Buta

About Buta

Looking for background on Buta? This adventure, fantasy and comedy series by Telecom Animation Film (2012) starts out like this. In short: A few days before Fox officially inherits the treasured heirloom in his family—an unexplained map, the Tufugu Pirates storm into his house and kidnap him, taking the odd map with them. Buta, a powerful mercenary, is hired by shady characters to help them seek the treasure.

Along the way, in a stroke of great luck, Buta and Fox meet in the underbelly of a pirate ship. Will Fox be able to convince Buta to save him, or will the fabled treasure fall into the hands of crooks?

As an adventure title, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. It will appeal most to anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Telecom Animation Film, which means the visual identity of Buta follows that studio's craft. The adventure focus matters here: exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Its 6.5/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Released in 2012, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.