Marutchi (まるっち Marutchi) is a Tamagotchi who debuted on the original Tamagotchi worldwide.
It first appeared as a child-stage character, but it became a baby-stage character on the Tamagotchi Mini. It remained as such on the Tamagotchi iD L 15th Anniversary version, though despite being both genders prior, it was made female.
Name Origin[]
In Japanese, "maru" means round or circle.
Appearance[]
Marutchi resembles a small, yellow ball with button-eyes and a mouth. Its 2004 artwork added rosy cheeks. In its original US artwork, Marutchi was green instead of yellow. The Tamagotchi L.i.f.e. app includes red and blue variations in the data, but they cannot be obtained.
Personality[]
Marutchi is said to be cheeky, enjoys rolling around a lot and has a bad habit of acting like a spoiled brat. Marutchi often takes naps, but is usually very active and distinguished by its happy-go-lucky attitude.
| Official profiles |
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| "Extremely selfish, but so cute that you can't resist forgiving it" - Manga de Hakken! Tamagotch 4 Koma Gekijou (JP, 1997) |
| "If you can provide tender loving care, Marutchi will be your friend for sure! If your Tamagotchi is Marutchi, be extra caring -- because that will determine his personality later as he continues to grow and transform." - USA website, 1997 |
| "A little older, but still a baby. They still have the same carelessness as before and are quite selfish. They are quite cute." - Hoshi de Hakken!! Tamagotchi (JP, 1998) |
| "This is the most important stage of a Tamagotchi's development. While it continues to grow cuter and rounder, its personality keeps growing too. You'll want to give it all the care you can." Tamagotchi (J2ME) (2004)/Tamagotchi Soccer (2006) |
| "Marutchi is a little grown and a little selfish" - Tamagotchi 25th Character Special book (JP, 2022) |
| "Has grown a little bigger, but is still a little spoiled. Now even better at making selfish demands." - Tamagotchi Official Website (US, 2024) |
| "It's nice having so many stores around! I can't wait to visit them all! ♪" - Tamagotchi Plaza Guest List (US, 2025) |
On Virtual Pets[]
Tamagotchi (Generation 1)[]
Marutchi evolves from Babytchi after 65 minutes, and will evolve to the teen stage after 48 hours. It can become either Tamatchi with good care, or Kuchitamatchi with poor care. It wakes at 9 AM, sleeps at 8 PM, and has a base weight of 10. From this stage onward, it becomes vulnerable to Death from neglect.
While Discipline doesn't affect which teen it evolves into, it affects what amount of Discipline the teen starts off with, and therefore what evolutions are available to it. If the meter is 75-100% full, the teen will begin with 50%. If the meter is 50% or less, the teen will begin with 0%.
Tamagotchi Connection/Plus[]
Marutchi is the only child character who can evolve from a baby who hatched from an egg (1st generation). Babytchi and ShiroBabytchi will always evolve into Kinakomotchi on the second generation, but from the third generation onwards evolution will be determined by the parents' discipline levels and breed - Marutchi is more likely to occur if neither parent was one of the first or second-tier adults or if their discipline was under 50%.
Marutchi will evolve into a teenager in about 24 hours - on the first generation, Ichigotchi with good care and Hinotamatchi with bad care. In even numbered generations and subsequent odd numbered generations, Marutchi can only evolve into Oniontchi or Hinotamatchi.
Marutchi sleeps from 8 PM to 8 AM and has a base weight of 10lb. Its unique meal and snack are a bowl of rice and a piece of candy respectively, and its connection item is a ball - all of which are shared with Kinakomotchi and the four teens.
Tamagotchi Connection Version 2[]
Marutchi can appear in the first generation, and can reappear in further generations if the parents had less than 50% training or were not one of the first or second-tier adults. If the requirements to evolve into the healthier pair of children are not met, Petitchi and ShiroPetitchi will randomly evolve into Marutchi or Hitodetchi. Its favorite food is cherry and its least favorite food is hamburger.
Tamagotchi Mini[]
Marutchi is the baby character, and evolves into its adult stage 24 hours later. The adult can be Mametchi with perfect care, Maskutchi with good care, Kuchipatchi with average care, or Nyorotchi with bad care. If a Darumatchi passed away with good care in the Good Luck version, and the Marutchi after the Darumatchi's death is given good care, it will evolve into Mikotchi.
Tamagotchi iD L[]
Marutchi is a female baby exclusive to the 15th Anniversary version. She will randomly evolve into either UFOtchi or Kusatchi.
Tamagotchi Uni[]
Marutchi is an NPC who was added in Version 2.1.0 of Tama Search. When visiting its house, it has the Unique room and furniture set. It also appears as an accessory named "Marutchi Plush".
In the Anime[]
Eiga Tamagotchi: Himitsu no Otodoke Dai Sakusen![]
Marutchi's sprite from the original Tamagotchi appears during the Gotchi King's explanation of the Cocotama egg.
In Animated Media[]
Tamagotchi Honto no Hanashi[]
Marutchi is seen with Kuchipatchi on top of a hill, making sounds that echo back when the other hills copy them. When Kuchipatchi makes a sound, he accidentally hits Marutchi and sends them rolling down the hill. Marutchi ends up rolling into Maskutchi and sends them flying into the sky.
Anime TV de Hakken!! Tamagotchi[]
Several Marutchi appear in "Gushishishi Oyajitchi" which follows the life cycle of Tamagotchi. The Marutchi evolve from Babytchi and make several poops before evolving into Tamatchi and Kuchitamatchi.
Tamagotchi Official Shorts[]
Marutchi makes an appearance in "Serving Marutchi". Marutchi goes to several different shops run by Gozarutchi, but has poor experiences in each one - including having their cavities aggravated by Gozarutchi giving them cotton candy, being served a burnt portion of takoyaki, and being given a flower bouquet that wilted within seconds. After each experience, Marutchi expresses their discontent with the service, despite their usual smiling expression still being visible.
In "The Reunion", Mametchi goes to his school reunion, hoping to see his crush who was a Marutchi that wore a bow. However, all of his classmates, including his crush, are revealed to have evolved into Oyajitchi.
In Games[]
Tamagotchi (GB)[]
Marutchi is the healthy child, evolving from Babytchi and ShiroBabytchi with less than ten stress. If its stress is under 40, it will evolve into Tamatchi with one selfishness or Tongaritchi with two selfishness, and if its stress is 40 or higher it will evolve into Kuchitamatchi with one selfishness or Hashitamatchi with two selfishness. Marutchi's favorite food is bread/onigiri, and it dislikes carrots.
Tamagotchi CD-ROM[]
Marutchi always evolves from Babytchi. As with the original Tamagotchi, it goes to sleep at 8pm, wakes up at 9am and evolves into Tamatchi with good care or Kuchitamatchi with bad care - but will take 49 hours to evolve instead of 48. It will make either five or six discipline calls throughout its life, even if the discipline meter is full.
| Postcard messages |
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| Went home |
| "It was fun living in your computer! Did you notice how I'm shaped kind of like a circle? Well, I liked being a-ROUND you! Too bad I had to roll back home. But I wheely had to go. Next time, play with me more." |
| "I had a ball when I was your pet! Come to think of it, I was a ball when I was your pet! Thank you for not trying to bounce me, or use me in a baseball game. I think that would hurt a little. So long friend. See you again I hope." |
| "When you smiled at me, it tickled. When you fed me I felt brighter and more round inside -- maybe that is how it feels when I grow. Or maybe that is how it feels to have a friend. Next time, check my health meter more often." |
| "Almost moments after you helped me hatch ... when my eyes began to adjust to earth light ... I saw you. Now I can only see you in my lovely memories of life on earth. Thanks for feeding and playing with me. I'll miss you lots." |
| "Hi. You know, it's not easy being a little tiny Tamagotchi. Sometimes people even mistake you for a smiley-face sticker! Or a button! Or a press-on thumbnail! At least here on Planet Tamagotchi people know what I am - a kid!" |
| Sent home |
| "Hmm...even though I'm just a little kid, I bet I know why you sent me home. You're trying to get my cousin, Tonmarutchi, aren't you? Well, that's all right! Go ahead! Don't forget to feed us a lot though!" |
| "It's OK with me if you sent me home to Planet Tamagotchi. Sometimes, masters don't bond immediately with their pets. Building a friendship takes time and care. I hope you like your next Tamagotchi and that you keep it and care for it." |
| "Gee, you tossed me all the way back to Planet Tamagotchi. You must have a very strong arm. I was proud to be your pet. Hope to see you soon." |
Hoshi de Hakken! Tamagotchi[]
Marutchi is the sole child of Group E, evolving from Babytchi and evolving into Tamatchi with good care or Kuchitamatchi with bad care.
Tamagotchi Town[]
Marutchi evolves from Babytchi and evolves into Tamatchi with 3 or less stress, or Kuchitamatchi with 4 or more stress.
In Manga[]
Manga de Hakken! Tamagotch[]
Alongside Kuchipatchi, Marutchi is one of the two Tamagotchis owned by The Boy in Found in the manga!
Tamagotch. Unlike other Tamagotchis in the manga, Marutchi never evolves past its child stage. When The Boy first obtained the egg, he made a snide remark about how he didn't want it to evolve into another Kuchipatchi. Kuchipatchi spitefully cracked open the egg to cook its yolk. Marutchi was fine, but because it was hatched too early, it always remains at its child stage.
Despite being described as extremely selfish in the manga's profile segment, Marutchi is innocent throughout the series, but often suffers for comedic purposes. For example, being sat on and used as a cushion by Kuchipatchi until it turns into a pancake, or having its blood drained out because of Kuchipatchi using an injection needle on it the opposite way. Marutchi often follows or copies Kuchipatchi despite his poor treatment of it.
Other Forms[]
Marutchi Angel[]
- Main article: Marutchi Angel
Marutchi Angel is an angel form of Marutchi that appears on the Tamagotchi Angel. They have random bouts of childish behavior, much like Marutchi.
Gallery[]
Vintage Artwork[]
Modern Artwork[]
Anime[]
Animated Media[]
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Games[]
Trading Cards[]
Sprites[]
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Trivia[]
- As of Version 2.1.0, Marutchi is the only baby or child-stage character who appears during Tama Search on the Tamagotchi Uni.
- There is a recurring meme in Japan that involves Marutchi, where it comments "I won't be coming again" (もうこないからねー) if the player receives the worst possible score when serving them in any of the shops from the Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop series. It was popularized due to a YouTuber named Dokomusu in a walkthrough, and was most recently acknowledged by Bandai with multiple products involving Marutchi saying the line.
- The Tamagotchi Official Short Serving Marutchi also references this with a soundbite that mimics the line.
- The line was repurposed as "I won't be coming back" in Tamagotchi Plaza when failing to serve them and receiving a poor score; in addition, there is also a reference to it in the Version 1.03 update when playing the post-game content as Prince Tamahiko, where Marutchi can be found behind the Manga Shop saying "The manager's not coming back" instead.
