The manga series Chobits, written and illustrated by CLAMP, starts serialization in Weekly Young Magazine.
The Chobits manga series concludes its serialization in Weekly Young Magazine, totaling 8 volumes.
Chobits anime adaptation premieres in Japan, bringing the manga to television audiences.
The Chobits anime television series concludes after 26 episodes.
Hideki finds an abandoned persocom in the trash and brings her home, naming her Chii.
Chii's system is powered on and she starts to learn about the world around her.
Hideki starts attending university while living with Chii, balancing his studies and taking care of her.
Chii begins displaying behaviors unlike normal persocoms, hinting at her unique origins.
Hideki learns about Chii's true identity as a Chobit, and about her 'sisters' Elda and Freya.
Chii accesses memories and understands her purpose and origins.
Hideki openly expresses love to Chii, leading to deeper emotional connections.
Chii chooses to live freely beyond her programmed functions, symbolizing her growth.