Buta the sword for hire is recruited by the Tufugu Pirates on their voyage to seek a stockpile of treasure. On board he discovers a child Kitsune locked away below deck. After some misunderstandings and with the promise of more money, the two of them go on their own adventure.
Acting
Terasoma's gruff pig mercenary steals every scene.
Director
Kazuhide Tomonaga
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of Japan's 'Young Animator Training Project,' government-funded initiative to combat anime industry's labor crisis.
Director Kazuhide Tomonaga animated key scenes in Castle in the Sky and Kiki's Delivery Service.