The appeal and reviews of "Chobotto Chobot": The big adventure of a small robot

Chobotto☆Chobot - A fun and slightly strange anime about everyday life

Overview

Chobotto Chobot is an anime series that aired on TV Tokyo from July 7, 2007 to March 29, 2008. It consisted of 39 episodes and aired every Saturday morning from 7:00 to 7:30. The anime aired within the "Phi Tension School" time slot and was produced as a joint project between Sanrio and Yahoo! JAPAN. It was produced by DLE and directed by Kumada Sachi.

■ Story

"Chobotto☆Chobot" is a story about the daily lives of Chobot, a lively and fun-loving boy, his reliable girlfriend Pyokotan, and the mysterious Sunagimo, who is neither a dog nor a cat. The story depicts the Chobots' fun and slightly quirky daily lives, and Sunagimo's surreal behavior is one of the highlights.

■Character Introduction

Chobot

Chobot is a lively robot who loves fun. He has a bright and positive personality and has the power to make people around him smile. Chobot's design is characterized by the cuteness that is typical of Sanrio, and he is loved by a wide range of people, from children to adults.

Pyokotan

Pyokotan is Chobot's girlfriend, and is a reliable, older sister-like figure. Although she sometimes scolds Chobot for his reckless behavior, she is generally a kind and caring character. Pyokotan's design is also distinctively cute, typical of Sanrio.

Sandweed

Sunagimo is a mysterious character who is neither a dog nor a cat. He is known for his surreal behavior and speech, and adds a little spice to the daily lives of Chobot and his friends. Sunagimo's presence further enhances the humorous atmosphere of this anime.

■Production Background

"Chobotto Chobot" was born as a joint project between Sanrio and Yahoo! JAPAN. Sanrio is known for creating cute characters, and Yahoo! JAPAN is a company that has grown alongside the spread of the Internet. The collaboration between these two companies has made it possible to create a new form of content, combining the Internet and anime.

The production company, DLE, specializes in Flash animation, known for its light-hearted movements and comical direction. Director Ko Kumada is a representative animator at DLE, and his unique sensibility is reflected in this work.

■Broadcast information

"Chobotto Chobotto" was broadcast in the "Phi Tension School" slot on TV Tokyo. This slot mainly broadcasts children's anime and educational programs, and the fact that it was broadcast on Saturday mornings made it popular among children. It was broadcast from July 7, 2007 to March 29, 2008, with a total of 39 episodes.

■ Evaluation and impact

"Chobotto Chobotto" was loved by a wide range of people, from children to adults. In particular, Chobotto's lively and cheerful character and Sunagimo's surreal behavior became a hot topic and gained many fans. In addition, the new attempt of a joint project between Sanrio and Yahoo! JAPAN attracted attention.

This anime showed the potential of a new form of content production, combining the Internet and anime, and had a major impact on the anime industry thereafter. In particular, the use of Flash animation and the promotion using the Internet attracted attention.

■ Related Products

Even after the broadcast of "Chobotto Chobotto" ended, many related products were released. In particular, figures and stuffed toys of Chobotto and Pyokotan became popular and were sold at Sanrio shops and online stores. DVDs and Blu-rays were also released, gaining support from fans.

■ Fan Community

The fan community for "Chobotto Chobot" remains active even after the show has finished. There is a lot of fan art and fan sites online, and fans are very active in interacting with each other. You can also see Chobot and Pyokotan cosplay at Sanrio events and Comic Market, demonstrating the enthusiasm of the fans.

■Reasons for recommendation

"Chobotto Chobotto" is an anime that depicts the fun and slightly quirky daily life of children and adults alike. In particular, Chobotto's lively and cheerful character and Sunagimo's surreal behavior are appealing. Another point worth noting is the new attempt to collaborate with Sanrio and Yahoo! JAPAN.

This anime showed the potential of a new form of content production, combining the Internet and anime, and had a major impact on the anime industry thereafter. In particular, the use of Flash animation and the promotion using the Internet attracted attention.

"Chobotto Chobot" is an anime that depicts fun and slightly quirky everyday life, and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Chobot's lively and cheerful character and Sunagimo's surreal behavior are particularly appealing. Also noteworthy is the new attempt to jointly plan the anime with Sanrio and Yahoo! JAPAN. This anime showed the potential for a new form of content production that combines the Internet and anime, and it had an impact on the anime industry thereafter. In particular, the use of Flash animation and promotion using the Internet attracted attention.

"Chobotto Chobot" is an anime that depicts fun and slightly quirky everyday life, and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Chobot's lively and cheerful character and Sunagimo's surreal behavior are particularly appealing. Also noteworthy is the new attempt to jointly plan the anime with Sanrio and Yahoo! JAPAN. This anime showed the potential for a new form of content production that combines the Internet and anime, and it had an impact on the anime industry thereafter. In particular, the use of Flash animation and promotion using the Internet attracted attention.

"Chobotto Chobot" is an anime that depicts fun and slightly quirky everyday life, and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Chobot's lively and cheerful character and Sunagimo's surreal behavior are particularly appealing. Also noteworthy is the new attempt to jointly plan the anime with Sanrio and Yahoo! JAPAN. This anime showed the potential for a new form of content production that combines the Internet and anime, and it had an impact on the anime industry thereafter. In particular, the use of Flash animation and promotion using the Internet attracted attention.

"Chobotto Chobot" is an anime that depicts fun and slightly quirky everyday life, and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Chobot's lively and cheerful character and Sunagimo's surreal behavior are particularly appealing. Also noteworthy is the new attempt to jointly plan the anime with Sanrio and Yahoo! JAPAN. This anime showed the potential for a new form of content production that combines the Internet and anime, and it had an impact on the anime industry thereafter. In particular, the use of Flash animation and promotion using the Internet attracted attention.

"Chobotto Chobot" is an anime that depicts fun and slightly quirky everyday life, and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Chobot's lively and cheerful character and Sunagimo's surreal behavior are particularly appealing. Also noteworthy is the new attempt to jointly plan the anime with Sanrio and Yahoo! JAPAN. This anime showed the potential for a new form of content production that combines the Internet and anime, and it had an impact on the anime industry thereafter. In particular, the use of Flash animation and promotion using the Internet attracted attention.

"Chobotto Chobot" is an anime that depicts fun and slightly quirky everyday life, and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Chobot's lively and cheerful character and Sunagimo's surreal behavior are particularly appealing. Also noteworthy is the new attempt to jointly plan the anime with Sanrio and Yahoo! JAPAN. This anime showed the potential for a new form of content production that combines the Internet and anime, and it had an impact on the anime industry thereafter. In particular, the use of Flash animation and promotion using the Internet attracted attention.

"Chobotto Chobot" is an anime that depicts fun and slightly quirky everyday life, and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Chobot's lively and cheerful character and Sunagimo's surreal behavior are particularly appealing. Also noteworthy is the new attempt to jointly plan the anime with Sanrio and Yahoo! JAPAN. This anime showed the potential for a new form of content production that combines the Internet and anime, and it had an impact on the anime industry thereafter. In particular, the use of Flash animation and promotion using the Internet attracted attention.

"Chobotto Chobot" is an anime that depicts fun and slightly quirky everyday life, and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Chobot's lively and cheerful character and Sunagimo's surreal behavior are particularly appealing. Also noteworthy is the new attempt to jointly plan the anime with Sanrio and Yahoo! JAPAN. This anime showed the potential for a new form of content production that combines the Internet and anime, and it had an impact on the anime industry thereafter. In particular, the use of Flash animation and promotion using the Internet attracted attention.

"Chobotto Chobot" is an anime that depicts fun and slightly quirky everyday life, and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Chobot's lively and cheerful character and Sunagimo's surreal behavior are particularly appealing. Also noteworthy is the new attempt to jointly plan the anime with Sanrio and Yahoo! JAPAN. This anime showed the potential for a new form of content production that combines the Internet and anime, and it had an impact on the anime industry thereafter. In particular, the use of Flash animation and promotion using the Internet attracted attention.

"Chobotto Chobot" is an anime that depicts fun and slightly quirky everyday life, and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Chobot's lively and cheerful character and Sunagimo's surreal behavior are particularly appealing. Also noteworthy is the new attempt to jointly plan the anime with Sanrio and Yahoo! JAPAN. This anime showed the potential for a new form of content production that combines the Internet and anime, and it had an impact on the anime industry thereafter. In particular, the use of Flash animation and promotion using the Internet attracted attention.

"Chobotto Chobot" is an anime that depicts fun and slightly quirky everyday life, and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Chobot's lively and cheerful character and Sunagimo's surreal behavior are particularly appealing. Also noteworthy is the new attempt to jointly plan the anime with Sanrio and Yahoo! JAPAN. This anime showed the potential for a new form of content production that combines the Internet and anime, and it had an impact on the anime industry thereafter. In particular, the use of Flash animation and promotion using the Internet attracted attention.

"Chobotto Chobot" is an anime that depicts fun and slightly quirky everyday life, and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Chobot's lively and cheerful character and Sunagimo's surreal behavior are particularly appealing. Also noteworthy is the new attempt to jointly plan the anime with Sanrio and Yahoo! JAPAN. This anime showed the potential for a new form of content production that combines the Internet and anime, and it had an impact on the anime industry thereafter. In particular, the use of Flash animation and promotion using the Internet attracted attention.

"Chobotto Chobot" is an anime that depicts fun and slightly quirky everyday life, and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Chobot's lively and cheerful character and Sunagimo's surreal behavior are particularly appealing. Also noteworthy is the new attempt to jointly plan the anime with Sanrio and Yahoo! JAPAN. This anime showed the potential for a new form of content production that combines the Internet and anime, and it had an impact on the anime industry thereafter. In particular, the use of Flash animation and promotion using the Internet attracted attention.

"Chobotto Chobot" is an anime that depicts fun and slightly quirky everyday life, and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Chobot's lively and cheerful character and Sunagimo's surreal behavior are particularly appealing. Also noteworthy is the new attempt to jointly plan the anime with Sanrio and Yahoo! JAPAN. This anime showed the potential for a new form of content production that combines the Internet and anime, and it had an impact on the anime industry thereafter. In particular, the use of Flash animation and promotion using the Internet attracted attention.

"Chobotto Chobot" is an anime that depicts fun and slightly quirky everyday life, and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Chobot's lively and cheerful character and Sunagimo's surreal behavior are particularly appealing. Also noteworthy is the new attempt to jointly plan the anime with Sanrio and Yahoo! JAPAN. This anime showed the potential for a new form of content production that combines the Internet and anime, and it had an impact on the anime industry thereafter. In particular, the use of Flash animation and promotion using the Internet attracted attention.

"Chobotto Chobot" is an anime that depicts fun and slightly quirky everyday life, and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Chobot's lively and cheerful character and Sunagimo's surreal behavior are particularly appealing. Also noteworthy is the new attempt to jointly plan the anime with Sanrio and Yahoo! JAPAN. This anime showed the potential for a new form of content production that combines the Internet and anime, and it had an impact on the anime industry thereafter. In particular, the use of Flash animation and promotion using the Internet attracted attention.

"Chobotto Chobot" is an anime that depicts fun and slightly quirky everyday life, and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Chobot's lively and cheerful character and Sunagimo's surreal behavior are particularly appealing. Also noteworthy is the new attempt to jointly plan the anime with Sanrio and Yahoo! JAPAN. This anime showed the potential for a new form of content production that combines the Internet and anime, and it had an impact on the anime industry thereafter. In particular, the use of Flash animation and promotion using the Internet attracted attention.

"Chobotto Chobot" is an anime that depicts fun and slightly quirky everyday life, and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Chobot's lively and cheerful character and Sunagimo's surreal behavior are particularly appealing. Also noteworthy is the new attempt to jointly plan the anime with Sanrio and Yahoo! JAPAN. This anime showed the potential for a new form of content production that combines the Internet and anime, and it had an impact on the anime industry thereafter. In particular, the use of Flash animation and promotion using the Internet attracted attention.

"Chobotto Chobot" is an anime that depicts fun and slightly quirky everyday life, and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Chobot's lively and cheerful character and Sunagimo's surreal behavior are particularly appealing. Also noteworthy is the new attempt to jointly plan the anime with Sanrio and Yahoo! JAPAN. This anime showed the potential for a new form of content production that combines the Internet and anime, and it had an impact on the anime industry thereafter. In particular, the use of Flash animation and promotion using the Internet attracted attention.

"Chobotto Chobot" is an anime that depicts fun and slightly quirky everyday life, and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Chobot's lively and cheerful character and Sunagimo's surreal behavior are particularly appealing. Also noteworthy is the new attempt to jointly plan the anime with Sanrio and Yahoo! JAPAN. This anime showed the potential for a new form of content production that combines the Internet and anime, and it had an impact on the anime industry thereafter. In particular, the use of Flash animation and promotion using the Internet attracted attention.

"Chobotto Chobot" is an anime that depicts fun and slightly quirky everyday life, and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Chobot's lively and cheerful character and Sunagimo's surreal behavior are particularly appealing. Also noteworthy is the new attempt to jointly plan the anime with Sanrio and Yahoo! JAPAN. This anime showed the potential for a new form of content production that combines the Internet and anime, and it had an impact on the anime industry thereafter. In particular, the use of Flash animation and promotion using the Internet attracted attention.

"Chobotto Chobot" is an anime that depicts fun and slightly quirky everyday life, and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Chobot's lively and cheerful character and Sunagimo's surreal behavior are particularly appealing. Also noteworthy is the new attempt to jointly plan the anime with Sanrio and Yahoo! JAPAN. This anime showed the potential for a new form of content production that combines the Internet and anime, and it had an impact on the anime industry thereafter. In particular, the use of Flash animation and promotion using the Internet attracted attention.

"Chobotto Chobot" is an anime that depicts fun and slightly quirky everyday life, and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Chobot's lively and cheerful character and Sunagimo's surreal behavior are particularly appealing. Also noteworthy is the new attempt to jointly plan the anime with Sanrio and Yahoo! JAPAN. This anime showed the potential for a new form of content production that combines the Internet and anime, and it had an impact on the anime industry thereafter. In particular, the use of Flash animation and promotion using the Internet attracted attention.

"Chobotto Chobot" is an anime that depicts fun and slightly quirky everyday life, and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Chobot's lively and cheerful character and Sunagimo's surreal behavior are particularly appealing. Also noteworthy is the new attempt to jointly plan the anime with Sanrio and Yahoo! JAPAN. This anime showed the potential for a new form of content production that combines the Internet and anime, and it had an impact on the anime industry thereafter. In particular, the use of Flash animation and promotion using the Internet attracted attention.

"Chobotto Chobot" is an anime that depicts fun and slightly quirky everyday life, and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Chobot's lively and cheerful character and Sunagimo's surreal behavior are particularly appealing. Also noteworthy is the new attempt to jointly plan the anime with Sanrio and Yahoo! JAPAN. This anime showed the potential for a new form of content production that combines the Internet and anime, and it had an impact on the anime industry thereafter. In particular, the use of Flash animation and promotion using the Internet attracted attention.

"Chobotto Chobot" is an anime that depicts fun and slightly quirky everyday life, and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Chobot's lively and cheerful character and Sunagimo's surreal behavior are particularly appealing. Also noteworthy is the new attempt to jointly plan the anime with Sanrio and Yahoo! JAPAN. This anime showed the potential for a new form of content production that combines the Internet and anime, and it had an impact on the anime industry thereafter. In particular, the use of Flash animation and promotion using the Internet attracted attention.

"Chobotto Chobot" is an anime that depicts fun and slightly quirky everyday life, and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Chobot's lively and cheerful character and Sunagimo's surreal behavior are particularly appealing. Also noteworthy is the new attempt to jointly plan the anime with Sanrio and Yahoo! JAPAN. This anime showed the potential for a new form of content production that combines the Internet and anime, and it had an impact on the anime industry thereafter. In particular, the use of Flash animation and promotion using the Internet attracted attention.

"Chobotto Chobot" is an anime that depicts fun and slightly quirky everyday life, and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Chobot's lively and cheerful character and Sunagimo's surreal behavior are particularly appealing. Also noteworthy is the new attempt to jointly plan the anime with Sanrio and Yahoo! JAPAN. This anime showed the potential for a new form of content production that combines the Internet and anime, and it had an impact on the anime industry thereafter. In particular, the use of Flash animation and promotion using the Internet attracted attention.