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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Rachetto To Kuranku - More Hopes For A Ratchet & Clank Anime

Minasan, Kon’nichiwa! It has been a year since the release of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, also known as “Ratchet & Clank: Parallel Trouble” in Japan for the PlayStation 5 [15] [24] [32] [42], along with the non-canon animated short from Mainframe Studios and PlayStation Originals titled “Ratchet & Clank: Life of Pie” [17] [42]. It has also been three years since we discussed what to expect in an official anime series starring the adventurous lombax and his robotic sidekick, from a stunningly galactic anime art style to thrilling action scenes to humourous moments within trustworthy portrayals of the main and supporting characters [49] [50]. Reflecting on the undeniable impact Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart has had on our fellow PlayStation players and the notable differences in marketing the older games in Japan [6] [32] [42], along with the passable outcome of the non-canon short [17] [42], I still believe an official Rachetto To Kuranku anime series can be acclaimed [49] [50], but with specific aspects to honour the new era of the franchise. It sure is a bummer that there is no sequel to the Ratchet & Clank movie that could have been produced to promote Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart [26] [42], but an exceptional anime can be possibly set after its events can enrich the franchise’s new era [49] [50].

I know it is more likely that there will be a CGI television series starring Ratchet and Clank [17] [31], along with Rivet and Kit [34] [42], but I thought my article on what to expect in an anime based on the franchise could use a follow-up. While plenty of PC players are swinging from webs with Peter Parker in the remaster of another masterpiece from Insomniac Games for Microsoft Windows [14] [19] [22], let us expand on how an official Rachetto To Kuranku anime can excel in the near future of the franchise. Oh! And Happy 20th Anniversary to the franchise [37]! [15]

The plot of the anime ought to be engaging with plenty of quirky moments [49] [50]. The Ratchet & Clank manga that began with the first volume in late 2005 and continued with a second volume in early 2008 was titled “Ratchet & Clank: Bang Bang Bang! Critical Danger of the Galaxy Legend” [30]. Although the manga had some promising potential with its unique stories that increase its individuality in the franchise, despite how it is not fully recommendable to all readers in terms of its humour and fanmade translations [25], an official anime series ought to be up to date with a lot of elements from Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart [24] [32] [42] Besides, Clank’s replacement arm from its ending credits looks pretty good on him. This includes the rather risky ambition of travelling to alternate universes, which is what Sonic the Hedgehog is yet to experience in terms of new character development in the outcome of Sonic Prime on Netflix [51] [52]. Aside from the premise of the anime being set sometime after Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart [24] 32[ [42], there might as well also be a new manga series in association with it as well that will also be released outside of Japan for curious Western fans [30] [49] [50].

The first volume of Ratchet & Clank: Bang Bang Bang! Critical Danger of the Galaxy Legend. [30]

Aside from some faithful portrayals of Ratchet, Clank and Captain Qwark, there ought to be some new exploration for Talwyn Apogee as she makes a return in the ending credits of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart [32] [36]. Despite how I believe the grand return of Courtney Gears from Ratchet and Clank 3 singing a new song in an anime style that would make Hatsune Miku eat her heart out would be undeniable [12] [39] [49] [50], I believe there ought to be some new focus on Rivet and Kat from Ratchet & Clank: Parallel Trouble in the anime, especially some new adventurous moments when they work together as a team to honour the success of the franchise’s new chapter that began on the PlayStation 5 [32] [34] [42]. On the other bomb glove, it would be nice to see an old ally finally return, such as Angela Cross and Sasha Phyronix [38] [39]. Lastly, in terms of proactivity, perhaps for some brand new characters who could also be lombaxes, there can be an official gay or lesbian relationship in honour of equality and positive representation, repelling closed-minded prejudice [10] [13] [43] [46]. Besides, male sims can get pregnant and have an alien baby in The Sims 2 as Pascal Curious is the premade example of that in Strangetown [3].

Surely, Ratchet has to find the rest of the lombax race sometime, especially after his alliance with Alister Azimuth in Ratchet & Clank: A Crack In Time [41]. However, I suppose that moment ought to be saved for the next main game [32] [42]. Moreover, an official same-sex relationship between two new lombaxes in an official anime series can provide a little more build-up for that long-term goal. [32]

Aside from bringing back a portion of Ratchet’s sass from Ratchet & Clank: Life Of Pie to make his character more balanced [16], how about the return of Secret Agent Clank with his new arm [32] [35] [42] [49] [50]? I wonder who Sasha is dating these days [39], considering Talwyn has been considered Ratchet’s current love interest since Ratchet & Clank: Tools of Destruction [36]. [28]

Any other expectations for an official anime’s animation apart from possibly making Ratchet’s eyebrows coal-black and incredibly bushy [8] [49] [50]? Well, as previously mentioned, Clank ought to consist of his replacement arm if the anime were to be set after the events of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart [32] [42]. I do no doubt that the endless void of stars either Ratchet or Rivet will steadily soar through in a spaceship would be beautiful with perhaps a few shooting stars passing by. And not to mention that some new planets in perhaps some new dimensions ought to be richly detailed with different tones and environments, such as a wintery wasteland and a tropical paradise. And yes, there would indeed be a wide variety of characters expressing their emotions like an anime character would do, such as a large sweat drop at the side of the head during nervousness and the anger symbol known as “cross-popping veins” pumping during fury [2]. As for Ratchet’s eyebrows, it seems unlikely that his eyebrows will be black and bushy due to how the specific change was absent in the Japanese version of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart known as “Ratchet & Clank: Parallel Trouble” [24], which is fine by me as I have always preferred his regular light brown ones.

The art style in the ending credits of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is adorable, but there still ought to be a striking manga style for an official anime series with the flow of the animation in the Western advert for the first-ever game [49] [50]. [32]

Again, those crazy eyebrows… [28]

Even though PlayStation has reportedly lost a fraction of its popularity in Japan [9], a Rachetto To Kuranku anime could help boost its cred in Japanese marketing again [49] [50]. Otherwise, there can be an official Crash Bandicoot anime with Crash in the Japanese design to bring back the kawaii cred he had since his debut in Japan back in 1996 and make up for the possible cancellation of his cartoon that only had two pilots [1] [4] [6] [7] [55]. To those who would prefer to read new Western comic books, reload your pistols and sharpen your katanas for Deadpool #1 this November [18] [53] [54]. As for gaming and anime, I hope some Sonic supporters have enjoyed Sonic’s Adventure in Bean Hill Zone in Fall Guys and there have been some critically acclaimed anime shows on the air recently, including the second season of The Devil Is A Part Timer and the fourth season of Overlord [20] [24] [46]. Plenty of fellow gamers out there are still yearning for an anime based on the Tomb Raider franchise, including yours truly [44] [47] [48]. Could your power level in Fortnite be over nine thousand with its collaboration with Dragon Ball [11] [16]? Who knows what will be next for Ratchet & Clank, whether it will be an official anime series or not? 

The exclusive marketing of Ratchet & Clank and Crash Bandicoot games in Japan were highly similar back in the days [4] [8] [49] [50]. But what is more important than a character’s altered design is their portrayal within the outcome of a new addition to a franchise. [4]

Again, I am not saying the idea of a Rachetto To Kuranku anime will definitely happen, but there can always be hope for a reimagining of Ratchet & Clank: Locked and Loaded as a sequel to the reimagining of the first game [26] [37] [38] [40]. In the meantime, I believe that I can still be happy to be a fan of Helluva Boss [5]. I guess I ought to get ready for an assignment with Mr. Wade Wilson and his new mascot and mentor now [21]. Sayonara, loyal lombaxes and robotic rangers! [33]

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