Animal Crossing
A cozy life-simulation series about building communities, creativity, and friendship.
Category
Game
Release Year
2001
Origin
Japan
Tags
other
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Animal Crossing
Aliases
Animal Crossing
Type
Media
Release Year
2020
Status
Released
Origin
Japan
Region
Not specified
Creation Information
Creator
Katsuya Eguchi
Publisher
Nintendo
Original Work
Animal Crossing series
Genre
Life Simulation
Content Information
Synopsis
A cozy life-simulation about building a village, befriending residents, decorating homes, and enjoying daily life at your own pace.
Main Characters
Tom Nook, Isabelle, K.K. Slider
Setting
Peaceful village or island life across Nintendo consoles
Themes
Community, Friendship, Creativity, Relaxation
Target Audience
All ages
Characters
Isabelle
SecretaryFemaleYoung adult
A cheerful and hardworking Shih Tzu who serves as the mayor's assistant
Abilities: Administrative Skills, Town Management, Public Relations
Quotes:
""Good morning, Mayor!""
""Let's make today a great day!""
""I'm here to help with anything you need!""
mainsecretarydog
Tom Nook
ShopkeeperMaleMiddle-aged
A friendly raccoon dog businessman who helps newcomers get started in town
Abilities: Business Management, Real Estate, Customer Service
Quotes:
""Yes, yes!""
""Welcome to Nook's Cranny!""
""Business is booming!""
mainshopkeeperraccoon-dog
K.K. Slider
MusicianMaleAdult
A cool traveling musician dog who performs acoustic concerts
Abilities: Guitar Playing, Songwriting, Musical Performance
Quotes:
"Music speaks when words fall short."
""Music is life, man.""
""Let the rhythm move you.""
musicianperformerdog
Blathers
Museum CuratorMaleMiddle-aged
A scholarly owl who runs the museum and loves fossils, art, and fish (but hates bugs)
Abilities: Archaeological Knowledge, Art Appraisal, Museum Management
Quotes:
""The museum is a treasure trove of knowledge.""
""Hoo! What have you brought me today?""
""Fascinating! Simply fascinating!""
curatorscholarowl
Celeste
AstronomerFemaleYoung adult
Blathers' younger sister who appears at night to share knowledge about stars and DIY recipes
Abilities: Astronomy Knowledge, DIY Crafting, Star Gazing
Quotes:
""The night sky is full of stories waiting to be told.""
""The stars are so beautiful tonight!""
""Would you like to make a wish?""
astronomernightowl
Mr. Resetti
Reset Surveillance CenterMaleMiddle-aged
A grumpy mole who used to scold players for resetting their game without saving
Abilities: Underground Navigation, Surveillance, Tough Love
Quotes:
"Saving is a sign of responsibility."
""Don't reset! Save your game!""
""Listen here, you little...""
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Sable
TailorFemaleAdult
A quiet and hardworking hedgehog who works at the Able Sisters tailor shop
Abilities: Sewing, Pattern Design, Fabric Work
Quotes:
"Care is stitched into every seam."
""*quietly working*""
""Oh, hello there...""
tailorhedgehogseamstress
Timmy & Tommy
Shop AssistantsMaleYoung
Twin raccoon dogs who work as Tom Nook's enthusiastic assistants in the shop
Abilities: Customer Service, Inventory Management, Teamwork
Quotes:
"Service with a smile, every time."
""Welcome to Nook's Cranny!""
""How can we help you today?""
twinsshop-assistantsraccoon-dog
Media Forms
Toy Lines
Action figures, collectible models, and themed merchandise
Animated Series
Animated adaptation available
Live Action Films
Live-action adaptations and spin-off movies
Comics
Manga and comic book series
Video Games
Console and mobile game adaptations
Merchandise
Wide range of licensed products and collectibles
Commercial Information
Box Office
$100M+ worldwide revenue
Merchandise Revenue
$50M+ in merchandise sales
Licensing Deals
Multiple international licensing agreements
Audience Reception
Strong performance in target demographics
Fan Culture
Community Size
1M+ active fans worldwide
Fan Art
Extensive fan art community with thousands of creations
Conventions
Regular appearances at major conventions
Cosplay
Popular cosplay characters and events
Fan Fiction
Active fan fiction community with original stories
Historical Development
Key Milestones
year:2020
event:Animal Crossing original release
description:The original other was first published/released
year:2021
event:First adaptation announced
description:Official announcement of media adaptation
year:2022
event:International expansion
description:Global distribution and localization
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Evolution Over Time
Animal Crossing has evolved from its original other format to become a multimedia franchise with global reach
Significant Events
Original publication/release, First major adaptation, International licensing deals, Fan community milestones
Related Links
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