Netflix has confirmed that Blue Box will return with its second season on October 4, 2026. Fans will get to see how the relationship between Taiki and Chinatsu continues to develop following the conclusion of the first batch of episodes.
The news arrives after a long wait since the show's renewal was confirmed in late March, right after the premiere of episode 25, the last episode of the first season.
An official trailer for the second season is already available on Netflix's and TMS Anime's channels, which has served to officially confirm the premiere date.
What is Blue Box and what is the series about
Blue Box is an original Netflix anime produced in Japan, an adaptation of the manga Ao no Hako, a work by Kouji Miura. The studio responsible for the animation is Telecom Animation Film, while Yūichirō Yano serves as the series' screenwriter and director.
The story follows Taiki Inomata, a first-year student at Eimei High School who is part of the badminton team. Taiki is in love with Chinatsu Kano, a second-year student who stands out as the best player on the girls' basketball team.
When Blue Box season 2 premieres on Netflix
Although it had been known for some time that the second season would arrive on Netflix in October 2026, it has recently been officially confirmed that the first episode will premiere on October 4, 2026.
Along with this confirmation, Netflix has also released the official trailer for the new season, which can already be watched on YouTube.
How Blue Box’s renewal was announced
Blue Box's renewal for a second season was announced in late March, coinciding with the premiere of the final episode of the first installment. TMS Anime's official YouTube channel, along with other social media accounts linked to the production, shared the news through a promotional video.
How much manga the anime has covered so far
So far, the Blue Box manga has 196 published chapters. The first season of the anime, made up of 25 episodes, adapted the first 79 chapters of the original work, corresponding to volumes 1 through 9.
How much manga the second season could cover
If the second season maintains a similar adaptation pace to the first, in terms of the number of chapters and volumes covered, this new installment could be expected to reach the events of volume 18, which spans chapters 154 to 162.
Although there is no official confirmation regarding the exact chapter where the season will end, everything suggests that the second batch of episodes could close its narrative arc around chapter 161 of the manga.
Frequently asked questions about Blue Box season 2
When does Blue Box season 2 premiere on Netflix?
Netflix has confirmed that the first episode of Blue Box's second season will premiere on October 4, 2026.
What is Blue Box about?
The series tells the story of Taiki Inomata, a badminton player at Eimei High School, and his relationship with Chinatsu Kano, the best player on the girls' basketball team at the same school.
When was Blue Box’s renewal for a second season confirmed?
The renewal was announced in late March, right after the premiere of episode 25, the last episode of the first season.
Is there already a trailer for Blue Box season 2?
Yes, Netflix has released an official trailer for the second season, available alongside the premiere date announcement.
How much manga will Blue Box’s second season cover?
Although there is no official confirmation regarding the exact point where it will end, it is estimated that the second season could reach the chapters corresponding to volume 18 of the manga if it maintains the adaptation pace of the first installment.
