Shimeji Desktop is a desktop pet app that brings shimejis to your screen: these little screen pets walk, climb, sit on your open windows and react to your mouse.

Used the original Java Shimeji or Shimeji-ee (Shimeji EE)? Your existing shimeji packs work as is: no Java installation, no setup. Download, extract and start. Run several characters at once, even across multiple monitors.

Characters are not included. Use your own shimeji packs or community-made packs. This project is independent and not affiliated with any game or anime brand.

Features

  • Runs your shimejis on Windows without Java
  • Works with existing Shimeji and Shimeji-ee character packs
  • Shimejis walk, climb and sit on your open windows
  • Drag and drop any shimeji with the mouse
  • Add or remove shimejis from the system tray
  • Supports multiple monitors
  • Starts automatically with Windows
  • Show shimejis above or below other windows

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License

GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    Been running this for a while and I love it. The little guys climb around my windows and make my desBeen running this for a while and I love it. The little guys climb around my windows and make my desktop feel way less lonely, and it works great on Linux
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Operating Systems

Linux, Mac, Windows

Registered

2026-10-10