July 1st 2013. I just had the little 4 year celebration with isabelle in the plaza. I didn't even know that was a thing, I've never played on the anniversary but it's weird to think how much time i've put into this game!
Not only I was nerdy enough to not only purchase my very first Japanese 3DS back in October 2012, but I then realized that I could download a copy of Animal Crossing: New Leaf way earlier. Given that I was fairly experienced with the franchise and had the desire to be the one who would provide never-before-seen information, I figured it would be a good idea to get the game on November 7th 2012. Boy, that was one of the most exciting moments I ever had in my gaming life!
I also managed to download the same game in my North American eShop during the midnight of June 9th 2013, mainly because the Japanese 3DS I was using at the time had an irritating tendency to crash when playing that game.
I got my ACNL on my birthday July 9th 2013 the same day I got my DS. It was my 13th birthday :- ) and I think it's the best present I've ever gotten lol for sure the one I've used the most.
October 17th, 2013, it was the first game I got for the 3DS. Since then, it's definitely been my most played game and I've gone back, started a new town, and played for a couple weeks every year or so.
Hmmm, I think either October 12th or October 14th? My friend got it for me for my birthday a few years ago because she wanted to play it with me, and ever since then, I've been hooked lol