Hinotamatchi (ひのたまっち Hinotamatchi) is a teenager character that debuted on the Tamagotchi Connection and has since appeared on many releases, mostly throughout the Connection era.
Name Origin[]
"Hino" is the Japanese word for fire and "tama" means ball, so his name translates as Fireballtchi, which signifies his appearance.
Appearance[]
Hinotamatchi resembles a red fireball with no arms or legs. He has an orange beak and light orange cheeks. When he gets angry, the flame on his head burns intensely.
Personality[]
Hinotamatchi is a rebellious Tamagotchi who loves rock 'n' roll. His favorite food is sundaes and his least favorite food is doughnuts. Hinotamatchi doesn't like water, due to him being fireball-like. He is called a hothead (hence the look) because he is very stubborn. He talks like a tough guy, but is really just a good guy with a passionate heart.
Hinotamatchi is shown to have some properties of fire, with his hair flaming up when angry. His body heat is also hot enough to melt ice and he has the ability to set things on fire.
| Official profiles |
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| "Hinotamatchi was born a rebel. With his mohawk hair and fiery attitude, this Tamagotchi is always burning someone." - Tamagotchi Connection V3 booklet (2006) |
| "He is rebellious and his favorite music is rock 'n' roll." - Tamagotchi Connection V3 trading card (2006) |
| "Rock music is number one! Pleased to meet you is 4649 (yoroshiku)!" - Tamagotchi 25th Character Special book (JP, 2022) |
On Virtual Pets[]
Tamagotchi Connection[]
Hinotamatchi is one of two teen characters obtainable on odd generations, and evolves from Kinakomotchi with average care or worse while Marutchi will always evolve into it after the first generation. Hinotamatchi is gender-neutral, and can evolve into Mametchi, Kuchipatchi, Tarakotchi, Hanatchi or Masktchi.
Tamagotchi Connection Version 2[]
Hinotamatchi can be obtained from moderate care on even generations. Its favorite food is eggs and dislikes doughnuts. It sleeps from 9 PM to 10 AM.
Tamagotchi Connection Version 3[]
Hinotamatchi is obtained from moderate care on even generations and can be either gender. Its favorite food is omelet, and he dislikes donuts. It sleeps from 9 PM to 10 AM.
Chou Jinsei Enjoi Tamagotchi Plus[]
Hinotamatchi is a male Meme group teen, evolving from Memebotchi with 4 or more care mistakes. Depending on his highest skill points, he may evolve into either Tosakatchi (intelligence), Togetchi (fashion), or Shimashimatchi (kindness).
Tamagotchi Connection Version 4[]
Hinotamatchi is a male Meme teen that can evolve from Mohitamatchi with good care, Mizutamatchi with good to average care, or from Puchitchi with average care. If he finishes the teen stage with a skill point total of 80 or higher and receives good care he may evolve into either Tosakatchi (intelligence), Togetchi (fashion), or Shimashimatchi (kindness).
If he doesn't finish the teen stage with a skill point total of 80 or higher but is cared for well then he will instead evolve into Pyonchitchi. However, he may also become Debatchi if he has a skill point total of under 80 and is not cared for well. Also, even if his skill point total is higher than 80, being neglected to the point of death will trigger an evolution to Gozarutchi. He sleeps from 8 PM to 9 AM.
Tamagotchi Music Star[]
Hinotamatchi evolves from either Kuribotchi or Kuchitamatchi and can appear in any generation with bad care. Hinotamatchi's adult evolution is based on how well he is cared for at the end of thirty hours (one day plus six additional hours). He sleeps from 8:45 PM to 7:30 AM.
Tamagotchi Plus Color[]
Hinotamatchi is a non-raisable character who appears at the park.
In the Anime[]
Tamagotchi: The Movie[]
Hinotamatchi is a student in Grippatchi's class. He appears in the background when Mametchi and Tanpopo are saving Chamametchi's egg and later appears at Mamemame Laboratory to watch Mametchi and friend's mission in space.
Let's Go! Tamagotchi[]
Hinotamatchi is seen playing in a rock band as the guitarist, along with Tosakatchi and Togetchi in a few episodes. Their song is:
- "Fireball a-rockin', yeah yeah yeah!" (etc.)
In Japanese their song is:
- "Hinotama rock, yeah yeah yeah!" (etc.)
Tamagotchi: Happiest Story in the Universe![]
Hinotamatchi is seen having an adventure on the Magical Flying Library Ship with other students and appears in scenes at Tamagotchi School.
Tamagotchi![]
Hinotamatchi is a minor character in the series. He is a part of Kuromametchi's Lovelin Cheering Club and is a big fan of Lovelin. In "A Sparkling Debut! Lovelin's Skating Lessons", he is upset at not being allowed to ice skate due to concerns over him melting the ice rink. In "No Boys Allowed! The Princess Day Party", he gets into an argument with the girls in his class over not getting an invite to the girl's only party at Gotchi King's Castle. Hinotamatchi brings Dorotchi, Yattatchi, and Nemutchi to play at Mametchi's house in "Ding Dong! You have a Visitor". They later get attacked by Mametchi's copy machine and have to clean up the mess.
In "Pumpkinmington! Let's Start-datchi" Hinotamatchi is paired with Togetchi in a badminton tournament. He sets the shuttlecock on fire with his racquet, but the pair end up losing to Lovelitchi and Melodytchi. In "Happy! Shops at the School Festival / Terrible! The GOTCHIMAN and Hero Show" Hinotamatchi, Togetchi, and Mametchi come up with the idea to create a super hero themed play for the school festival. He is later seen helping to put the play together.
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Anime[]
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