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Animation · Fantasy · Romance · 1h 30m · 2025

ChaO

★ 8.1 / 10 · 16 votes JA
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In a futuristic world where humans and mermaids coexist, the life of mild-mannered office worker Stephan is upended when he is suddenly proposed to by Chao — a princess from the mermaid kingdom. With no time to make sense of what's happening, Stephan soon finds himself living with the unpredictable, wholehearted Chao, and her sincere love begins to break down his emotional barriers.

Directed by Yasuhiro Aoki Starring Ouji Suzuka, Anna Yamada, Kavka Shishido, Yuuichirou Umehara, Kenta Miyake
AnimationFantasyRomance
First releaseAug 15, 2025
Score8.1 / 10
Length1h 30m
LanguageJA

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Release rollout

ChaO opened first in Japan on August 15, 2025. The rollout continues across 14 countries, finishing in United Kingdom on December 4, 2026. In the United States, it arrived in theaters on April 10, 2026. A digital release followed on December 4, 2025.

Release dates by country

JapanAug 15, 2025
TaiwanAug 22, 2025
ThailandDec 25, 2025
PRApr 9, 2026
United StatesApr 10, 2026
ChileApr 23, 2026
ColombiaApr 23, 2026
GTApr 23, 2026
PEApr 23, 2026
FranceMay 13, 2026
RussiaMay 28, 2026
Czech RepublicJun 11, 2026
ItalyJun 25, 2026
IndiaAug 7, 2026
SwedenSep 18, 2026
South KoreaOct 21, 2026
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United KingdomDec 4, 2026

Release date history

Oct 28, 2026United Kingdom release announced for Dec 4, 2026
Sep 26, 2026Sweden release announced for Sep 18, 2026
Sep 24, 2026Russia release announced for May 28, 2026
Sep 22, 2026South Korea release announced for Oct 21, 2026

Frequently asked questions

When does ChaO come out?

ChaO was released on August 15, 2025.

When does ChaO come out in United States?

ChaO was released in United States on April 10, 2026.

When does ChaO come out in United Kingdom?

ChaO releases in United Kingdom on December 4, 2026.

When does ChaO come out in India?

ChaO was released in India on August 7, 2026.

When will ChaO be available on streaming or digital?

ChaO became available on digital platforms on December 4, 2025.

Who directed ChaO?

ChaO was directed by Yasuhiro Aoki.

How long is ChaO?

ChaO has a runtime of 1h 30m.

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