Mouryou no Hako

Mouryou no Hako (2008)

EndedAnimation showAnime, Horror, Mystery, Supernatural

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.

Network
Scheduleevery Tuesday (25 min)

Last Episode

A Box of All Manner of Spirits, or a Human
Season 1Episode 1325 min

A Box of All Manner of Spirits, or a Human

Chūzenji continues recounting the series of events. The first severed limbs found, before Kanako's abduction, were Kanako's. After Suzaki took Kanako's head, Amemiya killed Suzaki and ran away with the head. Kubo met Amemiya on a train and saw Kanako's head alive inside the box. Kubo tried to keep the heads of other girls alive in a box for himself. Before he killed Yoriko, she told him about Mimasaka. Kubo wrote about it in "The Woman inside the Box", then went to Mimasaka, who performed the same procedure on Kubo. Mimasaka's project of implanting a human brain into a machine began when he tried to treat Kinuko's myasthenia. Mimasaka treated Kubo as simply another research subject. When the police try to arrest Mimasaka for what he did to Kubo, he grabs the box with Kubo's head and tries to escape with Yōko. Kubo bites Mimasaka in the neck and kills him, leading Yōko to kill Kubo. Kiba arrests Yōko for the murder of Kubo.
Dec 30, 2008

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E13A Box of All Manner of Spirits, or a HumanDec 30, 2008
S01E12Regarding the BrainDec 23, 2008
S01E11Den of EvilDec 16, 2008
S01E10The Demon IncidentDec 9, 2008
S01E09Girl DollsDec 2, 2008
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Mouryou no Hako premiere?

Mouryou no Hako premiered on October 7, 2008.

Who are the main characters in Mouryou no Hako?

The main characters in Mouryou no Hako are Kanako Yuzuki, Kazuhiko Amamiya, and Ryoko Kinokuni.

What genre does Mouryou no Hako fall under?

Mouryou no Hako falls under the genres of mystery, horror, and psychological thriller.

Where is Mouryou no Hako set?

Mouryou no Hako is set in Japan.

Who is the author of the original novel on which Mouryou no Hako is based?

The original novel of Mouryou no Hako was written by Natsuhiko Kyogoku.

How many episodes are there in Mouryou no Hako?

Mouryou no Hako consists of 13 episodes.

What is the plot of Mouryou no Hako?

Mouryou no Hako follows a series of gruesome murders and a mysterious box that holds the key to solving the cases.

Who directed Mouryou no Hako?

Mouryou no Hako was directed by Ryosuke Nakamura.

Is Mouryou no Hako based on a manga?

No, Mouryou no Hako is not based on a manga. It is based on a novel.

What studio produced Mouryou no Hako?

Mouryou no Hako was produced by Madhouse Studios.

Did Mouryou no Hako receive any awards?

Yes, Mouryou no Hako won the Excellence Prize in the Animation Division at the 12th Japan Media Arts Festival.

What is the target audience for Mouryou no Hako?

Mouryou no Hako is targeted towards mature audiences due to its dark and psychological themes.

Does Mouryou no Hako have any supernatural elements?

Yes, Mouryou no Hako incorporates supernatural elements into its storyline.

Are there any notable voice actors in Mouryou no Hako?

Yes, Mamiko Noto and Daisuke Namikawa lend their voices to characters in Mouryou no Hako.

Is Mouryou no Hako available with English subtitles?

Yes, Mouryou no Hako has been released with English subtitles.

Cast

Toshiyuki Morikawa

Toshiyuki Morikawa

voices Reijiro Enokizu
Hidenobu Kiuchi

Hidenobu Kiuchi

voices Tatsumi Sekiguchi
Hiroaki Hirata

Hiroaki Hirata

voices Akihiko Chuzenji
Junichi Suwabe

Junichi Suwabe

voices Bunzou Aoki
Daisuke Namikawa

Daisuke Namikawa

voices Morihiko Toriguchi
Haruka Tomatsu

Haruka Tomatsu

voices Kanako Yuzuki
Aya Hisakawa

Aya Hisakawa

voices Yoko Yuzuki
Mikako Takahashi

Mikako Takahashi

voices Yoriko Kusumoto
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Characters

Reijiro Enokizu

Reijiro Enokizu

voiced by Toshiyuki Morikawa
Tatsumi Sekiguchi

Tatsumi Sekiguchi

voiced by Hidenobu Kiuchi
Akihiko Chuzenji

Akihiko Chuzenji

voiced by Hiroaki Hirata
Bunzou Aoki

Bunzou Aoki

voiced by Junichi Suwabe
Morihiko Toriguchi

Morihiko Toriguchi

voiced by Daisuke Namikawa
Kanako Yuzuki

Kanako Yuzuki

voiced by Haruka Tomatsu
Yoko Yuzuki

Yoko Yuzuki

voiced by Aya Hisakawa
Yoriko Kusumoto

Yoriko Kusumoto

voiced by Mikako Takahashi
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Also known as

  • 魍魉之匣
  • Ящик демонов
  • Ларец нечисти
  • Moryo no Hako
  • Box of the Mouryou
  • Box of Goblins
  • Mōryō no Hako (Japan)
  • 魍魎の匣 (Japan)

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