The Mangalitsa became an anime hero in Japan

The main character of the comics, based on Mangalitsas is Tóth Péter, president of the Mangalitsa Breeders ' Association who saved the Hungarian bred Mangalitsas 20 years ago.

The Mangalitsa meat is a delicacy in Japan. The Mangalitsa products are offered in Michelin starred restautrants in Japan. Mangalitsa can be found in the menu of 170 restaurants in Tokyo and in about a total of 500 Japanese restaurants.

The comics was presented at a press conference in Budapest. The creator of the comics is Torimo Matsumoto.

(kormany.hu, Ministry of Rural Development Press Office)