
Ever since the debut of the first “Animal Crossing” game, Tom Nook has been managing numerous businesses. From being a shop owner to assisting players in personalizing their homes, he recently expanded his ventures into the real estate sector, acting as your mortgage holder in “New Horizons”. While many fans are familiar with his basic background, the story of Tom Nook runs much deeper than one might assume. Here are some lesser-known facts about this character, even for seasoned “Animal Crossing” players:
1. Tom Nook’s real name is Tomu Nigatuke (トム にがつけ) in Japanese.
2. Before joining the Animal Crossing world, Tom Nook was a resident of K.K. Slider’s hometown, called Kappa City.
3. Tom Nook initially started his business with only 500 Bells (the in-game currency), which he used to buy the store that would become Nook’s Cranny.
4. Tom Nook is married to a raccoon named Goldie, and together they have a son called Toby.
5. In earlier games, Tom Nook was shown living in a tent, but in “New Horizons”, he moves into a more permanent home called the Nook’s Homes.