I know Nintendo loves foreshadowing and planning ahead, but dang...

[iuuv]

Gives me the chills a little bit to be honest

 

[NinelivesBobcat]

There's also a letter some villagers send you when they leave, mentioning 'new leaf'. The mayor also says in one of the events that if he ever retires, you will be the next mayor.

 

[MayorJudyOfZootopia]

This and This video was the birth of new leaf... (kinda)

 

[iuuv]

The mayor also says in one of the events that if he ever retires, you will be the next mayor.

woah, and thats exactly what happens

 

[That Marshal Fangirl]

This and This video was the birth of new leaf... (kinda)

I love this song. It's very original and catchy.

 

[Envy]

Not to ruin your moment, but the phrase "turn over a new leaf" is very common and thus I wouldn't say "new leaf" being used in earlier Animal Crossing games is of any significance.

 

[Nenya]

This and This video was the birth of new leaf... (kinda)

Very sweet song...thank you! First time I heard it.

 

[BrinaLouWho]

This and This video was the birth of new leaf... (kinda)

Very cute and catchy!

 

[NormalVillager]

That's a cool find!

 

[Rabirin]

I think this is purely coincidence, but I can see how you'd get spooked by it. I do like that it's part of the dialogue in game though. Who knows if Nintendo could've been inspired by that or not, they do look to some of their older games for inspiration/references a lot.