crunchyroll's Fall 2024 anime season, Dan Da Dan is also simulcasting to Netflix weekly, meaning access for viewers across the world's largest paid streaming service. FlixPatrol shows that Dan Da Dan has broken into the #7 spot among Netflix's top 10 most popular TV shows as of October 14, 2024.

This is a major coup for Netflix as it expands its anime presence. With another delightful Fall 2024 Weekly Shonen Jump adaptation, Blue Box, Dan Da Dan shows how seriously impressive and globally popular anime can become. While Crunchyroll remains uncontested as the most popular dedicated anime subscription service, Netflix is paying attention to what the viewers want and reaping the benefits.

Quick Links When Does Episode #3 of Blue Box Release? What Happened in Blue Box Episode #2? Taiki Proves His Worth in Blue Box Episode #3

In Blue Box episode #3, Taiki makes important strides in his journey to join Chinatsu at the Nationals, while seeing Kengo Hary seemingly hitting it off with her. Blue Box is Netflix's latest charming anime featuring the adaptation of Kouji Miura's gorgeous coming-of-age romance about Taiki Inomata and Chinatsu Kano. The series is a breathtaking endeavor by Telecom Animation Film. In the latest episode, Chinatsu finds renewed determination to go to the Nationals, with an entire thriving Eimei Academy athletics department emerging.

Blue Box began its manga run in the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump on April 12, 2021, quickly laying strong impressions for how it blurs lines between typical Shonen and Shojo conventions. The series has been running weekly since then, releasing chapter #168 on October 13, 2024, meaning plenty...

Netflix’s Blue Box offers a heartwarming blend of sports drama and high school romance. Adapted from Kouji Miura’s ongoing manga of the same name, the anime series debuted in early 2024 with its talented cast and crew bringing the private school adventures of Taiki and Chinatsu to animated life.

Set firmly within the slice of life genre, Blue Box follows Taiki’s journey as a promising badminton player at Eimei Private High. Yet beneath the surface, there’s more to Taiki than just athletics. Like any teenager, he struggles with self-doubt and navigating relationships both on and off the court. It’s here that basketball star Chinatsu enters the picture, igniting feelings that complicate matters further as Taiki pursues victory in sports and love.

Through its emotionally resonant characters and visually stunning scenes, Blue Box offers viewers a special glimpse into youth. From lively practice matches to tender heart-to-hearts,...

"Blue Box", the new 'coming-of-age' romance anime TV series, based on Kouji Miura’s manga comics series, directed by Yuichiro Yano, is now streaming on Netflix:

"...'Taiki Inomata' is a freshman in the boys’ badminton team at sports powerhouse 'Eimei Private High School'.

"He has this long-time crush on the basketball rising star 'Chinatsu Kano', the older girl he trains alongside every morning in the gym. Then one day, their relationship takes a sharp turn, for the better..."

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In the anime industry, studios are no strangers to adapting long-running manga into anime series with the commitment that viewers will want to keep watching. While in the past, shonen anime like One Piece had long episodic seasons and others had a standard of 20 to 25, recently, seasons are getting shorter. The much-anticipated series, Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, has 13 episodes per season. The upcoming adaptation of Dandadan is listed for only 12 episodes for its debut season. However, Blue Box, a new sports romance anime, will have 25 episodes.

Chinatsu Kano from Blue Box. [Credit: Telecom Animation Film]

Blue Box is already doing something right that any shonen anime needs to implement into their formula. A solid narrative needs room to breathe and to keep a natural pace where the character development makes sense. It also garners more curiosity for the anime and in the end, the viewer feels like there’s a payoff.

With just over a week until its Fall premiere, Dragon Ball Daima has surprised fans with the announcement that the series is also coming to Netflix. As the newest addition to the Dragon Ball franchise since Dragon Ball Super, Dragon Ball Daima has been a highly anticipated release and its addition to Netflix's library ensures its availability to fans globally.

According to a post on X by Netflix, Dragon Ball Daima will be released globally on Netflix on October 18, 2024, and in Asia on October 14, 2024, only a few days after the original premiere on Japanese television and Crunchyroll. The exact release time on Netflix is yet to be confirmed.

Daima will be simulcast on Crunchyroll starting from October 11, 2024, where it will be available in North America, Canada, Latin America, Brazil, South Africa, Southeast Asia, India, Australia, and New Zealand. The series is also slotted for a world premiere in Japan on...

Featuring "Same Blue" by Official Hige DANdism ( Spy x Family Op) and "Teenage Blue" by Eve ( Jujutsu Kaisen Op), respectively, creditless versions of the Blue Box anime's opening and ending song sequences are now available to watch below. Blue Box Opening Video Blue Box Ending Video Related: Dan Da Dan Anime Gets the Ball Rolling with Nutty Opening, Ending Song Videos Based on the manga by Koji Miura, Yuichiro Yano ( Lupin The 3rd Part 5 ) directs the Blue Box anime at studio Telecom Animation Film, with series composition by Yuko Kakihara ( The Apothecary Diaries ), character designs by Miho Tanino ( Tower of God ) and music by Takashi Omama ( Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury ). Viz Media publishes an official English version of the manga and describes the story: Taiki admires Chinatsu from afar, but he doubts that she sees him in the same way. Yet somehow, he musters up the courage...

With October marking the start of spooky season, it’s only fitting that the Fall anime season has kicked off with an adaptation of arguably the scariest manga of all time. On September 28, Adult Swim premiered the first episode of “Uzumaki,” an adaptation of Juni Ito’s 1998 horror manga about a town struggling under a curse that twists the populace and the landscapes into bizarre spiral shapes. Infamous for its disturbing imagery and frequently referenced on the internet, “Uzumaki” has never been adapted for animation until now. But its release makes it arguably the most highly anticipated anime show of the fall, which is a season populated by plenty of buzzy and big projects.

“Uzumaki” isn’t the only old school manga that’s receiving a new anime adaptation this fall season, which is unusually packed with revivals and new takes on popular old franchises. “Dragon Ball” is celebrating its 40th-anniversary with “Dragon Ball Daima,...

The final chapter of Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen is finally out and it has brought the end of an action-packed and stressful era with it. Jujutsu Kaisen was one of the top-ranking Shonen manga during its serialization, but now that it has ended, everyone has an opinion on how much the author has tortured them.

Yuji Itadori from Jujutsu Kaisen. [Credit: Mappa]

Jujutsu Kaisen might have one of the most controversial endings, but its impact should never be underestimated. Did Akutami kill countless characters, including everyone’s favorite hunk? Yes. But it will remain a landmark series nonetheless and the comments from Akutami’s fellow mangakas prove it even more.

Shonen Jump Authors Comment on the End of Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen Gojo Satoru from Jujutsu Kaisen. [Credit: Mappa Studio]

The final chapter of Jujutsu Kaisen was published on September 29, 2024, in the Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. The same volume published the comments of several mangakas,...

"Blue Box" is a new 'coming-of-age' romance anime TV series, based on Kouji Miura’s manga comics series, directed by Yuichiro Yano, streaming October 3, 2024 on Netflix:

"...'Taiki Inomata' is a freshman in the boys’ badminton team at sports powerhouse 'Eimei Private High School'.

"He has this long-time crush on the basketball rising star 'Chinatsu Kano', the older girl he trains alongside every morning in the gym. Then one day, their relationship takes a sharp turn, for the better..."

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Blue Box , an upcoming TV anime based on the romantic comedy / sports manga of the same name, has confirmed that its upcoming Japanese broadcast will run for two consecutive cours. The series kicks off in Japan on October 3, 2024, and it will also stream on Netflix. Shueisha serializes the original Blue Box manga by Kouji Miura in their Weekly Shonen Jump manga magazine. Viz Media also publishes an English language version. Yuichiro Yano directs the anime adaptation at Telecom Animation Film. Yuko Kakihara provides the series composition and Miho Tanino provides the character designs. Related: Blue Box TV Anime Reveals Three New Cast Additions Tms Entertainment describes Blue Box : Do these sports-crossed lovers have a chance? Taiki Inomata loves badminton, but he has a long way to go before he can reach nationals. When Taiki sees upperclassman Chinatsu Kano practicing her heart out on the girls’ basketball team, he falls for her hard.

The Netflix October 2024 originals, movies, and TV series have been revealed and can be viewed below. The streaming service has also announced the list of movies and TV series leaving next month.

The Netflix October 2024 schedule features such titles as The Bad Guys: Haunted Heist, Car Masters: Rust to Riches Season 6, The Diplomat Season 2, Don’t Move, Heartstopper Season 3, Hellbound Season 2, It’s What’s Inside, and The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3.

The Diplomat Season 2

Also coming are Lonely Planet, Love Is Blind Season 7, Outer Banks Season 4, Simone Biles Rising Part 2, Starting 5, Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black, Unsolved Mysteries Volume 5, and Woman of the Hour.

The October schedule includes comedy specials Ali Wong: Single Lady, Hasan Minhaj: Off With His Head, Rachel Bloom: Death, Let Me Do My Special, Tim Dillon: This Is Your Country, and Tom Papa: Home Free as well.

Netflix October 2024 Schedule

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Blue Box , an upcoming TV anime based on the romantic comedy / sports manga of the same name, has revealed three additional cast members for the series. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning on October 3, 2024, and it will also stream on Netflix. The new cast members include: Ryosuke Nishida voiced by Shogo Sakata (Jun Shirosaki in Love is Indivisible by Twins ) Ryosuke Nishida character art Nagisa Funami voiced by Anna Nagase Nagisa Funami character art Niina Shimazaki voiced by Asaki Yuikawa (Hojo Tokiyuki in The Elusive Samurai ) Niina Shimazaki character art Shueisha serializes the original Blue Box manga by Kouji Miura in their Weekly Shonen Jump manga magazine. Viz Media also publishes an English language version. Yuichiro Yano directs the anime adaptation as Telecom Animation Film. Yuko Kakihara provides the series composition and Miho Tanino provides the character designs. Blue Box key art Related: Blue Box Anime Previews Eve, Official...

Fall is here, which means it’s time to bundle up on your couch and stream the weekend away. Let’s get into it: There’s plenty to enjoy in October on Netflix, from a new Ali Wong special to new seasons of shows like “Love Is Blind” and “Unsolved Mysteries.” The real unsolved mystery is how it feels like there is more “Love Is Blind” dropping every month, but I digress.

October also brings with it the chance to watch Season 1 of “Yellowjackets” (a Showtime hit) for the first time on the Netflix platform, as well as more “Outer Banks” and “The Lincoln Lawyer.” The best bet, however, is the return of Keri Russell.

Top Pick: “The Diplomat” Season 2

Russell returns as U.S. ambassador to the U.K. Kate Wyler in this “The Americans” meets “Homeland” Emmy-nominated hit. Season 1 ended with a massive cliffhanger, so the six-episode Season...

With the addition of Season 7, My Hero Academia has taken the entire internet by storm. Not to forget, Kōhei Horikoshi’s hit Shonen series has finally concluded with a grand total of 430 manga chapters. After enthralling fans for over a decade, the mangaka captivated many readers with the series’ splendid narrative and compelling characters.

From being born as a Quirkless in a Quirk-dominated society, Deku’s journey left many viewers sympathizing with his character. Surprisingly, Kōhei Horikoshi received tons of criticism as Mha‘s epilogue sparked several debates online for its rushed ending. Unfortunately, our beloved protagonist, Izuku Midoriya, never accomplishes the top spot in the Heroes Ranking, which many fans were enthralled to witness.

Izuku Midoriya | Credit: Studio Bones

While fans are strongly criticizing Kōhei Horikoshi, My Hero Academia continues to make waves in the Shonen Jump industry. Interestingly, Horikoshi’s hit Shonen series now ranks among the most profitable Shonen Jump titles,...

We can't believe we're already nine months into 2024. The year is almost over, and we've seen a bunch of great content released on Netflix. The good news is that there is still so much more left to come out.

This fall, Netflix will be dropping many new anime titles on its platform. If you're curious about what those anime shows and movies are, all you need to do is continue reading to find out!

Note: Some of the titles listed below aren't exactly anime. Instead, they're American anime-influenced shows and movies. That's why we decided to include them.

Grave of the Fireflies

Netflix release date: Sept. 16, 2024

Grave of the Fireflies is a 1988 Japanese animated film based on the 1967 semi-autobiographical short story of the same name by Akiyuki Nosaka. It's considered by many to be one of the greatest war films of all time and has been applauded for its beautiful animation and compelling storytelling.

Warning: Contains spoilers for Ichi the Witch chapter #1.With a slew of Shonen Jump manga either getting canceled or running their course, a new wave of serializations has begun, starting with Osamu Nishi and Shiro Usazakis Ichi the Witch. The series was advertised as a fantasy story set in a world where only women can use magic until Ichi, a man, suddenly finds himself with magical abilities, much to everyones surprise.

As exciting as it was to have Osamu Nishi from Iruma-Kun and Shiro Usazaki from Act-Age collaborating on a manga, Ichi the Witch was still treated cautiously before its release, both because of how often new manga fail and because of the clichd nature of its premise. Following its debut, though, Ichi the Witch has quickly garnered praise from fans for its writing and artwork, and its already proving to be a groundbreaking story in all areas.

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