Trapped in the Box

2020·Show
6Episodes in1Season
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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Trapped in the Box fingerprint

Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Romance7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Miwa, Motoaki, Ritsu, Aoi, and Satoru have lived at the same apartment complex for years and they are childhood friends. When they were younger, they always played together. Now, they are high school students and they attend the same high school. They are still friends, but their relationships have changed. Miwa has feelings for Motoaki, but she can't tell him about her feelings. Motoaki is unaware of her feelings towards him and treats her like a friend. Aoi acts like she is good friends with Miwa, but, Aoi is frustrated by her sense of inferiority and jealousy towards Miwa. Aoi is dating Satoru. Meanwhile, Ritsu complains about the relationships of the other 4 and keeps his distance from them.
Teenage DramaUnrequited LovePsychological IntrigueFriendship DynamicsJealousy & InfatuationContemporary High SchoolSlow-Burn RelationshipsEmotional ComplexityConfined Setting

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Is Trapped in the Box worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Trapped in the Box have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 6 episodes.

When did Trapped in the Box air?

It ran from 2020 to 2020 and has ended.

What language is Trapped in the Box in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese.

In how many countries can I watch Trapped in the Box?

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