New Tamagotchi 30th Anniversary Nano Colorful Features Every Mametchi Ever
Bandai has announced a brand new digital pet release for the beloved “Tamagotchi” series.
“Mametchi Memories” is the latest addition to the compact Tamagotchi nano colorful line, celebrating three decades of the iconic virtual companion.
“Tamagotchi” is a digital pet simulation series that originally launched in the late 1990s and quickly became a global cultural phenomenon.
Players are tasked with raising a digital alien creature from an egg, feeding it, playing games, and cleaning up after it to ensure it grows into a healthy adult.
The modern Tamagotchi nano colorful hardware upgrades the traditional miniature keychain format by introducing a vibrant color LCD screen alongside a convenient rechargeable battery.
Despite measuring only four centimeters in length, the upgraded display allows for highly expressive pixel art and longer play sessions.
This new anniversary release focuses entirely on Mametchi, one of the most recognizable and highly intelligent characters from the brand.
Caretakers will start by hatching a Babytchi, nurturing the baby until it evolves into the famous mascot.
From there, the character will continuously transform into different historical variations of Mametchi pulled from across the series’ long history.
The core gameplay loop remains true to the classic formula, requiring fans to provide meals and snacks while occasionally sweeping up droppings.
The included mini-games will actively change depending on which specific version of the mascot is currently living on the screen.
The device features over twenty unique activities paying homage to past hardware, including the original “Tamagotchi”, “Chou Jinsei Enjoi! Tamagotchi Plus”, “Tamagotchi iD L”, and the modern “Tamagotchi Uni”.
Special animations will trigger at specific times throughout the day, allowing other characters to visit or showing the pocket pet playing with various toys.
Successfully caring for the creature until the end of its life cycle will unlock an exclusive final message and a special animated sequence.
Let’s take a closer look at the two anniversary variations available in this collection!
- “Tamagotchi nano colorful: Mametchi Memories 30th Yellow”
- Price: 6,600 yen (approx. $43 USD / £34 GBP)
This version features a bright yellow shell design to commemorate the 30th anniversary milestone.
- “Tamagotchi nano colorful: Mametchi Memories 30th Blue”
- Price: 6,600 yen (approx. $43 USD / £34 GBP)
This alternate edition sports a striking blue casing, offering the exact same internal software and gameplay features.
The “Mametchi Memories 30th Yellow” and “30th Blue” are priced at 6,600 yen each, and the reservation window is scheduled to close on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 11:00 PM JST.
Pre-orders for both versions are currently open through the Premium Bandai online store and other participating retailers.
The rechargeable virtual pets are expected to begin shipping in August 2026.
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