BUTA English Sub & Dub

About BUTA

Here is what BUTA is about, retold in plain terms: an action, adventure and comedy anime by Telecom Animation Film (2012). The premise: Buta the sword for hire is recruited by the Tufugu Pirates on their voyage to seek a stockpile of treasure. On board he learns the child Kitsune locked away below deck.

Soon after, after some misunderstandings and with the promise of more money, the two of them go on their own adventure. (Source: BakaBT) Note: Buta is one of the four anime works that each received 38 million yen (about US$470,000) from the "2011 Young Animator Training Project. Just like in 2010, the animation labor group received 214.5 million yen (US$2.65 million) from the Japanese government's Agency for Cultural Affairs.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Masaki Terasoma as Buta and Miyuki Sawashiro as Fox. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Telecom Animation Film, so the studio's house style defines how BUTA looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.1/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Masaki Terasoma voicing Buta gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2012, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.