Hamtarou
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 6 min
- Total watch time
- 24 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- September 15, 1999
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Ajiado
- Director
- Tomomi Mochizuki
- Original creator
- Ritsuko Kawai
- Music
- Iwasaki Motoyoshi
- Age rating
- G
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 57/100
Estimated watch time
0h 24m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Male Protagonist79%Primarily Animal Cast79%Ensemble Cast79%Kids75%Animals60%
OVAFINISHEDRelease date TBA 5.7 / 10 AniList score
Tottoko Hamtarou Anime Dechu!
とっとこ ハム太郎 アニメ でちゆ!
Synopsis
Tottoko Hamutaro Anime Dechu! is a direct-to-VHS OVA released on September 15, 1999. This was the first attempt at an animated adaptation of Hamtaro, and consists of four short episodes. The VHS was only released as a mail-order from the September 1999 issue of Shogakukan, and given away for free to Shogakukan staff with preschool children. (Source: Hamtaro Wikia)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Tottoko Hamtarou Anime Dechu!?
Tottoko Hamtarou Anime Dechu! has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 57/100 — 24% of 169 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #19 highest-rated anime of 1999 on AniList.
Of the 443 AniList users who started it, 5.9% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 352 have finished it.
At about 24 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Comedy, Slice of Life — especially male protagonist, primarily animal cast, ensemble cast, kids.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Ritsuko Kawai
- Director
- Tomomi Mochizuki
- Series composition
- Tomomi Mochizuki
- Character design
- Masako Gotou
- Music
- Iwasaki Motoyoshi
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Hamtaro
Related entries
Tottoko Hamtarou Anime Dechu! FAQ
How many episodes does Tottoko Hamtarou Anime Dechu! have?
Tottoko Hamtarou Anime Dechu! has 4 episodes of about 6 minutes each, roughly 24 minutes in total.
Is Tottoko Hamtarou Anime Dechu! finished?
Yes. Tottoko Hamtarou Anime Dechu! has finished airing — the final episode aired September 15, 1999.
Is there a season 2 of Tottoko Hamtarou Anime Dechu!?
No sequel is listed for Tottoko Hamtarou Anime Dechu! as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Tottoko Hamtarou Anime Dechu! based on a manga?
Yes. Tottoko Hamtarou Anime Dechu! adapts the manga by Ritsuko Kawai.
Who animated Tottoko Hamtarou Anime Dechu!?
Tottoko Hamtarou Anime Dechu! was animated by Ajiado and directed by Tomomi Mochizuki.