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Shimeji 7.3

7.8 MB / 10M+ Downloads / Rating 4.6 - 398,419 reviews


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Shimeji, developed and published by Digital Cosmos, has released its latest version, 7.3, on 2024-10-31. This app falls under the Personalization category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 10000000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 4.6, based on 398.419 reviews.

Shimeji APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 8.0+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.digitalcosmos.shimeji

Updated: 6 months ago

Developer Name: Digital Cosmos

Category: Personalization

New features: Show more

App Permissions: Show more

Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Shimeji on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

4.6
Total 398,419 reviews

Reviews

5 ★, on 2025-04-03
super cute

5 ★, on 2025-04-03
good app for flexible

5 ★, on 2025-04-02
amazing

5 ★, on 2025-04-02
this app is really good

5 ★, on 2025-04-02
it's great having the little guys around the screen and they're cute too

5 ★, on 2025-04-02
good 😊

Previous Versions

Shimeji 7.3
2024-10-31 / 7.8 MB / Android 8.0+

Shimeji 7.2
2024-09-10 / 9.2 MB / Android 8.0+

Shimeji 5.8
2023-11-24 / 7.2 MB / Android 8.0+

Shimeji 4.0
2018-11-15 / 3 MB / Android 4.1+

About this app

Say goodbye to boredom with your favorite characters right on your screen!

✨ Create & Customize with the New Editor!
🎨 Unleash Your Creativity! Our new editor lets you create characters from scratch or edit existing ones. You can:

• Create a new character by drawing along animation guidelines to bring your own characters to life.
• Modify existing characters by erasing parts you don't want and drawing on top to make them truly yours. Undo any mistakes.
• Choose any color by using the color picker or use a preset one.
• Zoom in for small details by pinching the screen with two fingers.
• Import and Export your creations to gallery for those who are advanced artists. Use any drawing app to edit your creations!

📱 Always On-Screen!
Your characters stay on your screen all the time, no matter what app you’re using. They’re always there to keep you company!

📥 Download Hundreds of Characters!
Whether you're into anime, games, or K-pop, you’ll find your favorite characters here. Choose from hundreds of characters and watch them interact on your screen!

🎉 Over 100 Super Shimeji Mascots!
🚀 Bigger & Better! Super Shimeji mascots are 16x higher resolution than regular Shimeji, making your screen look amazing! You can edit any Super Shimeji to modify them to your linking.

🔧 Customize Your Shimeji Experience!

• Adjust animation size and speed to make your characters just right for your screen.
• Choose up to 6 characters to appear at the same time and switch them randomly for endless fun.
• Pick up and throw your characters around the screen. Play with them however you like!

👻 Ghost Mode for when gaming
Want to keep your characters but need critical touch precision? No problem! Use the Ghost Mode button in your notification to make them transparent and touch-less while gaming or using other apps.

🚫 Zero Ads, Just Fun!
Enjoy your screen buddies without any interruptions. We’ve made the decision to keep the app completely ad-free so you can have a fun experience without any distractions.

New features

- New editor feature: Onion Skin (Display previous frame)
- Added tutorial for giving needed permission.
- Simplified app functionality.
- Fixed animation position for Android 15 users.
- Bug fixes.

App Permissions

Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows applications to access information about networks.