Chocotan!

Synopsis

Chocotan! centers on Chokotan, a dog with the unique ability to speak human language. Her owner, Nao, has feelings for a boy named Arima, who owns a dog named Hatsupi. On Hatsupi's birthday, Nao prepares biscuits safe for both humans and dogs to consume. While walking on the sidewalk with Chokotan, Nao encounters Arima and Hatsupi but flees before she can gather the courage to present the treats. With encouragement from Chokotan, Nao resolves to return and give the biscuits to Arima. The story follows whether she can successfully approach Arima despite her inability to hold casual conversation with him, alongside the mystery of Chokotan's secret. It is the tale of a talking dog and her owner's clumsy love story.

Background

Chocotan! premiered on April 6 at Ribon magazine's Ribon Festa 2013. On April 30, 2013, Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions uploaded the short to their YouTube channel for free streaming.