Tom Nook - Popular Character Encyclopedia

Quotes

Welcome to Nook Inc., da na mo!
Because there's nothing, anything is possible.
Leave it to me to help, da na mo!
Don't forget the bell loan, da na mo.
Let's make a great island, da na mo.

Trivia

Tom Nook is skilled in business and provides careful support for island development plans.
The catchphrase 'da na mo' has a dialect-like feel that makes him approachable.
Tom Nook's workplace is the real estate developer 'Nook Inc.'
In previous games, he was a shopkeeper, but in this game, his role has changed to president.
Tom Nook is one of the most iconic characters in the series.

Alternate names

Tom Nook President of Nook, Inc. Boss of Timmy and Tommy Representative of the Real Estate Developer

Profile

Species: Raccoon
Gender: Male

Appearance

Overall appearance: A character resembling a raccoon, characterized by brown fur, round eyes, and a rounded face. Often wears suit-like clothing.
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Brown
Distinguishing features: Round ears

Round nose

Large round eyes
Iconic items: Bell bag (symbol of currency)

Nook Inc. business card

Resident Services tent

Construction plan documents

Workbench

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Business Acumen
Detailed personality: Highly skilled in business, providing various support to help players start their island life on a good note. Hardworking and always enthusiastic about island development. Has a gentle and kind side, but also shows a calculating aspect in business.
Keywords: Kind

Business Acumen

Diligent

Calculating

Leadership

Caring
Motto: Because there's nothing, anything is possible
Talents: Real Estate Management

Negotiation Skills

Management

Customer Support

Marketing
Skills: Island Development Planning

Loan Management

Construction Consultation

Sales Strategy

Team Management
Motivation: To establish a foundation for life on the deserted island and provide comfortable living for the residents.
Habits: Uses catchphrases with endings like 'da na mo' or 'noda'.
Favorite foods: Tom Nook has no particular favorites, but often looks at the store's products
Favorite places: The entire island, Resident Services
Hobbies: Business, Commerce
Disliked situations: Player delaying loan repayment, Store being empty

History

Backstory: Originally ran shops or real estate in villages and towns, but in 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons,' launched the deserted island project 'Nook Inc.' as a new base and leads island development. Players join his deserted island relocation package plan to begin new life on the island.
Debut date: March 20, 2020
Work title: Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Media type: Game

Start of Deserted Island Life

Significant event: Start of Deserted Island Life
Description: As president of Nook Inc., welcomes the player and begins supporting deserted island life.

Resident Services Construction

Significant event: Resident Services Construction
Description: From a tent-style Resident Services to eventually rebuilding into a store.

Island Development and Expansion

Significant event: Island Development and Expansion
Description: Handles guidance and loan consultations for island infrastructure and facility expansions.

Happy Home Paradise Involvement

Significant event: Happy Home Paradise Involvement
Description: In additional content, also involved as a developer for the resort area.

Relationships

Timmy

Teammate

As an employee of Nook Inc., serves as Tom Nook's business partner and assistant.

Tommy

Teammate

Employee working under Tom Nook alongside Timmy.

Isabelle

Support staff

Handles support for players' daily life at Resident Services.

Nook Inc.

Nook Inc.: leader

Animal Crossing Residents

Animal Crossing Residents: unknown

Media appearances

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Game / Protagonist

2020 Nintendo Switch game

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise