Blue Box

In this German comic series from Carlsen Comics, Blue Box (2023–present) tells a grounded, character-driven story set in a contemporary high school, where a dedicated badminton player finds his daily life intertwined with a talented basketball star he admires from afar. The series, spanning 18 issues so far, is most associated with writer and artist Kouji Miura, whose clean, expressive artwork captures the quiet tension of teenage ambition and unspoken feelings. It matters for its warm, slice-of-life approach to sports and romance, offering a refreshingly sincere take on the pressures of youth and the slow burn of a first crush.