Japan Synopsis
とっとこハム太郎
“Little Hamsters, Big Adventures”
The cute and cuddly pet of 10-year-old Laura, Hamtaro is a small hamster with a big sense of adventure! Join Hamtaro and the adorable rodent rascals who captured the hearts of millions of children the world over.
The 1999–2001 Japan Window
205 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Hamtaro sits at position #27.
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Also On TV Tokyo
Other series that aired on TV Tokyo.
The 2000s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2000s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Hamtaro premiered. 1020 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #549 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (88th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +1.1 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #459 of 2,532 (top 18%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | TMS Entertainment, TV Tokyo, TV Tokyo Medianet, Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 296 |
| Release Date | July 7, 2000 |
| Official Site | www.tms-e.co.jp |
External Catalogs
Questions Answered
When did Hamtaro end?
Hamtaro finished its run with its final episode airing on March 31, 2006.
Where did Hamtaro air?
Hamtaro aired on TV Tokyo, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.