Many of the characters in Animal Crossing: New Horizons have strong connections to Animal Crossing Items  Japanese folklore and mythology, inclusive of series mascot Tom Nook.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is complete of characters who have a connection to ancient Japanese folklore and mythology. Some characters simply deliver a mild nod to their related folklore, whilst others are absolutely immersed. The relationships among specific Animal Crossing characters and villagers and Japanese mythology may not be at once apparent, however once the ones connections are found out, it helps to further contextualize their respective personalities and aesthetics.

The Animal Crossing collection of games is full of iconic characters and villagers, each with their very own particular personalities, traits, and visual choices. Spanning nearly the  Buy Animal Crossing Items full spectrum of the animal country, players in Animal Crossing: New Horizons can engage with a number of friendly (and no longer so pleasant) characters, along with the loved Isabelle and enterprising businessman, Tom Nook. There are 413 villagers in general in Animal Crossing 2.0, and the few that are directly linked to Japanese folklore reflect that in their presentation and personalities.