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10/08/2008 - 12/31/2008 Finished

Mouryou no Hako (魍魎の匣)

Also known as: Box of Goblins

Absent-minded schoolgirl Yoriko Kusumoto only has eyes for Kanako Yuzuki. After planning for their summer trip, their journey comes to a premature and brutal end when Kanako is found severely wounded on train tracks and Yoriko in tears on the station's platform. Shuutarou Kiba, a detective who happened to be on the train that hit the girl, takes up the investigation. However, he discovers that the mystery behind this case is intertwined with an intricate network of deceptions involving the Yuzuki family, especially its most prominent member, Youko Yuzuki—a famous actress and Kanako's sister. Although Kanako survives after surgery, her critical state prompts Youko to entrust a doctor, Dr. Koushirou Mimasaka, to take care of the girl in an ominous, box-shaped facility in the forest where she will receive experimental treatment. But soon after, on a night where Kiba and Yoriko visit Kanako, the convalescent suddenly vanished. Now searching for her whereabouts, the burden on Kiba dramatically grows when he learns about other gruesome discoveries: limbs of young girls in boxes. Kiba is suggested by a colleague that the macabre findings are related not only to Kanako's disappearance but also to the truth behind her sister. As the investigation continues, the detective—enlisting the help of his partners Tatsumi Sekiguchi and Akihiko Chuuzenji—has to find a way to solve this series of crimes and find Kanako back.

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Total episodes

13

Canon episodes

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Filler episodes

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Canon episodes · 13 Filler episodes · 0

Every season

Seasons and sequels

Single Season

Currently, Mouryou no Hako has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.

What to watch, what to skip

Watch order: filler vs canon

You're in luck! Mouryou no Hako doesn't have a single filler episode: all 13 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.

The 13 episodes of Mouryou no Hako aired in 2008 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.

In short, the watch order for Mouryou no Hako is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 13 without detours. If you came looking for which Mouryou no Hako episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.


Episode by episode

Complete guide by season

13 Episodes

List of Mouryou no Hako episodes with number, title, air date and whether they are canon or filler.
# Episodes Type
1Five Angelic Death Omens Incident10/08/2008 Canon
2Deceptive Tanuki Incident10/15/2008 Canon
3Liberation Incident10/22/2008 Canon
4Kasha Incident10/29/2008 Canon
5Clairvoyance Incident11/05/2008 Canon
6Box Incident11/12/2008 Canon
7Mouryou Incident11/19/2008 Canon
8Kotodama Incident11/26/2008 Canon
9Daughter Doll Incident12/03/2008 Canon
10Demon Incident12/10/2008 Canon
11Rogue's Den Incident12/17/2008 Canon
12Brain Incident12/24/2008 Canon
13Mouryou Box, or Human Incident12/31/2008 Canon

Verified legal platforms

Where to watch Mouryou no Hako

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How many seasons does Mouryou no Hako have?

Mouryou no Hako has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.

How many episodes does Mouryou no Hako have?

In total, Mouryou no Hako has 13 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.

What is the best order to watch Mouryou no Hako?

It is recommended to watch Mouryou no Hako in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.

Where can I watch Mouryou no Hako online?

Mouryou no Hako is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.

Is Mouryou no Hako a complete anime?

Yes, Mouryou no Hako is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.

How much filler does Mouryou no Hako have?

No, Mouryou no Hako does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.

Where can I see Mouryou no Hako's score and reviews on MyAnimeList?

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