BUTA
2012 · 24 min · ★ 6.7 · Adventure, Comedy, History, Animation
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.
Directed by Kazuhide Tomonaga · Written by Mitsutaka Hirota
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Masaki Terasoma Buta (voice) -
Miyuki Sawashiro Kitsune (voice) -
Shunsuke Sakuya Torafugu (voice) -
Satsuki Yukino Guppi (voice)
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