
ChaO
Plot
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.
About ChaO
ChaO is a 2025 Japanese animated romantic comedy fantasy film. Produced by Studio 4°C and distributed by Toei Company, the film is directed by Yasuhiro Aoki with music composed by Takatsugu Muramatsu. The film was theatrically released in Japan on August 15, 2025.
From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Awards
Nominated for 1 other award: Annecy Cristal for a Feature Film.
As recorded on Wikidata, which may not list every award.
Cast
Ouji SuzukaStephan (voice)
Anna YamadaChao (voice)
Kavka ShishidoMaibei (voice)
Yuuichirou UmeharaRoberta (voice)
Kenta MiyakeKing Neptunus (voice)
Shunsei ŌtaJuno (voice)
Anna TsuchiyaEditor-in-Chief (voice)
Kunihiro KawashimaAmbassador Omede / Photographer / Shop Owner (voice)
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