shimeji buddies / shimejis.xyz

This article describes how to get shimeji buddies in your web browser and let them play with your tumblr dashboard or YouTube.

What are shimeji buddies? 

Shimejis are little mascots who will be released in your web browser, after which they start to play and interact with posts on your tumblr dashboard or videos at YouTube.

Can I see them in action? 

Yes, watch the demo video starring Kagamine Len:

They were intended to play on your desktop, right?

Yes. The original software, created by Yuki Yamada of Group Finity, releases shimejis on your desktop. However my blog post describes the reborn of shimejis for the web.

Requirements

A supported web browser is required, such as Google Chrome, Safari or Firefox.

Google Chrome
The shimeji downloads listed below point to the Chrome Web Store, where you can download them for free.

Safari / Firefox
A Shimeji can be downloaded as ‘userscript’. You need a browser extension/add-on in order to run userscripts. Follow these steps:
1. Download and install: tampermonkey (for safari) OR greasemonkey (for firefox).
2. Get a shimeji userscript from the list below.
3. Manually import this script in tampermonkey / greasemonkey.

Download Shimejis

* make sure you have read the requirements above before download !!!

 【Kagamine Len】
plays with: Tumblr Dashboard
artist: ちほ  (pixiv ID 345487)
watch: video 
download: chrome store / userscript

 【Kagamine Rin】
plays with: Tumblr Dashboard
artist: ちほ  (pixiv ID 345487)
watch: video
download: chrome store / userscript

 【Hatsune Miku】
plays with: YouTube
artist: ??? (please notify me)
watch: video
download: chrome store / userscript

 【OLIVER】

plays with: DeviantArt
artist: ??? (please notify me)
icon: TheShelberine
download: chrome store / userscript

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Right now, only the above shimejis are available. Please request other characters by sending me an e-mail ([email protected]). The software is compatible with the original desktop buddies, so you can just send me download links ^_^

Future

Right now, the characters are a little dumb. I’m teaching them to improve their skills, but this is a time consuming task. Please let me know what you think of the current shimejis. If you encounter bugs or have ideas to improve them, don’t hesitate to contact me. Your feedback is more than welcome! You can also send me a mail with a request in order to receive updates. I will mail you when the shimejis reach the next level. Contact me at [email protected]