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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
This is only the first volume and I already want more!!! It was too short. Taiki and Chiinatsu are so cute and fun. I missed reading manga like this. I am more excited now about this series since I heard it has gotten an anime adaptation in the works. Blue Box is a breath of fresh air from all the other books I have been reading. Gonna binge read the series now, wish me luck!!
lighthearted
relaxing
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
*I received an eARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
3.5/5
Blue Box Vol 1 is the beginning of the story of 2 high school students who are aiming to excel in their respective sports. Chinatsu, a second year basketball player, is well liked by all and has amazing potential to go far in her basketball dreams. Taiki, a first year badminton player has decided that this year he will take badminton more seriously and aims for the nationals.
The art is well done and the character design is simple but lovely. So far the characters are interesting. I’m really invested in Hina (gymnastics) and I’m hoping that in the end she gets a happy ending. I’m super into individual sports more than team sports, so seeing into the badminton world a little more is also intriguing.
It’s kind of hard to talk about this book without going into spoilers because not much happens so…
SPOILER ALERT
Taiki has decided to go for nationals, but also likes Chinatsu and is eager at any chance to get closer to her. The problem though (if you can call it a problem) is that they end up having to live together (Chinatsu moving in with his family).
This manga (or at least this volume) focuses heavily on the sports and dream aspect, and what it takes to become excellent and move forward in their respective field. This particular volume is a little light on the romance (at least for me). So I do hope that it picks up in later volumes and there’ll be a more even mix of romance and sport.
I really have nothing else to say other than I look forward to reading more volumes of this, and hope for a cute romance to ensue.
3.5/5
Blue Box Vol 1 is the beginning of the story of 2 high school students who are aiming to excel in their respective sports. Chinatsu, a second year basketball player, is well liked by all and has amazing potential to go far in her basketball dreams. Taiki, a first year badminton player has decided that this year he will take badminton more seriously and aims for the nationals.
The art is well done and the character design is simple but lovely. So far the characters are interesting. I’m really invested in Hina (gymnastics) and I’m hoping that in the end she gets a happy ending. I’m super into individual sports more than team sports, so seeing into the badminton world a little more is also intriguing.
It’s kind of hard to talk about this book without going into spoilers because not much happens so…
SPOILER ALERT
Taiki has decided to go for nationals, but also likes Chinatsu and is eager at any chance to get closer to her. The problem though (if you can call it a problem) is that they end up having to live together (Chinatsu moving in with his family).
This manga (or at least this volume) focuses heavily on the sports and dream aspect, and what it takes to become excellent and move forward in their respective field. This particular volume is a little light on the romance (at least for me). So I do hope that it picks up in later volumes and there’ll be a more even mix of romance and sport.
I really have nothing else to say other than I look forward to reading more volumes of this, and hope for a cute romance to ensue.
emotional
funny
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Love that the initial crush is because of admiration over her dedication, seeing how hard she works to improve her basketball skills and being inspired to work harder himself.