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Box of Goblins

2008·Show
14Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
63
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High energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Mystery, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Complexity9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography, visual style, and sound design

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Sound Centrality8

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About

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.
Japanese AnimeSupernatural MysteryPsychological ThrillerHistorical CrimeDisturbing ThemesFolklore ElementsDark AtmosphereIntricate PlotUnsettling & Enigmatic

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Where can I stream Box of Goblins legally?

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Is Box of Goblins worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Box of Goblins rated?

TV-MAViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Box of Goblins have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 14 episodes of about 23 minutes each.

Is Box of Goblins based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

When did Box of Goblins air?

It ran from 2008 to 2008 and has ended.

What language is Box of Goblins in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Box of Goblins?

2JPKR

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