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Summary: Clamp's Newest
Review: I took a chance on this series by CLAMP (the group that brought you Cardcaptor Sakura, Magic Knight Rayearth, and X, just to name just a few) but don't expect to find the playful, innocent nature that you find in Cardcaptor Sakura because it is more adult themed, thus earning a 16+ ranking from Pioneer.A little background on the story from what you just know from the first volume. In a more advanced present day, Hideki Motosuwa (the main male character) decides to move to Tokyo from the countryside to study to get into college as he was rejected this year. He is amazed by the vast technology that surrounds him as Persocoms (short for personal computer or "person on computer") are roaming the streets with the public. These persocoms are not the desktops that you have in your houses; these are all in the form of people, toys, or animals. Just to his luck, he finds Chi lying in the trash. Now, all this happens with not-so-subtle adult jokes. I was a little turned off by this but the fact that there was no direct nudity or need to accentuate anything like that put me more at ease. So the real thing that was perverted in a sense is the jokes or gestures, which both I can handle and put aside to enjoy the show. If you are a little skeptical, then try to watch a few episodes beforehand to see if you would want to buy it instead. Next, the packaging is simply breathtaking. Oddly enough, Pioneer packed in a limited supply of a Chobits stationary set. It looks like a cosmetic case (in pink and white) but within has a letter opener, pencil, eraser, and scissors. As many companies are now releasing box sets with their releases, it seems to have lost its value as they are plainer than others but this one is easily an exception. The top is very simple (which I think it should be) with just a picture of Sumomo (Hideki's friend's Persocom). On the back of the box is a very nice picture of Hideki and Chi outside a window on a sunny day. It's very refreshing. One side of the box shows a very beautiful picture of Chi in a pink dress with red ribbons watching the cherry blossoms blow away from her hand. On the other side, there are three darker characters surrounding Chi, in pink, in the center. This really works well as it accents Chi as the pink is brighter than the surrounding black of the other characters. One of the darker characters looks like a darker Chi while the other two haven't been revealed yet. This makes me eager to watch more as it seems the light-hearted nature that was seen in the first volume will change to a darker, deeper, tone. On the packaging of the DVD, Pioneer decided to use a hand-drawn manga (Japanese comic) picture of Chi sitting and smiling atop a telephone pole. While I am sometimes iffy about using manga art for DVD volumes, as they are separate things in ways, this works out really well. The colors are vibrant, yet also subtle. It creates a very refreshing scene. The back does well with listing the volume number and episode titles. Being a dork, I notice the fonts and that its variety is nice and style works well with the technological theme of the show. Another thing that this release amazed me with was the amazing quality of the animation on DVD. Lines were so crisp and clear and the backgrounds were subtle and did very well with supporting the characters in the scenes. The sound quality is also very nice. Final Note: I am still worried about the fact that companies are cutting down on episodes per DVD on more popular titles. This release is going to span seven volumes, when it could just as easily fit six. With the variety of releases nowadays, it is harder to buy all that you want to so it would be easier if the companies helped out in that aspect. But on another note, I'm happy with the packaging. I hope for the same quality from other companies and for Pioneer to step up another notch and wow me again. I look forward to this release to unfold the mystery of Chi and "Chobits."
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Summary: This is l337!
Review: Chobits is really good...Its no getbackers..but it will do :)
if you like funny things..and robots ..go for it m8s :D
neoB
i soo recommend it :D
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Summary: Highly recomended!
Review: I have had the pleasure of viewing this entire series, purchased from japan before pioneer licenced it, so I wont describe it for fear that I could give somthing away (the other reviewers gave good descriptions already anyway), but what I will say is this: Comedy, cute girls, robots, spazdic sidekicks(sumomo), drama, romance, I could keep going but let just say if Chobits were as much like a cereal as it's name makes it sound like it is, it would be part of my complete breakfast lunch and dinner. Ha!
If I can find the money to buy it twice (I've got to get the english dubs now!) then you must buy it at least this once, you wont regret it!
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Summary: Chobits is fun and light
Review: A nice change of pace from X, also from CLAMP. A light-hearted show with nothing all that offensive besides a few sex gags. Perfect entertainment for girls and guys. The animation is crisp and the show is well paced and funny. The critic from Amazon.com is TOTALLY wrong, it's not sexist in the least. It's too silly to offend anyone and it's a rather sweet idea. The critic seems to be using the idea that Chi is some submissive sex toy, which she's not. Pick up the DVD and judge for yourself !
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Summary: Doesn't she make a nice "laptop"?
Review: The Chobits series on DVD is quite good. It doesn't stick to the manga, but that helps the keep the series in-line. The story goes like this, boy is rejected from the college of his school(aren't they all), boy goes to the city to cram for his entrance exams. He discovers that practically everyone owns a persocom(huminoid personal pcs). He knows he has to have one, but how...now the story can begin. I enjoyed the DVD a lot. It's so sugary and pink. Guys might think this is a "girl's" series, but that's not even the half of it. This series is cramed full of fan service, so if that's not your bag, this isn't the show for you. In many sceens, Chi,the cute,cuddly computer girl is half naked. The word "porno sites" is quite popular among the boys as well. One thing, if Hideke,the main character, isn't keeping his perpetual erection under tow, he's taking care of his constant bloody nose. Aside from the breast gags,the pantyless computers, and the campy feel of this series; it actually has some very redeming qualities. The dub is pretty good. Not the best, but not even the worst(think Lost Universe...eeee God...). Even some of the noises included in the "sex" gags are pretty funny. The music has a light, breezy feel to it and the opening is sooooooooo cute and catchy, if you followed the manga it almost wouldn't fit. The animation is close to that in the manga, it will be interesting to see what they will do with this series...All in all I recomend Chobits, I enjoyed it a lot; I can't wait to buy the next DVD. One more word of warning: even though there isn't any swearing, I wouldn't reccomend showing this to anyone under 13; there's a pretty racy "let's find the switch sceen" in the series. I didn't know you could cop a feel with a computer^-^
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Summary: CLAMP is Back!
Review: This is actually the first series from CLAMP that I got into. The story is sudderly wonderful and timeless, although it does repeat the same peremise that made Oh My Goddess! quite popular here in the US. But this is CLAMP, Japan's #1 best selling shojo manga creators, so you know it's going to be good. While the series does twist the orginal story and characters just a hair or two, if you've been reading the manga like I have, you will surely not be disapointed. It's nice to see that CLAMP's beautiful art has not be chucked out the window and completely re-drawn (take a look at the Rayearth anime and OVA for proof). The colors are not too bright, but can be abit drabby at times. Pioneer is known for doing rather excellent dubbing, so I was glad the English dub was right on the money. The only concern that I have is that Sumomo (or Plum, for those who read the manga) does get a tad bit annoying, but her cuteness make up for it.The music is cheeful and, for me, reminds me of I Dream of Jennie or Bewitched. The opening and ending theme are poppy and up-beat, though they do tend to get annoying after awhile, but you'll be singing them once you hear it.
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Summary: You will love Chii
Review: CHII IS SWEET!! The story is somewhat simple but the character design is very complex. Chii is a Persocon (Android Type Personal Computer). Hideki is a 18yo farmboy who moves to the city to goto cramschool (Jr. College) and he is VERY computer stupid. He wants a Persocon but he cant afford one. Then as fate would have it he finds one in a trash heap. Chii is custom persocon that is more pretty then others but she has no memory, but she can learn. Could she be a Chobits? A Chobits is a Persocon that can love. Will she fall in love with Hideki? Who built her? And why? Great soundtrack (Round Table, same people who did .Hack//Dust). Trust me buy it and you will fall in love!
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Summary: CLAMP ROCK!!!
Review: Dream-Team CLAMP(X, Cardcaptor sakura) Have yet again come up with an amazing, beautiful and charming anime. Chobits makes you wish you had one of those persocoms, I totally love it. Chi, the leading charecter, is an adorable persocom found by Hidekou in a dumpster.
The series is funny, sexy and soooooooooooooooooooooo smart, you just can't stop wondering where do clamp get these amazing ideas.
The box comes with a cute stationary kit, with a pencil, rubber and other stuff.
you will totally love this intellegent series.
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Summary: It's about truly Loving someone...
Review: I'm sure you have already read about this series, so this review presents an alternative view. This series is about unconditionally Loving someone, not male dominance, female submissiveness, or even cute anime girls/robots. Motosuwa Hideki (the lead male character) is a young man (slightly, ok hugely, perverted) but has a good heart, works hard to do well in life and just wants to find someone he can Love. Chii (the lead female character) is a persicom without any accessible memories. She also has a drive to learn, be a good person and find "the only one for her." In this story, we see perhaps the purest Love there can be. A story where both parties truly Love EACH OTHER! This is the real kind of Love that takes work and commitment, not the kind that is effortless and fades. The kind of Love where you forget about your concerns, your pleasures, your comforts, even you and sacrifice everything so that your partner can be an inkling happier. The kind of Love that only works if both members are willing to surrender themselves to each other, trusting that the other really does Love them and is looking out for your happiness. This isn't a sexist story for the simple fact that Hideki is as submissive to Chii as she is to him. As for all the persicoms being female, watch closely. There are some male persicoms as well, but the artists tend to draw "perfect" looking men very effeminately. There are no main character male persicoms, but would the series be any better if there had? (Ok, I could think of a few interesting plot twists, but let's keep it simple.) This series has everything. True Love, angst, action, tension, deception, depth, humor, etc. It does have some tastefully presented adult oriented material, but it is a story that I would let my children watch. Perhaps they could learn that kind of Love. Perhaps they can learn from the dangers Chii faces. Perhaps they can learn that adult things are special and meant for only their special someone. These are lessons that the American culture and media are desperately lacking.
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Summary: Not as naughty as you might've heard...
Review: If you love a robot, can it truly love you back? What if it is of the highly advanced "Chobit" series? As CLAMP's most recent story to hit the TV screen April 2nd last year in Japan, Chobits is a fun and enjoyable show with plenty of comedy and a good dose of romance and drama. Despite the seemingly plotless nature, there's actually a shady back story revealed little by little that ultimately ends up explaining the cute and innocent robotic mystery that is Chii (or "Chi" if you prefer the Americanized spelling). While I'll generally agree that CLAMP's comic version of the story (manga) was a bit on the mature, fanservicey side, the anime is toned-down in comparison. You'll see much worse in PG-13 rated movies than you will ever see in Chobits. The only extremely questionable scene that I can recall that might be a concern to parents in a later episode is a vivid dream sequence in which Hideki dreams his co-worker and secret admirer, Yumi, places his hand in her shirt and requests some sexual favors. That, and the fact that Hideki is an avid porno-fan. There are hardly any language issues and the nudity is brief never full nor explicit due to cloth and hair in the way. I would definitely not rate this anime anything higher than PG-13. Animation : 10/10 - While turning Chii blonde may be a disappointment to some, the animation is smooth and consistent. Music : 9/10 - The opening theme "Let Me Be With You" is upbeat and catchy, though it might get on your nerves after a while. The BGM for the series fits the mood perfectly. The creepy music works well, the dramatic music engages you in the moment, and the normal music with an odd sort of shoo-bee-doo-aah theme is a nice break from your standard anime music. Voice Work : 10/10 - Hideki's voice is so believable as are the rest of the voices! Outstanding voice acting by the renowned Kikuko Inoue who voices Hideki's landlady Hibiya Chitose! (My rating is based on the Japanese version of Chobits as that is the version I own, and at the time of my review submission the English version has not yet been released).
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