The Tamagotchi is a digital pet first released in 1996 by Bandai Japan. Over the last 15+ years, over have been produced, each with unique features and some with color screens. In 1997 the very first Tamagotchi anime was released; since then there have been Tamagotchi movies and animation shorts. In 2009, the Tamagotchi! anime was released. With over 200 episodes aired to date, it is a very popular series in Japan and has inspired a wide variety of merchandise. This wiki revolves around all things in the Tamagotchi franchise, including the , , toys, , , and more! Enjoy your stay!