Love, Election, & Chocolate (2012)
A Japanese anime that mixes school romance, student politics, and harem comedy, adapted from the acclaimed visual novel by Sprite.
Love, Election, & Chocolate - Series Information
- Original Title: 恋と選挙とチョコレート
- First Air Year: 2012
- Last Air Year: 2012
- Created by: Tooru Kitahata
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (25 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: July 6, 2012 (United States - TV-14), July 6, 2012 (Australia - M)
- Networks: AT-X, BS-TBS, CBC, KBS Kyoto, Sun TV, TBS
- Alternative Titles: Love, Election and Chocolate (US), Koi to Senkyo to Chocolate (JP)
- Production Companies: AIC Build
- Production Countries: Japan
Love, Election, & Chocolate - Plot
Love, Elections & Chocolate, is a Japanese adult visual novel developed by Sprite, and it was released in Japan on October 29, 2010 for Windows PCs. The gameplay in Love, Elections & Chocolate follows a branching plot line, which offers pre-determined scenarios with courses of interaction, and focuses on the appeal of the five female main characters by the player character. There have been two manga adaptations based on the game: one each serialized in ASCII Media Works' Dengeki G's Magazine and Dengeki Daioh. A 12-episode anime TV series adaptation produced by AIC Build and directed by Tōru Kitahata aired between July and September 2012. An additional episode was released on the series' final Blu-ray Disc and DVD volume in March 2013.
Love, Election, & Chocolate - Trailer
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Love, Election, & Chocolate - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Tooru Kitahata
Main Cast
- Yuichi Nakamura
- Eriko Nakamura
- Mai Kadowaki
- Asami Imai
- Kaori Mizuhashi
- Yuu Asakawa
- Yuko Gibu
- Megumi Ogata
- Yuka Inokuchi
- Ayumi Fujimura
Writers
- Katsuhiko Takayama
Love, Election, & Chocolate - FAQs
Is Love, Election, & Chocolate based on a visual novel?
Yes, the anime is directly adapted from a visual novel developed by Sprite, originally released in Japan on October 29, 2010 for Windows PCs. The game features a branching storyline centered on five female characters, and the anime closely follows its romantic and political premise across 12 episodes.
What is Love, Election, & Chocolate about?
The series follows high school student Yuuki Oojima, whose food research club faces disbandment when a strict student council candidate threatens to cut budget clubs. To save it, Yuuki is pushed into running for student council president himself, setting off a mix of political scheming, romance, and school-life comedy.
Where can you stream Love, Election, & Chocolate?
The series is available to stream through the HIDIVE Amazon Channel. If you prefer to own it digitally, individual episodes and the full season can be purchased on Amazon Video. Availability may vary by region, so check your local platform listings for the most current options.
Who are the main voice actors in Love, Election, & Chocolate?
The principal cast features Yuichi Nakamura as protagonist Yuuki Oojima, Eriko Nakamura as childhood friend Chisato Sumiyoshi, Mai Kadowaki as Isara Aomi, Asami Imai as Michiru Morishita, and Kaori Mizuhashi as Mifuyu Kiba, among other notable voice performers rounding out the ensemble.
How was Love, Election, & Chocolate received by fans and critics?
The series earned a modest but dedicated following among fans of harem and visual novel adaptations. Viewers appreciated its blend of lighthearted romance with an unusual student-politics backdrop, though some felt the 12-episode run left character routes underexplored compared to the source game's depth.
Does Love, Election, & Chocolate have any bonus episodes?
Beyond the 12 televised episodes, an additional OVA episode was released on the final Blu-ray Disc and DVD volume in March 2013. The series also includes two special episodes catalogued under Season 0, giving dedicated fans a bit of extra content beyond the main broadcast run.
What anime are similar to Love, Election, & Chocolate?
If you enjoyed this series, consider ORESUKI: Are You the Only One Who Loves Me? for its self-aware romantic comedy tone, The Fruit of Grisaia for another visual novel adaptation with layered characters, or My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU for sharp school-life drama with genuine emotional depth.
Is Love, Election, & Chocolate suitable for younger viewers?
The series carries a TV-14 content rating in the United States and an M classification in Australia, indicating it contains material more appropriate for teenagers and older audiences. Expect mild ecchi elements, romantic themes, and some mature humor consistent with the harem and school-life anime genre.
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