Blathers

Museum curator who snores but is responsible for explaining the exhibits

Museum curator in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. He sometimes dozes off snoring, but diligently explains donated fossils, fish, insects, sea creatures, and artworks with his vast knowledge as an owl.

Quotes

  • Welcome! To the museum. Please ask if you have any questions.
  • This is a valuable specimen. One of my treasures.
  • Ah... I dozed off... Sorry if my snoring was loud.
  • I sincerely thank you for your donation.
  • This fossil is millions of years old.

Trivia

  • Blathers is characterized by snoring and occasionally dozing off.
  • Museum curator but has a somewhat sloppy side normally.
  • Museum explanations are very detailed and loved by core fans.
  • Museum built on deserted island due to Tom Nook's real estate development influence.
  • 'The Roost' café added for the first time in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is on the museum's second floor.

Alternate names

Blathers Blathers Curator Museum Curator

Tags

Museum Curator Snoring Explanation Animal Crossing: New Horizons Deserted Island Resident Laid-back Comical Animal

Profile

Species
Owl
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A primarily gray owl wearing round glasses, giving a friendly yet somewhat comical impression.
Eye color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Round glasses
  • Owl-specific facial contours
Iconic items
  • Glasses
  • Lecture board
  • Museum logo badge

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Knowledgeable
Detailed personality
As the museum curator, he is extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic, but somewhat scatterbrained, often dozing off snoring. He speaks passionately about the exhibits and explains politely to visitors. He is a bit awkward in social interactions, but has built good relationships with the residents of Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Keywords
  • Intellectual
  • Snoring
  • Sleepyhead
  • Well-cultured
  • Serious
  • Few words
  • Laid-back
Motto
Knowledge is treasure
Talents
  • Vast natural history knowledge
  • Exhibit explanations
  • Educational explanations
Skills
  • Explanations to visitors
  • Communication (reserved)
  • Art appraisal
Motivation
To develop the island's museum, collect various exhibits, and contribute to the island's culture and education.
Habits
Often dozes off snoring. Can get overly enthusiastic during explanations and ramble on.
Favorite foods
Earthworms
Hobbies
Reading, Research
Disliked insects
Longhorn Beetle

History

Backstory
Blathers works as the museum curator, managing and displaying various donated rare creatures, artworks, and fossils. In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, he is stationed in the museum built on the deserted island, imparting knowledge to visitors. His snoring is also a symbol of the island's peaceful atmosphere.
Debut date
March 20, 2020
Work title
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Media type
Game

Museum Construction

Significant event
Museum Construction
Description
Museum built through player donations, Blathers appears as curator.

Ver.2.0 Update

Significant event
Ver.2.0 Update
Description
Café 'The Roost' added to the museum, expanding Blathers-related events.

Happy Home Paradise Tie-in

Significant event
Happy Home Paradise Tie-in
Description
Related events unfold through resort villa displays in Happy Home Paradise.

Relationships

Timmy

Colleague

Collaborative relationship cooperating on tanuki development projects.

Tommy

Colleague

Supports resident services and shop alongside Timmy.

Tom Nook

Business associate

Real estate developer indirectly involved in museum operations.

Isabelle

Ally

Interacts as members supporting island life.

Animal Crossing Island Residents

Animal Crossing Island Residents: unknown

Museum Staff

Museum Staff: leader

Media appearances

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Game / Supporting

March 20, 2020 Nintendo Switch

Voice cast and creators

江川央生

Voice actor
江川央生
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Robbie Daymond

Voice actor
Robbie Daymond
Language
English
Version or series
Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Nintendo

Creator name
Nintendo
Role
Original author

Ryo Ono

Creator name
Ryo Ono
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Blathers Plush

Item name
Blathers Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Blathers Acrylic Stand

Item name
Blathers Acrylic Stand
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Original Soundtrack

Item name
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Original Soundtrack
Category
Digital
Availability
Regular