Blue Box episode 9: Release date and time, where to watch, and more

Blue Box episode 9 is͏ set to release ͏on Thursday, ͏November 28, 2024, at͏ 8͏.27 pm IST,͏ continuing its weekly schedule as part ͏of the Fall 2024 anime ͏lineup.͏ The ͏a͏͏nime, ͏which follows ͏the͏ heartfelt journey ͏of Taik͏i ͏͏I͏noma͏ta as he pursues ͏his badminton ͏dreams, has͏ captivated viewers with ͏its blend of sports, ͏romance, and personal growth.

As the series runs for two consecutive cours with a total of 2͏5͏ ͏episodes, fans can anticipate ͏more emotional and inspiring moments. Episode ͏9 will be available for streaming on Netflix, showcasing the platform’s growing partnership with Shueisha to deliver simulcast releases worldwide.

Blue Box anime episode 9 release date and time

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Blue Box episode ͏9 is scheduled to premiere on November 28,͏ 2024, at ͏8.27 ͏pm IST. New episodes will be released every Thursday as ͏the series continues its tw͏o-cour run, ͏totaling 25͏ episodes. A table ͏of regional release times is available below.

Time Zone	Release Date and Time
Pacific Daylight Time	November 28, 2024; 7:57 am
Eastern Daylight Time	November 28, 2024; 10:57 am
British Summer Time	November 28, 2024; 3:57 pm
Central European Summer Time	November 28, 2024; 4:57 pm
Indian Summer Time	November 28, 2024; 8:27 pm
Japanese Summer Time	November 28, 2024; 11:57 pm
Australian Summer Time	November 29, 2024; 12:27 pm

Blue Box anime episode 9 streaming details

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Blue Box is the latest addition to Netflix’s simulcast lineup, following Dan Da Dan and preceding Sakamoto Days. This highlights Shueisha’s growing partnership with Netflix to broaden its global presence. As one of Netflix’s flagship anime releases for Fall 2024, the series continues to build anticipation with each new episode, including the upcoming release of episode 8.

Blue Box episode 8 recap

Taiki and Chinatsu stretch together (Image via TMS Entertainment)

Episode 8, titled Score!, begins with a lighthearted exchange between Taiki and Chinatsu, who cheers him on with a playful “Taiki score!” as he prepares for his doubles match. At the arena, Taiki and his partner Haryu watch Sajikawa’s Hyodo dominate a game. Haryu compares Hyodo to a maxed-out video game character, highlighting the formidable challenge ahead.

Taiki and Haryu face-off against Hyodo and Tateyama (Image via TMS Entertainment)

Taiki and Haryu’s doubles match against Hyodo and Tateyama is a fierce battle. Despite their spirited efforts, Eimei High falls short, losing the match and ending their doubles tournament run. Back home, Chinatsu finds Taiki asleep, noticing his notebook, where he vows to improve his smashes.

The singles matches prove even more challenging for Taiki. He faces Sajikawa’s Yusa, who easily overpowers him. The swift loss crushes Taiki’s national dreams and leaves him grappling with the vast skill disparity. Despite the disappointment, Taiki resolves to work harder and grow stronger.

Haryu lost to Hyodo in the finals of the Prefectural Qualifiers (Image via TMS Entertainment)

Meanwhile, Haryu secures his Nationals spot despite losing to Hyodo in the finals, and Chinatsu advances to the basketball Nationals. Overwhelmed by his peers’ successes, Taiki overhears Chinatsu being congratulated at home. Frustrated and hurt, he runs out of the house, vowing to bridge the gap between his abilities and goals.

What to expect from Blue Box episode 9?

Taiki lost in both singles and doubles format in the Prefectural Qualifiers (Image via TMS Entertainment)

Following the emotional upheaval of episode 8, episode 9 is set to focus on Taiki Inomata's journey of self-reflection and recovery. After suffering crushing defeats in both the doubles and singles tournaments, Taiki must grapple with the harsh reality of his shortcomings.

Viewers can expect to see how these setbacks fuel his determination to improve, laying the groundwork for his future growth. Fans can also look forward to seeing how Taiki balances his disappointment with his resolve to work harder.

Hyodo, as shown in the anime series (Image via TMS Entertainment)

This could include new training matches or mentorship opportunities, possibly involving stronger players like Hyodo or Yusa. Episode 9 is poised to emphasize resilience, the theme of moving forward despite failure, and the bonds that help individuals grow. It promises an inspiring continuation of Taiki’s journey toward greatness.

Final thoughts

Yusa as shown in the anime series (Image via TMS Entertainment)

Blue Box episode 9 will be released on November 28, 2024, at 8.27 pm IST, promising an emotional and inspiring continuation of Taiki's journey. Fans can stream it on Netflix, where the anime's compelling storytelling and heartfelt moments continue to captivate audiences every Thursday.

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Edited by Shreya Das