BUTA

About BUTA

Looking for background on BUTA? This action, adventure and comedy series by Telecom Animation Film (2012) starts out like this. What the story covers: Buta the sword for hire is recruited by the Tufugu Pirates on their voyage to seek a stockpile of treasure. On board he discovers the child Kitsune locked away below deck.

From there, 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.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Buta (Masaki Terasoma) and Fox (Miyuki Sawashiro) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to 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. Within the action category, 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. Voice casting, including Masaki Terasoma as Buta, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2012, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.