Blue Box Season 2 confirmed for Fall 2026: New winter visuals tease the next chapter

Still from the anime
Still from the anime (Image credit: TMS Entertainment)

Fans of shoujo anime, there has been development towards Blue Box Season 2, as it has been officially confirmed to be making a comeback. Since this news has come out, it seems like fans are not able to contain their excitement, because the Winter 2026 anime season has just begun, and now we already have information about what is to come next. This year seems to be treating fans of romance anime series well because a lot of good shows are either being introduced or renewed for a new season.

According to official sources, it is revealed that Blue Box Season 2 is going to be part of Fall 2026. While there is no further information surrounding this, fans are more than happy with just knowing the fact that their beloved series will definitely be making a comeback. This news was initially given during the Jump Festa 2026, and it instantly reignited the spark in the fans, and they did not waste any time to jump right into social media platforms to celebrate this good news because those who have watched the first season are aware that Blue Box definitely has something to offer, which is why it got popular in the first place.

Alongside getting a confirmation for this show, the production team has also unveiled a new teaser visual artwork. This visual is actually part of the production committee's ongoing series of "Blue visuals." Fans have noted that these visuals are incredibly well-made and offer something more than just their aesthetic beauty; the visuals are made in a way that they hint towards the direction of the story we should expect from Blue Box Season 2.


Returning staff and studio expectations

Still from the anime (Image credit: TMS Entertainment)
Still from the anime (Image credit: TMS Entertainment)

While we still do not have full staff details for Blue Box Season 2, fans could expect that the same production house is going to continue with the animation. If TMS Entertainment sticks with bringing the series to life, viewers will be reassured that the animation quality is going to be maintained, as the show earned viewership based on its animation and narrative. The first season was directed by Yuichiro Yano (Lupin the 3rd Part 5), with series composition by Yuko Kakihara (The Apothecary Diaries) and character designs by Miho Tanino. Given the overwhelmingly positive reception to the anime’s visual consistency and tone, fans are hopeful the core creative team will return intact.


What to expect from Blue Box Season 2?

Still from the anime (Image credit: TMS Entertainment)
Still from the anime (Image credit: TMS Entertainment)

As the anime is based on Koji Miura's manga, which was part of the Shonen Jump serialization in 2021, to this date, it has 23 volumes. It was originally a one-shot manga, which got so much fan support that it made this series grow into one of the most popular romance titles. If we were to talk about what to expect from Blue Box Season 2, it is expected to adapt further developments in Taiki Inomata and Chinatsu Kano’s relationship, balancing competitive sports pressure with emotional honesty. As both characters continue striving toward nationals in badminton and basketball, their personal feelings become harder to ignore and harder to protect.


Final thoughts

In the end, it is undeniable that the hype for Blue Box Season 2 is real and rising. This anime has the potential to get into the highlights of the Fall 2026 anime season. For new fans or those who want to watch this show, it is available to watch on Crunchyroll and Netflix. One thing is for sure, that Blue Box is undoubtedly the most anticipated shoujo show that will be part of the upcoming season.

Edited by Nisarga Kakade