Seaman - Gilman (ASCII Corporation)Gilman · ASCII Corporation

ASCII Corporation produced this Gilman figure based on the cult classic virtual pet game Seaman, originally developed by Vivarium for the Sega Dreamcast in 1999. The figure represents one of the evolutionary stages in Seaman's unusual life cycle, capturing the creature's distinctive fish-with-a-human-face appearance. Seaman is a simulation game where players raise and converse with fish-like creatures using a microphone accessory. Over the course of roughly a month to 47 days, the Seaman creature evolves through multiple stages, beginning as a gillman before eventually maturing into a frogman. The game was designed by Yoot Saito and became one of the Dreamcast's most unique and memorable titles, blending pet simulation with philosophical conversations. The PS2 version, published by ASCII Entertainment under the title Seaman: Kindan no Pet, was released in Japan in November 2001. The figure stands as a nostalgic tribute to one of gaming's most unconventional experiences. No specific height or material information is available for this release, reflecting its status as a niche collectible from a bygone era of experimental game design.