Chi to Chocolate

Chi to Chocolate, or Blood and Chocolate, is a manga series created by the duo known as naked ape, which consists of mangaka Orie Tomoe and writer Yun Kouga. Debuting in the late 2000s within the pages of Monthly Comic Zero Sum, the work emerged during a period when the artists were gaining significant traction for their visually intricate, gothic-influenced aesthetic. The series explores themes of identity, humanity, and moral ambiguity through a dark fantasy lens, reflecting the pair's signature style of combining delicate, elegant character designs with complex, layered storytelling.

The narrative design reflects the creative collaboration of the duo, blending Kouga's penchant for psychological drama with Tomoe's highly detailed, ornamental illustration style. Upon its release, the work was noted for its departure from traditional genre tropes, appealing to a dedicated readership that appreciated the atmospheric world-building. While it remains a niche entry in the artists' broader bibliography, it is frequently cited by collectors for its polished artwork and the stylistic synthesis that came to define the naked ape brand during the height of their collaboration.