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The Chocolate Panic Picture Show
Synopsis & Story
Follow Manbo, Chinbo and Chonbo as they are flung into a strange, psychedelic world of madness they don't understand. See them cause chaos through their zany, unpredictable antics in this comical take on cultural imperialism. Note: Gainax's first professional production, The Chocolate Panic Picture Show is a wacky musical OVA based on a manga by Fujiwara Kamui, serialised in Monthly Super Action and partly inspired by Jamie Uys's The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980).
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The Chocolate Panic Picture Show: should you watch it?
At a glance
The Chocolate Panic Picture Show has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 37/100 — 6% of 790 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 1.2K AniList users who started it, 3.6% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 1.1K have finished it.
At about 25 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Psychological — especially surreal comedy, slapstick, dancing, idol.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Kamui Fujiwara
- Series composition
- Kamui Fujiwara
The Chocolate Panic Picture Show FAQ
- How many episodes does The Chocolate Panic Picture Show have?
- The Chocolate Panic Picture Show has 1 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 25 minutes in total.
- Is The Chocolate Panic Picture Show finished?
- Yes. The Chocolate Panic Picture Show has finished airing — the final episode aired September 21, 1985.
- Is there a season 2 of The Chocolate Panic Picture Show?
- No sequel is listed for The Chocolate Panic Picture Show as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
- Is The Chocolate Panic Picture Show based on a manga?
- Yes. The Chocolate Panic Picture Show adapts the manga by Kamui Fujiwara.
- Who animated The Chocolate Panic Picture Show?
- The Chocolate Panic Picture Show was animated by Tezuka Productions.