Blue Box episode 5: Release date and time, where to watch, and more

The͏ highly anticipated episode 5 of Blue Box is set to air on October 3͏1, 2024, at ͏8:27 pm ͏IS͏T, bringing fans ͏one step closer ͏to the resolution of Taiki’s tense͏ singles match against Kishi.

With ͏new episodes releasing every Thursday, this sports-romance an͏ime has quickly become one of Netflix’s standout simulcast titles for ͏Fall 202͏4, capturing audiences with its unique ͏blend of athletic competition and teenage romance. As Taiki strives to͏ prove himself on͏ the badminton ͏court͏ ͏and win a ͏special outing with Chin͏atsu, ͏fans worldwide are eager͏ ͏to͏ see how this pivotal episode unfolds.

Blue Box anime episode 5 release date and time

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The fifth episode of the anime series is set to air on October 24, 2024, at 8:27 pm IST. New episodes will be released every Thursday, with the series spanning two consecutive cours for a total of 25 episodes.

The table below provides the release times for various regions:

Time Zone	Release Date and Time
Pacific Daylight Time	October 31, 2024; 7:57 am
Eastern Daylight Time	October 31, 2024; 10:57 am
British Summer Time	October 31, 2024; 3:57 pm
Central European Summer Time	October 31, 2024; 4:57 pm
Indian Summer Time	October 31, 2024; 8:27 pm
Japanese Summer Time	October 31, 2024; 11:57 pm
Australian Summer Time	November 1, 2024; 12:27 am

Blue Box anime episode 5 streaming details

A snapshot from the anime series (Image via TMS Entertainment)

Blue Box is the latest anime to join Netflix’s simulcast lineup, following Dan Da Dan and arriving just before Sakamoto Days. This highlights Shueisha's strong partnership with the streaming giant to bring its series to a worldwide audience.

As one of Netflix’s major Fall 2024 anime releases, Blue Box has fans eagerly awaiting each weekly episode, with Episode 5 set to drop next week for global viewers.

Blue Box episode 4 summary

Taiki and Kyo as shown in the anime series (Image via TMS Entertainment)

A month after Chinatsu moved in with Taiki’s family, Taiki enjoyed the thrill of having a crush but was embarrassed when he accidentally took Chinatsu's uniform instead of his own.

She asked him to meet her before gym class, leading to a series of mishaps where he dropped her uniform in front of the gymnastics team and, ultimately, ended up on the school rooftop with her. There, Chinatsu started changing without hesitation, flustering Taiki and leaving him determined to "grow up."

Haryu calls Taiki to come for practice, which the latter declines (Image via TMS Entertainment)

As Taiki trained for the upcoming badminton preliminaries, his teammate Haryu encouraged him to stay focused, setting a goal for Taiki to reach the top 16. After spilling water on his uniform at home, Taiki practiced late into the night, when Chinatsu found him and teased him about his dedication.

She reminded him he still had two years to achieve his dreams, which made him realize that in two years, she would be gone— a thought that unsettled him.

Haryu and Taiki head for the qualifiers (Image via TMS Entertainment)

During the tournament, Taiki and Haryu advanced to the top 16 in doubles, and Taiki encountered Kishi, Haryu’s loud former partner. Kishi demanded Chinatsu’s phone number if he won a match against Haryu, but ended up forfeiting. Haryu, however, offered Taiki up as a final challenge, promising Kishi Chinatsu’s number if he could defeat him.

Later, Taiki overheard Chinatsu regretting a previous comment that implied he had plenty of time to succeed. Motivated to prove himself, he vowed to win his singles match against Kishi. Meanwhile, Taiki’s friend Kyo convinced Chinatsu to take Taiki to the aquarium as a reward if he won, knowing how much her support drove him to excel.

What to expect from Blue Box episode 5?

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In Blue Box episode 5, viewers can expect heightened emotions and tensions as Taiki's match against Kishi would probably come to an end. With his motivation stronger than ever, Taiki is determined to prove himself after overhearing Chinatsu's comment about his future in badminton.

Fans can anticipate intense badminton action as Taiki pushes himself to the limit, striving to fulfill the goal he set for himself and earn the trip to the aquarium with Chinatsu.

Kyo and Haryu discuss Taiki's ongoing match (Image via TMS Entertainment)

Meanwhile, Haryu’s dynamic with Taiki may come into play, with hints of rivalry and camaraderie as Haryu watches his friend rise to the challenge. There’s also potential for further character development for Chinatsu, who may start realizing the depth of Taiki’s feelings and how much he values her encouragement.

Final thoughts

With the excitement building for Blue Box episode 5, fans won’t want to miss Taiki's pivotal singles match and his growing bond with Chinatsu. Be sure to tune in on October 31, 2024, to catch all the action, tension, and character development that this episode promises to deliver.