I got into anime in the 90's, even more so in the 2000's, and I have NEVER seen Chobits despite how popular it was growing up. My wife mentioned it was super cute and fun and so when I saw this on the shelf for a good price I figured why not. The Deluxe editions are nice hardcover books with few extra pages, and some color pages even. So I jumped on a chance of getting it for 14$ on sale and man oh man...I LOVED IT.

The story of Chobits is about Hideki and Chi. Hideki is walking home one day and meets Chi, who is a persocom. Basically a computer that is shaped in a human form. Obviously Hideki is excited to score a free persocom but when he learns more about chi she isn't a simple Persocom. She learns, she is different, she even may have feelings.

This story is super cute. Hideki is a really likeable main character, and though he's a horny dude at times, it's not overbearing or disgusting. He's just a regular 19 year old virgin and of course he finds woman hot, but what's nice is the amount of different girls they show on display, all different, with all their own goals. And they all play really well to Hideki.

But Chi is the real star. A fish out of water type scenario that never really gets old despite 300+ pages in. On top of her being adorable is the fact she's learning so much so quick. The mystery behind her creation is intriguing, but even more so are the side cast and somehow they are tied into what she is and how she was made.

The series actually gives you questions about humanity and what we are. Where we are as people and how much we rely on others but also electronics. It's not in a pushy way but just to remind you of what might be important to you right in front of you.

I really can't stress enough how much I enjoyed reading this. Laughing multiple times and being amazed with some of these shots. Breathtaking at points even. I ordered volume 2-3 right away.

A 5 out of 5.