You are what you eat, but Takuma Sakai’s ‘Heat the Pig Liver’ light novel series took this saying too far.
The story features a protagonist who turns into a pig overnight after consuming raw pig liver. Soon after, a girl named Jess finds him, but here’s the real twist: Jess can read minds and accepts him as a pet.
Despite wanting to eat him initially, Jess and Pig develop a connection when the latter saves her from a dark destiny.
‘Heat the Pig Liver,’ the eccentric yet hilarious tale of two unlikely friends, is scheduled for an anime adaptation in 2023, as revealed by its staff. A new key visual following the announcement features the main characters Jess and Pig.
TV animation
“Heat the pork liver.”
The broadcast decision in 2023
When I was reincarnated, I was a pig!
This figure is not wrong if you are cared for by a beautiful girl!
The role of pig: #Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
The role of Jess: #Tomori Kusunoki
#pork liver
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This story is basically an isekai, but not the insufferable kind we hate and loathe with every fiber of our being. Instead of being an annoying piece of work, this tale is fun but might make you question the type of media you’re consuming.
However, the protagonists are ultra cute, so I guess that makes it easier to watch such a weird story.
Coming to the characters, the franchise has also revealed the cast for Jess and Pig, and they’re as follows:
| Character | Cast | Other Works |
| Pig | Yoshitsugu Matsuoka | Inosuke Hashibira (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba) |
| Jess | Tomori Kusunoki | Makima (Chainsaw Man) |
‘Heat the Pig Liver’ starts as an absurd tale for sure but eventually gets better as you see the pig using his ability of smell and wisdom to save Jess.
If you’re a fan of such anime with cute characters, you should definitely put this one on your watchlist.
About Heat the Pig Liver
Heat the Pig Liver is an isekai light novel series written by Takuma Sakai and illustrated by Asagi Tōsaka. It began publishing in March 2020, received a manga adaptation in August 2020 and is slated for a TV anime in 2023.
The story begins when an unappealing otaku consumes raw pig liver and turns into a pig overnight. An innocent girl named Jess, who can read minds, initially picks him up to eat but changes her mind soon after. Pig then proceeds to save Jess from a dark destiny by using his quick wits, wisdom, and refined sense of smell.
Source: Official Website
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