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1 / 13- 1EP 1
Laura and Hamtaro settle in while Hamtaro meets Oxnard, Boss, and Bijou
Jul 7, 2000Eleven-year-old Laura relocates to a new residence with her parents, canine companion Brandy, and hamster Hamtaro. Upon arrival, Hamtaro escapes his enclosure and ventures outdoors, where he encounters another hamster named Oxnard. The two descend underground and discover the home of a hamster called Boss. Later, they emerge to perform a song for a female hamster named Bijou. Following their dance routine, Hamtaro observes Bijou winking at him, indicating romantic interest. Concurrently, Laura walks through the city with her father and meets a girl named Kana, purchasing a journal during their outing.
- 2EP 2
Boss introduces friends and Laura starts school while Ham-Hams claim his house
Jul 14, 2000Boss introduces Hamtaro and Oxnard to Pashmina, Penelope, Howdy, and Dexter. During a rainstorm, a cat attacks Penelope, but Hamtaro defeats it. Boss shows the group his home, revealing a sleeping hamster named Snoozer. The Ham-Hams plan to convert the residence into the Ham-Ham Clubhouse. Meanwhile, Laura transfers to her school and meets teacher Mr. Yoshi and classmates Kana, Travis, Kylie, and June. June and Kana are the owners of Penelope and Pashmina respectively. This episode establishes the club's new location and connects the human characters to their pets through the school setting.
- 3EP 3
Pashmina and Penelope introduce friends to the Ham-Ham Clubhouse where an argument causes a mess.
Jul 21, 2000Pashmina and Penelope introduce their friends Maxwell, Panda, Sandy, and Cappy to the other Ham-Hams. While playing at the Ham-Ham Clubhouse, Howdy and Dexter start arguing, with the Ham-Hams make a mess of the entire Clubhouse much to their annoyance, only to be booted out of there by Boss. Boss feels he is alone and wants the other Ham-Hams to return, so they decide to do so. Meanwhile, Laura gets A and she tries to tell her parents, but they are too busy so Laura tells them about that in the evening after their return.
- 4EP 4
Bijou hesitates to visit the Clubhouse due to fears about her owner Maria's return.
Jul 28, 2000The Boss requests Bijou’s presence at the Ham-Ham Clubhouse, but she refuses to go, fearing that her owner Maria will return home before her and become sad. After learning that Maria will indeed return before her, Bijou overcomes her reluctance and finally arrives at the Clubhouse. In a separate incident, Laura is accidentally splashed with water while carrying a bucket. Travis kindly offers her his towel to dry off. Laura uses the towel to dry herself before returning it to Travis.
- 5EP 5
Laura introduces Hamtaro to konpeito candies and the Ham-Hams attempt to catch stars.
Aug 4, 2000Laura introduces Hamtaro to konpeito-shaped candies named "Diamonds of Sugar." Boss explains that these sweets resemble the stars in the sky. The Ham-Hams decide to catch the supposed Diamonds of Sugar from the heavens, remaining unaware of the stars' actual distance from Earth until they observe a shooting star. Simultaneously, Laura and Kana's families gather for a garden party where they also watch the stars. The group's misunderstanding of celestial distances drives their playful attempt to retrieve the candy-like stars, while the adults enjoy the evening outdoors.
- 6EP 6
The Ham-Hams sneak to the beach in Laura's car while she and Kana are caught in a storm.
Aug 11, 2000Laura's family visits the beach, but they leave Hamtaro behind because hamsters are afraid of water. The Ham-Hams manage to travel to the beach by hiding inside the family car. Later, a storm breaks while Laura and Kana are away from the main beach area. The Ham-Hams use Laura's hat to get her father's attention and successfully lead him to the girls.
- 7EP 7
Ham-Hams and friends enjoy fireworks at the summer festival after rescuing Pashmina and reuniting with Kana.
Aug 18, 2000During the summer festival, Maxwell informs the Ham-Hams that fireworks will light up the night sky. While exploring, Pashmina separates from the group to find flowers and climbs the Temple of the Sun roof, becoming lost. The Ham-Hams locate and rescue her before they all watch the display. Separately, Laura and Kana wander the festival grounds until Kana gets lost. Laura encounters Travis and proceeds to find Kana. Both groups eventually gather to enjoy the fireworks together, concluding their respective adventures at the event.
- 8EP 8
Laura's family visits grandmother near sunflower field while Hamtaro wanders off with Boss.
Aug 25, 2000Laura, her family, and Boss travel to visit their grandmother, who resides near a sunflower field. While Laura is occupied painting with her grandmother, Hamtaro runs away and explores the area alongside Boss. His absence is soon noticed by Laura's family, prompting a widespread search for the missing hamster. After wandering around, Hamtaro eventually makes his way back to Laura. Upon his return, he and Boss recount their adventure to the rest of the Ham-Hams, sharing the details of their excursion with the group.
- 9EP 9
Hamtars and friends start a school with Maxwell as teacher, trying soccer and music classes.
Sep 1, 2000As summer vacation concludes, Laura and Kana return to school accompanied by Hamtaro, Oxnard, and Boss. Hamtaro initiates a hamster school, appointing Maxwell as the teacher. The Ham-Hams quickly lose interest in the lessons. Following this, Maxwell attempts to coach them in soccer, which leads to a conflict among the group. They eventually transition to a music class, where they find enjoyment and success in the activity.
- 10EP 10
Hamtaro characters help Laura retrieve a lost floppy disk from her father's office
Sep 8, 2000Laura visits her father's office carrying a floppy disk, unaware that Hamtaro, Oxnard, and Penelope are trapped inside her purse. During the trip, Oxnard drops a sunflower seed, causing the disk to fall out. The disk encounters a hamster named Jingle who plays a guitar. Meanwhile, Laura arrives at the office and realizes the disk is missing, prompting her and her father to search for it. The hamsters locate the disk and place it into Laura's pocket. Her father subsequently discovers the item in the pocket, resolving the situation.
- 11EP 11
Laura and the Ham-Hams seek Elder-Ham to find her grandmother's missing friend.
Sep 15, 2000Laura's grandmother arrives and expresses sadness over having lost her friend. Determined to help, Laura decides to locate this missing person. The Ham-Hams assist by enlisting the help of Elder-Ham in the search effort. With their combined assistance, Laura's grandmother's friend is successfully found. The episode concludes with the emotional reunion between the grandmother and her friend, resolving the initial sadness.
- 12EP 12
Bijou Gets Lost and Meets Alley Cats Before Ham-Hams Rescue Her
Sep 22, 2000Bijou becomes separated from her group while wandering through the city streets. During her time alone, she encounters a stray cat accompanied by her kittens. The Ham-Hams attempt to locate and rescue Bijou, but their efforts prove unsuccessful. In a separate event, Laura purchases a book titled The Adventures of Hamkins. She and Kana discover the cats within the pages and become captivated by the kittens. This distraction allows the Ham-Hams to finally escape their predicament and reunite with Bijou.
- 13EP 13
Sandy declares a crush on Maxwell as Hamtaro investigates his feelings
Sep 29, 2000With Elder-Ham's Sunflower Seed Harvest Festival approaching, Sandy admits she has feelings for Maxwell because he reminds her of her twin brother. She asks Hamtaro to determine if Maxwell shares her affection, but he is unable to find out. Elder-Ham then notes that Sandy resembles a boy hamster he once knew. Consequently, the Ham-Hams make a vow to locate Sandy's brother, a plot point that leads directly into the next episode.
- 14EP 14
Hamtaro and Oxnard reunite Sandy with her twin brother Stan at the gym.
Oct 6, 2000Following the events of the previous episode, Hamtaro and Oxnard discover Sandy's twin brother, Stan, who is owned by a different instructor at Hillary's gym. They successfully bring him back to the Clubhouse for a reunion. To celebrate this joyful occasion, the Ham-Hams organize a surprise party for Sandy. However, the celebration is interrupted when Sandy scolds Stan for his flirtatious behavior, creating tension during the gathering. The group must navigate this unexpected conflict while attempting to maintain the festive atmosphere they worked hard to create for their friend.
- 15EP 15
Bijou's Ribbon Incident and Laura's Hair Ribbons
Oct 13, 2000Cappy takes Bijou's ribbon for a game of Blind Man's Bluff, causing Bijou to become upset with Hamtaro. Snoozer comforts Bijou and convinces her to reconcile with Hamtaro. Later, Hamtaro sprains his foot, and Bijou wraps it with her ribbon. During a school trip, Laura puts ribbons in her hair. Travis does not seem to notice them until he acknowledges her without the ribbons.
- 16EP 16
Hamtaro feels guilty after accidentally causing Laura to fall ill and miss school
Oct 20, 2000Laura oversleeps because Hamtaro wakes her up at night, causing her to be late for school while Boss suffers from a stomachache. During physical education class, Laura faints and returns home early with a cold. Hamtaro blames himself for making Laura sick. With the help of the Ham-Hams, they heal her.
- 17EP 17
Hamtaro uncovers the mystery behind the Ham-Hams' missing belongings and Laura's stolen items.
Oct 27, 2000The Ham-Hams notice their possessions moving on their own beneath Boss' bed. When Snoozer loses his pillow, Hamtaro investigates the strange occurrences. He discovers that Penelope is the culprit, secretly gathering the items to demonstrate her sense of responsibility. Simultaneously, Laura reports that her belongings and those of her classmates have vanished. The investigation reveals that a bird is responsible for taking Laura's items. Hamtaro solves the dual mysteries, identifying the different motives behind the disappearances. The episode highlights the Ham-Hams' teamwork and Hamtaro's detective skills as he clarifies the situation involving Penelope's well-intentioned actions and the bird's theft.
- 18EP 18
The Ham-Hams rush to deliver Laura's forgotten slipper to the spring concert play.
Nov 3, 2000Laura attends a spring concert performance of Cinderella but realizes she has left her second slipper behind. The Ham-Hams volunteer to retrieve it before the show begins. During their journey, they meet Jingle and face opposition from a group of hostile chickens. Jingle inadvertently scares the chickens off, allowing the Ham-Hams to continue their mission. They successfully deliver the slipper to Laura just in time for the performance. The group then stays to watch the play together, concluding their errand with a shared enjoyment of the entertainment.
- 19EP 19
Panda leads Ham-Hams to build an amusement park while Laura and Kana bond after a car breakdown.
Nov 10, 2000Under Panda's direction, the Ham-Hams attempt to construct an amusement park. Boss, Howdy, and Stan doubt the project's feasibility, suspecting Panda is merely trying to impress the girls. Concurrently, Laura's family travels to the park, but their vehicle suffers a mechanical failure. Kana's family halts to provide assistance, allowing Laura and Kana to spend the day together at the amusement park.
- 20EP 20
Snoozer encounters a lookalike hamster named Omar while lost and exploring the world.
Nov 17, 2000Snoozer becomes separated from his group and encounters a hamster named Omar who resembles him. Omar infiltrates Kana's residence to intimidate Oxnard before reuniting with Snoozer. The Ham-Hams locate both individuals, prompting Snoozer to return to his family after his brief journey to explore the outside world.
- 21EP 21
Cappy Chooses to Stay with Boss After Learning of Field Hamster Hardships
Nov 24, 2000Cappy leaves home to live with Boss permanently, causing concern among the other Ham-Hams. After Boss explains the difficulties of life as a field hamster, Cappy decides to return to his owners who are searching for him. In a separate incident, Laura accidentally damages Kana's sketch. When Laura visits Kana, she discovers that Kana came home early because she caught a cold and produced numerous sketches while recovering.
- 22EP 22
Laura buys Travis a gift while Dexter and Howdy seek Hamtaro's help for Pashmina
Dec 1, 2000Laura attempts to select a birthday present for Travis, prompting Hamtaro to observe that she is choosing something for someone she cares about. Inspired by this, Dexter and Howdy decide to give Pashmina a gift and ask Hamtaro for assistance. After witnessing Laura knit a towel for Travis, Hamtaro recommends creating a handmade item and proceeds to knit a cap and gloves for Pashmina. The duo feels proud of their efforts until Penelope arrives and gives Pashmina sunflower seeds, which quickly diminishes the excitement surrounding the handmade presents.
- 23EP 23
Maxwell Launches The Ham-Ham Times After Seeing Laura and Kana's School Newspaper Project
Dec 8, 2000Inspired by Laura and Kana creating a school newspaper, Maxwell establishes his own publication named The Ham-Ham Times. The group travels to a frozen lake and heads toward an island. During the journey, Maxwell saves the other Ham-Hams from a drainage hole. He subsequently faints from the exertion. While recovering, Maxwell views his heroic act as the main story for his newspaper. This event highlights his desire to contribute to the new publication despite the physical toll of the rescue attempt on the icy terrain.
- 24EP 24
Hamtaro falls into a truck while saving a ribbon and reunites with Laura
Dec 15, 2000While walking with Laura, Hamtaro falls into a box on a transport truck while trying to save one of her ribbons, which causes Laura to become depressed. With assistance from a man and his dog, Hamtaro encounters Jingle, a new hamster named Sabu, his bird Francoise, and Jingle's pig, Herbert. These new friends help Hamtaro return home, leading to a happy reunion with Laura and bringing joy to the Ham-Hams.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Tottoko Hamtarou have?
- Tottoko Hamtarou has 193 episodes.
- When did Tottoko Hamtarou come out?
- Tottoko Hamtarou came out in 2000.
- Which studio made Tottoko Hamtarou?
- Tottoko Hamtarou was produced by Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions.
- Who directed Tottoko Hamtarou?
- Tottoko Hamtarou was directed by Osamu Nabeshima.
- Is Tottoko Hamtarou finished?
- Current status of Tottoko Hamtarou: Finished.