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. 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 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.

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. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Telecom Animation Film is the studio behind BUTA, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. The action focus matters here: 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. On the casting side, Masaki Terasoma voicing Buta gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2012, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.