The production team behind the romantic comedy and sports anime Blue Box (Ao no Hako) has released official preview images and plot details for the upcoming 26th episode, titled 'Déjà Vu'. Set to air on October 4, 2026, this episode marks another milestone in the emotional journey of Taiki Inomata and Chinatsu Kano as their high school athletic romance continues to develop.
Based on Koji Miura's hit manga serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump, the series has garnered international acclaim for its realistic portrayal of youthful dedication and the nuanced emotional landscape of teenage affection. Following a successful first season produced by Telecom Animation Film and distributed worldwide by Crunchyroll, the adaptation enters a vibrant new phase. Season 2 is directed by Daisuke Sakou with animation production handled by studio Electric Circus.
Episode 26 Synopsis and Preview Cuts
In the upcoming episode, protagonist Taiki finds his heart racing as he embarks on a long-awaited date with Chinatsu. While spending a pleasant afternoon shopping together, the atmosphere shifts abruptly with the arrival of Kazuma Matsuoka, an upperclassman from the boys' basketball team.
As the pair attempts to navigate Matsuoka's overwhelming presence, their outing takes several unexpected turns before concluding at a quiet location as twilight sets in. Amidst the fading sunlight, Taiki gathers his resolve to finally convey his true feelings to Chinatsu.
Episode 26, 'Déjà Vu', will broadcast across 28 affiliate stations on the TBS network starting October 4, 2026, with streaming availability following immediately on Netflix, d Anime Store, U-NEXT, and other major platforms.
