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ChaO

2025Movie1 h 30 minNR

Animation
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic67–Rotten Tomatoes86%–
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic67–Rotten Tomatoes86%–

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Yasuhiro Aoki
Written by
Saku Konohana
Produced by
Eiko Tanaka
Music by
Takatsugu Muramatsu

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Facts

August 15, 2025 · 1 h 30 min · NR

Released
August 15, 2025
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Animation, Fantasy, Romance
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream ChaO?"

Questions about ChaO

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream ChaO?

In the United States, you can rent or buy ChaO from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is ChaO worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.7, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 67).

Is ChaO okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is ChaO good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching ChaO?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is ChaO in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.