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Chibi-Robo is the only playable character in the game. He arrives at the Sanderson's household on Jenny's eighth birthday, and quickly becomes a pint-sized hero for the members of the Sanderson household. On the way to number one and the title of Super-Chibi-Robot, the little robot's kindness and willingness to help will change everyone's lives forever.