Cinescope

はれときどきぶた

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. As he experiences his first drawing coming to life, he tries to erase them all before his parents catch him. In his haste however, he misses one pig which becomes his pet, Sunny Pig.

Animation Comedy Family

3.0 / 5

3rd July 1997 - 20th August 1998

Writer

Yoshio Urasawa

Top Cast

Omi Minami • Mika Kanai • Kurumi Mamiya

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When Pigs Fly

3rd July 1997

Episode 1

The first episode of this hyper-kinetic, ultra-hip original anime comedy series introduces the fantastic adventures of nine-year-old Spencer and his magical pet pig, Sunny. Spencer's world changes after he draws a sky full of pigs in his journal and Sunny appears out of the clear blue sky. With Sunny by his side, Spencer discovers he has the ability to make whatever he imagines come to life. Now -- with powers kids can only dream about â€“ the duo embark on a new adventure each week as Spencer tries to keep his stray thoughts and careless scribbles in his journal from running wild and turning his life upside-down.

Invasion of the Pig Clones

10th July 1997

Episode 2

Its just another day for Spencer. He goes to school like normal, but then he realizes that he left his gym clothes at home. Spencer's parents decides to send Sunny to give Spencer his clothes. Wigstaff, who is the class nerd, sees Sunny power in action and decides to make his own pig. In the process, he downloads all of Sunny Pig's brain data!

A Bitter Fruit

17th July 1997

Episode 3

Spencer is forced to actually enjoy a day off from school, instead of doing homework and writing all day. After trying to play games, he decided to write in his journal and then encounters a banana that can talk... and read... and write! The banana explains to him that all fruits are embarrassed of being peeled before being digested and all the fruits know that strawberries are ingested with their peels. The strawberry says it's because she knows how to read and write and it makes her peel taste better. The strawberry makes a school program for fruits to help them be smarter so that they will never have to be peeled again. The banana takes Spencer and Sunny to the world of fruits (which is conveniently located in Spencer's fridge). There they meet the strawberry that started the whole program. But they soon come to realize that the only reason she is making all the fruits smart are to help her in her plan to take over the world! Now Spencer and Sunny has to stop the bitter strawberry b

The Incredible Shrinking School

24th July 1997

Episode 4

Afraid that his family will embarrass him at the school's upcoming Parent-Teacher Night, Spencer comes up with an idea: a snail can shrink the school - no school means no Parent-Teacher Night! But he decides to sleep on it, needing to think about the details. Unfortunately, Sunny draws the snail who goes on to shrink the school. Things are all right, at first, but soon, Spencer finds that he can't play with his classmates and friends, Angus and Eggman. Why? No school means no class and no class means no classmates! So, Spencer must figure out a way to bring back the school, which still has the principal and the teacher, Miss Spell, inside!

Luck of the Draw

31st July 1997

Episode 5

Everyone in Spencer's class has to participate in a three-legged race. Unfortunately, Spencer ends up paired with the creepy (and mumbly) Sweater Girl. Spencer wants to be popular for a change, and when he discovers her reason for wanting to win (her parents promised her a red dress if she won), Spencer agrees to help her.

Tickled Pigs Feet

7th August 1997

Episode 6

Spencer and his family go to visit his grandparents (who gave Dad a job). But a picture from Mom's past causes a fight between Mom and her folks. Spencer's attempts to stop the fighting ultimately lead him to wish for tickling aliens (the subject of a popular TV show, ""Space Ticklers"") to come and tickle his family.

Veggie Power

14th August 1997

Episode 7

No overview available.

Little Aliens, Pig Trouble

21st August 1997

Episode 8

No overview available.

Trouble in Lightning Land

28th August 1997

Episode 9

While doing a report on the weather, The Weather Lady is taken to the sky by a giant flash of thunder. Sunny and Spencer go to the sky to save her and they find out how lightning is made in the first place. It is grown like crops.

Pigtoven vs. Principal

4th September 1997

Episode 10

Spencer's principal dosen't want Sunny to stay by the pool during the summer even though it is hot and sticky out. Sunny transforms into Pigtoven to show the principal a lession by the means of music.

20,000 Leagues Beneath a C+

11th September 1997

Episode 11

No overview available.

Dad is the Worst Cook Ever

18th September 1997

Episode 12

Spencer's mom wins a trip to a spa. So, this leaves his dad to cook. Spencer remembers the last time that his dad made seafood and it turned out to be a disaster. His dad comes home with lizards and reptiles.

A Trip to the Slopes

25th September 1997

Episode 13

Spencer and his family decides to take a trip to a ski mountain, but the ski mountain has no snow! This is due to the fact that the Snow Queen of the Mountain left to Hawaii to find her true love. Now Spencer and Sunny go to Hawaii to convince her to return to Tokyo.

Pigs on Ice

2nd October 1997

Episode 14

Tiffany invites Spencer and his friends to her house, which has a indoor skating rink. Due to some really bad skating (that's what happens when you skate upside-down), Tiffany and Sunny Pig have accidentally switched bodies. After switching back, Tiffany has a fit and orders an army to go after Spencer and co. But, with a little pig power, Spencer puts them in their right place.

Samurai Lunch Lady

9th October 1997

Episode 15

Samurai Lunch Lady is there to protect every kid from bad lunches, but when Homemade Woman arrives with some competition, Sunny has to so something about it. After all, he is the star of the show. ;-D

Lookout! It's A Cookout

16th October 1997

Episode 16

No overview available.

The Devil Lady Next Door

23rd October 1997

Episode 17

No overview available.

Auld Lang Swine

30th October 1997

Episode 18

No overview available.

Oinks from Outer Space

6th November 1997

Episode 19

Spencer is stuck having to babysit Dizzie Lizzie, who is trying to shoot a movie. He ditches her to hang out with Angus. Eggman can't join them because he's sick...or so he says. Spencer and Angus find out that Eggman has been invited to a party at Tiffany's, but it's a revenge party and Eggman (because of his disgusting habits) is the guest of honor!

Spencer Goes Buggy

13th November 1997

Episode 20

No overview available.

Bones

20th November 1997

Episode 21

There's a girl next door with pink hair and is really a sceliton that tries to take over the world with focils.

Kite-Flying for Dummies

27th November 1997

Episode 22

No overview available.

Pooped Out Pig

4th December 1997

Episode 23

No overview available.

The Lovesick Castaway

11th December 1997

Episode 24

While vacationing at the beach, Spencer ends up on a deserted island, where he meets an old sea captain who lost his brother and the love of his life to a sea monster.