Makoto Sokuza
Director
Tokyo Pig (1997)
Season 1
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.
Released July 3, 1997
Episode 24 min
7+
Genres: Action, Animation, Anime, Anime: Parody, Comedy, Family
Keywords: imdb.animal-in-title, imdb.surrealism, imdb.anime-animation
Production Companies: Group TAC
Network: TV Tokyo
S1E1 - When Pigs Fly
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 – 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.
July 3, 1997, midnight
S1E2 - Invasion of the Pig Clones
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!
July 10, 1997, midnight
S1E3 - A Bitter Fruit
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
July 17, 1997, midnight
S1E4 - The Incredible Shrinking School
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!
July 24, 1997, midnight
S1E5 - Luck of the Draw
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.
July 31, 1997, midnight
S1E6 - Tickled Pigs Feet
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.
Aug. 7, 1997, midnight
S1E7 - Veggie Power
Aug. 14, 1997, midnight
S1E8 - Little Aliens, Pig Trouble
Aug. 21, 1997, midnight
S1E9 - Trouble in Lightning Land
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.
Aug. 28, 1997, midnight
S1E10 - Pigtoven vs. Principal
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.
Sept. 4, 1997, midnight
S1E11 - 20,000 Leagues Beneath a C+
Sept. 11, 1997, midnight
S1E12 - Dad is the Worst Cook Ever
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.
Sept. 18, 1997, midnight
S1E13 - A Trip to the Slopes
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.
Sept. 25, 1997, midnight
S1E14 - Pigs on Ice
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.
Oct. 2, 1997, midnight
S1E15 - Samurai Lunch Lady
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
Oct. 9, 1997, midnight
S1E16 - Lookout! It's A Cookout
Oct. 16, 1997, midnight
S1E17 - The Devil Lady Next Door
Oct. 23, 1997, midnight
S1E18 - Auld Lang Swine
Oct. 30, 1997, midnight
S1E19 - Oinks from Outer Space
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!
Nov. 6, 1997, midnight
S1E20 - Spencer Goes Buggy
Nov. 13, 1997, midnight
S1E21 - Bones
There's a girl next door with pink hair and is really a sceliton that tries to take over the world with focils.
Nov. 20, 1997, midnight
S1E22 - Kite-Flying for Dummies
Nov. 27, 1997, midnight
S1E23 - Pooped Out Pig
Dec. 4, 1997, midnight
S1E24 - The Lovesick Castaway
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.
Dec. 11, 1997, midnight
S1E25 - Milk of Amnesia
Dec. 18, 1997, midnight
S1E26 - Moon Girl
Dec. 25, 1997, midnight
S1E27 - Pouty Pig: Scourge of the Galaxy
Jan. 1, 1998, midnight
S1E28 - Bummer Vacation
Jan. 8, 1998, midnight
S1E29 - Aliens
Jan. 15, 1998, midnight
S1E30 - Episode 30
Jan. 22, 1998, midnight
S1E31 - Episode 31
Jan. 29, 1998, midnight
S1E32 - Episode 32
Feb. 5, 1998, midnight
S1E33 - Episode 33
Feb. 12, 1998, midnight
S1E34 - Episode 34
Feb. 19, 1998, midnight
S1E35 - Episode 35
Feb. 26, 1998, midnight
S1E36 - Episode 36
March 5, 1998, midnight
S1E37 - Episode 37
March 12, 1998, midnight
S1E38 - Episode 38
March 19, 1998, midnight
S1E39 - Episode 39
March 26, 1998, midnight
S1E40 - Episode 40
April 2, 1998, midnight
S1E41 - Episode 41
April 9, 1998, midnight
S1E42 - Episode 42
April 16, 1998, midnight
S1E43 - Episode 43
April 23, 1998, midnight
S1E44 - Episode 44
April 30, 1998, midnight
S1E45 - Episode 45
May 7, 1998, midnight
S1E46 - Episode 46
May 14, 1998, midnight
S1E47 - Episode 47
May 21, 1998, midnight
S1E48 - Episode 48
May 28, 1998, midnight
S1E49 - Episode 49
June 4, 1998, midnight
S1E50 - Episode 50
June 11, 1998, midnight
S1E51 - Episode 51
June 18, 1998, midnight
S1E52 - Episode 52
June 25, 1998, midnight
S1E53 - Episode 53
July 2, 1998, midnight
S1E54 - Episode 54
July 9, 1998, midnight
S1E55 - Episode 55
July 16, 1998, midnight
S1E56 - Episode 56
July 23, 1998, midnight
S1E57 - Episode 57
July 30, 1998, midnight
S1E58 - Episode 58
Aug. 6, 1998, midnight
S1E59 - Episode 59
Aug. 13, 1998, midnight
S1E60 - Episode 60
Aug. 20, 1998, midnight
S1E61 - Episode 61
Network: TV Tokyo
Episode Runtime: 24 min.
Season Runtime: 1464 min.
Released: July 3, 1997
Last Air Date: Aug. 20, 1998, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-Y7 / 7+
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