Chobits is about a young man named Hideki who finds an abandoned Persocom in the trash and takes her home with him. This Persocom, who he names Chii, seems to be one of the legendary Chobits - a series of Persocoms that are capable of actual thought instead of just programming. The series follows their adventures as Hideki tries to find out the truth behind Chii, while also falling in love with her.
When I read the original manga by CLAMP back in high school, I was intrigued by the art and the different ideas of love presented in the series. The manga was also just the right length - 8 volumes, not too long and not too short.
The anime, however, is a different story. 8 volumes definitely take up less than 26 episodes, so the anime was stock full of filler episodes that seemed to merely showcase fanservice for the male audience. This was probably my biggest gripe, along with the changed ending. The music is nothing special, and only begins to be interesting in the opening and closing themes, which tend to grow on you after 26 episodes.
While the storyline does bring up interesting ideas about the many forms love takes, it doesn't seem to make up for the sheer amount of fanservice provided in the anime due to its length. The ending also was a big let down compared to the manga, and seemed a bit too rushed for my tastes. So overall, I would give this a 2.5/5 rating. The music can be catchy sometimes, the art is beautiful in certain episodes when they're actually trying, and the animated storybooks are adorable.
Also, Sumomo is the best:
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