Tatsumi Sekiguchi
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 59 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 8, 2008 – December 31, 2008
- Season
- Fall 2008
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- MADHOUSE
- Director
- Ryousuke Nakamura
- Original creator
- Natsuhiko Kyougoku
- Music
- Shusei Murai
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 68/100
Estimated watch time
4h 59m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Historical96%Achronological Order86%Ensemble Cast84%Detective83%Police80%Primarily Adult Cast80%Philosophy79%Rural60%
overview details
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. Meanwhile, Tōkyō police detective Shutaro Kiba searches for Kanako, despite Kanagawa police having jurisdiction; and the lawyer for the estate of Kanako's grandfather hires private investigator Reijiro Enokizu to find Kanako, as well. Their investigation uncovers bizarre truths and dark family secrets along the way. (Source: Anime News Network)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Mouryou no Hako?
Probably, if you enjoy mystery, supernatural and thriller, especially stories with historical, achronological order, ensemble cast.
Reception is positive but mixed: 68/100 on AniList, with 41% of 3.1K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #49 highest-rated anime of 2008.
12.3% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 4 h 59 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Natsuhiko Kyougoku
- Director
- Ryousuke Nakamura
- Series composition
- Sadayuki Murai
- Character design
- Asako Nishida
- Music
- Shusei Murai
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Mouryou no Hako Special
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Lost in Blue” by Nightmare
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Mouryou no Hako FAQ
How many episodes does Mouryou no Hako have?
Mouryou no Hako has 13 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 59 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Mouryou no Hako?
About 4 h 59 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Mouryou no Hako finished?
Yes. Mouryou no Hako has finished airing — the final episode aired December 31, 2008.
Is there a season 2 of Mouryou no Hako?
No sequel is listed for Mouryou no Hako as of October 2026.
Is Mouryou no Hako based on a other source?
Yes. Mouryou no Hako adapts the other source by Natsuhiko Kyougoku.
Who animated Mouryou no Hako?
Mouryou no Hako was animated by MADHOUSE and directed by Ryousuke Nakamura.
Who sings the opening of Mouryou no Hako?
The opening, "Lost in Blue", is performed by Nightmare.