Butareba -The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig-

A run-of-the-mill otaku collapses from stomach pain after tasting raw pig liver and wakes up in a whole new world—as a pig, of all things! He’s helplessly trapped in his pen until Jess, a girl who can read minds, comes along and rescues him. Our porcine hero will have to work to keep his boar-ish thoughts to himself, but sweet Jess isn’t deterred. In fact, she wants to spoil this little piggy rotten! By Jess’s side, it seems like life as a hog might not be so bad after all, yet there’s more to this strange fantasy world than meets the eye. Jess is a girl of many secrets, and she’s in danger. But what can a mere pig with no special powers do to protect her from her cruel fate? Will his modern knowledge, quick thinking, and sharp nose be enough to ham it up and save her?

With the help of newfound comrades, our otaku protagonist makes a valiant return to the fantasy world of Mesteria—as a pig, of course! However, his most precious heroine, Jess, is missing. But that doesn’t matter because he didn’t come back to enjoy a fluffy fantasy life with Jess. He totally doesn’t miss the girl he fell head over heels for! He’s not s-whining or dis-grunt-led at all! There are also more pressing problems Mister Pig must deal with. Mesteria changed completely during his absence. The nation’s torn apart by a war between the royal court and the underground society, and the handsome huntsman Naut has become a revolutionary focused on liberating all Yethma. Our protagonist’s mission is to help Naut and save the poor Yethma of this world! Together with Ceres and a new pig companion, Sanon, Mister Pig sets out on a journey filled with twists and turns. Will he reunite with his sweet, angelic savior?

Cutie-pie Jess has regained her previously sealed memories, and oh my, she seems to be a little—no, very smitten with Mister Pig! Of course, there’s always the chance it’s just his social debuff as an otaku leading him to think so. Don’t worry—he knows the rules super well: he mustn’t overstep his boundaries. Luckily, there are other urgent matters he can focus on! Together with Jess and her fiancé-on-paper Shravis, Mister Pig hatches a secret plan that will decide the fates of the Liberators and every Yethma in Mesteria. A long-lost member of the royal family is the key to strengthening the fragile alliance between the Liberators and the royal court, so securing his cooperation is imperative. And strangely enough, Naut’s perverted dog Rossi, who loves to sniff girls’ legs, might be their best lead!

The Clandestine Arcanist who revolted against the royal court has been neutralized, paving the way for a moment of respite in Mesteria. That means it’s the perfect time for Mister Pig and Jess to go on their honeymoon—ahem, correction, on a nice and relaxing journey to the North! On a trip filled with fun sightseeing and taking in local delights, the pair indulge in wine, hot springs, and mysteries galore! Of course, all journeys must have a destination. Legend says that the red star hanging in the northern skies, Salvia, can grant any wish. Since Jess loves history and myths, how could she miss out on a quest to pluck a star—like something from a fairy tale! Jess and Mister Pig may have stopped hiding their feelings for each other, now acting just like a lovey-dovey couple, but one thing doesn’t quite fit the pair’s fairy-tale rom-com. Something that seems to be weighing on Jess’s mind...

Finally realizing his true feelings, Mister Pig promises to go on a journey with Jess that will last forever and ever. But for that to happen, they must reclaim the capital from the Clandestine Arcanist’s evil clutches. It’s an uphill battle, but fortunately, they aren’t alone—they’re joined by the Liberators, Prince Shravis, two beautiful maidens, and two other porcine visitors from Mister Pig’s world. The party advances to Terminus Island, seeking a trump card that could turn the tables on their desperate situation. According to the records Vatis left behind, there are two important things hidden on the island: a supreme treasure and an entrance to a second Mesteria, the Abyssus. The key to eliminating the Clandestine Arcanist’s terrible power lies within this other world. Mister Pig and Jess embark on a perilous quest into this realm of unknowns—they can’t afford to fail.

After finally vanquishing the most atrocious mage, Mister Pig and his companions have reclaimed the royal capital. Now, it’s time to head to their happy ending—but unfortunately, rebuilding a country from the brink of ruin isn’t quite that simple. They have plenty of problems on their plates, including but not limited to: dealing with the chaos caused by the two merging worlds, restoring the royal court that was pushed to the edge of collapse, and tackling the cruel Yethma system. Having found a hint leading to a special artifact that’s key to the Yethma’s liberation, Mister Pig and Jess prepare to begin their search—but an uncanny and enigmatic series of murders stand in their way. Under the request of the new king, Shravis, the pair launch an investigation to unravel the case...but are they ready to face the monster called truth?