ChaO vs The Painting
ChaO has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7/10 for The Painting). The Painting is the shorter watch at 1h 20m compared with 1h 30m. The Painting is the older of the two (2011 against 2025). Both are animation, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
ChaO
The Painting| ChaO | The Painting | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 7.0/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2011 |
| Length | 1h 30m | 1h 20m |
| Genres | Animation, Fantasy, Romance | Animation, Fantasy |
| Country | – | Belgium |
| Director | Yasuhiro Aoki | Jean-François Laguionie |
| Main cast | Yuuichirou Umehara, Kenta Miyake, Ouji Suzuka, Anna Tsuchiya, Ryota Yamasato | Jérémy Prévost, Jean Barney, Chloé Berthier, Thierry Jahn, Jessica Monceau |
Synopsis
ChaO
In a futuristic world where humans and mermaids coexist, the life of mild-mannered office worker Stephan is upended when he is suddenly proposed to by Chao — a princess from the mermaid kingdom. With no time to make sense of what's happening, Stephan soon finds himself living with the unpredictable, wholehearted Chao, and her sincere love begins to break down his emotional barriers.
The Painting
Three characters living in an unfinished painting venture out into the real world in search of their creator to convince him to finish his work.
Where to watch
Where to watch ChaOWhere to watch The Painting
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