Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 20 min
- Total watch time
- 8 h 40 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 5, 1974 – September 27, 1974
- Season
- Spring 1974
- Source
- Original story
- Director
- Rintarou
- Original creator
- Shoutarou Ishinomori
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 53/100
Tags & Tropes
Synopsis
Chobin is a cute little alien prince from another planet, who crash landed on earth. Looking for his mother, he has a magical bracelet that will help him on his quest.
Should you watch Hoshi no Ko Chobin?
Only if you enjoy adventure and sci-fi.
Reception is lukewarm: 53/100 on AniList, with 42% of 110 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
23.9% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 8 h 40 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Read on from Chapter 81 (Vol. 9)
Prologue (1-10), Showbiz (11-40), 2.5D Stage Play Tokyo Blade (41-66), Private / Takachiho Arc (67-80). Doga Kobo delivered exceptional fidelity, using cinematic stage lighting and music for Tokyo Blade.
Manga arc guide →Episodes
26 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Shoutarou Ishinomori
- Director
- Rintarou
- Character design
- Norio Yazawa
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Hoshi no Ko Chobin FAQ
How many episodes does Hoshi no Ko Chobin have?
Hoshi no Ko Chobin has 26 episodes of about 20 minutes each, roughly 8 h 40 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Hoshi no Ko Chobin?
About 8 h 40 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 9 days.
Is Hoshi no Ko Chobin finished?
Yes. Hoshi no Ko Chobin has finished airing — the final episode aired September 27, 1974.
Is there a season 2 of Hoshi no Ko Chobin?
No sequel is listed for Hoshi no Ko Chobin as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original original story.
Is Hoshi no Ko Chobin based on a manga?
No. Hoshi no Ko Chobin is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.