Tottoko Hamtarou Anime Dechu!

A direct-to-VHS original video animation was released on September 15, 1999, marking the initial animated version of the Hamtaro series. It includes four brief episodes and was exclusively available through a mail-order promotion tied to the September 1999 issue of Shogakukan. The VHS was also distributed free of charge to Shogakukan employees who had young children.