Could A Catherine Anime Be Summoned Sometime?

Listening to the Japanese dub of Catherine: Full Body and reflecting on the original game’s popularity in Japan and the West while fellow hazbeans continued to embrace the hellish heat, heavenly chills, and cartoony craziness of the second season of Hazbin Hotel on Prime Video [3] [4] [42] [43] [45] [46], an idea on how the legacy of the cautionary tale of cheating men ending up dead after dying in their bad dreams popped into my head like a white rose blooming from a broken meter [4]. Due to one of the game’s most impeccable qualities being its animated cutscenes consisting of essences of a drama anime, perhaps the legacy can be expanded into an anime series set before the events of the game that lets a tormented and notably flawed protagonist choose between the titular sex symbol, his diligent girlfriend, and a crossdressing sweetheart (exclusively in the full-bodied port). It worked in Persona 5: The Animation, the anime adaptation of Persona 5 [5] [7] [36], didn’t it? While Club Penguin players continue to waddle around in a new chapter known as “Club Penguin Zero” and Poké players are hyped for the downloadable content for Pokémon Legends: Z-A titled “Mega Dimension” that will be released this December [16] [51] [53], let us discuss how the legacy of Catherine can be expanded even further in the events before the morally grey puzzle game [4] [7].

Which ideal voice would you choose for Catherine, especially if she appears as your ideal lady [4] [9]? Perhaps one of them can be heard from an anime set in Japan before the events of the game she played an enticing but suspenseful role in [7]. But still, plenty of us are still aware of her actions being part of why it can be argued that Vincent Brooks has Stockholm syndrome [63] [64]. [9]

An anime series might as well be set before the events of Catherine and based on the events of Catherine: The Mysterious Tale of Rapunzel as an alternate to a video game that serves as a prequel [8]. Or better yet, there can be a chapter of Catherine’s antiheroic duties to rid the world of unfaithful men set in another location besides the fictional Neo-Brooklyn in North America [4] [7] [12], such as a certain city in Japan since most anime is set in the Land of the Rising Sun, which is also the home of Atlus. Furthermore, Catherine, the titular vixen, can seduce a new male character residing in his apartment in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, or Sapporo. You can thank my admiration for the romantasy anime film titled “Kimi no Na wa”, also known as “Your Name”, and the fact that Persona 5, the game Joker came from, to be a special guest in the Babel and Colosseum modes in Catherine: Full Body [4], is set in Tokyo for such an idea [37] [65]. But of course, the affair would be as sinister and questionable as her relationship with Vincent in Catherine and Catherine: Full Body [4] [63] [64]. In order for another prequel set before the events of one of those games that gets more praise for the plot than the gameplay [7], I think a Stray Sheep in Japan that serves as an Izakaya, which is a Japanese bar [28], ought to be delightfully established as one of the prime settings.

It would be amazing to see an official Japanese version of the Stray Sheep logo in association with an Izakaya incarnation of the bar in Neo-Brooklyn where you may meet Vincent at [13] [28] [33] [34]. And of course, there ought to be a Japanese equivalent of Kappa Heaven as well, considering how sushi originated from Japan [4]. [52]

Look at me! I’m a drunk doofus! [13]

Of course, the location, based on a city or town in Japan, might as well be fictional, much like Itomori, the hometown where Mitsuha Miyamizu resides in, from Your Name [30] [65]. [31]

How can the Catherine lore be expanded in a chapter set somewhere in Japan? Perhaps an episode set in the Underworld can focus on Catherine’s relationships with other succubi [4]. You know, like the ones who appear as part of Vincent’s harem in the True Catherine ending [10]. Surely, a new protagonist living in Japan could not be a replica of Vincent or Freddie McGoohan as he could have a teenage niece or nephew who could worry about him at the high school they attend [4] [11], as clichéd and uninspired as that setting would be [2] [40]. Wait a minute! Could a male teacher, janitor, or 18-year-old student at said school be one of the sheep in the nightmares who, unfortunately, die? That stray part of the herd could be familiar with Catherine in another form based on his image of the “ideal” woman, much like how she appears to some of Vincent’s friends in different designs in Catherine: The Novel [9]. There might as well be some members of a religious movement who believe in the “angels” that are actually the race of aliens revealed in the Rin route in Catherine: Full Body for some extra consistency [4]. Even though some Catherine crusaders may prefer an adaptation of Catherine: The Mysterious Tale of Rapunzel that can flesh out McGoohan’s crisis even further [8] [11] [58], another sample of the titular beauty’s promiscuous antics might as well be set in Japan as proof that the curse does not exclusively apply to adulterous men in the West [4].

Catherine may act like the gal who may never give her man up, never let him down and never run around and desert him, but we all know that she will never make Vincent cry, never say “Goodbye” and never tell a lie and hurt him once the player witnesses the Good or True Catherine ending in the game and the end of the novel based on its events [1] [4] [9] [10]. But still, she would be as sinister as always in a previous chapter [8] [63] [64]. [15]

As far-fetched as this sounds, I am up for Thomas Mutton reprising his role as a twist villain [4], as well as the boss of the Izakaya version of the Stray Sheep in Japan [13] [28] [52], in the form of a woman due to how there was an error in the Venus Mode Art Bookthat lists him as female, but interestingly enough, his true left eye consists of the female symbol [14] [15], so making him appear in an anime or manga set before the events of Catherine as a woman could result in him being genderfluid as a god in association with shape-shifting abilities. But still, screw the art book for deadnaming and disrespecting Erica Anderson [15]! [15]

As previously mentioned, one of the most memorable aspects of Catherine and its remake is the cutscenes that will make players feel like they are watching a drama anime [2]. Can you imagine the blonde bombshell in a lively interpretation of Shinjuku like the one in Your Name [65]? The interpretation ought to be as excellently animated as the episodes of Persona 5: The Animation [22] [23] [24] [25] [26], especially during the scenes of Catherine manipulating either a new target at the Izakaya version of the Stray Sheep and his apartment, where his girlfriend might catch him cheating, or where the tension of Freddie’s perspective erupts during the events of Catherine: The Mysterious Tale of Rapunzel [4] [8] [11] [28]. Considering how haunting the nightmares in the game and its enhanced port are, the vibes of the guilty sheep climbing towers of blocks for their lives would be gritty in contrast to the mostly idyllic and child-like innocence of the Animal Crossing film known as “Gekijōban Dōbutsu no Mori” that was only released in Japan [5] [56] [57]. The animation in an anime based on Catherine: The Mysterious Tale of Rapunzel or set in another chapter ought to be compelling with the usual authentic flair aimed at an older audience [8] [58], but if the budget for that is better off being used for an animated series promoting Persona 6 [50], then the chapter can always be printed on the monochrome pages of a convincing number of volumes of a manga [54] [55].

Seeing Catherine appear differently to another one of her targets in an anime or manga presenting the Woman’s Wrath in another nation would be pretty cool [9]. [9]

Can you imagine a scene of the sex symbol in her true succubus form reflecting on all the men she has targeted long before this ending in an expansion of this intriguing incarnation of Hell that is gritty with grim shades of purple and other demonic essences that also ought to apply to the Envy Ring at some point in the third season of Helluva Boss [4] [10] [27]? And Blitzo, ARE YOU F***ING FILMING THESE TWO RIGHT NOW [35]?! [10]

Considering how Vincent uses a flip phone in an old school manner in the game and its enhanced port [4] [7], there ought not to be a single smartphone in sight in a chapter set before its events [6], compared to the modernised uses of smartphones in Your Name [30]. Moreover, I think the new protagonist who resides somewhere in Japan ought to use an ocean blue flip phone in contrast to Vincent’s newer phone in Catherine: Full Body, much like how the pinkish red and blue roses determine which player won in the newer Colosseum mode [4]. [30]

I am not firmly stating that an anime or manga series set before the events of Catherine or Catherine: Full Body [4] [7], as an adaptation of Catherine: The Mysterious Tale of Rapunzel [8] [58], or in a new chapter expanding on the lore and so on in Japan ought to occur. Alternatively, there can be an anime or manga based on a Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Princess Peach: Showtime or a direct sequel to the game, especially if it happens to feature an engaging multiplayer mode with Princess Daisy or Peachette as Player 2 [59] [60] [61] [62], or perhaps a short but sweet anime or hilarious manga based on the forthcoming Switch 2 edition of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and the highly anticipated Version 3.0 update that will begin a new chapter of the New Horizons era of the Animal Crossing franchise this January [29] [41] [56] [57]. I do not doubt that there will definitely be an anime based on the tenth generation of the Pokémon franchise in the late 2020s though [38]. I still suspect that the legacy of Catherine, an unconventional romantic horror, for the PlayStation 6 might as well be expanded on in an interactive prequel based on Catherine: The Mysterious Tale of Rapunzel [8] [48]. The rise of transphobia and misogyny [18] [19] [20] [21] [39], as well as the ongoing dehumanisation of autism [49], in the 2020s is repugnant and aggravating, but we can still strive for fairness and equal rights, especially for neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ players, no matter how bigoted the odds get [17]. Stay golden [4]!

As infatuated as I am at Alastor's origin consisting of historical Lackadaisy vibes [32], as well as some dark explanation on how the radio demon ended up being powerful in Hell, in the second season of Hazbin Hotel [3], I would be interested to see where the legacy of Catherine can progress in the future, even if it would be another remake with perhaps a fourth love interest for the Brookster [58]. [15]

In the meantime, I am also thrilled to listen to a love-hate song based on the romantic rivalry between Sir Pentious and Cherri Bomb before one of them got redeemed [46], yet rather terrified at a deal made between Alastor and Vox [42] [44], who was originally referred to as “Vincent”, in the second season of Hazbin Hotel [47]. Stay sinful! [47]

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Can Some Newer Horizons In Animal Crossing: New Horizons Be Adapted Into An Anime?

(Originally published on laurasambitiouswriting.wordpress.com on the 4^th of November 2025)

Minasan, Kon’nichiwa! During the announcement and reveal of festive Helluva Boss merchandise featuring Vassago bringing on some Coco vibes in honour of Día de los Muertos, also known as “The Day of the Dead” [4] [18] [50], I suddenly suspected that the forthcoming Version 3.0 update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons and the game’s imminent Nintendo Switch edition could be promoted in a certain way sometime after its release and overall reception [23] [56] [57], yet such an idea has not been confirmed. Nearly three years ago, we have discussed the new of a modern Animal Crossing anime movie based on the New Horizons era that ought to be release worldwide to make up for those who missed out on the cute and wholesome film that was only released in Japan back in the second half of the 2000s [26] [54] [55]. Moreover, during my excitement for the Version 3.0 update for a reason that will be explained as we go along, as well as some partial hype for the Switch 2 edition of Animal Crossing: New Horizons that must be another part of Nintendo’s attempt to sell the latest console successfully [56] [57], I believe a short but exceptional anime adaptation of the update can help the next chapter of the New Horizons era flourish even further [23] [54] [55]. Without further ado, let us discuss this concept during the wait for said chapter as I get used to the files on my MacBook Air being a rosy pinkish red for a change after upgrading to macOS Tahoe 26 [5].

I have been an animal crosser since I first player Animal Crossing: City Folk, also known as “Animal Crossing: Let’s Go To The City” in the United Kingdom [22]. As an admirer of anime and manga [44] [45] [46] [47] [48] [61], I would have loved to watch an English dub of the movie [2] [26]. On a lighter note, I believe another anime adaptation can be in order, especially for a young Western audience with an English dub [54] [55]. But for now, Guy Fawkes Night shall be harmoniously celebrated tomorrow night [41]. [27]

The reason why I am theorising an anime series based on the current era of the Animal Crossingfranchise is because of the big features in the upcoming Version 3.0 update for New Horizons that will be launched this January, especially the resort hotel that will be run by Kapp’n’s family [23] [56] [57]. The premise can be a new human protagonist agreeing to help the hotel become successful in what can be considered a G-rated Hazbin Hotel, but perhaps without musical numbers [39] [40]. There can be some backstories on how Grams raised Kapp’n, how he met and fell in love with Leilani, and the time shortly after their daughter was born to flesh out the tribe and humanise them a little more in comparison to plenty of Club Penguin players learning that Aunt Arctic used to be pink [28] [29] [30] [37]. But because of the franchise’s overall light-heartedness, aside from awareness of art forgery [21] [22], please make an anime series as hilarious as Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Deserted Island Diary [44] [45] [46] [47] [48]! Chances are that series may only last for one or two seasons, but with plenty of focus on the notable aspects of the Version 3.0 update for the sake of some individuality without repeating what has already been done in the little manga libraries [31], it can be praised for a being faithful adaptation, much like how the film about an adorable human girl named “Ai” was [26] [27].

Hopefully, Fred Figglehorn will not be in one of the hotel rooms, making a ruckus and dining on a “spiced up” ice cream sundae that would make Gordon Ramsay scream at the top of his lungs [10] [12]… [23]

There can be a scene of the new protagonist playing a game on their Famicom they buy from Grams [23], quite like in the scene in Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!, another film based on a franchise created by Nintendo that was only released in Japan, where Mario plays the game on his Famicom late at night [52]. [23]

Reflecting on how certain villagers, including Margie and Whitney, made an appearance in the Japan-exclusive movie known as “Gekijōban Doubutsu no Mori” [2] [54] [55], perhaps villagers who did not appear in the film or in the Deserted Island Diary manga, such as Cookie, my sister’s favourite villager back in the City Folk days [22], Eugene, my avatar’s boyfriend in Pocket Camp [56] [57], and Lucy, whose proposed appearance in the film was sadly scrapped during its development [27], can be given a chance to shine as guests at the hotel, but there ought to not be too many of them for the sake of competent focus, pacing, and character development. Oh! And perhaps that villager that was scrapped during the development of the first Animal Crossing game can make an appearance in the anime and have a unique name like “Renna“ or “Chestnut” [6] [7] [33], as unlikely as that sounds. Labelle can be a special guest to analyse the fashion trends that originated from the hotel’s mannequins [21] [23], quite like how her two sisters played their usual supporting roles in Gekijōban Doubutsu no Mori [2] [26] [27]. The guests’ rooms ought to be uniquely stylised to express how varied they can be in the Version 3.0 update [23] [56] [57]. The tourists who agree to stay at the hotel during their vacations can provide some wit and character development throughout an anime series, though chances are that it may only be exclusive for animal crossers in Japan [2] [26].

Perhaps Resetti can reflect on how he has worked on his anger issues, including one time when he lost it over blue roses being trampled on as a reference to Gekijōban Doubutsu no Mori [26] [27], as he performs his new cleaning duties on the island as an element of character development [23]. Luna can introduce a peaceful Slumber Island the new protagonist can freely construct throughout the end credit sequence [23] [56] [57], somewhat like the bonus scene of Moxxie dining on the leech that was caught by Blitzo during the credits near the end of the seventh Helluva Short [19]. [23]

Oh! And I think Del ought to appear in the series for the sake of Robyn from Anime America [2]. [25]

Again, a new anime adaptation of the New Horizons era ought to be colourful and elegantly animated [54] [55]. I can imagine the hotel looking grand on the pier in modern anime aesthetics, especially as the sunlight glistens across the waves [2] [23]. The overall style of anime ought to be much like the one in Gekijōban Doubutsu no Mori, but up to today’s standards of anime quality, even with some inspiration from a chibi style [2] [8] [27] [54] [55]. I can also imagine Isabelle running the resident services alongside Tom Nook in an exceptional anime style [21]. The same can apply to Labelle to give her a chance to shine in it to, as previously mentioned, be her fashion-studying self, quite like how her sisters were their loveable selves in Gekijōban Doubutsu no Mori [2] [27]. An eventual transition from Winter to Spring to not only reference how the season changes depending on the time of the year in the game but also elevate the overall artistic skill and value put into the series [54] [55]. Since hand-drawn animation takes quite a lot of time to complete, depending on how ambitious the project is [16] [17], there can always be a new manga instead if the budget for a short anime series cannot be obtained. It worked for one-shot spin-off of Super Mario-kun that promoted Mario & Sonic at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics [51], didn’t it?

If only it could have worked for a sequel to this event titled “Mario and Sonic and the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games” featuring Pauline, Wave the Swallow, the other four Koopalings, and the other four members of the Deadly Six from Sonic Lost World [49] [51] [59]. [51]

It looks like Ai was originally going to have pink hair during the development of Gekijōban Doubutsu no Mori [27]. Considering how her nose is not the usual red triangle in the film [2] [27], perhaps a new protagonist in an anime series based on the upcoming Version 3.0 update for New Horizons can have a square nose or a round nose, as well as green, grey, sky blue or cyan hair, in honour of how far the customisation has come since the first generation of the franchise [21] [22] [32]. And yes, they can also consist of the same cutesy anime eyes Ai was known for [2] [26] [27]. [27]

I am not firmly stating that a new anime based on the current era of Animal Crossing should definitely be crafted as there is still no confirmation of such a concept being brought into action [54] [55], but there can always be a tenth volume of the Deserted Island Diary manga centred on the hotel, the Slumber Islands, and Resetti’s cleaning service [56] [57]. And of course, there is nothing wrong with preferring to keep playing New Leaf rather than switching to the Switch 2 edition of New Horizons in 2026 [14] [15] [23]. We can still count on some of the developments of projects that have been going on for a few years, such as Project Rene [58], but still feel nervous about others, including the forthcoming live-action adaptation of Kimi no Na wa, also known as “Your Name” that has been in development for about eight years [3] [9] [11] [13] [20] [61]. And indeed, we can count on animated adaptations that shall definitely continue, with a notable example being the second season of Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft that will premiere on Netflix this December [53]. In the meantime, keep expressing your creativity and counting on forms of escapism every now and then [1] [38] [42]. I know I will during a difficult time I am currently going through. Let us keep striving against bigotry that will put you off X, formerly known as “Twitter”, for life and spread kindness to those in need [43] [60]. Sayonara!

I have a feeling that the Version 3.0 update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons will bring on an engaging new chapter of the era, especially in the Switch 2 edition [56] [57]. But for now, kudos to Kyu for an interesting Animal Crossing: New Leaf mod titled “Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome Luxury” [35] [36], especially for the golden apple and rainbow roses that add an imaginative aesthetic [14] [15]. And gosh darn it, Gulliver! Why do you keep getting washed up on the beach [21]?! Please stop already! [23]

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