The Yasashii Tamagotchi (やさしいたまごっち — literally "Gentle Tamagotchi") arrived in October 1998, right as the original Tamagotchi boom was burning out. Bandai shipped it in small numbers, it sold poorly, and it disappeared almost immediately. Today that makes it one of the hardest vintage Tamagotchi units in the world to find — collectors routinely rank its scarcity alongside the legendary Devilgotchi, and Japanese collectors joke that a device named "gentle" is anything but gentle to track down.
It is also unlike any other vintage Tamagotchi to hold. Instead of squeezing every action into three tiny buttons and an on-screen menu, Bandai gave it six large, clearly labeled care buttons across the front — press the one you want and the care happens directly. The shell is noticeably bigger than the original egg, it runs on ordinary AA batteries instead of watch cells, and it has a built-in kickstand so it can sit on a desk. It was Bandai's attempt at a Tamagotchi anyone from a small child to a grandparent could enjoy.
| Model | Yasashii Tamagotchi (やさしいたまごっち) |
| Release | October 1998 — Japan only |
| Rarity | Very low production — a grail-tier vintage unit |
| Controls | 6 large dedicated care buttons + select / cancel |
| Screen | Monochrome LCD with pink shaped bezel |
| Power | 2 x AA batteries (not included) |
| Body | Larger than the original Tamagotchi, with kickstand |
| Shell Color | White (now aged to a cream / yellowed tone) |
| Language | Japanese (Japan-domestic model) |
Tested and working. Batteries were installed and operation was confirmed.
Cosmetic condition — a 1998 vintage item, please read carefully:
Overall cosmetic grade: Good for its age — honestly used, over 25 years old, and functioning.
Japan-domestic model — all on-screen text and button labels are in Japanese. All photos show the actual item you will receive and form part of this description, so please review them carefully before purchasing.
| ✔ | Yasashii Tamagotchi main unit x 1 — exactly as pictured |
| ✘ | Original box / packaging |
| ✘ | Instruction manual |
| ✘ | Batteries (uses 2 x AA) |
| ✘ | Any other accessory not shown in the photos |
Shipping Method: SpeedPAK Economy / FedEx / DHL / Japan Post (Always includes a tracking number).
Handling Time: Usually ships within 3-10 business days after payment is cleared.
Packaging: It will be shipped in a sturdy, double-walled corrugated box to ensure it arrives at your doorstep in perfect condition.
International Buyers - Please Note:
Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. I do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.