The highly anticipated second season of the Blue Box anime has officially premiered in Japan on October 4, 2026. Following its debut, creditless versions of both the opening and ending sequences for the new season have been released. Fans can now view these videos, which feature the new theme songs for the series.
The opening theme for Blue Box Season 2 is "Anata no Hana no Iro" by aiko, while the ending theme is "blue in" by Elsewhere Kikou. The digital single for aiko's song is currently available for streaming and download, and the digital single for Elsewhere Kikou's song is available for pre-save.
Production Details and Story
Blue Box Season 2 sees some changes in its production team. Daisuke Sato has taken over as director for this season, with Electric Circus as the new studio. Yuichiro Yano directed the first season, which was produced by Telecom Animation Film. Yuko Kakihara returns as the series composer, and Miho Tanino is also back as the character designer.
The anime continues to adapt Koji Miura's original manga, which is published in English by VIZ Media. The story follows Taiki, who has feelings for Chinatsu. The narrative explores their relationship amidst their sports activities. Season 1 aired from October 2024 to March 2025, setting the stage for the current season's continuation of Taiki and Chinatsu's story.
Key points
- Blue Box Season 2 premiered in Japan on October 4, 2026.
- Creditless opening and ending videos for Season 2 are now available.
- The opening theme is "Anata no Hana no Iro" by aiko, and the ending theme is "blue in" by Elsewhere Kikou.
- Daisuke Sato is the new director, and Electric Circus is the new studio for Season 2.
- Yuko Kakihara and Miho Tanino return as series composer and character designer, respectively.
Source: Crunchyroll News · Oct 4, 2026
