In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, there is a lot of talk (or should we say debate) about which villagers are the best and the worst characters. But what about special characters?
The special characters are not villagers, but rather provide you with some sort of mission, event, or service, like running a store or hosting a vacation. (And if you're wondering, no, Zipper won't be near this list.)
12. Timmy and Tommy
Image via NintendoFirst on the list we have the owners of Nook's Cranny themselves: Timmy and Tommy. These two adorable kids are both useful for making money in the game and absolutely memorable outside of the game with the way they talk. ᵀʰᵃᵗ ᵗʰᵉʸ ˢᵖᵉᵃᵏ.
11. Saharah
Image via NintendoThe man. The myth. The legend. KK Cursor is the Rockstar of Animal Crossing Universe. He pretty much plays all types of music and wants to bring everyone together with his songs. He's a longtime fan favorite. Be sure to see him in concert.
5. Tom Nook
Image via NintendoVery well well. If it's not Tom Nook. Love him or hate him, you have to admit that this interest-free, long-term debt collection tanuki is iconic, earning him our first spot in the top 5. He's also the face of Crossing. 'Animals' New Era Social Media Horizons.
4. Mabel
Image via NintendoBlathers is a museum curator at Animal Crossing. He is also a character's darling. He falls asleep during the day and reads at night. He loves fish, loves fossils and hates Bugs. It's as fun to make him happy as it is to disgust him. It is always a joy to talk to him.
2. Flick
Image via NintendoWhen it comes to Animal Crossing, there's only one character that can't be beat… New Horizon's own Resident Services Clerk: Isabelle. No matter how we weighed him, this adorable, spirited dog had to be number one. She lights up our islands every day with her morning announcements and is arguably the most popular character in the franchise right now.
Honorable mentions: Orville, Sable, Labelle, and Kicks are some of the special characters that have appeared just short of the list.
