A strange "plague" begins turning children into living dolls . Their skin hardens, their joints become wood-like, and their human features slowly transform into grotesque, doll-like structures.
Souichi's schemes often backfire. In an attempt to scare a classmate while wearing a giant spider costume, he ends up trapped in a device set by a local landowner who was tired of Souichi hammering nails into his trees. Part 2: Hell Doll Funeral (Dub) 1 : Souichi's Convenient Curse / Hell Dol...
The series opens by introducing , a pale, eccentric fifth-grader who is constantly seen chewing on iron nails. He considers himself a powerful sorcerer and obsesses over placing voodoo curses on anyone who annoys him. A strange "plague" begins turning children into living dolls
While Souichi believes he is terrifying, his family mostly views him as a delusional nuisance. He even tries to use a toad to scare his sister, Sayuri, and argues constantly with his older brother, Kouichi. In an attempt to scare a classmate while
The first episode of the consists of two unsettling stories that blend dark comedy with classic body horror. You can watch the full episode on platforms like Crunchyroll . Part 1: Souichi's Convenient Curse
This segment focuses on body horror , emphasizing the "degenerating flesh" and the psychological toll on the parents as they watch their daughter lose her humanity.
Souichi targets a classmate named Ooya by sticking pins into a straw doll ( katashiro ), causing the boy to collapse with sudden stomach pain.