Breaking News: Blue Box Anime Unveils Production Studio and Teaser Trailer at Jump Festa 2024
Blue Box anime debuts at Jump Festa 2024, captivating fans with an exciting teaser trailer and thrilling confirmations Get ready for an epic adaptation of Kouji Miura's beloved manga!
The Blue Box anime made a big impact at Jump Festa 2024, known for unveiling highly-anticipated trailers and upcoming series. The adaptation of Kouji Miura's manga was the first in line, and fans were excited to see the three main voice actors: Shoya Chiba as Taiki, Reina Ueda as Chinatsu, and Akari Kito as Hina.
The event was especially important for the Blue Box anime, as it revealed a lot of exciting news, including the first promotional video, confirmation of the studio involved, key visuals, and the addition of Akari as the voice actress for Hina, previously unknown. A panel also provided an opportunity for fans to ask questions and engage with the creators, which was well-received by attendees.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for the Blue Box anime.
Blue Box anime kickstarted the Jump Festa 2024 with its first trailer and several interesting confirmations
The Blue Box anime panel kicked off at 9:30 am JST on December 16, featuring Shoya Chiba and Reina Ueda, who portrayed Taiki and Chinatsu, respectively. Later on, Akari Kito, who plays Hina, joined the panel. The discussion began with the host, Chiba, and Ueda sharing insights about the series and their characters, and warmly greeting the audience.
The inclusion of the Chinatsu key visual on the screen immediately caught people's attention, along with Taiki's character design sheet, as one of the first pieces of artwork featured in the anime. However, it was the first official teaser that generated the most hype, showcasing Taiki and Chinatsu's setups with their respective sports and their initial interactions, forming the basis of the story.
The key visual of Chinatsu in the Blue Box anime (Image via Unlimited Produce by TMS).
Additionally, the trailer also confirmed the involvement of Unlimited Produce by TMS, a company with experience in planning and production for franchises such as Undead Unluck and The Seven Deadly Sins. Moreover, the trailer served as the introduction of Akari Kito, who will voice Hina Choso, and is well-known for her work as an idol in Japan and for voicing Demon Slayer's Nezuko Kamado.
When the three main voice actors appeared on stage together, they spent much of the panel answering the host's questions, displaying character design sheets, and expressing gratitude to fans for supporting and enjoying Kouji Miura's manga. Currently, there is no information available regarding the number of episodes for this season or a release date.
Final thoughts
The debut of The Blue Box marked the start of Jump Festa 2024. Although its focus on romance may not appeal to everyone, followers of Kouji Miura's manga will be pleased to learn that a trailer, key visuals, and voice cast confirmations have been unveiled.
Editor's P/S
As a hard fan of the Blue Box manga, I was thrilled to hear about the anime adaptation and couldn't wait to see the teaser trailer. The trailer did not disappoint! It perfectly captured the essence of the manga and gave me a glimpse into the world of Taiki and Chinatsu. I can't wait to see more of their relationship develop in the anime.
The voice actors announced for the main characters are also spot-on. Shoya Chiba, Reina Ueda, and Akari Kito all have the perfect voices for Taiki, Chinatsu, and Hina, respectively. I can't wait to hear them bring these characters to life in the anime. Overall, I am incredibly excited about the Blue Box anime and can't wait to see more of it in the future.
