Rika Kagura
main character
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5.3
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- short-form series
- Episodes
- 24
- Episode length
- 6 min
- Total watch time
- 2 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 4, 2002 – March 28, 2003
- Season
- Fall 2002
- Source
- Other source
- Original creator
- Kozy Watanabe
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 53/100
Estimated watch time
2h 24m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Female Protagonist80%Alternate Universe79%Primarily Female Cast79%Urban79%Primarily Teen Cast73%Denpa70%Full CGI70%Episodic70%Gyaru66%Artificial Intelligence60%
overview details
Synopsis
In the near future, technology has made a few leaps and bounds, and videophones and constant wireless internet access are available to everyone. However, it would seem that the government has been careless and a skilled hacker was able to break into the national information archive. Using the data held there he creates the Platonic Chain website for people to discover information about themselves and their friends. Words start to spread quickly that there is a site that enables you to look up anything. Coincidentally, three young girls, Hitomi, Rika, and Kanae, are able to access the site. (Source: Anime News Network) Note: The DVD version of Episode 16 was released with some minor variations compared to the regular TV broadcast
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Platonic Chain?
Only if you enjoy drama, romance and sci-fi, especially stories with female protagonist, alternate universe, primarily female cast.
Reception is lukewarm: 53/100 on AniList, with 18% of 459 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #6 highest-rated anime of 2002.
About 10.0% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 2 h 24 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
24 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kozy Watanabe
- Character design
- Takeshi Okazaki
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Platonic Chain: Web
Related entries
If you like Platonic Chain
Platonic Chain FAQ
How many episodes does Platonic Chain have?
Platonic Chain has 24 episodes of about 6 minutes each, roughly 2 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Platonic Chain?
About 2 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 12 days; at one hour a day, about 3 days.
Is Platonic Chain finished?
Yes. Platonic Chain has finished airing — the final episode aired March 28, 2003.
Is there a season 2 of Platonic Chain?
No sequel is listed for Platonic Chain as of October 2026.
Is Platonic Chain based on a other source?
Yes. Platonic Chain adapts the other source by Kozy Watanabe.