Is Ao no Hako coming back?

Ao no Hako premieres October 3, 2024, on TBS.

The show is currently returning from a hiatus, with the next episode set to air on October 4, 2026. It is part of the anime, comedy, and sports genres and continues to be broadcast on its original network.

Ao no Hako was a comedy series that aired beginning in 2024. It followed Taiki Inomata, a junior high student attending Eimei Academy, who aspired to excel in badminton and build a relationship with his crush, Chinatsu Kano, a star basketball player. The story depicted his efforts to improve his skills and pursue his goal of participating in the Nationals, all while navigating the humorous and heartfelt moments of teenage life. The series showcased themes of friendship, rivalry, and personal growth, set against the backdrop of school sports.

The cast includes Shōya Chiba as Taiki Inomata, Reina Ueda as Chinatsu Kano, Akari Kitō as Hina Chono, Chiaki Kobayashi as Kyo Kasahara, Yūma Uchida as Kengo Haryu, and Shogo Sakata as Ryosuke Nishida.