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EP 1Hideki Motosuwa discovers a discarded Persocom named Chi and decides to keep her despite hiding her from neighbors.
Apr 3, 2002Eighteen-year-old student Hideki Motosuwa struggles with financial hardship, prep school attendance, and a lack of romantic experience. His primary aspiration involves attending college and acquiring a cute Persocom companion for internet browsing. While walking outside one evening, he discovers a discarded Persocom unit in the trash. Upon activating the device, he names her Chi, a moniker derived from her only utterance. Hideki attempts to conceal her existence from his neighbor Hiromu Shinbo, who owns a mini-Persocom named Sumomo, as well as from his landlady, Ms. Hibiya. Despite these concealment efforts, he ultimately chooses to retain Chi, a decision that brings her evident happiness. This narrative establishes the initial circumstances surrounding Hideki's new cohabitant and his personal motivations.
EP 2Hideki consults Minoru Kokubunji about Chi's mysterious learning capabilities and lack of an OS.
Apr 10, 2002Hideki seeks to understand Chi better by visiting Minoru Kokubunji, a wealthy young specialist in Persocoms and a friend of Shinbo. During the meeting, they discover that Chi possesses a unique learning program despite lacking an Operating System. Minoru determines that Hideki is capable of teaching her effectively, allowing her to absorb the information provided. As they depart, Minoru warns Hideki against developing romantic feelings for her to avoid future heartbreak. Back in his room, Hideki officially assigns the name "Chi" to the robot, solidifying their connection and beginning her integration into his life under his guidance.
EP 3Chi Acquires Vocabulary from Hideki While Seeking Employment at a Pub
Apr 17, 2002Hideki, facing severe financial difficulties, teaches Chi new words. To cover his living expenses, he seeks employment but finds most positions filled. He accidentally discovers an opening at a Japanese pub named Yorokonde. There, he encounters Yumi, a high school student. This unexpected encounter occurs as he attempts to secure a job to support himself and Chi. The situation arises from his urgent need for income and the limited availability of work, leading him to this specific establishment where he meets the young girl.
EP 4Hideki Buys Underpants After Chi Lacks Them
Apr 24, 2002Hideki discovers that Chi does not own any underwear. Feeling too embarrassed to purchase them himself, he initially allows Chi to go to a lingerie store with assistance from Sumomo's navigation system. Following a series of mishaps and errors during this attempt, Hideki eventually gathers the necessary courage. He then rushes into the store alone to buy the items himself and quickly runs back out to complete the transaction.
EP 5Hideki Buys Picture Book for Chi During Exam Prep
May 1, 2002Hideki prepares for his first practice exam and visits a bookstore to purchase an English dictionary, having forgotten his at his parents' home. At the store, Chi discovers a picture book titled "A City with No People," which immediately captures her interest. Hideki decides to buy the picture book for Chi instead of the dictionary he originally intended to get. Shinbo lends his own dictionary to Hideki to help with his studies. While Shinbo instructs Hideki on how to use the dictionary, Chi finishes reading the picture book, leading to an unusual event occurring.
EP 6Hideki worries about Chi's fatigue and struggles to recharge her due to unpaid bills
May 8, 2002Hideki becomes concerned that Chi appears perpetually exhausted and consults Shinbo, who explains that Persocoms require charging. While sunlight usually suffices, Chi specifically needs to be plugged in. Upon returning home, Hideki discovers Chi is nearly depleted of power. However, he is unable to recharge her because he has failed to pay his electricity bill. Desperate to save her, Hideki attempts to transport Chi to Yorokonde for assistance. During this journey, he becomes severely lost, complicating his efforts to provide the necessary power for her survival.
EP 7Chi seeks employment to assist Hideki with expenses but accidentally takes a peep show job
May 15, 2002Determined to contribute financially, Chi attempts to secure employment so she can help Hideki cover their living costs. However, her usual clumsiness leads to an unintended situation where she ends up working in a peep show. This unexpected turn of events requires Hideki to step in and search for her to resolve the misunderstanding and bring her home safely.
EP 8Chi enters a trance state that disables nearby Persocoms until Hideki finds her.
May 22, 2002Chi's defense mechanism triggers, causing her to leap between buildings in a trance while disabling surrounding Persocoms. Hideki searches for her and successfully breaks her state upon being seen, then escorts her home. Later, Chi begins her first actual employment at a cake shop. This sequence follows the events of the previous episode, highlighting the sudden activation of her defensive capabilities and the subsequent resolution facilitated by Hideki's intervention. The narrative focuses on her transition from the chaotic trance to a normal routine, culminating in her new role within the bakery environment.
EP 9recapSumomo Requests Storage Deletion from Owner Shinbo
May 29, 2002Sumomo faces insufficient memory space and asks her owner, Shinbo, to decide which files to delete. Shinbo begins by removing the dance Sumomo performed to congratulate Hideki on his move. He then proceeds to recall various main events and humorous incidents that have taken place in the series up to this point. The episode functions primarily as a recap of the storyline, reviewing key moments and funny situations from previous installments.
EP 10Chi purchases a book sequel and a magazine for Hideki, who must teach her to bathe.
Jun 5, 2002Chi uses her funds to acquire the sequel to "A City with No People" and a pornographic magazine for Hideki. Hideki subsequently learns from Shinbo that Persocoms require bathing. Lacking the money to purchase bathing software for Chi, he attempts to instruct her directly. During their visit to a public bath, Hideki struggles with awkward and unsuccessful attempts to guide Chi through the process. He eventually finds a way to avoid the responsibility when he encounters his landlady, who steps in to help bathe Chi. This sequence highlights the challenges of caring for a Persocom without specialized tools.
EP 11Hideki Dates Yumi While Chi Reads a Book Sequel That Awakens Memories
Jun 12, 2002Hideki goes on a date with Yumi. During this time, Chi reads the sequel to her book, which triggers a fragment of her forgotten memory. This event leads to an encounter with a mysterious girl named Freya who bears a striking resemblance to Chi. Freya possesses knowledge regarding Chi's past that Chi herself does not remember. The meeting highlights the connection between Chi's current experiences and her hidden history, as revealed through the book's content and the appearance of the enigmatic Freya.
EP 12Hideki investigates a haunted apartment room after hearing a horror story from Minoru's Persocom Yuzuki.
Jun 19, 2002Hideki becomes terrified of a specific apartment room after hearing a ghost story while asking Minoru’s custom-made Persocom Yuzuki about the internet. Believing his building is haunted, he suffers from self-induced hallucinations driven by paranoia. The tale involves room 104, where the number four, or shi, is considered unlucky in Japan because it sounds like the word for death. The story claims a woman was murdered there while waiting for her lover. Hideki, Chi, Shinbo, Minoru, and Yuzuki team up to investigate the location. Their investigation reveals that the frightening events are merely a misunderstanding, dispelling Hideki’s fears and the supernatural reputation of the room.
EP 13Hideki searches for Chi in an online game after receiving a DVD player and game from Minoru.
Jun 26, 2002Hideki receives a DVD player and an online game from Minoru, which he plays with Chi, Sumomo, and Shinbo. Chi is absent from the game, prompting Hideki to search for her despite his lack of experience with online gaming. During his search, he encounters an undefeatable boss monster. Chi eventually rescues him from this encounter. Afterward, Chi states that she has no memory of the incident.
EP 14The group visits Minoru's Beach House during Spring Break for a day trip
Jul 3, 2002Hideki, Shinbo, Chi, Ms. Hibiya, Yumi, and their prep school teacher Ms. Shimizu travel to Minoru's Beach House for Spring Break. While observing dolphins at the location, Chi unexpectedly jumps into the water. Hideki attempts to rescue her, resulting in him nearly drowning himself in the process.
EP 15Ms. Shimizu Stays Overnight and Shinbo Reacts to the Situation
Jul 10, 2002Ms. Shimizu arrives at Hideki's apartment unexpectedly and spends the night without explaining her reason. She questions whether he prefers Persocoms to humans. The following day, Hideki discovers that Shinbo has not slept at all. When Hideki shares the details of the previous night, Shinbo reacts with extreme distress. Later, while walking home, Hideki witnesses Ms. Shimizu and Shinbo sharing a romantic embrace. This unexpected encounter leaves Hideki confused by the sudden development in their relationship dynamics.
EP 16Hideki discovers Shinbo eloped with Ms. Shimizu after waking with Sumomo in his bag
Jul 17, 2002Hideki wakes up to find Sumomo inside his bag. He then learns that Shinbo has run away and eloped with Ms. Shimizu. Confused by this development, Hideki visits Minoru’s house and asks him to arrange a video call with Shinbo. During the call, Shinbo explains that Ms. Shimizu lost her trust in men because her husband became obsessed with a Persocom. He neglected his wife entirely, focusing only on the machine, which led to her decision to leave with Shinbo.
EP 17Hideki Loses Wallet and Chi Attempts to Cook a Meal with Her Paycheck
Jul 24, 2002Hideki loses his wallet and is unable to purchase food. To cheer him up, Chi uses her work paycheck to buy ingredients and prepare a meal herself. Her cooking attempt triggers the smoke alarm. Miss Hibiya intervenes to teach Chi how to cook a more edible dish.
EP 18recapMinoru and Yuzuki discuss Chi's nature and search for clues about the Chobits creator
Jul 31, 2002Minoru and Yuzuki attempt to determine the true nature of Chi while seeking information regarding the creator of the Chobits picture. During their conversation, Yuzuki reviews the available data with Minoru, leading them to conclude that Chi is not a standard Persocom. This episode serves as a recap of the events that have occurred in the series up to this point, summarizing the current understanding of the characters and the mystery surrounding Chi's origins.
EP 19Hideki and Chi assist Ms. Hibiya with apartment cleaning duties.
Aug 7, 2002Ms. Hibiya cleans the apartments while Hideki and Chi offer assistance. Hideki proceeds to clean the electronics room, where Sumomo accidentally falls onto wires and suffers electrocution. Following this incident, Ms. Hibiya reveals her past experience building Persocoms and subsequently repairs Sumomo.
EP 20Chi is kidnapped after noticing a book while commuting to work
Aug 14, 2002During her commute to work, Chi spots the third volume of the book series "A City With No People" on a bookstore shelf. As she browses the pages, she is suddenly grabbed from behind and abducted. Meanwhile, Hideki returns home from prep school to discover that Chi is missing.
EP 21Hideki and Mr. Ueda search for the abducted Chi while discussing past relationships
Aug 21, 2002Chi remains held captive by her abductor while Hideki actively searches for her whereabouts. Following a conversation with Mr. Ueda regarding Chi's absence from work, the two men agree to collaborate on the search effort. During their interaction, Mr. Ueda shares personal details about his marriage to his previous Persocom. The narrative focuses on the ongoing efforts to locate Chi and the interpersonal dynamics between Hideki and Mr. Ueda as they navigate this crisis together.
EP 22Hideki seeks help to locate missing Chi after receiving a mysterious map
Aug 28, 2002Hideki mobilizes all available assistance in an urgent search for the missing Chi. He and Shinbo receive an image from an untraceable email address, which reveals itself to be a map of the residence belonging to Chi's abductor, Dragonfly. This discovery prompts Hideki to conduct research aimed at uncovering the true nature of Chi. The investigation intensifies as the pair utilize the provided map to locate the abductor's home, marking a significant development in the ongoing effort to find the missing individual and understand the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
EP 23Hideki and Chi assist Shinbo in relocating to live with his wife, Ms. Shimizu.
Sep 4, 2002After helping Shinbo move into Ms. Shimizu’s home, Hideki and Chi visit Minoru, who is researching Chobits. Exhausted from lack of sleep, Minoru collapses. His custom-made Persocom, Yuzuki, then attempts to independently hack the Chobits database to find the information he seeks. This sequence highlights the group's efforts to uncover secrets about Chobits while managing their daily living arrangements and the technical challenges posed by the Persocom's autonomous actions in the absence of their human counterpart's direct supervision.
EP 24Hideki brings Chi to work where she wears a former employee's uniform
Sep 11, 2002Hideki takes Chi to his workplace, where she mistakenly dons a uniform that belongs to a former employee. Ueda corrects her choice, but before she can change, Yumi spots her from outside the shop and flees in tears. Yumi previously worked at the store, and the uniform holds significant emotional weight. During her employment, she and Ueda developed romantic feelings for one another. However, Yumi discovered that Ueda had been previously married to a Persocom. Interpreting this as evidence that he viewed Persocoms as superior to humans, she resigned from her position at the bakery and ended their relationship. This backstory explains her distress upon seeing the uniform again.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Chobits have?
- Chobits has 26 episodes.
- When did Chobits come out?
- Chobits came out in 2002.
- Which studio made Chobits?
- Chobits was produced by MADHOUSE.
- Who directed Chobits?
- Chobits was directed by Morio Asaka.
- Is Chobits finished?
- Current status of Chobits: Finished.