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Butareba -The Story of a Man Who Turned into a Pig-
“Butareba -The Story of a Man Who Turned into a Pig-” is a comedic anime about an otaku who turns into a pig after eating raw pork liver.
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| Year | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Formats | Streaming |
| Opening theme | "Watashi ga Warau Wake wa (私が笑う理由は)" by ASCA |
| Ending theme | "Hitori Janai yo (ひとりじゃないよ)" by Myuk |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Duration | 24 mins |
| Status | Releasing |
| Release Date | October 8, 2023 |
| End Date | December 31, 2023 |
| Format | TV Series |
| Studio | project No.9 |
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Synopsis
An unappealing otaku awakens in the body of a pig after he passes out while eating raw pig liver. Pig finds himself in the company of Jess, an innocent girl who can read people's minds, and she accepts him despite his boorish thoughts... although she does plan to eat him. When Jess is in danger of succumbing to a dark destiny, can Pig save her using only his quick wits, wisdom, and refined sense of smell?
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Editor's Review
“Butareba -The Story of a Man Who Turned into a Pig-” is a comedic fantasy anime that debuted in the Fall of 2023. The series is produced by Project No.9 and is based on a light novel. The story revolves around an unappealing otaku who awakens in the body of a pig after he passes out while eating raw pig liver.
The series begins with the protagonist finding himself in the company of Jess, an innocent girl who can read people’s minds. She accepts him despite his boorish thoughts, although she does plan to eat him. When Jess is in danger of succumbing to a dark destiny, the protagonist must save her using only his quick wits, wisdom, and refined sense of smell.
The series has been met with mixed reviews. Some viewers have praised the concept of the protagonist being reincarnated into a pig as fascinating. They’ve also complimented the aesthetic design of Jess and the adorable yet simple design of the pig.
However, critics argue that the series is uninteresting, dull, and stripped of humor. The character arcs are described as lifeless, making it a chore to watch the show each week. Despite these criticisms, the series has gained a score of 6.02 and a popularity rank of #3970 on MyAnimeList.
In conclusion, “Butareba -The Story of a Man Who Turned into a Pig-” is an anime that attempts to bring a fresh perspective to the comedic fantasy genre. While it has its strengths, particularly in its unique premise, it falls short in crucial areas such as character development and plot progression. It’s a series that might appeal to fans of comedic fantasy anime, but others might find it lacking in depth and complexity.