Posted in anime, Art, Hobbies, tagged anime, Badminton, Basketball, Blue Box, Coming of Age, Drawing, Kouji Miura on July 23, 2026| Leave a Comment »
The manga Blue Box ended after five years. This coming of age story may be simple, but I enjoyed it. The characters are likeable, each with their own distinct personalities, dreams, and struggles. As someone whose favourite sports are basketball and badminton, the series resonated with me even more. Here’s a video about the anime (with spoilers).
Posted in anime, Art, Hobbies, tagged Blue Box, Drawing, Kouji Miura on June 11, 2026| Leave a Comment »
“Regardless how strong someone might appear, there are weaknesses. We might think of anxiety as a negative, but it’s something we all have. We get stronger if we act through it. Bearing the burden of anxiety and get stronger, isn’t it a bit like strength training?” —Hina
[While cycling to a cake shop]
Hina: Let’s disperse all stress!
Taiki to Hina: You have stress?
Hina: Stress when a friend got treated poorly.
Kyo: Me too, stress when a my close friend doesn’t treat himself well.
Posted in anime, Art, Hobbies, tagged Blue Box, Drawing, Kouji Miura on March 27, 2026| Leave a Comment »
Posted in anime, Movies, tagged Blue Box, 秒速5センチメートル 5cm per second, Distance, love, movie review, nostalgia on February 19, 2026| Leave a Comment »
The original anime was a favorite of mine back in university (here, here, and here). The live-action version is slower-paced and still has beautiful cinematography. When I was younger, I thought the way Takaki sealed himself off from the world was cool. Now, though, I think it’s the easy way out.
The movie version presents Takaki in a more positive light, and he’s able to move on and likely live a more fulfilled life (the animate was more up to interpretation). While the anime hit me harder emotionally back then, I prefer the more hopeful and mature message in the film.
It reminds me of Cinema Paradiso. Life is complicated. Even if two people like each other and are meant for each other, they still might not end up together. Nostalgia becomes a part of us, but we still have to move on and live our lives in the ways we feel are best.
Posted in anime, Art, Hobbies, tagged Blue Box, Drawing, Kouji Miura on January 21, 2026| Leave a Comment »
“Somewhere in this world, there are people who’ve put in that unimaginably huge amount of effort. And the fact that I’m still this small makes my heart race at the possibilities that exist in the space between us.” — Taiki
Posted in anime, Art, Hobbies, tagged Blue Box, Drawing, Kouji Miura on November 26, 2025| Leave a Comment »
“Why did I quit? Why can’t the happy memories last? If I’d known sooner, I’d have been better, I’d have been in the court more…I could have won…so frustrating, I’m so mad about it.“ Yumeka
Posted in anime, Hobbies, Music, piano, Song Lyric, tagged Blue Box, Shade of Love, Takashi Ohmama on November 11, 2025| Leave a Comment »
“Look at me. See me as more than a friend. Whether it’s tomorrow, next week, or next month, I’ll always be waiting” — Hina’s thought
Song with lyrics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7y5Hx0y0S9A
Taiki: I can’t be with you
Hina: No. I told you I didn’t need an answer right now. You don’t need to rush it. It’s not like you’re gonna start dating Chinatsu Senpai, right?
Taiki: No, but…
Hina: Then you don’t need to give me your answer yet. I won’t complain, no matter how long it takes. if you reject me now, you might regret it later when you realise you’re in love with me.
Taiki: Maybe so, but I don’t think this dynamic we have now is a good one. You say it’s okay for me to take my shot with Chinatus Senpai. But with the way things are now, I can’t pursue my feelings honestly. Even though I like Chinatus Senpai, I feel ashamed of myself for still being drawn to you. And I think my indecisiveness is only hurting you. So let me just make things clear. We should both just–
Hina: I said it’s fine! I know you liked someone else when I told you how I felt. Even if you like her, I still love you!
Taiki: That’s not a natural way to be.
Hina. It’s natural! It’ll all make sense once I can get you to look at me!
Taiki: I told you I can’t reciprocate your feelings.
Hina: Why not? You have way more memories with me. Is it because we don’t live together? Then we could start now. I don’t know how Chinatus Senpai feels about you, but I —
Taiki: Even so. It won’t change who I like.
Posted in anime, Art, Hobbies, tagged Blue Box, Drawing, Kouji Miura on October 8, 2025| Leave a Comment »
Moriya: I admire couples who are like friends.
Kyo: Moriya, you seem like you’d toy with your partners.
Moriya: I don’t toy with them! Even if I did, I’d go out with guys who were fine with that. I mean, the one who’s loved more is the happier one in a relationship.
Kyo: Then how does the one giving all the love find happiness? You get asked out a lot, but your relationships don’t last that long, do they? Not to be rude, but what do you know.
Posted in anime, Art, Hobbies, tagged Blue Box, Drawing, Kouji Miura on September 10, 2025| Leave a Comment »
Karen: Everyone’s overthinking things. It’s nice to consider how the other person feels, but in the end, that’s just how the Chii in your head feels. Sometimes it’s important not to think about anything. Anyway, at this rate, you’ll be hitting the ball against the wall forever. Are you okay with that?
Taiki: I want a back-and-forth rally.
Posted in anime, Art, Hobbies, tagged Blue Box, Drawing, Kouji Miura on August 13, 2025| Leave a Comment »
“To be honest, I was scared to play you. Pathetic, right? I never managed to beat Hyodo. Then he just up and retired. Then I lost to Yusa, a first-year even though it was just a practice match. If I lost to you too, even I’d lose confidence. Well, I won in the end. I’m glad I played you. it’d be more pathetic if I kept running away. Being scared to lose, having your fragile sense of pride stomped on…You gotta take that all in, grit your teeth, swallow it down, and crawl forward. That’s what I think true strength is.” – Haryu
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