Maris the Chojo English Sub & Dub

About Maris the Chojo

Meet Maris the Chojo (The Choujo), a comedy, sci-fi and super power anime by Studio Pierrot (1986). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The setup: Despite being a refugee from an extinct planet, having an alcoholic as a father and an airhead for a mother, Maris' biggest problem is that she's a Thanatosian. Considering that Thanatosians are six times stronger than the average Earthling it shouldn't be such a curse, especially in a galaxy where violence is rife.

Soon after, the accidental destruction she wreaks on everything she touches —even with the exotic alloy restraints she wears— means she's constantly in debt. Every mission she's assigned to by the Inter-Galactic Space Patrol grows into a cash-drain when all the damages are docked from her wage. When she's selected to rescue the rich and sexy Kogane Maru it's like a dream come true.

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. If you count yourself among viewers who want something light between heavier series, put it on your list.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Studio Pierrot, so the studio's house style defines how Maris the Chojo looks and moves on screen. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. With a 6.0/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. It aired in 1986, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.