# Shijima - Shimeji for Android

> Your favorite desktop pets and characters, now in your pocket.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pixelomer.shijima](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pixelomer.shijima)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.pixelomer.shijima`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** pixelomer
- **Category:** PERSONALIZATION
- **Downloads:** 292,932
- **Rating:** 4.75 / 5 (1,627 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-18
- **First published:** 2025-07-14
- **Publisher country:** TR
- **Size:** 8.11 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pixelomer.shijima)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://getshijima.app/shijima-android-privacy-policy/](https://getshijima.app/shijima-android-privacy-policy/)

## Description

Shijima brings the original shimeji desktop pet experience to Android. You can import favorite anime and video game characters (or your own), spawn up to 50 mascots, and customize every detail—from their size and framerate to interactive features like throwing, hotspots, multiplication and sound effects. It works with most Shimeji-ee mascots and lets you place them on your home screen and apps with ease.

There is an optional App Filter accessibility feature to show or hide shimeji by the active app. All processing happens on-device, with no data leaving your phone. Start with the Featured tab for high-quality shimeji or import your own via zip. Note that spawning many shimeji can affect performance on slower devices, so a recommended on-screen limit of 6 can be configured in settings.

## Rankings

- #132,237 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `com.pixelomer.shijima.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Shijima is praised as an ad-free, free-to-use shimeji app with strong customization. Users like being able to import their own characters, enjoy cute on-screen pets, and use customizable interactions. The downsides are a sparse set of preloaded shimejis, occasional performance/display quirks on certain devices, and a somewhat confusing process for adding custom shimejis. Overall, it’s easy to use and worthwhile for personalized on-screen companions.

### Pros

- No ads; free to use with no in-app purchases.
- Easy to import and customize your own shimeji (uploading, ZIP import).
- Cute and appealing on-screen characters/pets.
- Simple, reliable, and easy to use overall.
- Supports custom interactions and effects (e.g., petting, sounds).

### Cons

- Limited default shimeji options; you’ll rely on importing your own due to few preloaded characters.
- Performance and display issues on some devices (low FPS, slower movement, occasional clipping at screen edges).
- Importing/adding your own shimeji can be confusing or not very intuitive for some users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pixelomer.shijima)