---
title: "Box of Goblins"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/box-of-goblins-2008"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 42960
imdb_id: "tt2172914"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 14
runtime_minutes: 23
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 18
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Box of Goblins (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/box-of-goblins-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Box of Goblins is a 2008 animated television series set in 1952 that follows a series of bizarre crimes in Musashino and Mitaka. The plot centers on the attempted murder and subsequent abduction of 14-year-old Kanako Yuzuki, leading to a wider investigation into the discovery of severed limbs found in custom-fitted boxes across the region. The narrative follows news editor Morihiko Toriguchi, crime fiction writer Tatsumi Sekiguchi, and onmyōji Akihiko Chūzenji as they attempt to solve the mystery.

The series is notable for its blend of crime, mystery, and supernatural elements, anchored by the involvement of an antique book seller and a private investigator. It maintains a dark and serious tone, focusing on the procedural aspects of the investigation as the characters unravel the connection between the missing girls and the strange hospital where the victims were held. The pacing is methodical, prioritizing the development of the mystery over fast-paced action.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An onmyōji and two investigators track a series of gruesome crimes involving dismembered girls in 1952 Japan."

### Why Watch
- A complex narrative involving a unique trio of investigators
- An atmospheric 1950s setting in Musashino and Mitaka
- A dark, high-stakes mystery involving missing persons and occult elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- The graphic nature of the crimes involving dismemberment may be disturbing to some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: This series features a dark, unsettling tone with a deliberate, investigative pace and is rated TV-MA.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #period-mystery, #supernatural-thriller, #crime-procedural, #psychological-horror, #1950s-setting, #investigative-noir

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (13 Episodes)
Set between August and October 1952 in Musashino and Mitaka, the narrative of Box of Goblins follows a series of unusual and bizarre crimes. These events include the attempted murder of fourteen-year-old Kanako Yuzuki, her subsequent abduction from the strange research hospital where she was recovering, and the abductions of other schoolgirls. These victims are subsequently discovered dismembered with their severed limbs stuffed into custom-fitted boxes. To unravel this gruesome murder spree, a private investigator who was originally hired by a missing daughter's mother joins forces with an antique book seller and other individuals.

**Essential Lore Primer (Before Watching S1)**:
- A series of unusual crimes takes place in Musashino and Mitaka between August and October 1952.
- Fourteen-year-old Kanako Yuzuki suffers an attempted murder and is subsequently recovering in a strange research hospital.
- A private investigator has been hired by a missing daughter's mother to look into the situation.
- Schoolgirls are being abducted, dismembered, and stuffed into custom-fitted boxes in a bizarre murder spree.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 13
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (23%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 10 (77%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Hiroaki Hirata** as *Akihiko Chuuzenji (voice)*
- **Hidenobu Kiuchi** as *Tatsumi Sekiguchi (voice)*
- **Takaaki Seki** as *Kiba Shuutarou (voice)*
- **Toshiyuki Morikawa** as *Reijiro Enokizu (voice)*
- **Nobuyuki Hiyama** as *Noritada Amemiya (voice)*
- **Showko Tsuda** as *Kimie Kusumoto (voice)*
- **Rikiya Koyama** as *Sasagawa (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Box of Goblins?
The series is listed on platforms such as Plex, though availability may vary by region.

### Q: Is this series worth watching?
It is worth watching for viewers who appreciate dark, atmospheric mysteries and complex, character-driven investigations.

### Q: How long does it take to binge the series?
The provided sources do not specify the total episode count or the exact duration required to watch the entire series.

### Q: Are there essential episodes to watch?
The provided sources do not identify specific episodes as essential to the viewing experience.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Box of Goblins — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/42960)
- [Box of Goblins (TV Series 2008) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/42960-m-ry-no-hako/cast)
- [Box of Goblins (Série télévisée 2008) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13007042/?language=fr-fr)
- [Box of Goblins (2008) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/show/mouryou-no-hako/credits)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*