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'''Tanuki''' are a species of character in ''[[Animal Crossing (series)|Animal Crossing]]''. Tanuki are frequently confused with raccoons in Western culture (and referred to as raccoons in-game). All Tanukis so far have been special characters, and worked in the same place, similar to [[Pelican]] characters.
 
'''Tanuki''' are a species of character in ''[[Animal Crossing (series)|Animal Crossing]]''. Tanuki are frequently confused with raccoons in Western culture (and referred to as raccoons in-game). All Tanukis so far have been special characters, and worked in the same place, similar to [[Pelican]] characters.
  
==Special Characters==
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==Special characters==
 
{{main|Timmy and Tommy}}
 
{{main|Timmy and Tommy}}
Timmy and Tommy are twins, and are Tom Nook's Nephews. They only work in [[Nookington's]] on the second floor. In {{NL}} they work at [[Nookling Junction]] and its upgrades, [[T&T Mart]], [[Super T&T]], [[T.I.Y.]], and [[T&T Emporium]]. <br />
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Timmy and Tommy are twins, and are Tom Nook's Nephews. They work only in [[Nookington's]] on the second floor, but in {{NL}} they work at [[Nookling Stores]].
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{{main|Tom Nook}}
 
{{main|Tom Nook}}
Tom Nook is the main Tanuki in the game, being one of the first special characters to appear. He is the one who built the players house, and expands it, as he is the one you pay mortgage to. In {{NL}} he works at [[Nook's Homes]]. <br />
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Tom Nook is the main Tanuki in the game, being one of the first special characters to appear. In {{NL}} he works at [[Nook's Homes]], helping the player to set up a home, make expansions, alter the home exterior, and pay mortgage
  
==Connection with Furniture/Leaves==
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==Other information==
 
[[File:Taunki1.jpg|thumb|left|Real life Tanukis]]In traditional stories, the Tanuki was said to have had the ability to transform leaves into gold. This may explain why furniture is depicted as a leaf overworld and why Nook's shop uses a leaf as a logo.
 
[[File:Taunki1.jpg|thumb|left|Real life Tanukis]]In traditional stories, the Tanuki was said to have had the ability to transform leaves into gold. This may explain why furniture is depicted as a leaf overworld and why Nook's shop uses a leaf as a logo.
  

Revision as of 18:59, July 28, 2014

Tanuki
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Species count by game
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0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Species count by type
Villagers Islanders Special Total
0 0 3 0

Tanuki are a species of character in Animal Crossing. Tanuki are frequently confused with raccoons in Western culture (and referred to as raccoons in-game). All Tanukis so far have been special characters, and worked in the same place, similar to Pelican characters.

Special characters

Main article: Timmy and Tommy

Timmy and Tommy are twins, and are Tom Nook's Nephews. They work only in Nookington's on the second floor, but in Animal Crossing: New Leaf they work at Nookling Stores.

Main article: Tom Nook

Tom Nook is the main Tanuki in the game, being one of the first special characters to appear. In Animal Crossing: New Leaf he works at Nook's Homes, helping the player to set up a home, make expansions, alter the home exterior, and pay mortgage

Other information

File:Taunki1.jpg
Real life Tanukis

In traditional stories, the Tanuki was said to have had the ability to transform leaves into gold. This may explain why furniture is depicted as a leaf overworld and why Nook's shop uses a leaf as a logo.


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