A roundup of nostalgic toys for people born in the 2000s [Trends]

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerAraki Jakkan
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

What toys were popular among your friends or at school when you were a kid?

Card games everyone gathered to play, cute animal character figures that were fun to display—maybe there are even some you “played like crazy but totally forgot the name of.”

In this article, we’ve rounded up toys that will feel nostalgic to those born in the 2000s—items that were all the rage back then.

It’s perfect for a trip down memory lane, or for rediscovering old favorites now that you’re an adult!

A roundup of nostalgic toys for people born in the 2000s [Trends] (31–40)

New releases are here too! Love & Berry

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In arcades and in corners of big malls, the game Oshare Majo Love and Berry stood out, drawing crowds of girls.

Of course, it wasn’t just girls—boys and adults lined up too, cheering and groaning over the cards that came out and how the game unfolded.

In fact, Love and Berry was developed as the girls’ counterpart to Mushi King: The King of Beetles, which was enjoying explosive popularity at the time.

There was even a Nintendo DS version that came with a card reader, so you could play Love and Berry on it.

Who knows—maybe there are still some Love and Berry cards sleeping in the back of your big sister’s desk!

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In conclusion

Did it make you feel nostalgic? That said, there are still popular series that continue to release new entries even now. It’s also fun to compare how those toys were back then and how they are today! This makes a great topic for reminiscing with friends, too!