BUTA English Sub & Dub

About BUTA

BUTA blends action, adventure and comedy by Telecom Animation Film (2012). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. In short: 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.

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. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 1 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Telecom Animation Film is the studio behind BUTA, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.1/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Masaki Terasoma as Buta, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2012, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.