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 apples 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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Another Animal Crossing Anime Movie? An Admirable Concept!

Minasan, Kon’nichiwa! Back in late 2006, animal crossers in Japan were enchanted by the animated film based on the Animal Crossing franchise known as “Gekijōban Dōbutsu no Mori” [1] [34]. Too bad it was only ever released in Japan. Similar to Tomoachi Life, the sequel to Tomodachi Collection being released worldwide with many regional differences [29] [30] [57], another Animal Crossing movie ought to be released worldwide, especially with an English dub, even though some anime fans would prefer to read English subtitles with the Japanese dub engaged [21] [52]. Besides, Happy Home Paradise is an exceptional paid expansion to the New Horizons experience as a follow-up to Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer and Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is still blossoming as there was a third storey added to the cabin for animal crossers who have reached Level 65 back in June 2022 and there will be some new events next months [26] [43] [44] [70] [71]. There is no confirmation of a new anime movie based on Animal Crossing: New Leaf and Animal Crossing: New Horizons happening…yet, but as an animal crosser, I am delighted to discuss what to expect in such a thing after the bewildering wreckage of the fourth wall when Deadpool became a playable character as part of the first DLC pack for Marvel’s Midnight Suns [22] [23] [41] [42] [74] [75]. 

After reading the first volume of Hatsune Miku: Rin-Chan Now! [50], I can confirm that there are some things to consider regarding how another Animal Crossing anime movie can excel. [1] [34] [35

 Why would I think a second Animal Crossing movie would excel if it was animated in an anime style? To make up for how there was never an official English release, of course [1] [34]. The characters ought to appear slightly taller to match up with the standards of New Leaf, Pocket Camp and New Horizons [28] [29] [30] [68] [69]. There ought to be a slight upgrade to meet up with today’s quality of anime, compared to the enchanting visuals in Gekijōban Dōbutsu no Mori [35] [55] [56], which was released in the mid-2000s [1] [34], even though there is nothing wrong with preferring a nostalgic anime style, especially if you still miss the days of Ash Ketchum’s beginning in Kanto [7] [8] [12]. There ought to be an eventual transition from Spring to Winter as a reference to how the season changes depending on the month of the year in the games [27] [28]. Aside from how the animation ought to be as adorable and vibrant as Gekijōban Dōbutsu no Mori with a noticeable minor step-up in terms of being a modern anime film [35] [55] [56] [76], there ought to be many other consistencies related to the gameplay experience in the games within a second anime film’s writing, which is an aspect of a movie based on a video game franchise that Detective Pikachu nailed [11].

When it comes to making another anime movie based on the Animal Crossing franchise appeal to animal crossers during it current era [68] [69] [70] [71], Isabelle and her brother Digby should definitely make an appearance in an adorable art style highly similar to the one in Gekijōban Dōbutsu no Mori [26] [53]. Additionally, Katie could make her second anime appearance as the older and independent kitten who debuted in Animal Crossing: New Leaf [37]. [53]

And fret not! We are beyond the 4Kids days [10]! It is safe to let the characters eat jelly doughnuts…I-I-mean rice balls [9]! [31]

Any ideas for the film’s plot? Beaming in personal growth, the human protagonist could start with a tent on the steady path to becoming the mayor, combining the premises of New Leaf and New Horizons [30] [68] [69]. It would not be a surprise if Redd would make an appearance as a potential antagonist as he has been infamous for selling counterfeit artwork and he sold fake gold slingshots in Gekijōban Dōbutsu no Mori [27] [34]. Any of the supporting roles can belong to some of the villagers who made an appearance in Gekijōban Dōbutsu no Mori, such as Rosie and Whitney [1] [34] [35] [55] [56]. To make the film a sincere adaption of New Leaf and New Horizons, there also ought to be a smug villager, a sisterly villager and perhaps a villager who debuted in Happy Home Paradise [2] [3] [70] [71]. It is unlikely that any of the characters will be rude in the film, unlike in Animal Crossing: Population Growing [17] [18] [19] [20], but it would arguably be more important to not feature way too many characters in it [46] [47]. But still, there ought to be many cameos, especially the newer characters from Animal Crossing: New Leaf and Animal Crossing: New Horizons [2] [3] [30]. The prime focus ought to be the updated equivalent of Ai’s new life in Gekijōban Dōbutsu no Mori.

Mr. Resetti might as well be another antagonist of a second Dōbutsu no Mori film, as amusingly wrathful as he can be [54], despite his dedication to making sure that rules are followed [34]. Oh, how I wanted to play Whac-A-Mole with him back in the day [27] [68] [69]. [34]

If you are an artist, a writer and an animal crosser, you can let your own Animal Crossing characters go on their own adventures during the wait for another Animal Crossing movie [5] [65]. [1] [34] [35]

Since Gekijōban Dōbutsu no Mori was never released outside of Japan [1] [34], it would be more necessary to start a new continuity from scratch with a new human protagonist instead of establishing a direct chronological sequel to avoid a little confusion for a Western audience [28] [68] [69]. Similar to Margie moving away to peruse a dream of hers in Gekijōban Dōbutsu no Mori [1] [34], there might as well be a moment of a villager moving away in a second Dōbutsu no Mori film as well. However, there ought to not be too many recycled elements from the story in Gekijōban Dōbutsu no Mori, so that a film based on Animal Crossing: New Leaf and Animal Crossing: New Horizons can consist of some individuality as part of the franchise [30] [68] [69]. An example could be the main character browsing some recipes on their Nook Phone [28] [68] [69]. Another would be a moment of said protagonist crafting a flimsy tool. Perhaps in another scene, a perfect fruit can be identified [26]. The writing of a second anime movie based on the Animal Crossing series might not be as captivating as the writing in animated films like Zootropolis, also known as “Zootopia” [61] [77], but a decent storyline ought to keep an animal crosser engaged.

In a nutshell, the plot ought to be focused on a human protagonist starting a new life on an island where anthropomorphic animals reside, much like how The Super Mario Bros. Movie is about Mario and Luigi’s re-establishment origin [60]. [34] [35]

And believe it or not, Whitney’s appearance in Gekijōban Dōbutsu no Mori is starting to remind me of Loona from Helluva Boss [6] [72] [73]. [35]

What else is there to consider for a new Animal Crossing film? Gracie will likely be a male exclusively in the Japanese and South Korean versions if she were to make an appearance [36]. Nonetheless, it is theorised that she is a transgender giraffe and that could lead to some positive trans representation in the film, especially for young transgender people [48] [49]. Moreover, Blanca, the mysterious white cat whose face is up to an animal crosser could be non-binary or genderfluid [32]. If there ought to be new human characters in a new continuity, they ought to have notable personality traits to stand out like movie stars, just like how Yū and Ai had notable traits in Gekijōban Dōbutsu no Mori, such as Ai having arachnophobia [31] [40]. Lastly, the English voice acting ought to be spectacular, quite like the voice acting in Abridgimal Crossing, a parody English dub of Gekijōban Dōbutsu no Mori directed and written by The Rollin Nolan [55] [56]. The Animal Crossing series has come a long way since the very first game for the Nintendo 64 that was only released in Japan [33], so a second anime film based on it could be another reflection of that.

Saharah is also a male in the Japanese and South Korean versions of the games [39], yet she can also be part of some great trans representation in a new Animal Crossing anime film for those in favour of trans rights, including me [48] [49]. [39]

Can you imagine if this was released in the West near the end of Nintendo 64 days [33]? And can you imagine if Tomodachi Collection was also not a Japan-exclusive game [59]? [33]

In conclusion, I strongly believe a new anime film based on the Animal Crossing franchise can be an addition to the league of films based on Nintendo franchises after the release of The Super Mario Bros. Movie [60]. I am not saying that such an idea will definitely be taken into action, but at least we know that a Tomb Raider anime is certainly in production and the English dub of Pokémon Ultimate Journeys will continue next month [24] [45] [66] [67]. A new Animal Crossing movie does not necessarily have to be an anime film, especially for a young Western audience as Sonic Prime, a Canadian production has been quite recommendable with the potential to progress even further with a second season later this year [4] [25] [51] [64]. In the meantime, many hazbeans shall stay sinful for the Helluva Boss event in LVL UP EXPO in Las Vegas after Valentine’s Day [15] [16]. Surely, I do not deserve vitriol for being a hazbean [19] [62] [63], despite the series’ decline in viewership and the neutral reception of “Seeing Stars”, the second episode of the second season [6] [14] [72] [73]. As for the current era of the Animal Crossing series, the third anniversary of New Horizons awaits many fellow animal crossers. Sayonara!

Alternatively, a new Animal Crossing anime can be a television series rather than a film. As Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is still blossoming like a cherished flower garden [28], there will be some enchanting new items for a campsite and some splendid new clothing fit for a campsite manager throughout this February [43]. Bai bai! [1] [34] [35]

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