The Chocolate Panic Picture Show (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1985, The Chocolate Panic Picture Show is an animation film directed by Kamui Fujiwara, running about 25 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on a manga by Fujiwara Kamui, serialised in Monthly Super Action and partly inspired by Jamie Uys's The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980). Jaw-droppingly racist musical in which grossly caricatured Africans Manbo, Chinbo, and Chonbo causes chaos in civilisation despite the efforts of their pretty tour guide/bedmate to tame their zany, grass-skirted cannibal ways.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Chocolate Panic Picture Show has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Chocolate Panic Picture Show page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chocolate Panic Picture Show tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chocolate Panic Picture Show (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Chocolate Panic Picture Show change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Chocolate Panic Picture Show worth watching?
- The Chocolate Panic Picture Show holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Chocolate Panic Picture Show released?
- The Chocolate Panic Picture Show was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.