TOKYO, Jan 22 (News On Japan) –
The handheld digital pet “Tamagotchi,” first launched in 1996, is marking its thirtieth anniversary with a particular occasion now being held in Tokyo.
The anniversary celebration is happening in Roppongi, the place guests can immerse themselves on this planet of Tamagotchi by themed rooms, together with areas the place followers can meet in style characters, in addition to a lineup of cute, photogenic meals impressed by the franchise.
Longtime followers on the venue expressed pleasure at seeing the exhibit, with some saying they didn’t need to depart and even wished they might stay there.
The occasion additionally highlights a traditional Tamagotchi actuality that many gamers nonetheless bear in mind all too nicely: when you neglect your digital pet, it dies. The exhibition even includes a “graveyard,” together with a wall full of relatable “Tamagotchi moments” that resonate with guests who as soon as misplaced a pet they’d tried to take care of.
One attendee mentioned they’d skilled conditions akin to leaving a Tamagotchi unattended for too lengthy, whereas one other recalled humorous outcomes like pores and skin hassle attributable to consuming too many snacks.
Some guests mentioned they provided a small prayer on the grave show, taking photographs whereas apologizing to their misplaced Tamagotchi, whereas others shared recollections of returning residence from faculty solely to search out their pet had died, leaving them feeling dissatisfied.
The “Big Tamagotchi Exhibition” will run by subsequent month 2nd.
Source: TBS