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shimeji directory

Shimeji Directory Access

Ensure you have the Java-based Shimeji-ee platform installed on your computer.

Originating in Japan, Shimeji (often called "Desktop Pets") are small Java-based programs. Once activated, a little character—often from a popular anime, video game, or webcomic—drops onto your taskbar.

Limited to your web browser but requires the least amount of technical setup. How to Use a Shimeji Directory Safely shimeji directory

They might "steal" a window and drag it off-screen, or multiply until your desktop is covered in clones.

Setting up your desktop buddies depends on whether you choose the browser-based version or the full desktop version. Method A: The Browser Extension (Easiest) Navigate to the and search for "Shimeji." Click Add to Chrome to install the extension. Open the extension's official Shimeji Directory webpage. Ensure you have the Java-based Shimeji-ee platform installed

Go into the img folder of a standard Shimeji-ee download. You will see a folder named Shimeji containing 46 numbered image frames.

Do you know a great Shimeji not listed in the major directories? Share the link in the comments below. If you are looking for a specific character, post the name—the community will help you locate it in the master Shimeji Directory. Limited to your web browser but requires the

Open the extension's built-in directory page.

While a single monolithic directory doesn’t exist, the closest equivalents are listed below. Consider this your .

Information about the artist who drew the sprites and coded the animations. Top Platforms Acting as Shimeji Directories