Blue Box

Chihayafuru

Chihaya Ayase has spent most of her life supporting her older sister's modeling career. When she meets a quiet classmate named Arata Wataya, he introduces her to the world of competitive karuta, a traditional Japanese card game based on the Ogura Hundred Poets anthology. Chihaya discovers she has a natural talent for the sport and becomes determined to become the best female player in Japan, known as the Queen of Karuta. After being separated from Arata and drifting apart from her childhood friend Taichi Mashima, Chihaya enters high school still passionate about karuta. She decides to form a karuta club at her school, hoping to reunite with her old friends and pursue her dream. With Taichi'

Chihayafuru 2

Chihaya Ayase and her teammates in the Mizusawa Karuta Club are now in their second year of high school. They share the fun and worries of welcoming new underclassmen while pursuing their ambitious goals: winning the national team championship at the Omi Jingu and Chihaya becoming the Queen, the best female karuta player in Japan. As they train their minds and bodies, the team faces tough rival schools standing in their way to the championship title. Meanwhile, Chihaya's childhood friend Arata Wataya, the prodigy who introduced her to karuta, rediscovers his lost love for the old card game.

Chihayafuru 3

Chihaya Ayase and the Mizusawa High School karuta team have just won the national team tournament, a milestone that proves how far they have come. Each member now sets their sights on personal goals: Chihaya is determined to challenge the reigning Queen, Shinobu Wakamiya, while Taichi Mashima, having finally reached Class A, prepares to face his rival Arata Wataya. The victory fuels their ambition, but the path ahead is fraught with new challenges. As the team members pursue their individual dreams, an unexpected revelation shakes their world and forces them to confront hidden truths. The bonds that held them together are tested, and the pressure of competition threatens to pull them apart.

Blue Box Season 2

Dance Dance Danseur

Junpei Murao fell in love with ballet as a child after watching a male dancer perform, but he gave up on his dream following his father's death. To appear manly, he joins the soccer club, trains in Jeet Kune Do, and plans to become a stunt coordinator, hiding his true passion from his peers. When the beautiful transfer student Miyako Godai sees Junpei execute a kick that blends ballet and martial arts, she recognizes his talent and invites him to join her mother's ballet studio. Alongside Miyako's cousin, the prodigy Mori Ruou, Junpei begins training seriously, aiming to become a Danseur noble—the prince of the ballet world. But as a complete beginner, he must overcome his own insecurities

Catch Me at the Ballpark!

Koutarou Murata is an overworked salaryman who finds his only escape at the local baseball stadium. One evening, he is approached by Ruriko, a new and lively beer vendor trying to sell her first drink. He accepts, becoming her first regular customer and marking the beginning of an unexpected friendship. Despite her initially cold and gyaru-like exterior, Koutarou gradually discovers the warmth and sweetness hidden behind Ruriko's frosty demeanor. Their playful, teasing interactions become a highlight of his visits, lighting up the ballpark with humor and heart. As Koutarou seeks to enjoy the games and Ruriko diligently works to attract more customers, the stadium also fills with other fans