It seems people won’t need to wait too long to test out the One Piece Tony Tony Chopper virtual pet, as the Tamagotchi Nano appeared on Amazon outside Japan. The product listing notes that it will release on May 6, 2023. It will cost $24.99. [Thanks, Wario64!]
As with all Tamagotchi Nano models, it is a black-and-white variant. It is also smaller than more modern Tamagotchis. The two case models are Going Merry, inspired by the Straw Hats’ ship, and a New World version based on Chopper himself. The shell is just cosmetic, as the game itself remains the same across variants. In each one, you take care of him by feeding and playing with him. Various events can come up that will feature Chopper with other One Piece characters. Also, depending on how well you care for him, he’ll “evolve” to look like he did during different arcs in the series.
Bandai Namco releases Tamagotchi Nano variants inspired by anime series and games rather frequently. For example, there’s a Kingdom Hearts one involving Sora and other characters, as well as a Spy x Family model that tasks people with caring for Anya. A One Piece TamaSma Card appeared as well. That let people raise traditional Tamagotchi characters cosplaying as characters from the anime and manga.
The One Piece Chopper Tamagotchi models will appear in North America on May 6, 2023. They are immediately available in Japan.
