Japanese fashion e-commerce platform ZOZOTOWN has announced its second collaboration with the TV anime Ao no Hako (Blue Box). Titled “TVアニメ『アオのハコ』BLACK COLLECTION by ZOZOTOWN,” the lineup celebrates the premiere of Ao no Hako Season 2 and goes on sale from November 2, 2026.

About Ao no Hako

Ao no Hako is a coming-of-age sports romance manga by Koji Miura, serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump (Shueisha) from April 2021 to July 2026. The story follows high-school athletes navigating club activities and first love with an earnest, grounded touch. The TV anime adaptation launched in October 2024, earned widespread acclaim across generations, and won Best Romance at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025. Season 2 began airing in October 2026.

BLACK COLLECTION — 11 Exclusive Items

All items feature newly drawn artwork of Daiki Inomata, Chika Kano, and Hina Chono dressed in black-themed original outfits. The full lineup is as follows:

Chika Hoodie

Chika’s jersey number is embroidered on the chest, with piping detail on the sleeves. The back is printed with an English translation of Daiki’s line: “THERE IS SOMEONE… THAT I WANT TO MEET FIRST THINGS EVERY MORNING.”

Chika Basketball Shorts

A real-clothes recreation of the shorts Chika wears in the collab illustration. The waistband features Chika’s hand-drawn deer motif, and her jersey number appears at the hem. Suitable for both everyday wear and on-court use. Includes pockets.

Hina Hoodie

Cursive “blue box” lettering and a hand-drawn butterfly are embroidered on the chest, while the hood is printed with “Hina” styled as a ribbon motif. The back carries an English translation of Hina’s iconic line: “THIS WAS ALL PART OF THE GREAT HINA’S GENIUS PLAN.”

Season 2 T-Shirt

A scene-print tee featuring a memorable Season 2 moment with Chika, combined with cursive “blue box” lettering. Available in black and white.

“Black Deer” Plush Keychain

An adorable plush keychain of Chika dressed in a black deer costume — a playful nod to the BLACK COLLECTION theme.

Storage Box

Designed to fit the Ao no Hako manga volumes, this storage box features the series logo on the exterior and is crafted as a “box” filled with youthful memories.

Additional Items

• Muffler/Blanket — oversized scarf that doubles as a blanket
• Reversible Knapsack — featuring Chika’s jersey number and her hand-drawn deer illustration
• Goods Set — acrylic stand, can badge, and clear file

Order Period & Shipping

Pre-orders open on Monday, November 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM JST and close on Monday, November 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM JST. Shipping is scheduled for late February 2027.