Kurenai no Buta
Summary: After a curse turned him into a pig, World War I ace Marco Pagot becomes Porco Rosso, a mysterious bounty hunter who takes down sky pirates in the Adriatic Sea. He whiles away his days on a secluded island, rarely leaving other than to collect bounties or to visit the beautiful Gina, a songstress and owner of the Hotel Adriano.
One day, while traveling to fix his faulty engine, Porco Rosso is gunned down by a young American hotshot named Donald Curtis. Thrilled at the possibility of fame, Donald boldly declares that the flying pig is dead. Not wanting to disappoint Gina, Porco Rosso flees to the famous Piccolo S.P.A. airplane company and takes out a massive loan in order to repair and improve his fighter plane. There, he is surprised to find that the chief engineer of Piccolo S.P.A. is the 17-year-old Fio Piccolo, who hungers for a chance to prove herself. With Fio's improvements, Porco Rosso prepares to challenge Donald officially and regain his honor.
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After a curse turned him into a pig, World War I ace Marco Pagot becomes Porco Rosso, a mysterious bounty hunter who takes down sky pirates in the Adriatic Sea. He whiles away his days on a secluded island, rarely leaving other than to collect bounties or to visit the beautiful Gina, a songstress and owner of the Hotel Adriano.
One day, while traveling to fix his faulty engine, Porco Rosso is gunned down by a young American hotshot named Donald Curtis. Thrilled at the possibility of fame, Donald boldly declares that the flying pig is dead. Not wanting to disappoint Gina, Porco Rosso flees to the famous Piccolo S.P.A. airplane company and takes out a massive loan in order to repair and improve his fighter plane. There, he is surprised to find that the chief engineer of Piccolo S.P.A. is the 17-year-old Fio Piccolo, who hungers for a chance to prove herself. With Fio's improvements, Porco Rosso prepares to challenge Donald officially and regain his honor.
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Kurenai no Buta Review
Kurenai no Buta — After a curse turned him into a pig, World War I ace Marco Pagot becomes Porco Rosso, a mysterious bounty hunter who takes down sky pirates in the Adriatic Sea. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.
Thematically, It sits firmly within Action, Adventure, Award Winning, Comedy, Drama, Romance conventions as a Movie work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 7.96). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood — whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative — is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.
Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.
On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone — quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.
The soundscape — score, incidental music, and sound design — complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.
Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good — one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.
No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.
In sum, Kurenai no Buta offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Action, Adventure, Award Winning, Comedy, Drama, Romance, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.
Characters & Voice Actors
Curtis, Donald
Main
Ootsuka, Akio
Japanese
Curtis, Donald
Main
Elwes, Cary
English
Curtis, Donald
Main
Romero, Cássius
Portuguese (BR)
Curtis, Donald
Main
Pucci, Fabrizio
Italian
Curtis, Donald
Main
Klie, Matthias
German
Curtis, Donald
Main
Gustems, Joan Carles
Spanish
Curtis, Donald
Main
Reichmann, Jean-Luc
French
Curtis, Donald
Main
Rocha, Héctor
Spanish
Curtis, Donald
Main
Dale, Greg
English
Piccolo, Fio
Main
Okamura, Akemi
Japanese
Piccolo, Fio
Main
Williams-Paisley, Kimberly
English
Piccolo, Fio
Main
Oeffinger, Marieke
German
Piccolo, Fio
Main
Trifol, Nuria
Spanish
Piccolo, Fio
Main
Saltarelli, Joy
Italian
Piccolo, Fio
Main
Bortoletto, Marli
Portuguese (BR)
Piccolo, Fio
Main
Carasso, Adèle
French
Piccolo, Fio
Main
Harris, Lynn Eve
English
Rosso, Porco
Main
Corvo, Massimo
Italian
Rosso, Porco
Main
Keaton, Michael
English
Rosso, Porco
Main
Moriyama, Shuichiro
Japanese
Staff
Suzuki, Toshio
Producer
Miyazaki, Hayao
Director, Storyboard, Original Creator, Screenplay, Editing
Carasso, Jean-Pierre
Script
Kato, Tokiko
Theme Song Performance
Akagi, Hiroaki
In-Between Animation
Andou, Masashi
In-Between Animation, Key Animation
Aritomi, Kouji
Production Assistant
Endou, Masaaki
Key Animation
Futaki, Makiko
Key Animation
Hasebe, Atsushi
In-Between Animation
Hisaishi, Joe
Music
Horii, Kumi
In-Between Animation
Inamura, Takeshi
In-Between Animation
Iso, Mitsuo
Key Animation
Kagawa, Megumi
Animation Director
Kanada, Yoshinori
Key Animation
Kawaguchi, Toshio
Animation Director
Kimishima, Shigeru
In-Between Animation
Konagawa, Tsuyoshi
In-Between Animation
Kondou, Yoshifumi
Key Animation