# Cutesy Collaboration Digital Pets The Eevee Tamagotchi will be Available in Japan in 2019 By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-11-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eevee-tamagotchi References: [slashgear](https://www.slashgear.com/eevee-tamagotchi-puts-pokemon-in-your-pocket-21554828/) & [bandai](http://www.bandai.com/tamagotchi/) The Eevee Tamagotchi is one of the latest [digital pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berbrick-x-tamagotchi) for consumers that is sure to be a hit amongst Pokemon fans seeking a new way to integrate the [virtual monsters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokenade-monster-ball) into their lifestyle. The digital pet features the aforementioned Pokemon character in a small handheld device that is similar in look and feel to the [original Tamagotchi devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamagotchi-plaza). Users can raise their very own digital monsters from the device and evolve them into one of eight different characters to make them a perfect way for fans to live out their fantasy as a Pokemon trainer. The Eevee Tamagotchi is set to launch in Japan on January 26, 2019 at a cost of about $20, but has not been slated for worldwide availability yet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Digital Pets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a new line of customizable digital pets that integrate with popular fictional characters. - **Integration of Virtual Monsters:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create augmented reality games that allow users to interact with virtual monsters in the real world. - **Evolution of Characters:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a platform that allows users to create their own unique digital characters and evolve them based on their interactions and choices. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate AI technology into traditional toys to create interactive and dynamic play experiences. - **Mobile Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop mobile games that combine elements of virtual pet simulations with popular franchises to create engaging and addicting experiences. - **Augmented Reality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create AR platforms that allow users to interact with virtual characters and creatures in their physical environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eggshell-Made Digital Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-tamagotchi-celebration-egg.md) - [Interactive Handheld Pet Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamagotchi-2.md) - [Virtual Pet Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamagotchi-uni.md) - [Comic-Honoring Digital Pixel Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanuts-tamagotchi.md) - [Digital Floating Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitzee.md) - [Angelic Digital Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamagotchi-angel.md) - [Anniversary Virtual Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamagotchi-connection.md) - [Virtual Pet Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamagotchi-3.md) - [Digital Pet Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamagotchi-plaza.md)