Kara Phillips-Ashman

Even though Animal Crossing is known for bringing in a massive number of species, and presents hundreds of brightly colored villagers, sometimes they don’t just resemble their animals. There have been references to inanimate objects, like teddy bears with Stitches and Maple or teapots with Tia, another popular subcategory in species is villagers that look […]

Hamster villagers are a species I’ve always been impartial to in Animal Crossing. I don’t feel either way towards them, so I wouldn’t be repulsed if they moved into my island. Subsequently, I wouldn’t go out of my way to find them and ask them to move in. However, that’s not to say they aren’t

Stitches has been one of the most reliable cuties in Animal Crossing since he was introduced into Wild World. He’s been featured in every title and has become a viral character. Whether it’s because of his adorable teddy-bear design or the nostalgia fans hold around him, Stitches is one of my favorite villagers. Once you

When Animal Crossing New Horizons was released, alongside old favorites, we also met eight new villagers who had never been a part of the franchise. Within this bunch were a handful of villagers who received unexpected love and popularity among fans, making them some of the most sought-after villagers of the entire franchise. Within Animal

Animal Crossing is home to various species, so everyone has their favorites. But in turn, this means that people also have their least favorites. Personally, I’ve always loved the squirrel species. Since my first experience with the Animal Crossing franchise, they’ve been my favorite, and it would take a lot to shake them off the

The release of Animal Crossing New Horizons reignited players with their love for their favorite characters while also bringing a new loveable bunch to the table. Among this collection of creatures, a watery-eyed, adorable little sheep began to steal people’s hearts all across the globe. Including me! I find sheep villagers hit and miss with

It’s safe to say that Animal Crossing is home to a colossal spectrum of species. Of course, there is a humanoid equivalent of most people’s favorite animals, whether a stargazing owl or an insect-loving chameleon. But there are a few critters that no one expects to see roaming the land. One species that immediately comes

Animal Crossing is already a magical game, with talking animals and ancient wildlife and fossils scattering your island or town. But there are always little things to add to the magic, such as shooting stars or meteor showers and occasionally seeing a creature you never thought you would. Most villagers usually have a relatively simple

It’s common knowledge to any Animal Crossing player that everyone has their favorites. Every time you meet a fan of the game, the question of who is everyone’s favorite will always be dropped at some point – closely followed by reasons as to why. Whether you like them because they’re cute or because they were