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Their dynamic shifts dramatically when Chinatsu’s parents move abroad, leading her to move into Taiki's home because their mothers are close friends. Living under the same roof, Taiki vows to become a "worthy match" for her by aiming for the in badminton, mirroring her own high-level basketball ambitions. Key Characters

24 tankōbon volumes released as of February 4, 2026 Genre: Shōnen, Sports, Romance, Slice of Life English Publisher: Viz Media (Print and Digital) Core Synopsis Ao%2Cno%2CHako%2C%E2%80%93%2C%E6%BC%AB%E7%94%BB%2Craw%20

The story follows , a dedicated member of the boys' badminton team at Eimei Academy. Every morning, he arrives early to practice, only to find himself consistently preceded by his crush, Chinatsu Kano , a star player on the girls' basketball team. Every morning, he arrives early to practice, only

A hard-working, well-intentioned protagonist who balances his feelings for Chinatsu with rigorous badminton training. She is portrayed as disciplined yet approachable

Ao no Hako Blue Box Comic Manga Vol.1-21 Book set Kouji Miura Japanese

A talented basketball player and Taiki's "senpai" (upperclassman). She is portrayed as disciplined yet approachable.

(Japanese: アオのハコ, Ao no Hako ) is a high-profile "sports-romance" manga series written and illustrated by Kouji Miura . Since its debut in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump in April 2021, it has become a staple of the magazine, known for its grounded, wholesome approach to youth and ambition. Series Overview Author: Kouji Miura Serialization: Weekly Shōnen Jump (since April 12, 2021)