Maria (マリアちゃん) is Bijou and Princess' owner. She belongs to a wealthy family, and lives in a mansion.
Character description[]
Maria was born in France, but she and her family moved to Japan. She is very elegant in nature - as is her hamster, Bijou, who Maria tends to greatly. Maria is also a talented pianist; she was once arranged to move back to France to study piano, but she convinced her parents to let her stay in Japan.
Maria seemingly does not attend the same school as the other kids, having a private piano tutor instead. As a result of this - despite appearing as early as the first episode - Maria didn't meet Laura and Kana until fairly late into the series. When the three did eventually meet up, however, they became good friends. Maria is also close friends with Catherine, who still lives in France; she occasionally comes to visit Maria in Japan, bringing along her hamster, Oshare.
Notable Episodes[]
- Hamtaro (#1)
- Come Out, Bijou! (#4)
- Farewell, Bijou! (#36)
- The Blossom of Friendship! (#40)
- Laura is Really Gone! (#55)
- The Animal Hospital
- The Fresh Summer Breeze! (#58)
- Maria's Birthday Party (#87)
- Bijou's Memorable Picture Book (#132)
- Hamtaro of the Wind (#135)
- Hamtaro is Gone! (#137)
- Duel at the Flower Ranch] (#144)
- Bonjour, Oshare! (#190)
Gallery[]
- Main article: Maria/Gallery