Platonic Chain English Sub & Dub

About Platonic Chain

Looking for background on Platonic Chain (プラトニック・チェーン)? This drama, romance and sci-fi series (2002) starts out like this. At its core: 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.

Also worth knowing: 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.

With drama at the core, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Rika Kagura (Ai Nonaka) and Kanae Mizuhara (Hiromi Tsunakake) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. At 24 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Because it leans on drama, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. With a 5.4/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Ai Nonaka as Rika Kagura, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2002, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.