Blue Box Episode 7: Prefectural Qualifiers in Full Swing

Key Takeaways

Chinatsu shows her competitive side after hearing Kagohara High talk down on her.
Taiki shows improvement in badminton skills and is now more comfortable around Chinatsu.
Hina makes a playful move on Taiki, prompting possible romantic tension between the trio.

Title	Blue Box, Episode 7 “Can I Have One?”
Studio	Telecom Animation Film
Air Date	November 14, 2024

As a seasoned gamer and anime enthusiast who has spent countless hours immersed in the world of sports anime, I must say that Blue Box episode 7 was a rollercoaster ride of emotions! The progress we’ve seen from our beloved characters is nothing short of remarkable.

Note: What follows may reveal plot points from the seventh episode of Blue Box, titled “Can I Have One?”, currently available on Netflix. Proceed with caution if you prefer to avoid spoilers.

In the seventh episode of “Blue Box” titled “May I Have One?”, we witness Eimei High’s diverse sports teams gearing up for and competing in their prefectural qualifiers. Some scenes appear slightly distinct, which might be due to parts of this episode being produced by Studio Massket instead of Telecom Animation Film. Certain fast-paced action sequences seemed to transform some characters, notably Chinatsu, into unfamiliar versions of themselves. Although the animation quality deviates somewhat from Telecom Animation Film’s typical work, it doesn’t necessarily detract from the overall quality of the episode.

Taiki has grown more comfortable conversing with Chinatsu, abandoning his previous timid and self-conscious demeanor. He even indulges in a bit of teasing when he sees her on their shared commute, feigning ignorance about where she lives and assisting her in carrying one of her bags home. The transformation in their dynamic is evident compared to the early stages of the series, making it heartening to witness their growth together.

Chinatsu Advances

Eimei High’s Girls Basketball Team Wins Their Qualifiers Match

In episode 6 of “Blue Box”, titled “Wish Me Luck”, Hina excelled in the rhythmic gymnastics prefectural qualifiers, paving the way. Now it’s Chinatsu’s turn for the basketball prefectural qualifiers. The show briefly depicted their match with Chinatsu’s team emerging victorious, but the real tension unfolded post-match. During a casual conversation, Chinatsu and her teammate eavesdropped on their rivals from last year, Kagohara High, commenting on Eimei High’s performance in the qualifiers. They specifically mentioned Chinatsu, suggesting that her skills hadn’t progressed much since last year, and they were confident about guarding her in future matches.

In the course of events, Taiki informed Chinatsu about the discussion they had and suggested she disregard it. However, Chinatsu objected to this advice. Instead, Chinatsu indicated that she would use their criticism as motivation to triumph in their match, then make them regret their words. For the first time, Blue Box depicted Chinatsu’s competitive and fiery nature, which is advantageous since her character can appear one-dimensional at times. It’s exciting that Blue Box might delve deeper into this passionate and angry side of Chinatsu.

Absolutely not! I’ll definitely pay attention to it, and then I’ll come out on top. If I play well in the Kagohara match and we emerge victorious… they won’t dare to speak like that again.” -Chinatsu, expressing her determination.

Taiki Advances

In Badminton? Sure. In Love? Ehh… A Little Bit

As a gamer, I’ve been stepping up my badminton game lately, and I must say, my recent practice match against Haryu was a major win for me. For the first time ever, I managed to beat him in a single set! Granted, it was just a practice round, and our coach had to stop us early because we needed to save energy for the upcoming qualifiers. But still, every victory counts, and this one feels like a significant step forward. Now all eyes are on me as we await the next round to see if my newfound skills are strong enough to help me pass the qualifiers. Let’s hope so!

Regarding his progress with Chinatsu, as previously stated, he’s grown more at ease around her, particularly after their visit to the aquarium in episode 5. Later, he even invited Chinatsu to a tranquil outing to a shrine he often attends, where they both prayed for their upcoming matches. This was a peaceful moment shared between them.

Towards the end of the episode, there’s a conversation between Taiki and Kyo about his potential plans with Chinatsu if he qualifies for the Inter-High competition. It appears that Taiki is hesitant about formally proposing to Chinatsu even if he makes it into Inter-High. His reasoning is that if their relationship ends, it would be uncomfortable for both of them to reside in the same household. This uncertainty seems out of character, given that pursuing Chinatsu on an equal footing is one of Taiki’s primary reasons for aiming for the national competition.

Hina Advances

For Fried Chicken and Love

Previously, it was noted that Hina had already secured her place in the prefectural qualifiers during Blue Box’s last episode. Consequently, she doesn’t feature much in episode 7. However, she makes an appearance at the end, joining a group of girls who notice Taiki’s group loitering outside a convenience store.

Title origin: Hina playfully takes a bite of Taiki’s karaage in front of Chinatsu, a shift from her melancholic state in the previous episode where she seemed distant from Taiki. Now, her playful banter subtly suggests a hint of flirtatious jealousy towards him.

After Hina departs, Chinatsu moves toward Taiki, inquires if she could have something, and mentions that Hina had made her feel envious. While she might claim to be joking, there’s often truth in jest. This moment could potentially indicate that the basketball enthusiast harbors feelings for the badminton admirer.

Blue Box is now available to stream on Netflix. The release date for Blue Box, episode 8, is set to be November 21, 2024 at 8:30 AM PT.

2024-11-15 06:24