The anime adaptation of Takuma Sakai’s light novels, illustrated by Asagi Toosaka, “Heat the Pig Liver: The Story of a Man Turned Into a Pig” (Buta no Liver wa Kanetsu Shiro), is set to air its twelfth and final episode on February 5th in Japan and streaming platforms.
After facing a series of delays during the Fall 2023 season (October-December), the series struggled to find a TV slot for its finale. It’s quite the twist that it secured a mid-season spot in the Winter 2024 lineup (January-March), as delayed episodes typically premiere at season’s end.
Asagi Toosaka kicked off the light novel series with Dengeki Bunko of Kadokawa in March 2020. A manga adaptation by Minami has been serialized in Kadokawa’s Dengeki Maoh magazine since August 2020. The ongoing anime adaptation is produced by Project No.9.
The Production Team
- Masayuki Takahashi, known for works like Hige wo Soru. Soshite Joshikousei wo Hirou., directs the anime at Project No.9.
- Deko Akao, with credits including Noragami, oversees the scriptwriting.
- Susumu Watanabe brings characters to life with his design and animation direction.
- Music maestros Kenichiro Suehiro and MAYUKO compose the captivating soundtrack.
Plot Twist in Heat the Pig Liver
An unappealing otaku awakens in a pig’s body, having collapsed while indulging in raw pig liver. He meets Jess, a pure-hearted girl who reads minds, and she accepts him—perverted thoughts and all. Yet, she plans to eat him. When Jess faces a grim fate, can the pig save her using only his wit, wisdom, and a keen sense of smell?
Source: Comic Natalie
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