Butareba -The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig

An ordinary otaku suffers a sudden collapse from severe stomach pain after consuming raw pig liver, only to awaken in an unfamiliar world transformed into the very animal he once ate. Trapped and helpless inside a pen, his fate takes an unexpected turn when he is rescued by Jess, a kind-hearted girl gifted with the ability to read minds. This unique power forces him to carefully suppress his less-than-refined thoughts, yet Jess remains undeterred, choosing instead to shower her new porcine companion with boundless affection. Under her gentle care, life as a pig begins to feel surprisingly comfortable. To reclaim his human form, the protagonist must travel to the capital and petition the king for aid. Jess eagerly volunteers to accompany him, setting the stage for what promises to be a lighthearted journey. However, their preparations quickly take a dangerous turn. A seemingly innocent shopping trip spirals out of control, exposing the grim realities lurking beneath the world’s tranquil surface. Stripped of any special abilities or physical strength, this unlikely hero must now find a way to protect the angelic girl who saved him from the encroaching darkness.