Tamagotchi is ... Egg-shaped toys in which you take care of and raise characters . "Oyajicchi" also appeared from the beginning. The first Tamagotchi was discovered when Dr. Banzo lost his love and was hanging around the Sumida River. His assistant is Mikachu. Tamagotchi star is home, and there is a society and culture between Tamagotchi. Launched in 1996. The first internet booming. New products are on sale now. 1997-98, 2007, 09, 12-15 years TV animation. Released in 1996.