TV-Series
Description
Morihiko Toriguchi, a news magazine editor, maintains a professional association with crime fiction writer Tatsumi Sekiguchi. He energetically investigates a 1952 series of criminal incidents involving dismembered body parts found in customized boxes across Musashino and Mitaka. Toriguchi develops speculative theories linking the crimes to a local cult led by Hyōei Terada, pursuing these leads with persistent enthusiasm despite facing frequent skepticism and ridicule.
His personality is marked by energetic dedication to his work, though he often becomes overly excitable and easily distracted. This leads to practical shortcomings like erratic driving and getting lost during investigations. He demonstrates a strong desire for professional validation, particularly seeking approval from authority figures and reacting negatively to mockery about his theories or methods. While investigating the dismemberment case alongside Sekiguchi and Atsuko Chūzenji, his cult theories initially meet resistance from local communities and officials. His discovery of the "Onbako-sama" cult member list becomes significant to the investigation, though his interpretation of its meaning requires refinement through collaboration.
Toriguchi's connection to Sekiguchi serves as his entry point into the core investigative group. Through Sekiguchi, he meets onmyōji Akihiko Chūzenji, whose analytical skills and extensive occult knowledge substantially influence his methodology. Chūzenji critically evaluates Toriguchi's theories—sometimes debunking them, sometimes providing corroboration—while also offering encouragement that bolsters his confidence. This mentorship fosters Toriguchi's deep admiration for Chūzenji and strengthens his commitment to the case.
Toriguchi's involvement proves instrumental in uncovering connections between the victims and the cult, ultimately contributing to resolving the complex case involving medical experimentation, familial secrets, and multiple perpetrators. Throughout the investigation, he evolves from an enthusiastic but somewhat naive journalist into a more effective investigator by assimilating Chūzenji's logical approaches and relying on collaborative relationships within the group.
His personality is marked by energetic dedication to his work, though he often becomes overly excitable and easily distracted. This leads to practical shortcomings like erratic driving and getting lost during investigations. He demonstrates a strong desire for professional validation, particularly seeking approval from authority figures and reacting negatively to mockery about his theories or methods. While investigating the dismemberment case alongside Sekiguchi and Atsuko Chūzenji, his cult theories initially meet resistance from local communities and officials. His discovery of the "Onbako-sama" cult member list becomes significant to the investigation, though his interpretation of its meaning requires refinement through collaboration.
Toriguchi's connection to Sekiguchi serves as his entry point into the core investigative group. Through Sekiguchi, he meets onmyōji Akihiko Chūzenji, whose analytical skills and extensive occult knowledge substantially influence his methodology. Chūzenji critically evaluates Toriguchi's theories—sometimes debunking them, sometimes providing corroboration—while also offering encouragement that bolsters his confidence. This mentorship fosters Toriguchi's deep admiration for Chūzenji and strengthens his commitment to the case.
Toriguchi's involvement proves instrumental in uncovering connections between the victims and the cult, ultimately contributing to resolving the complex case involving medical experimentation, familial secrets, and multiple perpetrators. Throughout the investigation, he evolves from an enthusiastic but somewhat naive journalist into a more effective investigator by assimilating Chūzenji's logical approaches and relying on collaborative relationships within the group.