In a near-future Tokyo where humanoid personal computers called Persocoms have become a part of everyday life, Hideki Motosuwa is a country boy fresh off the farm with big dreams of getting into college — and an even bigger dream of owning a Persocom of his own. Too broke to buy one, his luck changes the night he discovers a beautiful Persocom abandoned in a trash heap. He takes her home, powers her up, and finds that she can only say one word: "Chi." As Hideki struggles through prep school, part-time jobs, and the baffling task of teaching Chi about the world, a mystery begins to unfold — Chi may not be an ordinary Persocom at all. She may be a "Chobit," a legendary android rumored to possess something no machine should have: true feelings of her own. Chobits is one of CLAMP's most beloved works, a warmhearted romantic comedy that quietly asks big questions about love, identity, and what it truly means to be human. Produced by Madhouse and directed by Morio Asaka, the series balances lighthearted slice-of-life comedy with genuinely touching emotional depth. With its iconic character designs, a memorable soundtrack featuring the earworm opening "Let Me Be With You" by Round Table featuring Nino, and ending themes performed by Rie Tanaka herself, Chobits became a defining title of early-2000s anime and a staple of the Geneon catalog. Equal parts sweet romance and thoughtful sci-fi, it remains a timeless and endearing series for fans of any era. Notable Staff & Voice Talent Director: Morio Asaka (Cardcaptor Sakura, Gunslinger Girl) Original Story: CLAMP (Cardcaptor Sakura, Magic Knight Rayearth, X/1999) Character Design: Hisashi Abe Studio: Madhouse Music: Keitaro Takanami Opening Theme: "Let Me Be With You" by Round Table featuring Nino Ending Themes: "Raison d'être" & "Ningyo Hime" by Rie Tanaka Cast: - Rie Tanaka as Chi / Freya - Tomokazu Sugita as Hideki Motosuwa - Tomokazu Seki as Hiromu Shinbo - Kikuko Inoue as Chitose Hibiya - Houko Kuwashima as Minoru Kokubunji - Motoko Kumai as Sumomo DVD Features - Clean Opening Animation - Clean Closing Animation - Art Gallery - Geneon Entertainment Previews Spoken Languages: English & Japanese Audio, English Subtitles Edition Details Japanese Title: ちょびっツ (Chobittsu) Runtime: ~600 Minutes (Complete Series, 24 Episodes + OVAs) Director: Morio Asaka DVD Release Year: 2003–2004 (U.S. Release) Original Release Date (Japan): April 2 – September 24, 2002 Publisher: Geneon Entertainment (Pioneer) Rating: 16+ Region: Region 1 (U.S. / Canada) Genre: Romantic Comedy, Sci-Fi, Drama Themes: Human & AI Relationships, Identity, Love, Near-Future Technology, Slice of Life Media assumed VG+ unless otherwise noted.
