BUTA English Sub & Dub

About BUTA

If you are hunting for a new action series, BUTA deserves a look (2012). The setup goes like this. At its core: Buta the sword for hire is recruited by the Tufugu Pirates on their voyage to seek a stockpile of treasure. On board he finds out the child Kitsune locked away below deck.

As things develop, 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. It will appeal most to 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. Within the action category, 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.