Omochao (オモチャオ Omochao?) is a character in the Sonic the Hedgehog series who first appeared in Sonic Adventure. He is a robotic Chao with virtually unlimited knowledge about the world. A close friend and ally of the Animals and Chao, he is also a television personality, working as both a news reporter and commentator for Extreme Gear competitions. Since his introduction, Omochao has become a stable in the series as a support character, serving as an informant to the characters and a universal Hint to the players.