What's Flipnote Hatena?

Flipnote Hatena is a website that allows you to view Flipnotes created with Flipnote Studio, which is a free DSiWare software title for the Nintendo DSi. You can add comments and add stars to Flipnotes that you like.

In order to post Flipnotes to Flipnote Hatena you must be using Flipnote Studio software on a Nintendo DSi which is connected to the Internet.

Benefits of registration

Anyone who accesses the Flipnote Hatena website can enjoy watching Flipnotes, but you can enjoy the site even more if you register for a free Hatena user ID.

After you have registered for a Hatena user ID you'll be able to write comments on Flipnotes, add stars to Flipnotes that you like and also create your own channels for Flipnotes. Stars are used to rank a Flipnote’s popularity. Flipnotes which have earned a number of stars will be listed on the main page in the Popular Flipnotes section. Channels let you organize Flipnotes of similar types so you can easily find and watch them again.

If you don't yet have a Hatena ID, please visit User Registration (Free)

Access Flipnote Hatena from the Nintendo DSi Browser and mobile devices

You can view an optimized version of the Flipnote Hatena website for use with the Nintendo DSi Browser, iPhone or other smartphones and mobile devices. From the mobile website you can add titles and descriptions to your Flipnotes easily right from your Nintendo DSi, and also add comments and stars to Flipnotes too. Also, you can view your Flipnotes with sound on most mobile devices and share your Flipnotes with your friends and family from anywhere.

URL to access Flipnote Hatena the mobile site

Access the Flipnote Hatena mobile website by entering the following URL into the web browser of your mobile device.
http://flipnote.hatena.com/mobile