Hare Tokidoki Buta (TV)
Tokyo Pig / はれときどきぶた
| Genres: Comedy, Parody | |
| Themes: Parody | |
| Studios: Group TAC | |
| Producers: Aniplex, TV Tokyo, TV Tokyo Music | |
| Rating: 6.48 / 10 | |
| Rank: #7398 | |
| Popularity: #12707 | |
| Users Listed: 1,707 | |
| Users Scored: 416 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 04/08/2022 | |
| Aired: July 3, 1997 – September 29, 1998 (Summer) | |
| Type: tv | |
| Source: Picture Book | |
| Age Rating: PG | |
| Episodes: 61 | |
| Broadcast: Tuesday at 18:30 (JST) |
Synopsis:
The series follows Spencer, a boy navigating the everyday absurdities of life with an extraordinary companion: Sunny, a pig imbued with peculiar abilities. Set against the backdrop of a vibrant, contemporary Tokyo, the narrative unfolds as a series of unconventional encounters and humorous situations stemming from their unusual partnership.
While seemingly lighthearted, *Tokyo Pig* explores themes of acceptance and finding connection in unexpected places. The dynamic between Spencer and Sunny is central to the story, highlighting the bond formed between an ordinary child and his fantastical friend. Expect episodic narratives brimming with quirky character interactions and whimsical scenarios as they navigate a world that often struggles to comprehend their unique existence. It offers a gentle, observational take on childhood, emphasizing individuality amidst societal norms.
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Characters:
- Announcer Yadama (Main) - Voice Actors: Watanabe, Misa, Michelle, Diane
- Harebuta (Main) - Voice Actors: Kanai, Mika
- Hatakeyama, Noriyasu (Main) - Voice Actors: Minami, Omi, Seth, Joshua
- Mama (Main) - Voice Actors: Matsui, Naoko, Elias-Fahn, Dorothy
- Nabeshin (Main) - Voice Actors: Yuuki, Hiro, Spisak, Jason
- Papa (Main) - Voice Actors: Wingert, Wally, Yanada, Kiyoyuki
- Tama-chan (Main) - Voice Actors: O'Shaughnessey, Colleen, Mamiya, Kurumi
- Hiraga, Kimiyo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Baba, Sumie
- Ms. Kazuko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mitsuishi, Kotono, Lee, Wendee
- Musashi, Koganei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shioya, Yoku
- Onigiriyama (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Marshall, Mona, Mizuta, Wasabi
- Sodefuri, Masako (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsui, Naoko, Siddall, Brianne
Staff:
- Katsumata, Hideo (Producer)
- Simone, Jamie (Producer)
- Hirata, Toshio (Director)
- Watanabe, Shinichi (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Ikehata, Takashi (Episode Director)
- Ishikawa, Toshihiro (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Minoguchi, Katsumi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Takada, Kouichi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Takahashi, Yukio (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Yamazaki, Shigeru (Episode Director)
- Kramer, Steve (Script)
- Nimoy, Jeff (Script)
- Daichi, Akitarou (Storyboard)
- Oohata, Kiyotaka (Storyboard)
- Sasaki, Kouichi (Storyboard)
- Watanabe, Sumio (Storyboard)
- Aku, Yuu (Theme Song Lyrics)
- Chikada, Haruo (Theme Song Performance)
- Oonuki, Ami (Theme Song Performance)
- Yoshimura, Yumi (Theme Song Performance)
- Emoto, Masahiro (In-Between Animation)
- Fujiwara, Mikio (Key Animation)
- Furukawa, Masashi (Editing)
- Furuya, Akira (Art Director)
- Hanabusa, Yasutaka (Key Animation)
- Hosoya, Akio (Key Animation)
- Hyoudou, Takashi (Key Animation)
- Ichiki, Tsuyoshi (Key Animation)
- Ishida, Keiichi (Key Animation)
- Kadono, Mariko (Art Director)
- Kadonosono, Megumi (Key Animation)
- Kaku, Tetsurou (Key Animation)
- Kataoka, Emiko (Key Animation)
- Kinoshita, Yumiko (Key Animation)
- Kishi, Seiji (Animation Check)
- Komatsubara, Kazuo (Animation Director)
- Kouno, Maki (In-Between Animation)
- Kudou, Yuka (Key Animation)
- Kusumi, Naoko (Assistant Director)
- Maesawa, Hiromi (Key Animation)
- Matsumoto, Yoshikatsu (Background Art)
- Matsuzaki, Hajime (Animation Director, Key Animation)
- Miyazaki, Nagisa (Key Animation)
- Nagamori, Yoshihiro (Key Animation)
- Nakajima, Yoshiko (Key Animation)
- Nishida, Asako (Key Animation)
- Nishino, Rie (Character Design)
- Ogata, Daisuke (Key Animation)
- Okano, Yukio (Key Animation)
- Okuno, Hiroyuki (Key Animation)
- ... and 11 more staff
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