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{{Quote|Remember to consider your retirement plan!|Tortimer|{{HHD}}}}
 
{{Infobox Special
 
{{Infobox Special
 
|name= Tortimer
 
|name= Tortimer
|image= [[File:Tortimer.png|200px]]
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|image= [[File:Tortimer 3DS.png|200px]]
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|caption=Artwork of Tortimer from {{NL}}
 
|gender= Male
 
|gender= Male
 
|species= [[Tortoise]]
 
|species= [[Tortoise]]
|service= Mayor<br>Island Minigames Host NL
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|service= Mayor <small>(Retired in ''New Leaf'')</small><br>[[Island]] Tour Guide <small>(''New Leaf'')</small>
|appearances= {{AF+}},<br>{{PG}},<br>{{AFe+}},<br>{{WW}},<br>{{CF}},<br>{{AM}},<br>{{NL}}
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|birthday= [[December|December 31<sup>st</sup>]]
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|sign= Capricorn
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|appearances= {{DnM+}},<br>{{PG}},<br>{{DnMe+}},<br>{{WW}},<br>{{CF}},<br>{{AM}},<br>{{NL}},<br>{{HHD}}
 
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'''Tortimer''' (そんちょう, ''Sonchou'', コトブキ, ''Kotobuki''), is an elderly [[tortoise]] and the mayor of the [[town]] the [[player]] moves into in the {{SER}}. He has appeared in every installment in the ''Animal Crossing'' series except for the original installment, {{AF}}. He also appeared in {{AM}}.
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'''Tortimer''' (そんちょう, ''Sonchou'', コトブキ, ''Kotobuki''), is an elderly [[tortoise]] and the mayor of the [[town]] the [[player]] moves into in the {{SER}} (excluding ''[[Animal Crossing: New Leaf]]'', where that role is given to the first player that moves into the town). He has appeared in every installment in the ''Animal Crossing'' series except for the original game, {{DnM}}. He also appeared in {{AM}}. His name is a portmanteau of 'tortoise' and the human name 'Mortimer'. His laugh is 'heh heh hoorf'.
  
During [[events]], Tortimer can often be found outside celebrating or giving out holiday-specific items. In {{WW}} and {{CF}}, he can be seen in the back of the [[Town Hall]], napping. His name refers to the tortoise and the human name 'Mortimer'. His laugh is 'heh heh hoorf'.
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During town [[events]], Tortimer can often be found outside celebrating, and will give away holiday-specific items on certain days. Players can only obtain one holiday-specific item from Tortimer per player, which means even if the same player talks to Tortimer next year on the same event, the player won't be able to receive another special item of that day (for example, the player cannot obtain another Cornucopia from Tortimer on next year's Harvest Festival if if already received on that day). In {{WW}} and {{CF}}, he can be seen napping in the back of the [[Town Hall]] when there are no active events. In {{NL}}, Tortimer has retired from the role of mayor and now lives on [[ Tortimer Island]] where he works as a tour guide.  
  
Tortimer seems to have a large ego, according to {{AM}}, to the extent of having his own [[Wikipedia:Cult of Personality|cult of personality]], though he is its only follower. This is supported in the games, since during festivals he always seems to remind the player of his authority, such as during [[Nature Day]] in ''City Folk'', where he boasts the slogan 'Mother Nature and Father MAYOR'. He seems to spend most of his time when there are no events in town sleeping at the back of the [[Town Hall]].
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Tortimer seems to have a large ego, according to {{AM}}, to the extent of having his own [[Wikipedia:Cult of Personality|cult of personality]], though he is its only follower. This is supported in the games, since during festivals he always seems to remind the player of his authority, such as during [[Nature Day]] in ''City Folk'', where he boasts the slogan 'Mother Nature and Father MAYOR'.
  
 
==Role in Events==
 
==Role in Events==
[[File:Tortimer2.png|thumb|120px|left|Tortimer from ''Animal Crossing'']]
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[[File:Tortimer2.png|thumb|120px|left|Tortimer as mayor, in ''Animal Crossing'']]
Tortimer is a very old tortoise and is the mayor of the player's town. At any events, like the [[Flower fest|Flower Festival]], he will stand outside the town hall to explain the competition. At the end of the competition he will give a shiny gold trophy to the winner. At other occasions like [[Bonfire Night]], he will give you a free sparkler. At [[New Year's Eve|New Year's]] he will give out a shirt and a party popper. At Fireworks Night he will give a [[Roman Candle]] and a [[Sparkler]]. The events he appears at are spread out at all different times of the year. He appeared on Bonfire night only in {{AFe+}}.
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Tortimer is a very old tortoise and is the mayor of the player's town. At any events, like the [[Flower fest|Flower Festival]], he will stand outside the town hall to explain the competition. At the end of the competition he will give a shiny gold trophy to the winner. At other occasions like [[Bonfire Night]], he will give the player a free sparkler. At [[New Year's Eve|New Year's]] he will give out a shirt and a party popper. At Fireworks Night he will give a [[Roman Candle|Roman candle]] and a [[Sparkler|sparkler]]. The events he appears at are spread out at all different times of the year. He appeared on Bonfire night only in {{DnMe+}}.
 
[[File:Mayor (1).JPG|thumb|right|The mayor in the [[Town Hall]]]]
 
[[File:Mayor (1).JPG|thumb|right|The mayor in the [[Town Hall]]]]
  
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Occasionally, Tortimer talks about his life previous to becoming mayor. He talks about being an expert gardener and once had a wife, Mrs. Tortimer, though she is believed to have died tragically. Some [[villager]]s speculate that he became incredibly rich on the turnip market, while others believe he gained money illegally and used it to build the [[town hall]]. This is backed up by the fact that there are no taxes in the player's town, and that Tortimer himself never has to face election. Also, according to the gossip of villagers in ''City Folk'', his shell might be fake.
 
Occasionally, Tortimer talks about his life previous to becoming mayor. He talks about being an expert gardener and once had a wife, Mrs. Tortimer, though she is believed to have died tragically. Some [[villager]]s speculate that he became incredibly rich on the turnip market, while others believe he gained money illegally and used it to build the [[town hall]]. This is backed up by the fact that there are no taxes in the player's town, and that Tortimer himself never has to face election. Also, according to the gossip of villagers in ''City Folk'', his shell might be fake.
  
==Theory==
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==Other Appearances==
{{theory}}
 
===Cornimer===
 
Tortimer is often associated with [[Cornimer]], who only appears in the [[Acorn Festival]] and replaces Tortimer for this event. Most believe that Cornimer is just Tortimer dressed up, but others think he may be a relative. It is interesting to note that Tortimer cannot be seen behind the desk at the [[Town Hall]] during the Acorn Festival, however he may just be out searching for acorns.
 
 
 
===Zipper T.===
 
[[Zipper T. Bunny]] is a yellow bunny who appears on [[Bunny Day]] in {{CF}} and will give the player [[egg series]] furniture in exchange for "bunny foil". The zipper on his back and the "T." in his name suggests that this is Tortimer in costume, but Tortimer can still be found in his usual spot, behind the desk in the [[Town Hall]], sleeping.
 
{{theoryend}}
 
 
 
==Other Appearacnes==
 
 
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''===
 
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''===
 
Tortimer appears as a trophy and in the background of the [[Smashville]] stage.
 
Tortimer appears as a trophy and in the background of the [[Smashville]] stage.
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{{TrophyInfo
 
{{TrophyInfo
 
|name=Tortimer
 
|name=Tortimer
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|number=271
 
|image=[[File:Tortimer Trophy Brawl.png|100px]]
 
|image=[[File:Tortimer Trophy Brawl.png|100px]]
 
|description=The mayor of the player's town. Usually in his office in the town hall, he emerges on holidays to usher in special festivities. He's a busy fellow who also serves as the record keeper for fishing and bug-catching tournaments. He cuts a very dashing figure in his hat and bow tie. There may be some link between him and Cornimer, who appears at the fall Acorn Festival.
 
|description=The mayor of the player's town. Usually in his office in the town hall, he emerges on holidays to usher in special festivities. He's a busy fellow who also serves as the record keeper for fishing and bug-catching tournaments. He cuts a very dashing figure in his hat and bow tie. There may be some link between him and Cornimer, who appears at the fall Acorn Festival.
 
|obtain=Random
 
|obtain=Random
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===''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]''===
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Tortimer appears as a trophy and has a chance of appearing in the background of the [[Tortimer Island]] stage exclusively for the 3DS version. In the Wii U version, Tortimer also appears as a spectator in the [[Smashville]] and Town and City stages, but doesn't have a trophy.
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{{TrophyInfo
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|name=Tortimer
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|number=431
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|image=[[File:TortimerTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
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|description='''NTSC-U''': A former mayor who is living out his retirement on a tropical island. He's not a hermit, though, and absolutely loves spending time with anyone who goes to visit his tropical paradise. Everyone could learn from his generous spirit. And that aloha shirt looks great!<br><br> '''PAL''': Many cultures around the world see the tortoise as a symbol of great age and wisdom, and Tortimer embodies both in spades. A former town mayor, he now lives a slightly quieter life organising island tours and giving out medals. The Hawaiian shirt definitely wasn't part of his mayoral attire.
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|obtain=Random
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}}
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==Villager Info==
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===In {{HHD|nolink|short}}===
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{{HHD Info
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|name = Tortimer
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|image = TortimerHHD.png
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|type = [[Special Visitor|Special]] [[Tortoise]]
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|request = I'll leave it up to you!
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|items = None
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|song = [[Aloha K.K.]]
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|quote = Remember to consider your retirement plan!
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}}<br>
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== Card profiles==
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{{E-card
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| number = 005
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| name = Tortimer
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| front = Animal Crossing-e 1-005 (Tortimer).jpg
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| back = Animal Crossing-e 1-005 (Tortimer - Back).jpg
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| gender = Male
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| species = [[Tortoise]]
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| sign = [[Capricorn]]
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| p1line1 = 9AL@2ZZ9Q5Qk3i
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| p1line2 = X5ExwralPQagsj
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| description = Even in turtle years, Tortimer is pretty old. However old he may be, he's still a great mayor. He makes it to all the town events, and he loves his main duty as mayor, handing out gifts to the villagers.
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| prevcard = Tom Nook
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| prevnum = 004
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| prevtype = Special
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| nextcard = Mr. Resetti
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| nextnum = 006
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| nexttype = Special
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}}<br>
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{{A-card
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| number = 015
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| name = Tortimer
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| front = 015 Tortimer amiibo card NA.png
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| back = amiibo card back.png
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| dice = 6
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| hand = Rock
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| type = Special
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| sign = Capricorn
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| bday = December 31<sup>st</sup>
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| prevcard = Luna
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| prevtype = special
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| prevnumb = 014
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| nextcard = Lyle
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| nexttype = special
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| nextnumb = 016
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery captionalign="left">
 
<gallery captionalign="left">
File:VOTE TORTIMER.png|Tortimer's ego in the [[Animal Crossing Movie]]. Here, he has a Joseph Stalin-esque poster of himself
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File:Tortimer.png|Tortimer, as he appears in {{CF}}
File:VOTE TORTIMER 2.png|Tortimer's ego in the [[Animal Crossing Movie]]. Here, we learn he has a commissioner trophy of himself
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File:Tortimer HHD.png|Tortimer, as he appears in {{HHD}}
File:Tortimer!.png|Tortimer giving a speech while speaking into a microphone, as depicted in ''[[Dōbutsu no Mori (film)|Dōbutsu no Mori]]''
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File:VOTE TORTIMER.png|Tortimer's ego in the {{AM}}. Here, he has a Joseph Stalin-esque poster of himself
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File:VOTE TORTIMER 2.png|Tortimer's ego in {{AM}}. Here, we learn he has a commissioner trophy of himself
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File:Tortimer!.png|Tortimer giving a speech while speaking into a microphone, as depicted in {{AM}}
 
File:Mayor (2).JPG|The mayor in the [[Town Hall]]
 
File:Mayor (2).JPG|The mayor in the [[Town Hall]]
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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==Names in other languages==
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{{Foreignname
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|Spa=Tórtimer
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|SpaM=-
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|Fra=Tortimer
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|FraM=Tortue (Turtle) and Maire (Mayor)
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|Kor=고북
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|KorR=Gobuk
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|KorM=Modification of 거북 (''Geobuk''/Turtle)
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}}
  
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*In {{CF}}, Tortimer can be pushed without becoming angry at the player.
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{{trivia}}
*In {{AF+}}, Tortimer wears a red hat and his spectacles are different.
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*In {{DnM+}}, Tortimer wears a red hat and his spectacles are different.
*Like [[Joan]], Tortimer appears immune to [[Pitfall Seeds]]. When he is pushed on top of one he does not fall into the trap.
 
 
*His hat cannot be seen when he is sleeping on his chair in the Town Hall.
 
*His hat cannot be seen when he is sleeping on his chair in the Town Hall.
 
*Tortimer appears to be able to stay awake all day and night until the day is over. He can stay up very late. That may be why he sleeps on his desk in the day time.
 
*Tortimer appears to be able to stay awake all day and night until the day is over. He can stay up very late. That may be why he sleeps on his desk in the day time.
*When it rains or snows on a day when Tortimer is outside in the plaza, he does not seem affected by any type of [[weather]]. He will not carry an [[umbrella]] when it rains either.
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*[[Cranky]] villagers will sometimes say that he takes money the player donates to buy a plasma TV.
*[[Cranky]] villagers will sometimes say that he takes money the player donates to buy a Plasma TV.
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*In {{WW}}, [[duck]] villagers claim that Tortimer's favorite food is Peking Duck, which upsets them.
* Since the [[player]] gets to be town mayor in {{NL}}, Tortimer's role in the game was unknown until a recent trailer revealed that he will be on the Island in the game.
 
*The villager [[Drake]] claims that Tortimer's favorite food is Peking Duck. Obviously, as a duck, it upsets him.
 
 
*In the office in {{NL}}, there is a picture of Tortimer on the wall.
 
*In the office in {{NL}}, there is a picture of Tortimer on the wall.
* In {{PG}}, there is a rumor that Tortimer tells the player, that is he had to pick a successor, it would be the player.
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* In {{PG}}, there is a rumor that Tortimer tells the player, that if he had to pick a successor, it would be the player. This may be what leads up to {{NL}}, in which the player takes the role of the mayor.
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{{Special Species}}
 
{{Special Species}}

Revision as of 14:03, December 6, 2016

"Remember to consider your retirement plan!"
— Tortimer, Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer
SpecialSpeciesIconSilhouette.png Tortimer  
[[File:200px|150px|150px|alt=Artwork of Tortimer]]
Artwork of Tortimer from Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Species Gender
[[Tortoise]] Male
Birthday [[|]] December 31st Capricorn
Role Mayor (Retired in New Leaf)
Island Tour Guide (New Leaf)
Main appearances

Other appearances
Name in other languages
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Tortimer (そんちょう, Sonchou, コトブキ, Kotobuki), is an elderly tortoise and the mayor of the town the player moves into in the Animal Crossing series (excluding Animal Crossing: New Leaf, where that role is given to the first player that moves into the town). He has appeared in every installment in the Animal Crossing series except for the original game, Doubutsu no Mori. He also appeared in 🎬 Gekijōban Doubutsu no Mori. His name is a portmanteau of 'tortoise' and the human name 'Mortimer'. His laugh is 'heh heh hoorf'.

During town events, Tortimer can often be found outside celebrating, and will give away holiday-specific items on certain days. Players can only obtain one holiday-specific item from Tortimer per player, which means even if the same player talks to Tortimer next year on the same event, the player won't be able to receive another special item of that day (for example, the player cannot obtain another Cornucopia from Tortimer on next year's Harvest Festival if if already received on that day). In Animal Crossing: Wild World and Animal Crossing: City Folk, he can be seen napping in the back of the Town Hall when there are no active events. In Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Tortimer has retired from the role of mayor and now lives on Tortimer Island where he works as a tour guide.

Tortimer seems to have a large ego, according to 🎬 Gekijōban Doubutsu no Mori, to the extent of having his own cult of personality, though he is its only follower. This is supported in the games, since during festivals he always seems to remind the player of his authority, such as during Nature Day in City Folk, where he boasts the slogan 'Mother Nature and Father MAYOR'.

Role in Events

File:Tortimer2.png
Tortimer as mayor, in Animal Crossing

Tortimer is a very old tortoise and is the mayor of the player's town. At any events, like the Flower Festival, he will stand outside the town hall to explain the competition. At the end of the competition he will give a shiny gold trophy to the winner. At other occasions like Bonfire Night, he will give the player a free sparkler. At New Year's he will give out a shirt and a party popper. At Fireworks Night he will give a Roman candle and a sparkler. The events he appears at are spread out at all different times of the year. He appeared on Bonfire night only in Doubutsu no Mori e+.

File:Mayor (1).JPG
The mayor in the Town Hall

History

Occasionally, Tortimer talks about his life previous to becoming mayor. He talks about being an expert gardener and once had a wife, Mrs. Tortimer, though she is believed to have died tragically. Some villagers speculate that he became incredibly rich on the turnip market, while others believe he gained money illegally and used it to build the town hall. This is backed up by the fact that there are no taxes in the player's town, and that Tortimer himself never has to face election. Also, according to the gossip of villagers in City Folk, his shell might be fake.

Other Appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Tortimer appears as a trophy and in the background of the Smashville stage.

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[[File:Tortimer SSBB Trophy.png|100px|Tortimer]]

Tortimer

Description The mayor of the player's town. Usually in his office in the town hall, he emerges on holidays to usher in special festivities. He's a busy fellow who also serves as the record keeper for fishing and bug-catching tournaments. He cuts a very dashing figure in his hat and bow tie. There may be some link between him and Cornimer, who appears at the fall Acorn Festival.
Acquisition Random


Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U

Tortimer appears as a trophy and has a chance of appearing in the background of the Tortimer Island stage exclusively for the 3DS version. In the Wii U version, Tortimer also appears as a spectator in the Smashville and Town and City stages, but doesn't have a trophy.

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[[File:100px|100px|Tortimer]]

Tortimer

Description NTSC-U: A former mayor who is living out his retirement on a tropical island. He's not a hermit, though, and absolutely loves spending time with anyone who goes to visit his tropical paradise. Everyone could learn from his generous spirit. And that aloha shirt looks great!

PAL: Many cultures around the world see the tortoise as a symbol of great age and wisdom, and Tortimer embodies both in spades. A former town mayor, he now lives a slightly quieter life organising island tours and giving out medals. The Hawaiian shirt definitely wasn't part of his mayoral attire.
Acquisition Random


Villager Info

In Happy Home Designer

Tortimer
Remember to consider your retirement plan!

Tortimer's Happy Home Designer icon
Tortimer
Birthday Personality Catchphrase
No results [[File:Starsign No results NH Icon.png|32px|No results|link=No results]] [[No results]] No results
Default clothing [[File:No Results HHD Icon.png|30px|link=]] No results
Umbrella [[File:No Results HHD Icon.png|30px|link=]] No results
House request
Client's vision I'll leave it up to you!
Favorite song [[File:Aloha K.K._(Album Cover)_HHD_Icon.png|x29px|alt=|link=]] [[Aloha K.K.|Aloha K.K.]]
Unlocked items
Starting house: Default exterior of Tortimer's house in Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer


Card profiles

Animal Crossing-e 1-005 (Tortimer).jpg

Card back

Animal Crossing-e 1-005 (Tortimer - Back).jpg

#005 Tortimer - Series 1
Gender: Male
Sign: [[Capricorn]]
Profile: Even in turtle years, Tortimer is pretty old. However old he may be, he's still a great mayor. He makes it to all the town events, and he loves his main duty as mayor, handing out gifts to the villagers.
Password: 9AL@2ZZ9Q5Qk3i
X5ExwralPQagsj



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Card back

Amiibo Card Back.png

#015 Tortimer - Series 1
Star sign: Capricorn
Birthday: December 31st
Dice value: 6
Hand sign: Rock

Gallery

Names in other languages

Trivia

This list of trivia contains information that could be integrated into other sections of the article.
  • In Doubutsu no Mori+, Tortimer wears a red hat and his spectacles are different.
  • His hat cannot be seen when he is sleeping on his chair in the Town Hall.
  • Tortimer appears to be able to stay awake all day and night until the day is over. He can stay up very late. That may be why he sleeps on his desk in the day time.
  • Cranky villagers will sometimes say that he takes money the player donates to buy a plasma TV.
  • In Animal Crossing: Wild World, duck villagers claim that Tortimer's favorite food is Peking Duck, which upsets them.
  • In the office in Animal Crossing: New Leaf, there is a picture of Tortimer on the wall.
  • In Animal Crossing, there is a rumor that Tortimer tells the player, that if he had to pick a successor, it would be the player. This may be what leads up to Animal Crossing: New Leaf, in which the player takes the role of the mayor.