I’ll confess, while it’s well-animated, I’m not watching Blue Box for the badminton. It could feature no badminton and still be spellbinding. So it’s with glee I report that…
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If I hear a complaint most often about Blue Box, it's that everything (generally they mean the romance) takes too long to develop.
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This passage of the series is pretty much a slog for me.
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 23
It strikes me that the things I like about this series are the things that drive most fans crazy. And the things that drive me crazy are the…
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Blue Box is possessed of two qualities - patience and restraint - which are an essential part of its ability to succeed,
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 21
Karen is right that Chinatsu is the cautious type, at least on the romance front.
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 16
The beach/inn events are kind of a reset button for Chinatsu and Taiki. But not a fast-forward button.
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 02
In romcoms the main couple really is everything - and this is one of the best in my opinion.
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 03
I have an odd mix of feelings on this series.
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 24
There are certain things I have to address after that one.
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 22
Ayame is that most unbearable of combos - she never shuts up and she almost never listens.
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 04
“Only a year” one might say, but at that age it’s an eternity.
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 17
I know there's a light at the end of the tunnel (though sometimes that light is an oncoming train).
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 12
These are the times that try men's souls.
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 19
There's no way Blue Box can resist the lure of the maid cafe.
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 07
This series' highs and lows are not only extreme, but immediate.
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 20
This is probably one of those "the less said the better" situations for me.
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To paraphrase George Costanza, I could use the break.
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This is a lovely little premiere about two nice kids who’re passionate about sports, but it's a little overly polished.
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Blue Box – 18 – Pocari Beset
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Blue Box – 15 – Seventeen Candles
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Blue Box – 09 – Lofty Goals
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“A badminton guy falls for a basketball girl. Do these sports-crossed lovers have a chance?” Whoa, hold the phone! Did I just see the words “badminton guy” and…
Blue Box – 04 – The Wager
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Blue Box – 21 – Different Speeds
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