Box of Goblins
魍魎の匣
Between August and October, 1952, a series of unusual crimes takes place in Musashino and Mitaka: the attempted murder of 14-year-old Kanako Yuzuki, Kanako's abduction from the strange research "hospital" where she was…
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Synopsis
Between August and October, 1952, a series of unusual crimes takes place in Musashino and Mitaka: the attempted murder of 14-year-old Kanako Yuzuki, Kanako's abduction from the strange research "hospital" where she was recovering, then abductions of other girls, followed by their severed limbs in custom-fitted boxes being placed in surrounding towns. News editor Morihiko Toriguchi and crime fiction writer Tatsumi Sekiguchi investigate with the help of onmyōji Akihiko Chūzenji.
About
Box of Goblins premiered on October 8, 2008. It falls under the Animation, Crime, Mystery genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 14 episodes. with each episode running approximately 23 minutes. It airs on Nippon TV. and concluded its run on December 31, 2008.
Why viewers enjoy Box of Goblins
Box of Goblins targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Crime, Mystery elements. This combination of Animation, Crime, Mystery sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Box of Goblins was animated by Madhouse, and broadcast on Nippon TV.
Critical reception
Box of Goblins holds a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 17 user reviews on TMDB, a score that reflects a wider spread of opinions among viewers.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Box of Goblins include: buddhism, detective, based on novel or book, journalism, kidnapping, blackmail, police, supernatural. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Hiroaki Hirata
Hidenobu Kiuchi
Takaaki Seki
Toshiyuki Morikawa
Nobuyuki Hiyama
Showko Tsuda
Rikiya Koyama
Production credits
- Direction
- Ryosuke Nakamura · Toru Takahashi
- Writing
- Sadayuki Murai · Natsuhiko Kyogoku
Release dates
Premiered
October 8, 2008
Last aired
December 31, 2008
Seasons & episodes
Season1
October 8, 2008·13episodes
Season1
October 8, 2008·13episodes
The story follows a series of bizarre murders of schoolgirls who have been dismembered and stuffed into boxes. The private investigator hired by a missing daughter's mother joins forces with an antique book seller and others to unravel the murder spree.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- buddhism
- detective
- based on novel or book
- journalism
- kidnapping
- blackmail
- police
- supernatural
- murder
- unrequited love
- religion
- post war
- seinen
- neo-noir
- japanese mythology
- shinto
- anime
- psychological
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Frequently asked questions
When did Box of Goblins premiere?
Box of Goblins premiered on October 8, 2008.
How many seasons does Box of Goblins have?
Box of Goblins has 1 season and 14 episodes in total.
What genre is Box of Goblins?
Box of Goblins is classified under Animation, Crime, Mystery.
What networks did Box of Goblins air on?
Box of Goblins aired on Nippon TV.
Is Box of Goblins finished?
Yes, Box of Goblins concluded its run on December 31, 2008.
How long is each episode of Box of Goblins?
Each episode of Box of Goblins runs for approximately 23 minutes.
Where is Box of Goblins from?
Box of Goblins is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Box of Goblins?
Box of Goblins holds a rating of 6.3 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
