New Leaf characters : present your favorite character that is well worth discovering

I was thinking about it the other day. The popularity of some characters is due (in part) to some bloggers that had the game before anyone else. Some of their villagers became very popular even before the game was released : I'm looking at sosotris.com and the craze that followed for Julian, and in a lesser manner, Shep.

So here is what I'm proposing. Take one villager you like (or grew to like). Someone that you think is well worth discovering. Someone that you feel should be more popular because of its cuteness, quirkyness, because of the positive experience you've had living with them. Maybe, just maybe, some lesser known characters' popularity will profit from it !

• Write in a short text why you feel this character is unique, special.
• Post some in-game images of you interacting with them. Obviously, it's easier if you have a blog or if you have posted on Miiverse.

It doesn't need to be very long. Take this post I made about why Sylvia is my favourite uchi in another thread, for example.

I'll read every one of your posts.

Marcel : the socially challenged lazy mime dog


I first had a apprehensive reaction when I got out of the train station of Boccages : I didn't know any of the villagers that stood before me. And I've owned every Animal Crossing game published in North America since the first Gamecube version in 2003...

Later on, I officially met my neighbours at the tree planting ceremony held by Isabelle and again, I was a bit put off. None of my villagers had this cute look that would make me drawn towards them to start up a friendship. Kitt was the cutest for sure. Marcel, on the other hand, didn't look good. My first visitor even told me they were scared of the green mime dog they came upon strolling down the street. The exact words were (in French) : "Wow that is one ugly character !"


But the weeks passed and as I was talking to my neighbours and fulfilling most of their needs, I came to see Marcel as a likeable chap. He has one cool house interior decoration : tatami, japanese furniture, an hearth, lucky cats. To be honest, Marcel was soon displaced as Boccages' ugly one by Sylvia and to my amazement, he didn't spare her feelings by being harsh to her. I loved it.


Marcel was also the recurring sick man of my village. In July, and then again in August, he was the only villager that fell sick and I had to fetch medication for him. Everyday I would go to the store and buy the meds, which made me care for him as I would be anxious of forgetting a sick villager that relies on me to get better.

Once back on his feet though, his relationship with Boccages' residents, I noticed, really didn't go all that smoothly.


His quirks are numerous. Being a lazy character, all he thinks about is eating and snoozing. Most of all, when I forget appointments I made with him for visiting his house or mine, he always seems to have forgotten it anyways. But once, he did come in my home to visit while being a good 4-5 minutes late. His excuse was quite good though : he had to finish eating his sandwich.


Or once, he told me he was sometimes yelling at his TV when food programs were on.


Nevertheless. I love my little Marcel and sometimes, just sometimes, I will catch him off guard while he sleeps. He never seems to mind. After I've observed him sleep for a few minutes, with a big smile on my face, I leave him to catch some more Zs.

Awww he is adorable! Love the little story you told about him! He seems a real cutie! I wouldn't mind him in my town one day!

Sheldon.I was walking along going to the cafe.I saw this plot sign.It read "This spot is reserved for Sheldons new home".I was kinda fed up with jocks since i had a couple and they were all tiny XD. We didn't get on very well....


As they days went on i started to like him because he was actually pretty funny...



So yeah Sheldon is pretty funny and underrated

Cool. Sheldon seems pretty funny indeed. I like your screen caps. It's also funny how Sylvia plays a role in both our stories.

Gruff. I've only seen him mentioned here one single time (aside from my reply to that mention). In my opinion, he has one of the most unique designs of them all, so he's not going to be everyone's cup of tea. But I bet a lot of people would like him if they knew of him. I don't have any screenshots, but Here's his entry on the wikia.

I also like Marcel a lot ^_^ That mime look really works for him.

I've posted this before but Broffina is one of my favourite villagers, such a funny old lady! I've had her from the start and don't think I'll ever let her leave. I find her hilarious, how she walks around all the time looking down her beak on everyone! Plus she comes out with the best lines.

Broffina on shopping:

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Broffina on DIY:

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Broffina quoting 50 Cent!

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Broffina doing her best Gracie impression:

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Broffina on Cicadas:

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Broffina on KK Slider:

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Baboom said:

I've posted this before but Broffina is one of my favourite villagers, such a funny old lady! I've had her from the start and don't think I'll ever let her leave. I find her hilarious, how she walks around all the time looking down her beak on everyone! Plus she comes out with the best lines.

Broffina on shopping:

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Broffina on DIY:

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Broffina quoting 50 Cent!

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Broffina doing her best Gracie impression:

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Broffina on Cicadas:

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Broffina on KK Slider:

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Omg, the K.K. Slider one was so funny!

Sour of Abnaxus said:

Gruff. I've only seen him mentioned here one single time (aside from my reply to that mention). In my opinion, he has one of the most unique designs of them all, so he's not going to be everyone's cup of tea. But I bet a lot of people would like him if they knew of him. I don't have any screenshots, but Here's his entry on the wikia.

I also like Marcel a lot ^_^ That mime look really works for him.

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I've had Gruff for about 4-5 weeks (July-August) in my town. He left and I let him go, I had gotten him through Streetpass. He was rad.

Sheldon looks really cute.

Baboom said:

I've posted this before but Broffina is one of my favourite villagers...

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I have to say that I didn't know Broffina at all before you posted this ; I never was really drawn to hens and cocks. It made me laugh a lot. If she'd pop in my village, I would keep her thanks to you now !

beffa said:

The Grand Kid Cat Appreciation Post
(and possibly someone else if I have time)

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Thank you for your post. You really took time to write and post pictures, I like it. You obviously seem very attached to Kid Cat. He's such a cutie. But I'd like to get details on what kind of weird spot do you have for him ? Maybe not.

Eugene!



The second I saw Eugene, I knew he had to be in my town, he's freakin' epic, and I love him to bits, he's my second favourite villager of all time (Sydney's first) .. And he needs more appreciation! 'Cos he's amazing..



I saw this, and thought Eugene had gone completely insane, but I just couldn't help but laugh! We should all move to Saturn! .. It IS pretty fashionable after all..



I think the ducky tank you're wearing totally backs that up Eugene.. The ladies love you! (Except Rocket didn't really like that remark, haha) .. Sydney and him are inseperable..





It'd be freakin' epic Eugene, come and move in with me.. And I'll fire Isabelle, and you can be my secretary! Who needs her, when I have you <3



Aw, poor Eugene, I'll always have time for you! And I think if Skye had gone to Mercury, she'd be looking pretty burnt right about now..



Speak for yourself man! Your shades are what make you better than everyone else! And the fact you're epic in general, of course..



Of course! And don't you forget it, Mister <3

So yeah, I think it's been made fairly clear that I love Eugene .. We have a total bromance going on, but my friendship with Sydney is still strong! We work well together

Awesomesauce ! I used to have Eugene before I lost my data ! He was awesome!

NouvelleOrange said:

Thank you for your post. You really took time to write and post pictures, I like it. You obviously seem very attached to Kid Cat. He's such a cutie. But I'd like to get details on what kind of weird spot do you have for him ? Maybe not.

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I… I have a crush on a game character.

Very cool post on Eugene. I didn't know him either. He has very funny lines

Baboom, I found this on Broffina while browsing on Miiverse earlier and I thought it was hilarious.

Thumbs up for Eugene

I love this thread!

I have Broffina in my town and I hardly talk to her! I had no idea she was so funny, I'm going to talk to her more often now!

I also have Eugene in my town and like hound00med said, the first time I saw him, I knew I had to have that cool koala in my town!

I'm glad to see the Eugene love <3 .. I adore him

I love to read these! Also Eugene seems like a such a cool guy but I had bit mixed feelings about him once, when ZackScott on Youtube had him in his town and he hated Eugene. XD Always pushing him into pitfalls and stuff.
I need to write something on one or two characters I absolutely love in my town (and have had both since the early start). Just need to wait till next week so I have internet for my laptop.