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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 8, 2023 – February 6, 2024
- Season
- Fall 2023
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- project No.9
- Original creator
- Takuma Sakai
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or Older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 57/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Isekai92%Male Protagonist88%Conspiracy88%Magic84%Slavery80%Class Struggle79%Survival76%Religion64%Amnesia60%Female Protagonist57%
TVFINISHED2023 FALL5.7 / 10 AniList score
Butareba -The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig-
豚のレバーは加熱しろ• Buta no Liver wa Kanetsu Shiro
Synopsis
An unappealing otaku awakens in the body of a pig after he passes out while eating raw pig liver. Pig finds himself in the company of Jess, an innocent girl who can read people's minds, and she accepts him despite his boorish thoughts... although she does plan to eat him. When Jess is in danger of succumbing to a dark destiny, can Pig save her using only his quick wits, wisdom, and refined sense of smell?
Trailer
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Should you watch Butareba -The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig-?
Only if you enjoy comedy and fantasy, especially stories with isekai, male protagonist, conspiracy.
Reception is lukewarm: 57/100 on AniList, with 20% of 5.1K ratings at 8/10 or higher.
22.9% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Takuma Sakai
- Series composition
- Hitomi Mieno
- Character design
- Susumu Watanabe
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Watashi ga Warau Riyuu wa” by ASCA · eps 1-12
Endings (1)
- ED1“Hitori ja Nai yo” by Myuk · eps 2-11
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Butareba -The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig- FAQ
How many episodes does Butareba -The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig- have?
Butareba -The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig- has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Butareba -The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig-?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Butareba -The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig- finished?
Yes. Butareba -The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig- has finished airing — the final episode aired February 6, 2024.
Is there a season 2 of Butareba -The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig-?
No sequel is listed for Butareba -The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig- as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original light novel.
Is Butareba -The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig- based on a light novel?
Yes. Butareba -The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig- adapts the light novel by Takuma Sakai.
Who animated Butareba -The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig-?
Butareba -The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig- was animated by project No.9.
Who sings the opening of Butareba -The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig-?
The opening, "Watashi ga Warau Riyuu wa", is performed by ASCA.
Where can I watch Butareba -The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig-?
Butareba -The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig- is listed on Crunchyroll, Bilibili TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.