I have always been a big fan of the Animal Crossing games and one of the aspects that I enjoy the most is getting to know the different villagers. Now, this list of the cutest Animal Crossing villagers is completely my own opinion, so if your favourite is not listed don’t worry you’ll probably be able to see them in a different list online, or you could have a go at making your own list. Either way, I would love to know who you consider to be the cutest Animal Crossing villager.
A few things you should know about the villagers; They are separated by gender, species, and personality type. There are 8 different personality types, 4 for each gender. Male (Lazy, Cranky, Smug, Jock) and Female (Snooty, Normal, Peppy, Big Sister). The villagers are also given different hobbies which help determine what ‘autonomous’ activities they do around your island. There are 6 different hobbies in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, they include Education, Music, Fashion, Play, Nature, and Fitness.
Now, here is my list of the 20 Cutest Animal Crossing Villagers:
#20. Chevre
Chevre is a Normal Goat villager who has appeared in every Animal Crossing game to date. Her name ‘Chevre’ means goat in French, which is why her catchphrase is “la baa”. She is a Pisces star sign and has Education as a hobby. Chevre’s style is best suited to Fairy-core or Winter-core aesthetics.
#19. Bea
Bea is a Normal Dog villager who first appeared in Doubutsu no Mori (the first Animal Crossing game), but was then absent until Animal Crossing: New Leaf. Her name is derived from the dog breed Beagle and her catchphrase “bingo” could be about a children’s folk song. Her hobby, Nature, could also be linked to this. Bea is a Libra star sign and her style is best suited to Cottage-core or Elegant-core aesthetics.
#18. Broccolo
Broccolo is a Lazy Mouse villager that first appeared in Doubutsu no Mori e+, and with the exception of Animal Crossing: Wild World, has appeared in every other game to date. His name and catchphrase, “eat it”, is in reference to broccoli and also links with his personality type, as Lazy villagers tend to have a fondness for food. Broccolo has Play as a hobby and his star sign is Cancer. His style is best suited to Kid-core or Tropical Island aesthetics.
#17. Antonio
Antonio is a Jock Anteater villager, he is the only Jock Anteater in the entire game series. He first appeared in Doubutsu no Mori e+ and has appeared in every game since. His name is in reference to his species, as is his catchphrase “honk”. Like many Jock villagers, his hobby is Fitness. Antonio is a Libra star sign and his style is best suited to Elegant-core or City-core aesthetics.
#16. Bluebear
Bluebear is a Peppy Bear Cub villager that has appeared in all of the Animal Crossing games to date. Her name is intended as a pun on blueberry, because of the blue colour of her fur. She has fashion as a hobby and is often seen with a bag or head accessory. Bluebear’s catchphrase is “peach” and she is a Cancer star sign. Her style is best suited to Kid-core or Elegant-core aesthetics.
#15. Sasha
Sasha is a Lazy Rabbit villager that was added in the 2.0 update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Sasha is perceived to be gender-neutral, but the game dynamics require a gender to assign a personality type to a villager. Their catchphrase is “hoppity” because of their species and their hobby is Fashion. They are the only ‘Male’ villager to have this hobby. Their star sign is Taurus and their style is best suited to Kid-core or Fairy-core aesthetics.
#14. Roald
Roald is a Jock Penguin villager who has appeared in all Animal Crossing games to date. He is likely named after Roald Amundsen, a Norwegian polar explorer who led the first successful expedition to the South Pole, as well as being the first person to reach both poles. His catchphrase is “b-b-buddy” and his hobby is fitness. Roald’s star sign is Aries and his style is best suited to City-core or Elegant-core aesthetics.
#13. Fauna
Fauna is a Normal Deer villager that first appeared in Animal Crossing: New Leaf. Her name means an animal from a specific region and is also a play on the name of a young deer, a fawn. Her catchphrase “dearie” is also a play on her species and her hobby is Nature, another link to her species. Fauna’s star sign is Aries and her style is best suited to Cottage-core or Winter-core aesthetics.
#12. Stitches
Stitches is a Lazy Bear Cub villager whose appearance looks like a stuffed toy. He was introduced in Animal Crossing: Wild World and has appeared in every game since. His name and catchphrase, “stuffin’”, also allude to his being a stuffed toy. His hobby is Playing and his star sign is Aquarius. Stitches’ style is best suited to City-core or Kid-core aesthetics.
#11. Sherb
Sherb is a Lazy Goat villager that was introduced in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. His catchphrase, “bawwww”, is akin to the noise that goats make. Sherb’s hobby is Play and his star sign is Aries. His style is best suited to Fairy-core or Kid-core aesthetics.
#10. Peanut
Peanut is a Peppy Squirrel villager that has appeared in every Animal Crossing game to date. Her name comes from the fact that squirrels and nuts are often depicted together. Her catchphrase is “slacker”, and her hobby is Fashion. Peanut’s star sign is Gemini and her style is best suited to Kid-core or Tropical Island aesthetics.
#9. Lolly
Lolly is a Normal Cat villager that first appeared in Doubutsu no Mori e+ and has appeared in every game since, with the exception of Animal Crossing: Wild World. Lolly’s catchphrase is “bonbon”, which links to her name and sweet disposition. Lolly’s hobby is Music and she will sing without the need of a stereo (which other villagers cannot do). Her star sign is Aries and her style is best suited to Cottage-core or City-core aesthetics.
#8. Dom
Dom is a Jock Sheep villager that was added in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. His catchphrase is “indeedaroo” and his hobby is Play. Dom’s star sign is Pisces and his style is best suited to Kid-core or Fairy-core aesthetics.
#7. Molly
Molly is a Normal Duck villager that made her first appearance in Animal Crossing: New Leaf. Her name is derived from mallard and her catchphrase is “quackidee”, as well as her hobby being Nature, which is all linked to her species. Her star sign is Pisces and her style is best suited to Cottage-core or Winter-core aesthetics.
#6. Maple
Maple is a Normal Bear Cub villager that has appeared in all Animal Crossing games to date. Her name is in relation to the light brown leaves that grow on maple trees, and her catchphrase “honey” is a nod to how much bears love the sweet treat. Her hobby is Education and her star sign is Gemini. Her style is best suited to Cottage-core or Winter-core aesthetics.
Okay, so before I unveil my top 5 Cutest Animal Crossing Villagers, I thought I would include some honourable mentions. These are villagers that just barely missed out on the top 20;
Honorable Mentions in order; Ione (Normal Squirrel), Julian (Smug Horse), Lucky (Lazy Dog), Poppy (Normal Squirrel), Rosie (Peppy Cat), and Shino (Peppy Deer).
#5. Erik
Erik is a Lazy Deer villager who first appears in Animal Crossing: New Leaf. His name comes from elk, a large species of deer, even though his antlers suggest he is a moose, which are known as elk in Eurasia. His catchphrase “chow down” comes from the idea that Lazy villagers love food, and his hobby is Nature. Erik’s star sign is Leo and in previous games, it is suggested that he wishes to be a carpenter and is very skilled at playing horseshoes. His favourite song is ‘Mountain Song’ and his style is best suited to Winter-core or Cottage-core aesthetics.
#4. Sylvana
Sylvana is a Normal Squirrel villager that made her debut appearance in Doubutsu no Mori e+, but then remained absent until Animal Crossing: New Leaf. Her name is derived from the Latin ‘Silva’ which means forest, the coincides with her catchphrase, “hubbub”, and her Nature hobby. It is mentioned that Sylvana wants to be a superhero and that she enjoys doodling. Her star sign is Libra and her favourite song is ‘K.K.Hop’. Her style is best suited to Fairy-core or Cottage-core aesthetics.
#3. Aurora
Aurora is a Normal Penguin villager that has appeared in all Animal Crossing games to date. She is the only Normal penguin to appear in the series and is named after the natural phenomenon, aurora. Her catchphrase is “b-b-baby” to coincide with the notion that Penguins live in colder climates and her hobby is Education. Previous games make suggestions that Aurora aspires to be a doctor and is skilled at making budgets. Her star sign is Aquarius and her favourite song is ‘Mountain Song’. Her style is best suited to City-core or Winter-core aesthetics.
#2. Judy
Judy is a Snooty Bear Cub villager that was introduced in Animal Crossing; New Horizons, Judy quickly became a fan favourite because of her unique fur colouring and starry eyes. Her catchphrase is “myohmy” and she has the Music hobby, which means she can sing without the need for a stereo. Her star sign is Pisces and her favourite song is ‘Only Me’. Judy’s style is best suited to Fairy-core or Kid-core aesthetics.
#1. Hamlet
Hamlet is a Jock Hamster villager that first appears in Animal Crossing: New Leaf. He is the only Jock Hamster in the series. His name comes from the Shakespeare character Prince Hamlet, which is also a play on his species, as is his catchphrase, “hammie”. In previous games, Hamlet is mentioned as wanting to be a soccer player and is exceptionally good at limbo. Hamlet’s hobby is Play and his favourite song is ‘K.K.March’, although he appears on the cover art for the song ‘I Love You’. His star sign is Gemini and his style is best suited to Cottage-core or Kid-core aesthetics.
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