Islander

An islander is an inhabitant that lives in Animal Island, an island that was introduced in the updated port of the original, titled. Despite the different name, Islanders are no different from the mainland villagers, with the exception of slightly different dialogue and behaviors. In, however, no islanders are present on the island be default, and can only be brought to the island through the use of their e-Reader cards.

There are 36 islanders in total, starting with the original 18 islanders in. , an extended update to, adds an additional eighteen islanders. In, only six islanders appear, now as normal villagers. sees a return of three more islanders absent in, and sees a return of six more islanders, including an additional six in the game's  update.

Characteristics
Islanders are no different than normal villagers, as both have the same personality types and general interaction. However, the lazy, cranky, and normal islanders exhibit a unique behavior from their mainland counterparts. For instance, cranky villagers behave in a similar manner to the smug personality introduced in, and may have been the inspiration for that personality's creation. Normal islanders are also very down-to-earth and ancient-sounding, using phrases such as "heed my words" or that they "had a dream" of a certain event. However, they are also childish and airheaded, speaking of living in "a fairy tale" or describing their feelings in extreme detail.

Unlike villagers, islanders' houses have either very little to no furniture, and thus will request specific furniture from the player to decorate them. All of the islanders request the same furniture as the original  islanders, the only difference being the wallpaper and flooring. The female islanders also wear Red Aloha Shirts by default, while the male islanders wear Blue Aloha Shirts.

If a connection with the Nintendo GameCube and the Game Boy Advance is present, the player can interact with the islander. Each islander has one favorite fruit and one fruit they are allergic to. If a tool is dropped, the islander can interact with it. They can also give the player money bags, which can be collected upon return.