Delay Announcement for ‘Butareba’: Finale Shifted to 2024
TOKYO – The creators behind the compelling television anime ‘Butareba: The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig’, based on Takuma Sakai’s novel series ‘Heat the Pig Liver’ (Buta no Liver wa Kanetsu Shiro), have shared an important update with their fans. The airing of the show’s final 12th episode, initially slated for release following a previous delay, has been further postponed. Due to unforeseen scheduling complications, this episode’s broadcast has been pushed to a period after January 2024. The producers will furnish a new airing date in future communications.
Series Inception and Broadcast Details
Marking its debut on October 7, ‘Butareba’ graced various networks including Tokyo MX, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, and BS11. Subsequent showings expanded to YTV, CBC TV, and AT-X, capturing a wide audience with its unique narrative.
A Peek into the Isekai Realm
Enveloping viewers in a fascinating isekai adventure, ‘Butareba’ hurls an average otaku—a quintessentially talentless enthusiast—into an enchanting realm following a peculiar incident. Consuming raw pig liver and losing consciousness, the protagonist finds himself reborn as a pig in a fantastical world. Alongside Jess, a benevolent girl with the rare ability to read minds, this unusual pig sets off on an extraordinary quest, redefining adventure in the process.
The Creative Force and Origin
At the helm of the anime’s direction is Masayuki Takahashi, notable for his assistant director role on series like ‘Higehiro’. The creative team engaging in the anime’s series scripts includes Deko Akao, with a portfolio featuring works such as ‘Komi Can’t Communicate’. Character design is ingeniously crafted by Susumu Watanabe, while the auditory landscape is sculpted by composers Kenichiro Suehiro and MAYUKO, known for their work on ‘Cells at Work!’. ‘Butareba’ is a product of the esteemed studio project No.9.
The backdrop of ‘Butareba’ traces back to March 2020, with Takuma Sakai’s original storytelling, accentuated by Asagi Tōsaka’s captivating illustrations. After clinching the gold prize in the 26th Dengeki Novel Prize contest a year prior, Sakai’s work received publication under Kadokawa’s Dengeki Bunko imprint. Furthermore, fans can delve into the manga adaptation created by Minami in Dengeki Maoh magazine, expanding the franchise’s legacy since August 2020.
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Final Thoughts
While the news of the finale’s delay may disappoint eager fans of ‘Butareba’, the expansion of the universe through the manga adaptation and the success of the novel series promise continued engagement with this unique isekai world. This intriguing twist on reincarnation folklore, paired with the meticulous attention to character and story development by the anime’s creators, ensures that the anticipation for the ultimate episode will remain fervent. Fans are advised to stay tuned for the updated schedule, which promises to bring a fitting conclusion to a tale that has so deftly captured the imagination of its audience.
