Makiko (まきこ Makiko), whose full name is Madeleine Kirie Dotchine[1] (マドレーヌ・キリエ・ドッチーヌ Madorēnu Kirie Dotchīnu) is a female Tamagotchi who debuted on the Chou Jinsei Enjoi Tamagotchi Plus in Japan, and on the Tamagotchi Connection Version 4 worldwide.
While initially introduced a special evolution for Memetchi, she later became a standalone adult on the Tamagotchi Plus Color in Japan, and on the Tamagotchi Music Star internationally.
Name Origin[]
Makiko is a feminine Japanese name. In Makiko's case, it may also be derived from the word makige (まきげ), which means "curly hair", combined with the feminine "ko" suffix.
Names in other languages[]
| Region | Release | Name | Etymology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 麻紀子 Májìzǐ | From Japanese 麻紀子 Makiko. | |
| Korean | Fanmade | 마드렌 Madeleine |
Appearance[]
Makiko has a light purple body that is similar to Memetchi's, but she has different facial features, hair, and clothing. Makiko wears a purple ribbon with white spots, a frilly white skirt, and magenta stiletto boots. She has two long, curly strands of hair, one on each side of her head, both of which are bigger and longer than Memetchi's signature curl. Her eyes each have one curly eyelash on top, three straight eyelashes on the bottom, and one asterik-like reflection and one oval-shaped reflection. While Memetchi typically does not have colored cheeks, Makiko always has magenta cheeks.
In the anime, Makiko's ribbon lacks the spots, she has dark blue irises, and much like Memetchi (whose limbs are dark orange/brown), her arms and legs are a dark purple color when they were originally the same color as her outline.
Personality[]
Makiko is characterized as being beautiful and vain, especially when it comes to her hair. She despises rain because she believes it will ruin her "perfect" hair, which shows her passion for her hair. She is proud and feminine, and sees herself as more mature than Memetchi. She ends her sentences with desu wa (ですわ) and has a refined laugh that goes "Ohohoho!".
Formerly, having a crush on Mametchi was a notable part of her character, especially in the Acchi Kocchi Tamagotchi Town manga series. However, in the Tamagotchi! anime and onwards, the crush seems to have been abandoned. In the GOGO! Tama Tama Tamagotchi manga series, she had a crush on KuroMametchi instead.
Makiko's mom Majorite spoils Makiko, and this was something Makiko really wanted. This is said to be why Memetchi and Makiko are rivals. She is also shown to compete with Memetchi in terms of popularity and appearance, and they frequently debate over who has the curliest hair. When Memetchi has any faults or problems, Makiko takes the opportunity to point it out. She is sometimes snobby towards others, and even more obsessed with curls than Memetchi, but she still cares for her Tama Friends.
| Official profiles |
|---|
| "A Tamagotchi with high pride that puts her life on the line. Memetchi is her eternal guru guru rival. Hates rainy days because the rain may ruin her hair." - Tamagotchi Smart website (JP, 2022) |
| "With high pride, Memetchi and Makiko are eternal guru guru rivals!" - Tamagotchi 25th Character Special book (JP, 2022) |
| "A Tamagotchi character that's incredibly proud of their curly hair, dedicating their life to it. They have an endless swirly rivalry with Memetchi. They absolutely hate rainy days since their hair gets messed up." - Tamagotchi Party (US, 2025) |
| "I'm Madeleine Kirie Dotchine. Good day! ♪" - Tamagotchi Plaza Guest List (US, 2025) |
On Virtual Pets[]
- For a full list of favorites and least favorites, please see Makiko/Likes and dislikes.
Chou Jinsei Enjoi Tamagotchi Plus[]
To obtain Makiko, the player must have Memetchi and obtain 999 GUTS points in Style within 3 days of graduation. She must also have the "Recording Artist" job.
Tamagotchi Connection Version 4[]
Makiko is obtainable from Memetchi. Memetchi evolves from Young Memetchi or Ichigotchi after 48 hours. Memetchi can evolve to Makiko if she reaches 350 style points, and 450 skill points total before the matchmaker's first visit. She sleeps from 9 PM to 8 AM, her favorite food is Muffins and her least favorite food is Beef.
Tamagotchi Connection Version 5[]
Makiko evolves from the adult character Watatchi, by using Makiko's Dresser item. After marrying, Makiko evolves into a parent stage character, Majorite.
Tamagotchi Music Star[]
Makiko can be obtained on an even generation number and comes from good care. She can evolve from any teen.
Tamatown Tama-Go[]
Makiko is an average care adult who can evolve from any female teen. There was also a Gotchi Figure produced of her. It features 2 games called Sound Block and Shuffle, and a travel shop.
Tamagotchi Plus Color[]
Makiko appears in even generations and can evolve from any female teen. She is obtained with four or more care mistakes.
Tamagotchi iD[]
Makiko is obtained the same way as she was on the Plus Color, but she can only evolve from Shelltchi.
Tamagotchi iD L[]
Makiko is obtained from Sabosabotchi with 4 care mistakes.
Tamagotchi 4U/4U+[]
Makiko is a downloadable adult who can be obtained by feeding either female child the Strawberry Candy snack 3 times.
Tamagotchi m!x[]
Makiko is an adult on the 20th Anniversary and Gift versions, evolving from any female teen with 7 or more care mistakes. Makiko is otherwise not available as a marriage partner, making her genetics exclusive to the first generation. She likes the Gondola item.
Tamagotchi On[]
Makiko was a guest character available to marry on the Tamagotchi Meets app from June 2019 to July 2019 and the Tamagotchi On app from January 1 to January 31, 2021.
Tamagotchi Pix[]
Makiko appears as an NPC in the background of the Coffee Cup minigame.
Tamagotchi Smart[]
Makiko is a raisable character exclusive to the Cosmetic Friends TamaSma Card. She can be obtained from a female teen by feeding them the Beauty Soda snack the most out of other card content. Makiko also appears as a NPC in the Square during June.
Tamagotchi Uni[]
Makiko is a special Tama Search NPC who appeared during exclusive Bandai Cross Store events. She appears holding a Bandai Namco bag.
In the Anime[]
Tamagotchi: The Movie[]
Makiko is seen at Tamagotchi School when Mametchi and Tanpopo go to class. She asks Tanpopo if her haircut is popular on Earth and proceeds to talk about how perfect her curls are before Memetchi calls her out for trying to act superior. The two then compliment each other's curls. Later on, she is seen at Mamemame Laboratory with the rest of Mametchi's class watching over Mametchi and friends' mission in space. When Mametchi and Tanpopo get swallowed up by Blackholetchi she faints from shock and later gets up when Blackholetchi lets them go.
Let's Go! Tamagotchi![]
Makiko is a classmate of Mametchi's. In Let's Go! Tamagotchi, she adores him and is part of the official Mametchi Fan Club.
Her rivalry with Memetchi is depicted as being stronger than her love for Mametchi; in "Team Battle! Mametchi VS Kuromametchi" of Let's Go! Tamagotchi, Ringotchi (another Mametchi Fan Club member) worries about their club's status if they beat Mametchi's team, but Makiko throws the thought aside, focusing on simply beating the other team and looking impressive.
Tamagotchi![]
Makiko is a secondary character that occasionally joins in Mametchi's adventures. She is usually seen hanging out with Memetchi and Flowertchi and throughout the show she is seen bickering with Memetchi over menial things.
In "Say Cheese! A Great Photo Shoot!" she finds a photo studio and convinces Memetchi and Flowertchi to have a photo shoot so they can feel like celebrities. After fighting over who gets to wear the Hero Lovelin costume with Memetchi, they make up and act out the Gotchiman show with Flowertchi. In "Ohohoho! Aim to Be the Next Princess" she enters a TAMAX-TV contest where the winner gets to play a princess in one of of their shows. She makes it to the end against Memetchi and manages to beat her in the last race, with the two congratulating each other for giving it their best. However, it turns out the winner of the contest is supposed to play a villainous princess in GOTCHIMAN and Makiko seems unsure of her new role.
Tamagotchi! Yume Kira Dream[]
Makiko makes an appearance in "Tamatomo Reunion! Coming Home to Tamagotchi Town" when Mametchi and friends return to Tamagotchi Town for a day to see their friends and family.
In Animated Media[]
Tamagotchi Official Shorts[]
Makiko appears in "Do We Really Have to Shower?" where she refuses to take a shower in fear of it messing up her hair. Her caretaker gives her a bath anyways and while she is initially upset at her wet hair, she eventually enjoys it after she is dried off.
In Games[]
Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop series[]
Makiko first appeared in the original Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop as a potential customer, and she has appeared in every game since. In Cho~ritchi! Tamagotchi no Puchi Puchi Omisetchi, she is a partner Tamagotchi that can be selected.
LINE de Hakken!! Tamagotchi[]
Makiko is a raisable female adult in LINE de Hakken!! Tamagotchi.
Tamagotchi Adventure Kingdom[]
Makiko can be encountered in Guruguru Town right outside her house. She gives Mametchi a quest to craft a new bow to put in her hair.
Tamagotchi Party[]
Makiko is an obtainable companion in Tamagotchi Party from the Tamagotchi Connection (V4) Gasha machine, and their possible skills are Abnormal, Sustain and Distract. They appear as a 2D sprite and can only wear head and face accessories.
Tamagotchi Plaza[]
Makiko is a potential customer who frequents the Eyewear Shop, the Manga Shop, the Rap Battle Shop, the Glasses Galette Shop and the Takoyaki Shop. She typically has unique interactions and dialogue when encountering Memetchi, whether when spoken to out in Tamahiko Town or when she's a customer at a shop that Memetchi is the manager of.
Other Forms[]
Boss Madeleine Kirie Dotchine[]
- Main article: Boss Madeleine Kirie Dotchine
Boss Madeleine Kirie Dotchine is a character Makiko plays in the Thief Papillon show. She is a rich person who Thief Papillon targets to steal her Megamitchi statue in "Stop Right There! Thief Papillon!"
Sister Makiko[]
- Main article: Sister Makiko
Sister Makiko is a character Makiko plays in the Vampire Mametchi tv show. She is a nun who works with other nuns to protect the town and world from Vampire Mametchi. She often gets bitten and converted into Vampire Mametchi's minion along with Flowertchi and Memetchi.
Queen Makiko[]
- Main article: Queen Makiko
Queen Makiko is a character Makiko plays in the "Marine Blue" show.
Hell Princess Makiko[]
Hell Princess Makiko is a villain character Makiko plays in the TAMAX-TV show GOTCHIMAN. Makiko earns the role by winning the TAMAX-TV Princess Contests in "Ohohoho! Aim to Be the Next Princess" though she is unaware that it was a role for a villainous princess. She later appears in "Happy! Shops at the School Festival / Terrible! The GOTCHIMAN and Hero Show" with Dark Flower X to act in a hero themed school play.
Jigoku Queen[]
- Main article: Jigoku Queen
Jigoku Queen is Makiko's Henshin Jo transformation on the Tamagotchi iD L. She resembles an evil queen and forms the Three Hell Devil Sisters with Devil Memetchi and Hapichamatchi. She has appeared in the anime in the episodes "Don Transform! Henshin Jo / Unite! Three Hell Devil Sisters", "Ohohoho! The Three Hell Devil Sisters Again", and "Falling Out? Three Hell Devil Sisters".
Family[]
Majorite[]
Official artwork of Majorite.
- Main article: Majorite
Majorite is Makiko's mother. She is elegant and stylish, and even more mature than Makiko. Majorite dotes over Makiko and often spoils her.
Makiko's Father[]
Makiko's Father has only been seen in Makiko's family photo on the Tamagotchi m!x and On; therefore, he does not have an official name.
Gallery[]
Artwork[]
- See Makiko/Artwork Gallery for a full gallery of artwork featuring Makiko.
Modern Artwork[]
Anime Artwork[]
Anime[]
Click here to view the gallery.
Animated Media[]
Games[]
Trading Cards[]
Sprites[]
Merchandise[]
Miscellaneous[]
Trivia[]
- In the Tamagotchi! anime series, she shares her voice actress with Cafe Mama and Hoshigirltchi, as well as Nami from One Piece.
- In Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop, she refers to herself as "Madeleine Paulmier".
- In one episode, she refers to Lovelin's ears as hair.
- Makiko is one of the few Tamagotchis whose name does not end with "tchi".
- The "d'Otchine" in her full name however, can be broken up into de+Otchi+ne. The "de" is often abbreviated to d' in French names, the "Otchi" is from Tamagotchi (And thus, she still has the traditional "tchi" in her name), and the "ne" was added to make her name sound similar to French sounding names like Pauline, Céline, Madeleine, etc.
- In the anime, whenever she takes a step there is a distinct squeaking sound effect, likely from her boots.
- Makiko is designed by Kakemaru Himeno, revealed in a repost of Tamagotchi's 29th Anniversary post. [2]
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