Chobits

Episode Count	26
Season	Spring 2002
Genres	Comedy, Drama, Ecchi, Romance, Sci-Fi, Seinen
Source Material	Manga
Rating	TBD
Streaming	TBD

You know, it says a lot that a show can be so dated, yet still find a way to be so relevant. In this new world we find ourselves in, where AI is getting more and more human in its conversations, we can look at a show like Chobits and say, “Hey, that’s happening NOW…except for the whole humanoid robot thing,” which, in hindsight, is probably for the best. One thing I liked about “Chobits” is that it can be enjoyed on different levels: science fiction, romance, or slice-of-life. The story has a very decent flow, and there aren’t any real moments that slow it down or drag it out; each episode serves a purpose that contributes to the overall plot. Yes, even the episode when Chi says the word “Underpants” 84 times. The little side stories, where the plot deviates from Chi and Hideaki and focuses on the relationships of other characters, are enjoyable and tug at the heartstrings. Also, shoutout to Crispin Freeman for playing Hideaki. He plays the innocent, dopey farmboy in the big city with aplomb.

- KhakiBlueSocks