Shimeji

The description of Shimeji

Site Editorial Commentary：Never again be alone! Over 50 free animated characters to cheer up your phone.

Shimeji: Screen Buddies are adorable animated characters designed to liven up your screen and keep you company while you use your phone. Boasting over 35 million downloads globally, Shimeji has returned with a significant update, featuring a new animation engine, character levels, and a unique Mushroom currency system that lets you unlock everything simply by playing the game.

✨ **Cute Screen Buddies, Always On Top**
• Watch your mascots walk, climb, sit, fall, and play on top of your apps, adding a touch of whimsy to your daily routine.
• run up to 10 characters simultaneously for a screen filled with delightful animations and interactions.
• Perfect for passing the time while waiting for games to load or ads to finish, turning idle moments into fun Experiences.
• Tap, drag, and toss your Shimeji and observe their reactions, creating playful interactions.

**Idle-Style Leveling: Play and They Grow**
• Your Shimeji earn XP as they wander around your screen, rewarding your engagement.
• Level up your favorite characters to unlock new animations and tricks, enhancing their personalities.
• Interact with them for bonus XP and faster progress, deepening your connection with your screen buddies.
• Different levels can reveal new moves, poses, and surprises, adding an element of discovery.

**Play to Unlock 100% of Features**
• Earn Mushrooms automatically while your screen is on, making progress effortless.
• Use Mushrooms to unlock characters, animations, and upgrades, personalizing your experience.
• Enjoy daily gifts and rewards for returning and playing more, encouraging consistent engagement.
• Payments are entirely optional: they only speed up progress; everything can be earned through gameplay.

**Full Editor: Create Your Own Mascots**
• Import your own art and transform it into a live screen buddy, bringing your creativity to life.
• Recolor, reDraw, and fix sprites with the built-in editor, allowing for detailed customization.
• All tools are fully unlocked - no editor paywall, providing complete creative freedom.
• Duplicate existing mascots and customize them to make them unique, expanding your collection with personalized characters.

⚙️ **Smooth, Smart, and Distraction-Free**
• New animation engine for smoother motion and better timing, providing a seamless visual experience.
• Optimized to be battery-friendly on modern devices, ensuring minimal impact on performance.
• Ghost Mode: let mascots stay visible but ignore your touches while you game or chat, preventing unwanted interruptions.
• Simple controls for size, speed, and behavior with live preview, making customization easy and intuitive.

**Original, IP-Safe Content**
We rebuilt the library with original characters created by our in-house artists. We removed most fan-made IP content to respect creators and copyright and keep Shimeji safe for everyone.

**Disclaimer**
Shimeji: Screen Buddies is unrelated to the Simeji keyboard app.
Shimeji: Screen Buddies is an independent app and is not affiliated with any anime, game or movie IP holders. Our brand name and logo, watermarked images, UI graphics and text, app source code, and curated database are original works protected by copyright and trademark law. Copying our code or assets to replicate these interactions is not permitted.

**What’s New**
• New animation engine for smoother, more detailed moves, enhancing the visual appeal.
• Character XP and levels with unlockable animations, adding depth and progression.
• Mushroom currency you can earn by playing to unlock all premium features, rewarding your engagement.
• Up to 10 mascots on screen at once, creating a lively and dynamic environment.
• Fully unlocked editor and many performance improvements, providing a seamless and creative experience.

Turn your phone into a tiny playground with Shimeji: Screen Buddies and let your new screen pets grow while you play. Download now and start your adorable screen buddy adventure!