The official website for the anime adaptation of Kōji Miura’s Blue Box manga has revealed the main promotional video and main visual for the anime’s upcoming second season. The new trailer previews the opening and ending theme songs for the season, with a premiere window announced for October 2026.
Key Facts
- Blue Box Season 2 announced its main promotional video and visual.
- Opening theme: “Anata no Hana no Iro” by aiko.
- Ending theme: “blue in” by elsewhere kikou.
- New cast member: Yoshino Aoyama as Yumeka Kido.
- New director: Daisuke Sakō.
- New animation studio: Electric Circus.
- Premiere date: October 4.
- Streaming on Netflix in October.
- The manga concluded its serialization on July 13.
- The manga’s 26th volume shipped on July 3.
Blue Box Season 2 Trailer and Theme Songs Revealed
The official website for the anime of Kōji Miura’s Blue Box manga unveiled the main promotional video and main visual for the anime’s second season.
The promotional video announces and previews the anime’s opening theme song, titled “Anata no Hana no Iro”, performed by singer-songwriter aiko. It also previews the ending theme song, “blue in”, by the duo elsewhere kikou.
The manga, known in Japan as Ao no Hako, has garnered significant attention since its serialization began. The story follows Taiki Inomata, a student at Eimei Junior and Senior High, who is drawn to basketball player Chinatsu Kano. Their relationship takes a significant turn, initiating a narrative centered on love, sports, and youth.
New Staff and Cast for Blue Box Season 2
For the second season of Blue Box, the anime will feature new staff and a cast addition. Yoshino Aoyama is joining the cast in the new season, taking on the role of Yumeka Kido. This marks a new character or a significant expansion of the cast for the upcoming installments.
Furthermore, the directorial and animation production roles have changed. Daisuke Sakō, known for his work on Lupin Zero, is taking over as director for the anime.
He succeeds the first season’s director, Yūichirō Yano. Additionally, Electric Circus is taking over as the animation studio, replacing Telecom Animation Film from the first season. Other main staff members are expected to retain their roles.
Where to Watch and Premiere Date for Blue Box Season 2
The second season of Blue Box is scheduled to premiere on October 4, airing on TBS and 27 other affiliated channels across Japan.
The anime will also be available for streaming on Netflix starting in October. This follows the pattern of the first season, which debuted in October 2024 on TBS and 28 affiliated networks, also streaming weekly on Netflix.
The anime’s first season aired for two consecutive cours, with its second cours premiering in January 2025. The Blue Box anime has officially confirmed that a second season is in production, with a planned premiere window set for October 2026. This confirms continued production and broadcast plans for the series.
Blue Box Manga Status
Kōji Miura’s Blue Box manga first appeared as a one-shot in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2020. The magazine began the manga’s serialization in April 2021. The manga concluded its serialization on July 13. Shueisha published the manga’s 26th volume on July 3.
The upcoming release schedule for the manga’s final volumes includes the 27th volume on October 2 and the 28th and final volume on December 4. Viz Media published the manga’s 21st volume on August 4. So far, the manga has sold more than 6.2 million copies in circulation, demonstrating its popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the opening theme song for Blue Box Season 2?
The opening theme song for Blue Box Season 2 is titled “Anata no Hana no Iro”. It is performed by the singer-songwriter aiko.
Who is directing Blue Box Season 2?
Daisuke Sakō is the new director for Blue Box Season 2. He takes over from the first season’s director, Yūichirō Yano.
What is the premiere date for Blue Box Season 2?
Blue Box Season 2 is set to premiere on October 4. It will be broadcast on TBS and 27 other channels, and will also stream on Netflix in October.
When did the Blue Box manga conclude?
The Blue Box manga concluded its serialization on July 13. The final volumes are scheduled for release in October and December of this year.
Production for Blue Box Season 2 has been officially confirmed, with a planned premiere window set for October 2026. The main promotional video and visual have been released, announcing the opening theme by aiko and the ending theme by elsewhere kikou. Yoshino Aoyama joins the cast as Yumeka Kido, and Daisuke Sakō is the new director, with Electric Circus handling animation. The manga concluded its run on July 13, with its final volumes releasing later this year. Further details regarding the streaming platform outside of Netflix and specific broadcast schedules for all 27 channels beyond the October 4 date are not yet available.
