Chobits (2002): cast, story & where to watch

2002 · Series · ★ 8

Chobits poster

Released in 2002, Chobits is an animation, comedy, drama and sci-fi & fantasy series.

What it’s about. Tokyo is abuzz with persocoms – humanoid computers that are virtually perfect. The socially and technologically inept Hideki is dying to get his hands on one. When he finds Chii abandoned in the trash, she’s cuter than any current model he’s ever seen before. But when he gets her home and turns her on, she has no data and only a single learning program installed. While Hideki puts his whole heart into teaching Chii the ins and outs of humanity, a mystery unfolds as a dark secret within her awakens.

Who’s in it. Chobits stars Tomokazu Sugita as Hideki Motosuwa (voice), Rie Tanaka as Chii (voice), Tomokazu Seki as Hiromu Shinbo (voice) and Motoko Kumai as Sumomo (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Chobits sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chobits page.

If you liked it. Fans of Chobits tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Chobits (2002)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chobits change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Chobits worth watching?
Chobits holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, comedy, drama and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Chobits?
Chobits stars Tomokazu Sugita, Rie Tanaka, Tomokazu Seki, Motoko Kumai and Houko Kuwashima.
When was Chobits released?
Chobits was released in 2002.