Animal Crossing Enthusiast Encounters Ankha Pumpkin at Retirement Facility

Highlights

Ankha, a cat villager in Animal Crossing, has a unique design inspired by Cleopatra and is loved by fans for her interesting interactions.

A fan stumbled upon a pumpkin at a retirement home that featured Ankha's face, yet it was fashioned after a viral meme that certain fans found unsuitable and tarnished her persona for them.

However, undeterred by the ensuing controversy, devotees of Animal Crossing persist in producing awe-inspiring fan art and discovering innovative methods to adorn their islands, all the while speculation about an upcoming installment of the Animal Crossing game abounds.

A spooky pumpkin, inspired by the feline villager Ankha from the Animal Crossing franchise, was discovered by a devoted fan in a retirement home. Ankha, known for her unique Cleopatra-like appearance and derived from the hieroglyphic "ankh" meaning "life," has been a beloved character in almost every Animal Crossing game. Although initially described as snooty and rude, Ankha's captivating design and intriguing interactions have won over fans of the franchise.

Many Animal Crossing players have created artwork inspired by their favorite villagers, including Ankha. Just a few days before Halloween, a pumpkin with Ankha's face and her iconic blue and yellow cat ears was spotted in a retirement home by Reddit user Amonisis. However, the reaction in the comments from fellow Animal Crossing fans was more horrified than impressed. It turns out that the pumpkin was based on a viral Ankha meme known as "Zone Ankha." This inappropriate animation was originally released by ZONE-sama in 2021 and depicted a mature version of Ankha dancing while looking down on a villager. The meme gained popularity on TikTok and Twitter, where netizens created videos of dancing Ankha accompanied by the song "Camel By Camel." Many fans who saw Amonisis' post mentioned this song and expressed their disappointment, as the viral meme had taken away the charm of the character for them. However, there was one commenter who genuinely admired the well-made Ankha pumpkin, and the original poster also praised the artist responsible for painting it.

Fortunately, not all Animal Crossing fan art is as eerie or inappropriate as the Ankha pumpkin. Numerous imaginative players have utilized the game's customization features to recreate beloved characters and settings, or have utilized different mediums to transform characters from popular franchises into Animal Crossing villagers. Furthermore, in celebration of the Halloween season, one player in Animal Crossing: New Horizons recreated iconic horror scenes within the game.

Even though it has been over three years since the release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, many players continue to discover interesting ways to adorn their islands, participate in seasonal events, and interact with friends within the game. In the meantime, rumors have surfaced of a forthcoming Animal Crossing game announcement. While Nintendo has yet to confirm its plans, some players have already compiled their wishlists for the next installment, including desires for a more comprehensive trading system involving Animal Crossing NPCs.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

is the fifth installment in the Animal Crossing series. This simulation game revolves around the player's endeavor to transform a deserted island into a charming village for its inhabitants. Launched during the early days of global lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the game quickly gained immense popularity. Currently, it holds the record for being the highest selling game in the history of Japan.

Franchise: Animal Crossing

Platform: Switch

Release Date: March 20, 2020

Developers: Nintendo EDP

Publisher: Nintendo

Genres: Simulation, Multiplayer

Playable modes: Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer

ESRB Rating: E for Everyone - Comic Mischief

Expansion: Animal Crossing: New Horizons — Happy Home Paradise

Estimated Completion Time: 100 Hours

Official Site: Check it out!