Animal Crossing movie detailed

  • By Tim Surette, Walt Wyman, GameSpot
  • Posted Jul 20, 2006 3:59 pm PT

Web site for upcoming animated movie based on Nintendo's franchise reveals characters, plot, crew.

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Nintendo's Animal Crossing franchise is unique in that it doesn't have a traditional story, there's no real beginning or end, and the main character is unique to each individual. However, those factors won't stop the game from being made into a movie. The Web site for the movie adaptation of the game has launched, and it reveals some basic details of the film.

Doubutsu No Muri (the Japanese title for the film and its game inspiration) will be released on December 16 this year and will be fully animated. Handling the directing will be Jouji Shimura, who directed the anime movie Shin Angyo Onshi, and screenwriting duties were filled by Aya Matsui (Marmalade Boy, Ranma 1/2).

According to the Web site, the movie will feature much of the spirit of the Animal Crossing games. The plot summary on the site reads: "Doubutsu (Animal) Village is a place where humans and animals live together in friendship. One day, a girl named Ai moves to the village. She gets a part time job, and gradually starts making friends in the village. Then, one night she finds a mysterious letter in a bottle on the beach. Opening the bottle, she finds the message reads 'A miracle will occur the night of the Snow Festival'..."

In addition to Ai, Kappei, the taxi driver from the games, will make an appearance. Also featured in the film will be Kotobuki, the town's mayor; Tanukichi, the raccoon shop owner; and Alberto, a mellow alligator.

There is no word yet of a North American release for the movie.

123 Comments

  • LukePlayer

    Posted Oct 19, 2008 6:10 pm PT

    i wish it would come here...had to watch it subbed...

  • madguy0000

    Posted Sep 14, 2008 10:38 pm PT

    i liked it...it was cute!

  • Tenboom

    Posted Jun 15, 2008 1:51 pm PT

    The AC movie is very cute and it has all the caracters either in it or mentioned.I think it would be a hit in the USA.Not everyone is enamored with violence.In fact that's why i bought the game.It has no killing and it's challenging enough to keep any hardcore gamer puzzled on how to accomplish surtain catches.

  • Musashi_Humar

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 7:23 am PT

    I've seen the movie with English subs. I liked it! It stayed true to everything in Animal Crossing! Well done!

  • JohnGrave

    Posted Jul 4, 2007 2:19 am PT

    oh, for the love of god!
    did someone already saw the trailer?
    this movie actually have a plot and if you dont believe me, seach it it wikipedia!
    and i think this is cool, a movie of a great game and the story is (im not very good at english) is touching (i think thats the word) but i know this movie, like a lot of japanese movies, its going to be a hit in japan, but if it comes to America is not going to be good at all, because we only want to see violence, sexy girls in a suit fighting aliens, some metal green guy fighting more aliens for save the world, and isnt the only thing that matters , it doesnt hurt to see something a little more cute and even get a good message instead of pure violence. (sry terribly english)

  • sweet_ride

    Posted Jun 9, 2007 9:50 am PT

    aww how cute!!

  • kissmybutt7

    Posted Dec 16, 2006 3:29 pm PT

    i have always thought animal crossing would make a good movie. but not animated, it should be similar to the commercials that were on when the game first came out. with the people dressed in those costumes. THAT would make a good movie. but i'm excited to see how this one turns out. they'd better have a North American release planned.

  • crossbow995

    Posted Aug 16, 2006 2:44 pm PT

    Im still want a halo movey befor this junk!!!!!!!

  • Gin_Tama

    Posted Jul 31, 2006 11:26 pm PT

    Pokemon with ****ed up voices.

  • noamatt128

    Posted Jul 25, 2006 7:32 pm PT

    why the **** are they making an animal crossing MOVIE! ya, doesnt make anty sense to any one.

  • darkxinos

    Posted Jul 25, 2006 5:37 pm PT

    YES! FINALLY!

  • stewiegriffin78

    Posted Jul 24, 2006 9:41 pm PT

    I lawled. I mean, it could be alright if KK appears......

  • NOODLES1991

    Posted Jul 24, 2006 5:34 pm PT

    at least it has Tortimer

  • SpareJesus

    Posted Jul 24, 2006 2:34 pm PT

    What the bloody Hell!? I clicked this article thinking it was an August Fool's Joke or something..but then I remembered that it's neither April, nor August..hawt damn.

    Nintendo, I love you..but..what in the Hell?

    Guy Below Me: There has already been a Metroid movie announced..and Zelda's had a TV show before, but that's not exactly the same thing.

    And barely anyone in the world besides the NES/old-school fans know Kid Icarus, unfortunately. =/ He's not as much of a fan-favourite as Link or Samus.

  • chopperlink

    Posted Jul 24, 2006 11:57 am PT

    They will do AC and Pokemon movies... But no Zelda, Metroid or Kid Icarus movies.... WTF!!

  • elpuertorican

    Posted Jul 22, 2006 10:44 pm PT

    This will be weird...ohh well, im still waiting for halo the movie

  • Aquacreature

    Posted Jul 22, 2006 11:07 am PT

    this could be a cool movie for hardcore animal crossing gamers (like me) or small children, but i dont think anyone else will watch it, and i mean NO ONE AT ALL

  • Generic_Dude

    Posted Jul 22, 2006 7:00 am PT

    Jeez, is it April 1st already?

  • Consmiths_Angel

    Posted Jul 22, 2006 6:22 am PT

    If it is actually directed by Miyamoto,I'll probably look into it.

  • _Sam_

    Posted Jul 21, 2006 11:43 pm PT

    This will probably be direct to DVD

  • Shingo

    Posted Jul 21, 2006 7:59 pm PT

    *raises eyebrow*

  • ivan_the_one

    Posted Jul 21, 2006 4:33 pm PT

    is k.k. slider gonna show up? or better yet blanca.....^_^ or...... CALECOTH!!!!!!!0_O

  • T0uchmeandie

    Posted Jul 21, 2006 4:25 pm PT

    A list of new movies:

    DDR Ultra mix 3
    Super Smash bros. melee
    pikmin 2
    1080 avalanche.......... nevermind they already have that......... comes with gcn game............................................................. -.-
    Pong
    Sonic riders
    The legend of zelda: not as good as ocarina of time

  • evilmonkey998

    Posted Jul 21, 2006 12:39 pm PT

    I rather see Pong the movie. Imagine it could be 2 hours of pong.

  • Xakk

    Posted Jul 21, 2006 11:51 am PT

    Hehe... Tom Nook could start a global corporation and they have to stop him from taking over the world.

    Anyone remember those live action animal crossing commercials? That would be interesting to see in a movie.

  • chicken_dude_05

    Posted Jul 21, 2006 11:49 am PT

    .," the world gets worse and worse every day.... btw, where is tom nook!!!!! tom nook should be in there!!!!!"

    He is in it!

  • TriforcePieces

    Posted Jul 21, 2006 11:28 am PT

    Heh heh, that is cool. An animal Crossing movie, 'bout time!

  • jonathanober

    Posted Jul 21, 2006 10:43 am PT

    Tanukichi, the raccoon shop owner = Nook dumbass

  • HappyInvader101

    Posted Jul 21, 2006 10:42 am PT

    Nooo, why are they doing this?

  • OfficialBed

    Posted Jul 21, 2006 10:28 am PT

    haha!....oh you better believe im seeing this!!!

  • Wiifanboy_4life

    Posted Jul 21, 2006 10:21 am PT

    ..., the world gets worse and worse every day.... btw, where is tom nook!!!!! tom nook should be in there!!!!!

  • SquallLeonVIII

    Posted Jul 21, 2006 9:16 am PT

    This will appeal to the very very young.

  • kirbymariopika

    Posted Jul 21, 2006 8:58 am PT

    I don't know what to think... but maybe it's reverse psychology. A game that shouldn't be made into a movie is good and all those ones that should've been good stink.

    Animal Crossing is a blockbuster, Metroid Prime the Movie bites the dust... I can see it now...

  • mhder

    Posted Jul 21, 2006 8:45 am PT

    Before the animal crossing game was made - and if we were all to hear or read about it here, we'd likely say: pfft, it's gonna suck, no plot, no point, no guns, no nothing... But millions are playing it and loving it. So the movie, put in the hands of the right people could be just as successful when made - it just won't make sense on paper. I mean they've screwed up games that could have been great movies, now maybe the opposite will work.

  • faridmon

    Posted Jul 21, 2006 8:42 am PT

    ok, do you guys know who is writing and pruducing, Jouji Shimura and Aya Matsui are well known in the Anime world they made few of the best Anime out there, so i trust them with the product, and by the way Ranma 1/2 ROCKED.

  • necrophilissimo

    Posted Jul 21, 2006 8:42 am PT

    Next up; Tetris: The Motion Picture.

  • Coke-Equals-Joy

    Posted Jul 21, 2006 8:21 am PT

    NOOO!!!!

  • faizali86

    Posted Jul 21, 2006 8:07 am PT

    i have a feeling that this movie will suck.
    but at least its anime, so i guess weird stuff is ok and the movie might even be successful.

  • chrisdojo

    Posted Jul 21, 2006 7:20 am PT

    erm......you've got to be kidding me.

  • LordBraz

    Posted Jul 21, 2006 7:08 am PT

    I can't see this movie appealing to anyone over the age of 5...the game is pretty fun, though

  • mhder

    Posted Jul 21, 2006 6:34 am PT

    Well if anyone has seen a Miyazaki anime, then you know that the most outrageous thing can be a work of art.

  • tuddy_666

    Posted Jul 21, 2006 4:55 am PT

    I bet it'll have some really wierd plot, but it'll be fun anyway. If the monkey who runs the train station in the gamecube version is in it, then it'll rock, otherwise, the movie'll be mediocre, at best.

  • BaconBallz1337

    Posted Jul 21, 2006 3:57 am PT

    ugh...this an't gonna work...

  • mhder

    Posted Jul 21, 2006 3:14 am PT

    It could be a simple movie about living in a forest town using Animal crossing characters... The thing is, we don't really know anything about it and everyone is already calling it a bad movie. YOu expect it to be like a game.. well how many games that became movies followed the game plot 100% .. almost none. Maybe Gracie will be out to rule the fashion world and you have to kill her or something...

  • Jedilink109

    Posted Jul 21, 2006 1:15 am PT

    Nook ans his awesome shop better be in the movie or else I'm not seeing it!!!! And L.K Slider too!!! The movie HAS to have Nook and K.K. Slider or else it CAN'T be good!!! HAHA!

  • StonedFox324

    Posted Jul 21, 2006 12:40 am PT

    The only reason people are opposed to this is because it was originally a game. If this was just some random idea taken out of thin air, everyone wouldn't be so critical.

  • Iorning_board

    Posted Jul 21, 2006 12:16 am PT

    Heh... am I the only one who thought this idea was kind of cool???

  • nintendorocks

    Posted Jul 21, 2006 12:01 am PT

    It seems like a nice kids movie. I doubt we will see it in the US though. Only Japan can really appriciate a film like Animal Crossing.

  • Rated_R_Gamer

    Posted Jul 20, 2006 11:20 pm PT

    bad idea

  • CripticChaos

    Posted Jul 20, 2006 11:00 pm PT

    WTF that sounds like a terrible movie

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