Fair, then Partly Piggy

Fair, then Partly Piggy, originally titled Koko to Nikovchi, was produced by Oh! Production and released in 1988. This animated feature is part of the long-running Piguma-kun series, which originated from the children's books by author and illustrator Koji Murata. The film was created during a period when Oh! Production was becoming a key player in the Japanese animation landscape, known for maintaining a distinct, character-focused aesthetic that prioritized charm and fluid movement over the complex mechanical designs prevalent in other genres of the era.

The character design and visual direction were deeply rooted in Murata's source material, aiming to capture the gentle, episodic nature of the source books. By adapting these stories into an animated format, the studio sought to translate the soft, whimsical quality of the original illustrations into a medium that appealed to a younger audience. Upon its release, the film was received as a sincere and faithful adaptation, contributing to the enduring legacy of the character in Japanese animation history, even if it remains a niche title in the broader international context.