Tokyo Pig

1997 – 1998Show1 season61 episodesTV-Y7

73
GoodGoodWatch score
73
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Tokyo Pig is about a young boy and the adventures he has with his magic diary where anything he draws will come to life. In the first episode, "When Pigs Fly," he draws hundreds of flying pigs.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for brutality, scares or tears.

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Cast

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Directors
Makoto Sokuza

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Facts

July 3, 1997 · August 27, 1998 · Ended

First aired
July 3, 1997
Last aired
August 27, 1998
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 61 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Family
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Tropes

Annoying Younger Sibling, Tsundere, Pokémon Speak +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Is Tokyo Pig worth watching?"

Questions about Tokyo Pig

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Tokyo Pig worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Tokyo Pig okay for kids?

TV-Y7

Yes: it's rated TV-Y7 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Tokyo Pig?

24 h

About 24 hours: 61 episodes in 1 season of about 24 minutes each, aired from 1997 to 1998.

Will Tokyo Pig make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Tokyo Pig?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Tokyo Pig in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Tokyo Pig use?

Annoying Younger SiblingTsunderePokémon SpeakYuki-onnaEmbarrassing Old PhotoLemony NarratorAbhorrent AdmirerRecycled AnimationScrew the Rules, I Have Connections!Amazingly Embarrassing ParentsOver-Enthusiastic ParentsShout-Outand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including Annoying Younger Sibling, Tsundere, and Pokémon Speak.