Chocotto Sister

Chocotto Sister
Genre	Comedy, Romance
Manga
Written by	Go Zappa (story) Sakura Takeuchi (art)
Published by	Hakusensha
Anime
Directed by	Yasuhiro Kuroda
Studio	Nomad

Chokotto Sister (ちょこッとSister) is manga that has been adapted into an anime. It is also known as Chocosis. The plot centers around a wish that the main character, Haruma Kawagoe, made after his mother had suffered a miscarriage and an operation thereafter which would prevent her from having any more children, possibly a hysterectomy. A woman on a flying motorbike claiming to be Santa Claus delivers Haruma's wish, a younger sister. Upon his remark that it was a long time since he made his wish, Santa simply replies that making a little sister takes a lot more time than just making an android, takes his signature for delivery and departs. Haruma now has a little sister, who comes with her own instruction manual - a manual for the little sister, that is. When she asks him to name her, he names her after a word written on the manual: 'Choco'.

Characters

Haruma Kawagoe - The main character, a young man who once spoke a prayer to God that his mother would recover after her miscarriage, as well as a wish to Santa that he would 'stand in' for her and deliver him a little sister. Years after the wish, it was granted, leaving Haruma with a sudden addition to his household. He apparently cares a great deal for his new sister already and considers her to be extremely cute.

Choco Kawagoe - The little sister that Santa brought to Haruma. She is sweet and very innocent, all her knowledge of the world initially derived from an instruction manual she was given before her delivery to Haruma's home. Apparently the manual doesn't cover all situations and it isn't really written for someone of Choco's level of experience. Some of the information is even quite inappropriate for someone of her age ... Choco appears to be a sweet girl and is very fond of her new 'onii-chan', as she immediately identified Haruma.

Santa - A rather atypical Santa Claus, this is a rather tough-looking woman who rides a flying motorbike with reindeer antler-style handlebars and doesn't have much time for chitchat or objections. She makes Haruma sign for the big bundle of joy she brought him, wrapped up in a bag with a ribbon, then flies off, stating he should present any and all complaints to God.

Ayano - A woman who works in the Ciel blue de fleur near Tsabuki manor. Haruma has a crush on her, but has sofar been unable to work up the nerve to do anything about it. It seems that she remains oblivious of Haruma's affections and sees him as no more than a good acquaintance.

Yasuoka - Haruma's neighbour in Tsubaki manor, a middle-aged man about whose existence Haruma had managed to forget until they met at a shrine, the first New Year's Day since Choco's appearance. Yasuoka appears to be struggling to find a new job and is currently unemployed.

Makoto Ashirai - A young woman who lives in Tsubaki manor, the same building that Haruma, Choco and Yasuoka inhabit. She sports orange hair, apparently enjoys her licquor and teases Haruma with her (lack of) wardrobe and claims that he's interested in her body. Despite her apparent penchant for inebriation, her laziness, her tendency to mooch any and all kinds of food off her neighbours, her 'adult' sense of humor and a somewhat scheming, manipulative nature, she seems to have a good character; she came to the original landlady's rescue after the latter took a spill down a staircase, spraining her ankle and waist. She has displayed a rather uncomfortable interest in Chitose's bust - uncomfortable to Chitose, that is.

Landlady - The original manager of Tsubaki manor, where Haruma, Choco, Yasuoka and Makoto all live. A kind-faced widow woman who is getting on in years and seems quite easy-going. She decides to vacate the building after her accident to go live with her son and daughter-in-law, citing the accident has shown her she's getting too old. She gives over her role to her granddaughter. She is the one who inspires Choco to start a picturial diary.

Chitose Serikawa - The granddaughter of the original landlady. A nice, but somewhat shy and accident-prone young woman who has no sense of direction and who holds feelings of insecurity due to having to wear glasses and discontent with her own looks; she suffered a painful episode in school when she overheard the boy she liked calling her 'an ugly girl with glasses'. Several characters have remarked upon the impressive size of her bust. She seems to have developed a crush on Haruma since he said her glasses became her very well.

Tamami - A young woman who is Haruma's upperclassman at school and gives the impression of being quite free-spirited. Apparently she has a habit of getting Haruma part-time jobs as a stand-in for herself. Jobs which Haruma claims are 'too busy'...

Episode guide

The episode guide to the anime version of Chokotto sister

Episode 1 - The gift is a little sis?

Choco is delivered to Haruma's house. The new siblings take a trip to the mall to buy Choco clothing, but accidentally lose sight of each other inside

Episode 2 - Happy New Year

The new siblings go to a shrine for New Year's. Yasuoka, Makoto and the original landlady make their first appearance. Choco starts her picture diary.

Episode 3 - The Manager is coming/The new manager has arrived

Chitose makes her way towards Tsubaki manor, but has many a mishap along the way. Eventually she makes it, thanks to Haruma's and Choco's help.

Episode 4 - Black Valentine Day

Chitose plans to give chocolate to Haruma, who has been roped into a special Valentine's Day job by Tamami. Choco receives misinformation about the meaning of Valentine's Day from Makoto. Does Haruma have precognitive dreams ...?

Episode 5 - To Buy a Bra

After seeing Chitose's laundry and wheedling a demonstration out of the manager, Choco asks her big brother to buy her an item of lady's intimate apparel. A drunken Makoto embarrasses Chitose, but still manages to get herself invited for lunch the next day, along with Choco.

Episode 6 - Easy to Understand Lecture on Public Baths

References

• "Chokotto Sister". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2006-08-22.

Music

Opening theme

"Doki! Doki! My Sister Soul" by Harenchi Punch

Ending theme

"Neko-nyan Dansu" by Harenchi Punch

External links

• Template:Languageicon Official site