Box of Goblins (2008) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

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.

TV-MA • 2008 • 1 season

Age

17+

Box of Goblins is a psychological mystery-thriller series set in post-WWII Japan that deals with gruesome crimes and supernatural horror. The series is rated TV-MA primarily due to its persistent, unsettling atmosphere, graphic depictions of dismembered body parts, and dark themes involving mental trauma and ritualistic murder. Parents should be aware that the show explores heavy subjects like kidnapping, religious corruption, and the… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Hiroaki Hirata

Hidenobu Kiuchi

Takaaki Seki

Toshiyuki Morikawa

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Is Box of Goblins appropriate for kids?

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Substances Mild 2/10

Language Mild 2/10

Sex/Nudity Moderate 4/10

Violence/Gore Intense 10/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Box of Goblins

Moderate. The show includes suggestive dialogue and mature thematic elements regarding human body parts and obsession, though explicit sexual acts are not depicted.

Violence and gore in Box of Goblins

Moderate to Strong. The series centers on gruesome dismemberment and the discovery of severed limbs, often depicted in a clinical or nightmarish manner. While the animation is not hyper-realistic, the focus on body horror and implied violence against victims is pervasive and intense.

Language in Box of Goblins

Mild. The series features infrequent use of coarse language that stays well within moderate bounds.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Box of Goblins

Mild. Characters are occasionally shown smoking or consuming alcohol in social settings or at home.

Mature themes in Box of Goblins

Severe. The show heavily explores trauma, war-related PTSD, human obsession, mental illness, and the grotesque intersection of science and superstition. The subject matter is consistently morbid and heavy.

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Is Box of Goblins appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Box of Goblins is best for ages 17+. It's rated TV-MA. Box of Goblins is a psychological mystery-thriller series set in post-WWII Japan that deals with gruesome crimes and supernatural horror. The series is rated TV-MA primarily due to its persistent, unsettling atmosphere…

What age rating does Box of Goblins have?

Box of Goblins is rated TV-MA. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.

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How many seasons does Box of Goblins have?

Box of Goblins has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Box of Goblins?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Box of Goblins.

How violent is Box of Goblins?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Box of Goblins per our reviewers.

Is the language in Box of Goblins appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Box of Goblins.

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