Ralsei: Shimeji

You cannot close a Shimeji by right-clicking the desktop. Look in your system tray (bottom right, next to the clock). There is a small Java coffee cup icon. Right-click it and select "Exit."

That is not a bug. You have accidentally installed the "Ralsei Plush" variant or the "Nuisance Ralsei" meme version. Embrace him.

If you are editing the actions.xml or the image set, here are some specific text strings you can use to replace the default Shimeji text to make it feel like Ralsei:

Replace the "Call Shimeji" text:

Original: "Call another one." Ralsei Version: "Summon a Friend!"

Replace the "Follow Mouse" text:

Original: "Follow the mouse." Ralsei Version: "Chase the Lightner!" shimeji ralsei

Replace the "Reduce to One" text:

Original: "Reduce to one." Ralsei Version: "Ask everyone to leave..."

Replace the "Restore Windows" text:

Original: "Restore IE windows." Ralsei Version: "Mend the broken windows."

Replace the "Exit" text:

Original: "Bye bye!" Ralsei Version: "I'll go back to my castle now." You cannot close a Shimeji by right-clicking the desktop


Not all Shimeji Ralsei downloads are identical, as different artists create unique sprite sheets. However, the most popular versions include the following behaviors and animations:

A Ralsei-themed Shimeji typically includes: