Chou Kuroyanagi
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Estimated watch time
1h 15m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Historical79%Family Life79%Autobiographical79%Female Protagonist66%War60%
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Synopsis & Story
This feature length film is based on autobiography of Cho "Chocchan" Kuroyanagi, who is better known as the mother of an actress Tetsuko Kuroyanagi. The story starts in pre-World War 2 Japan when Chocchan marries violinist despite the objection of both of their families. They live in poverty, have three children and are happy together. Any misfortune they face with a smile. But new obstacle for their happiness comes when the war breaks out and Chocchan's husband must leave for the front...
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Chocchan Monogatari: should you watch it?
At a glance
Chocchan Monogatari has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 60/100 — 40% of 188 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #19 highest-rated film of 1996, and #18 most popular film of 1996 on AniList.
Of the 335 AniList users who started it, 9.0% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 265 have finished it.
As a 75-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Slice of Life — especially historical, family life, autobiographical, female protagonist.
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Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Chou Kuroyanagi
- Director
- Hiroko Tokita
- Character design
- Tatsuo Yanagino
- Music
- Tomoyuki Asakawa
Chocchan Monogatari FAQ
- How long is Chocchan Monogatari?
- Chocchan Monogatari runs 75 minutes (1 h 15 min).
- Is Chocchan Monogatari finished?
- Yes. Chocchan Monogatari has finished airing — the final episode aired March 20, 1996.
- Is Chocchan Monogatari based on a manga?
- No. Chocchan Monogatari is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
- Who animated Chocchan Monogatari?
- Chocchan Monogatari was animated by Triangle Staff and directed by Hiroko Tokita.