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From Nookipedia, the Animal Crossing wiki
Tanuki
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Species count by game
DnM AC e+ WW CF NL HHD PC NH
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 only work in Nookington's on the second floor. In Animal Crossing: New Leaf they work at Nookling Junction and its upgrades, T&T Mart, Super T&T, T.I.Y., and T&T Emporium.

Main article: 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 Animal Crossing: New Leaf he works at Nook's Homes.

Connection with Furniture/Leaves

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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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