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List of Animal Crossing series characters

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"Blathers" redirects here. For the fictional police officer, see Oliver Twist § Characters.

The life simulation video game series Animal Crossing, created by Katsuya Eguchi[1] and first released in 2001 by Nintendo, features an assortment of recurring characters. Titles in the series follow the player character as they live in a village populated by anthropomorphic animals, with gameplay that proceeds in a nonlinear fashion and in-game events that occur in real-time. As of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the most recent release in the series, there are over 400 animal characters that can potentially populate a player's village.[2] In addition to these villager characters, Animal Crossing features characters that appear in the villages of all players; these characters typically serve a particular gameplay function, or appear at a specific in-game event.

Animal Crossing series
Several major recurring characters in the Animal Crossing series. From left: Blathers, K.K. Slider, Tom Nook, Timmy & Tommy, Isabelle, and Mabel.
First appearanceAnimal Crossing (2001)
Last appearanceAnimal Crossing: New Horizons (2020)
Created byNintendo EAD
Designed byKatsuya Eguchi

Characters

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Introduced in Animal Forest and Animal Crossing

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Animal Forest (どうぶつの森, Dōbutsu no Mori) was released for the Nintendo 64 in 2001 exclusively in Japan.[3] An enhanced remake of the game for GameCube was released as Animal Forest+ in Japan, and as Animal Crossing worldwide. The games introduce many of the series' core recurring characters, notably businessman Tom Nook, traveling musician K.K. Slider, and Mr. Resetti, who lectures the player if they reset the game.[3]

Character Original Name Species Description
Alfonso アルベルト (Albert) Alligator A lazy villager. Also appears in the 2006 film Dōbutsu no Mori.
Ankha ナイル (Nile) Cat A snooty villager. Appeared first in the GameCube game. Famous for a fan-made animated pornography video called Ankha by Ankha, colloquially known as Ankha Zone, which depicts Ankha having penetrative sex with the player character, set to the 1985 song "Camel by Camel" by Croatian singer Sandy Marton.[4][5]
Apollo アポロ (Aporo) Eagle A cranky villager. Also appears in the 2006 film Dōbutsu no Mori.
Blanca あやしいねこ (lit. "Suspicious Cat") Cat A faceless cat who asks the player to draw their (his in Japan, her elsewhere) face. Hosts April Fool's Day in New Leaf.
Blathers フータ (Hooter) Owl A museum curator, paleontologist, and the brother of Celeste.
Booker おまわりさんB・もんばんさんA (Policeman B; Gatekeeper A) Dog (Bulldog) He works as a police officer in Animal Crossing and New Leaf and as a gatekeeper in Wild World and City Folk.
Bunnie リリアン (Lilian) Rabbit A peppy villager.
Cesar アラン (Alan) Gorilla A cranky villager. Also appears in the 2006 film Dōbutsu no Mori.
Chip うおまさ (Uomasa) Beaver Hosts the Fishing Tourney in all series titles except New Horizons. Father to C.J..
Copper おまわりさんA・もんばんさんB (Policeman A; Gatekeeper B) Dog (Akita) Works as a police officer in Animal Crossing and New Leaf and as a gatekeeper in Wild World and City Folk.
Cyrano さくらじま (Sakurajima) Anteater A cranky villager. Also appears in the 2006 film Dōbutsu no Mori.
Don Resetti ラケットさん (Raketto-san) Mole Lectures the player if they reset their game. Brother to Mr. Resetti.
Farley ファーリー (Fārī) Gnome A spirit who lives inside the town fountain.
Franklin フランクリン (Furankurin) Turkey Hosts the Harvest Festival.
Gracie グレース (Grace) Giraffe A fashion designer.
Gulliver[a] ジョニー (Johnny) Seagull Appears as a marooned sailor in Animal Crossing, New Leaf, and New Horizons; and a stranded astronaut in Wild World and City Folk. In New Horizons, he also appears as a marooned pirate called Gullivarrr.[6]
Hopper ダルマン (Daruman) Penguin A cranky villager. Also appears in the 2006 film Dōbutsu no Mori.
Jack パンプキング (Pumpking) – A pumpkin-headed character who hosts Halloween.
Jingle ジングル (Jinguru) Reindeer Hosts Toy Day.
Joan カブリバ (Kaburiba) Wild boar A vendor who sells turnips on the "stalk market".
K.K. Slider とたけけ (Totakeke) Dog (Jack Russell) A traveling musician and DJ.
Kapp'n カッペイ (Kappei) Turtle[b] He has alternately worked as a row boat operator, a taxicab driver, and a bus driver. Husband to Leilani, father to Leila, and son of Grams.
Katrina ハッケミィ (Hakkemī) Panther A fortune teller.
Mabel きぬよ (Kinuyo) Hedgehog Co-owner of the Able Sisters tailor shop. Sister to Sable and Label.
Margie サリー (Sarī) Elephant A normal villager. Also appears in the 2006 film Dōbutsu no Mori.
Pelly ぺりこ (Periko) Pelican Works the day shift at the post office in Animal Crossing and New Leaf and at the town hall in Wild World and City Folk. Sister to Phyllis.
Pete ぺりお (Pelio) Pelican A mail carrier.
Phyllis ぺりみ (Pelimi) Pelican Works the night shift at the post office in Animal Crossing and New Leaf, and at the town hall in Wild World and City Folk. Sister to Pelly.
Porter えきいんさん (Ekiinsan) Monkey A porter at the train station.
Redd つねきち (Tsunekichi) Fox[c] Operates a black market goods store. Also known as Crazy Redd.
Mr. Resetti リセットさん (Risetto-san) Mole Lectures the player if they reset their game. Brother to Don Resetti.
Rosie ブーケ (Būke, Bouquet) Cat A peppy cat villager. Also appears in the 2006 film Dōbutsu no Mori.
Rover みしらぬネコ (lit. "Unknown Cat") Cat A cat who assists the player in setting up the game.
Sable あさみ (Asami) Hedgehog Co-owner of the Able Sisters tailor shop. Sister to Mabel and Label.
Saharah ローラン (Rōran) Camel A traveling rug and carpet vendor.
Savannah (サバンナ (Savannah) Zebra A normal villager, who is actually a horse villager.
Timmy & Tommy まめきち・つぶきち (Mamekichi & Tsubukichi) Raccoon[d] Twin apprentices and nephews to Tom Nook.
Tom Nook たぬきち (Tanukichi) Raccoon[d] A businessman who manages the town shop and the player's home loan.
Tortimer コトブキ (Kotobuki) Tortoise The mayor of the town. He later retires to live on a tropical island in New Leaf.
Villager むらびと (Murabito) Human The player character, whose name, gender, appearance and house are customizable. In New Leaf, the first player to create a save file on each copy takes on the role of the town's mayor.
Wendell セイイチ (Seiichi) Walrus A traveling artist.
Wisp ゆうたろう (Yūtarō) Ghost A spirit who provides the player with rare items.

Introduced in Animal Crossing: Wild World

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Animal Crossing: Wild World was released on the Nintendo DS in 2005.[7]

Character Original Name Species Description
Brewster マスター (Master) Pigeon Operates The Roost, a coffee shop.
Celeste フーコ (Fuko) Owl Works at the museum observatory. Sister to Blathers.
Champ さるお (Saruo) Monkey A jock villager. Also appears in the 2006 film Dōbutsu no Mori.
Dr. Shrunk ししょー (Shishō) Axolotl Teaches the player emotes, also known as "Reactions".
Harriet カットリーヌ (Kattorīnu) Dog (Poodle) Operates a beauty salon called Shampoodle.
Kaitlin おかあさん (Okaa-san) Cat Mother to Katie.
Katie まいこちゃん (Maiko-chan) Cat A kitten who asks the player to reunite her with her mother Kaitlin.
Lyle ホンマさん (Honma-san) Otter A businessman who alternately works as an insurance salesman and for the Happy Home Academy.
Pascal ラコスケ (Rakosuke) Otter A traveling philosopher.
Whitney ビアンカ (Biance) Wolf A snooty beautiful villager. Also appears in the 2006 film Dōbutsu no Mori.

Introduced in Animal Crossing: City Folk

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Animal Crossing: City Folk was released on the Wii in 2008.[8]

Character Original Name Species Description
Frillard きょしょー (Kyoshō) Frilled lizard Teaches the player emotes.
Kicks シャンク (Shanku) Skunk A shoeshiner and shoe salesman.
Label ケイト (Keito) Hedgehog A fashion designer. Sister to Mabel and Sable. Also known as Labelle.
Lloid ハニワくん (Haniwa-kun) Haniwa Operates the auction house in City Folk, and works as a construction worker in New Leaf and New Horizons.
Nat カメヤマさん (Kameyama-san) Chameleon Hosts the Bug-Off in City Folk and New Leaf.
Pavé ベルリーナ (Berurīna) Peacock Hosts Festivale.
Phineas パロンチーノ (Paronchīno) Sea lion Rewards the player with gifts and merit badges.
Serena めがみさま (Megami-sama) Dog (Chihuahua) A goddess who lives inside the city fountain.
Zipper T. Bunny ぴょんたろう (Pyontarou) Bunny Hosts Bunny Day.

Introduced in Animal Crossing: New Leaf

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Animal Crossing: New Leaf was released on the Nintendo 3DS in 2012.[9] The game introduces Isabelle, a secretary at the town hall who has been described as a "fan-favorite" and a mascot of the Animal Crossing series.[10][11][12] Additional content and characters were added to the game in Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome Amiibo, a free update for the game released in late 2016.[13]

Character Original Name Species Description
Cyrus カイゾー (Kaizō) Alpaca Works at Re-Tail, a refurbishment shop. Husband to Reese.
Digby ケント (Kento) Dog (Shih Tzu) Works at the Happy Home Showcase. Twin brother to Isabelle.
Grams ゲコ (Geko) Turtle[b] Mother to Kapp'n, mother-in-law to Leilani, and grandmother to Leila.
Harvey パニエル (Panieru) Dog (Spaniel) A hippie who operates the campground in New Leaf and Photopia in New Horizons.
Isabelle しずえ (Shizue) Dog (Shih Tzu) A secretary and assistant to the player. Twin sister to Digby.
Leif レイジ (Reiji) Sloth Operates the gardening store.
Leila クク (Kuku) Turtle[b] Daughter to Kapp'n and Leilani, and granddaughter to Grams.
Leilani クーコ (Kūko) Turtle[b] Wife to Kapp'n, mother to Leilani, and daughter-in-law to Grams.
Luna ゆめみ (Yumemi) Tapir Operates the Dream Suite.
Reese リサ (Risa) Alpaca Works at Re-Tail. Wife to Cyrus.

Introduced in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons was released on the Nintendo Switch on March 20, 2020.[14] Certain characters introduced in previous Animal Crossing titles were not present in the game at launch, but have been added through free downloadable content (DLC) updates.[15][16][17] Other characters were added in Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise, a paid DLC update slated for release on November 5, 2021.[18]

Character Original Name Species Description
Audie モニカ (Monika) Wolf A peppy villager. Supposedly named after an elderly woman who played New Leaf for over 3500 hours.[19][20]
C.J. ジャスティン (Justin) Beaver Hosts the Fishing Tourney. Son of Chip and roommate and business partner to Flick.[21]
Daisy Mae ウリ (Uri) Wild boar A turnip vendor and granddaughter of Joan.
Flick レックス (Rex) Chameleon Hosts the Bug-Off. Roommate and business partner to C.J.[21]
Niko ニコ (Niko) Monkey A worker at Paradise Planning. Appears in Happy Home Paradise.
Orville モーリー (Mōrī) Dodo A receptionist for Dodo Airlines. Brother of Wilbur.
Raymond ジャック (Jyakku) Cat A smug villager. The first Animal Crossing villager to have heterochromia. Noted by outlets as being especially popular in the game's trading and exchange economy.[22][23][24]
Wardell ナッティー (Nattei) Manatee A worker at Paradise Planning. Appears in Happy Home Paradise.
Wilbur ロドリー (Rodrī) Dodo An Aircraft pilot for Dodo Airlines. Brother of Orville.

Introduced in spin-off titles

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Several spin-off Animal Crossing series titles have been produced, which feature their own original characters.

Character Original Name Species Description
Ai あい Human A female human villager. Protagonist of the 2006 film Dōbutsu no Mori.
Beppe ピンちゃん (Pin-chan) Blackbird Works at OK Motors. Introduced in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp.
Carlo グーさん (Gū-san) Blackbird Works at OK Motors. Introduced in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp.
Giovanni キャンタロー (Kyantarō) Blackbird Works at OK Motors. Introduced in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp.
Lottie タクミ (Takumi) Otter Works at Nook's Homes. Niece to Lyle. Introduced in Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer.
Yū ゆう Human A male human villager. Appears in the 2006 film Dōbutsu no Mori.

Appearances by title

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Character Forest Crossing Wild World City Folk New Leaf New Horizons
Blanca           DLC
Blathers            
Booker           DLC
Brewster           DLC
C.J.            
Celeste            
Chip           DLC
Copper           DLC
Cyrus           DLC
Daisy Mae            
Digby           DLC
Don Resetti           DLC
Dr. Shrunk           DLC
Farley            
Flick            
Franklin           DLC
Frillard            
Gracie           DLC
Grams           DLC
Gulliver            
Harriet           DLC
Harvey         DLC  
Isabelle            
Jack           DLC
Jingle           DLC
Joan           DLC
K.K. Slider            
Kaitlin            
Kapp'n         DLC DLC
Katie           DLC
Katrina         DLC DLC
Kicks            
Label            
Leif           DLC
Leila           DLC
Leilani           DLC
Lloid            
Lottie           DLC
Luna           DLC
Lyle           DLC
Mabel            
Nat           DLC
Niko           DLC
Orville            
Pascal           DLC
Pavé           DLC
Pelly           DLC
Pete           DLC
Phineas           DLC
Phyllis           DLC
Porter           DLC
Redd           DLC
Reese           DLC
Mr. Resetti            
Rover           DLC
Sable            
Saharah            
Serena            
Timmy & Tommy            
Tom Nook            
Tortimer           DLC
Villager            
Wardell           DLC
Wendell           DLC
Wilbur            
Wisp         DLC  
Zipper T. Bunny           DLC

Notes

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  1. ^ Also known as Gullivarrr in New Horizons.
  2. ^ a b c d Kapp'n, Leilani, Leila, and Grams are kappas in the original Japanese release.
  3. ^ Redd is a kitsune in the original Japanese release.
  4. ^ a b Timmy, Tommy, and Tom Nook are tanukis in the original Japanese release.

References

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