Ep. 5: Laura introduces Hamtaro to konpeito candies and the Ham-Hams attempt to catch stars.
Aired on August 4, 2000
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Laura 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.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Laura and Hamtaro settle in while Hamtaro meets Oxnard, Boss, and Bijou
- Ep. 2 · Boss introduces friends and Laura starts school while Ham-Hams claim his house
- Ep. 3 · Pashmina and Penelope introduce friends to the Ham-Ham Clubhouse where an argument causes a mess.
- Ep. 4 · Bijou hesitates to visit the Clubhouse due to fears about her owner Maria's return.
- Ep. 5 · Laura introduces Hamtaro to konpeito candies and the Ham-Hams attempt to catch stars.
- Ep. 6 · The Ham-Hams sneak to the beach in Laura's car while she and Kana are caught in a storm.
- Ep. 7 · Ham-Hams and friends enjoy fireworks at the summer festival after rescuing Pashmina and reuniting with Kana.
- Ep. 8 · Laura's family visits grandmother near sunflower field while Hamtaro wanders off with Boss.
- Ep. 9 · Hamtars and friends start a school with Maxwell as teacher, trying soccer and music classes.