Tottoko Hamtarou

Hamtaro / とっとこハム太郎 / Tottoko Hamtaro Dechu / Tottoko Hamutaro
Tottoko Hamtarou
Genres: Adventure, Anthropomorphic, Comedy, Kids
Themes: Anthropomorphic
Demographics: Kids
Studios: TMS Entertainment
Producers: Half H.P Studio, TV Tokyo
Licensors: VIZ Media
Rating: 7.01 / 10
Rank: #4445
Popularity: #3008
Users Listed: 63,606
Users Scored: 30,914
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 04/17/2022
Aired: July 7, 2000 – March 31, 2006 (Summer)
Type: tv
Source: manga
Age Rating: G
Episodes: 296
Broadcast: Friday at 18:30 (JST)

Synopsis:

The series follows Hamtarou, a spirited hamster navigating life with his young owner, Hiroko Haruna, after their relocation to a new city. Driven by curiosity and a thirst for exploration, Hamtarou quickly connects with other hamsters, forming a close-knit group known as the Ham-Hams. These small adventurers embark on imaginative escapades throughout the urban landscape, venturing into unexpected venues like theatrical performances and fantastical confectionary realms while their human companions are occupied.

Beyond whimsical journeys, Hamtarou’s presence often provides assistance to Hiroko and her friends, highlighting his surprising resourcefulness. The narrative balances lighthearted comedic moments with observations on everyday life, emphasizing the bonds between people and animals. The show offers a gentle and charming perspective on friendship, problem-solving, and finding wonder in familiar surroundings.

Episodes:

  • Episode 1: Hamtaro (Aired: 07/07/2000)
  • Episode 2: The Ham-Ham Clubhouse (Aired: 07/14/2000)
  • Episode 3: Calling all Ham-Hams! (Aired: 07/21/2000)
  • Episode 4: Come Out, Bijou! (Aired: 07/28/2000)
  • Episode 5: Diamonds of Sugar (Aired: 08/04/2000)
  • ... and 95 more episodes

Characters:

  • Chibimaru-chan (Main) - Voice Actors: Loewen, Jocelyne, Matoi, Kaori, Ángeles, Jessica, Murucci, Andrea, Otto, Ilona, Papandrea, Giovanna
  • Hamtarou (Main) - Voice Actors: Mamiya, Kurumi, Zanni, Chiara, Silvestri, Marcella, Legrand, Patricia, Torres, Diana, Coutinho, Anderson, Manke, Sabine, Covián, Elsa, Lin, Angel
  • Haruna, Hiroko (Main) - Voice Actors: Stori, Moneca, Ikezawa, Haruna, Guyot, Claire, Hernández, Cristina, Mazza, Sonia, Mun, Seon hui, Leal, Marisa, Hinze, Melanie
  • Haruna, Hiromi (Main) - Voice Actors: Weseluck, Cathy, Sakuma, Rei, Lee, Gye Yun, Morelli, Márcia, Arthuys, Sophie
  • Haruna, Yumetaro (Main) - Voice Actors: Vincent, Samuel, Isobe, Hiroshi, Martínez, Alfredo, Zuim, Ettore, Reinhardt, Peter, Pichon, Yann, Moneta, Claudio
  • Kaburu-kun (Main) - Voice Actors: Uchikawa, Ai, Scianca, Patrizia, Torres, Laura, Schaale, Gerald, Ficher, Miriam, Arthuys, Sophie, Kennedy, Ellen
  • Kip (Main) - Voice Actors: Kawashima, Tokuyoshi
  • Koushi-kun (Main) - Voice Actors: Henderson, Saffron, Aikawa, Rikako, Torreão, Christiano, Ugarte, Víctor, Tak, Carolina, Prata, Patrizio, Schröder, Frank, Alycia, Véronique
  • Mafura-chan (Main) - Voice Actors: St. Germain, Tabitha, Sakuma, Rei, Otto, Ilona, Saddy, Flávia, Papandrea, Giovanna
  • Maido-kun (Main) - Voice Actors: Sugimoto, Yuu, Garza, Eduardo, Mottola, Patrizia, Kang, Su Jin, Kenneth, Giora, Muniz, Sérgio, Kahnmeyer, Robin, Bienaimé, Nathalie, Dobson, Paul
  • Megane-kun (Main) - Voice Actors: Suzuki, Chihiro, Vincent, Samuel, Carrero, José María, Bottale, Luca, Pan, Michael, Liebert, Bertrand
  • Neteru-kun (Main) - Voice Actors: Weseluck, Cathy, Sugimoto, Yuu, Garcia, Marcelo, Müller, Tobias, Clerici, Serena
  • Noppo-kun (Main) - Voice Actors: Honda, Takako, Swaile, Brad, Valdivia, Francisco Andrés, Barbeito, José Luíz, Schmidt-Foß, Dennis, Garbolino, Davide
  • Panda-kun (Main) - Voice Actors: Michaels, Jillian, Ugarte, Gaby, Saitou, Yuuko, Song, Do Yeong, Moreno, Alexandre, Massironi, Cinzia
  • Ribon-chan (Main) - Voice Actors: Strand, Chantal, Murai, Kazusa, Choi, Mun Ja, Rangel, Leyla, Monteiro, Christiane, Al-Akel, Ghadah, Reidies, Daniela, Papandrea, Giovanna
  • Sabu-san (Main) - Voice Actors: Nishimura, Tomohiro, Plate, Sven
  • Taishoo-kun (Main) - Voice Actors: Itou, Kentarou, Cole, Ted, Moneta, Claudio, Schmidt-Foß, Gerrit, Valdivia, Francisco Andrés, José, Francisco, Métraux, Bernard
  • Torahamu-chan (Main) - Voice Actors: Ikezawa, Haruna, Vera, Maggie, Fava, Daniela, Menezes, Ana Lúcia, Robles, Fernanda, Wilson, Brittney
  • Torahamu-kun (Main) - Voice Actors: Miyata, Kouki, Coleman, Michael, Son, Won Il, Scalzo, Irene, Claren, Marius, Briggs, Guilherme
  • Brandon (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Aikawa, Rikako
  • Chourouham (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ishimori, Takkou, Peythieu, Philippe, Brown, Don
  • Cutie (Supporting)
  • Debihamu-kun (Supporting)
  • Hannah (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamada, Hanako, Chan, Caroline
  • Haruna, Willow (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nozawa, Masako, Morse, Kathy
  • Iwata, Kana (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Uchikawa, Ai, Agudo, Pepa, Song, Do Yeong, von der Ahe, Antje, Falcón, Karla, Legrand, Patricia, Di Martino, Giusy
  • Iwata, Conrad (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Itou, Kentarou, Vollbrecht, Bernd, Devall, Trevor
  • Iwata, Cindy (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Honda, Takako, Echevarría, Norma, Solter, Andrea, Kennedy, Ellen
  • Kimura, Taichi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Asakawa, Yuu, Huerta, Uraz, Smith, Matt, Lee, Gye Yun, Drummond, Felipe, Schulz, Sebastian, Bertolas, Renata, Arthuys, Sophie
  • Kururin-chan (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Jou, Masako, Schulz, Jill, Loewen, Jocelyne
  • Nijihamu-kun (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Taguchi, Hiroko
  • Ohamubaa-san (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nozawa, Masako, Emanuele, Paule, Hyatt, Pamela
  • Takagi, Roberto (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hill, Matt, Matsumoto, Sachi, Carabias, José, Haggége, Julien, Di Benedetto, Massimo
  • Tongari-kun (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Asakawa, Yuu, Drummond, Brian, Klassen, Terry, Roditi, Thomas, Bonetto, Monica
  • Yamada, Ichirou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hernández, Carlos, Suzuki, Chihiro, McNeil, Scott

Staff:

  • Hatta, Shinsaku (Producer)
  • Kobayashi, Noriko (Producer)
  • Matsumoto, Tadahito (Producer)
  • Nabeshima, Osamu (Director, Storyboard)
  • Hata, Yoshito (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Inoue, Osamu (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Kobayashi, Tomoki (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Fujita, Shinzou (Script)
  • Maruo, Miho (Script)
  • Miura, Kouji (Script)
  • Nakase, Rika (Script)
  • Okada, Mari (Script)
  • Shimada, Michiru (Script)
  • Suga, Yoshiyuki (Script)
  • Egami, Kiyoshi (Storyboard)
  • Fujimoto, Yoshitaka (Storyboard)
  • Fukutomi, Hiroshi (Storyboard)
  • Hanyuu, Naoyasu (Storyboard)
  • Iriyoshi, Satoru (Storyboard)
  • Kamegaki, Hajime (Storyboard)
  • Maejima, Kenichi (Storyboard)
  • Matsuura, Johei (Storyboard)
  • Ochi, Kazuhiro (Storyboard, Key Animation)
  • Oozora, Masaki (Storyboard)
  • Saotome, Yuusaku (Storyboard)
  • Shibuichi, Setsuko (Storyboard)
  • D'Avena, Cristina (Theme Song Performance, Inserted Song Performance)
  • Fukushi, Kentarou (Theme Song Arrangement)
  • Guyot, Claire (Theme Song Performance)
  • Legrand, Patricia (Theme Song Performance)
  • RYTHEM (Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Performance)
  • Sakuma, Rei (Theme Song Performance)
  • Shimizu, Nobuyuki (Theme Song Arrangement)
  • Shiramine, Mitsuko (Theme Song Lyrics)
  • Vanni, Giorgio (Theme Song Performance)
  • Watanabe, Cheru (Theme Song Arrangement)
  • Furuya, Akira (Art Director)
  • Iwasaki, Motoyoshi (Music)
  • Kawai, Ritsuko (Original Creator)
  • Leal, Marisa (ADR Director)
  • Peythieu, Philippe (ADR Director)
  • Sawabe, Nobumasa (Planning)
  • Shimizu, Yoshiharu (Animation Director, Key Animation)
  • Shimo, Fumihiko (Screenplay)
  • Sudou, Masatomo (Character Design)
  • Tominaga, Mari (Key Animation)
  • Willems, Karl (ADR Director)
  • Yamanaka, Junko (Character Design, Key Animation)