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"Pig's Liver: Heat It Up" Anime Finale – A Must-See Tear-Jerking Conclusion to the Cozy Adventure Fantasy

TOKYO - The final episode (Episode 12) of the anime "Heat the Pork Liver" will begin airing and streaming, from February 5th.

Let us introduce the synopsis of this much-anticipated conclusion.

After learning the truth from the king, Jess and I spent our remaining time together. It was there that I could finally reveal the "real reason" why I came to this other world (Mesteria).

Ladies and gentlemen, please witness with your own eyes the tearful finale that cannot be described without emotion. The romantic adventure fantasy that began with a mere pig meeting a beautiful girl is now coming to an end.

■ Anime "Heat the Pork Liver" | Final Episode PV

"Heat the Pork Liver" Final Episode (Episode 12) Broadcast and Streaming Information

【Broadcast Information】 ・TOKYO MX: February 5th (Monday) from 25:35 to 26:05 ・BS11: February 5th (Monday) from 25:30 to 26:00 ・Gunma TV: February 6th (Tuesday) from 25:00 to 25:30 ・Tochigi TV: February 5th (Monday) from 25:35 to 26:05 ・Yomiuri TV: February 5th (Monday) from 26:59 ・CBC TV: February 10th (Saturday) from 27:09 ・AT-X: February 7th (Wednesday) at 23:00, February 9th (Friday) at 11:00 (Repeat), February 13th (Tuesday) at 17:00 (Repeat)

【Streaming Information】 ・d Anime Store, ABEMA: February 5th (Monday) from 25:35 ・Other sites: Starting sequentially from February 10th (Saturday) at 25:35

Source: Dengeki

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