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{{Quote|Hooooo... WHO?! Hoo! I beg your pardon! I'm a bit of a night owl, don't you know. Drowsy in the daytime.|Blathers|{{NH}}}}
 
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'''Blathers''' is an owl scholar, who first appeared in {{PG}} and has appeared in every {{SER}} game since. He is the curator for the [[museum]], and accepts donations such as [[fish]], [[bug]]s, [[fossil]]s and [[painting]]s. Blathers can also give the [[player]] information on the museum, such as exhibitions, what has been donated and by who. His name comes from the word "blather," which means to babble or speak rapidly without making much sense. He is very knowledgeable and informative, usually giving information on any object donated to the museum, and he will often apologize for his lengthy explanations. As an owl, he sleeps during the daylight hours, but the player can still donate by talking to him and waking him up.
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'''Blathers''' is an [[owl]] in the {{SER}} who first appeared in {{DnM+}}. He is the curator of the [[museum]], accepting donations of [[fish]], [[bug]]s, [[sea creature]]s, [[fossil]]s and [[art]]. He is knowledgeable, usually giving information on anything donated to the museum. As an owl, he sleeps during the daylight hours, but the player can still donate by talking to him and waking him up. His name comes from ''blather'', meaning voluble talk, referring to his lengthy explanations of items donated to the museum.
  
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He has a disgust for bugs and always mentions this when a bug is donated to him. He has a sister named [[Celeste]] who appears in {{WW|short}}, {{CF|short}}, {{NL|short}}, and {{NH|short}}, who manages the observatory in the former three games, while appearing on random nights in {{NH|short|nolink}}. Blathers was seen on the cover of {{PG}}, standing on the roof.
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Blathers has a younger sister named [[Celeste]] who first appears in {{WW|short}}, and later joins him in {{CF|short}}, {{NL|short}}, and {{NH|short}}. She works in the museum with him in the former three games.
  
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==Background==
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==Characteristics==
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As a child, he was brought up in the [[city]], living in his parent's house. After finishing school, he went on to university, completing a number of degrees until reaching the doctorate level. Before he could complete his studies, he was approached by his professor, who recommended that he take up a post in a country museum, as all the curators of the main [[Farway Museum]] refused to move from their posts. Blathers accepted the offer enthusiastically and despite occasional homesickness, he remains at his post. As a result of this move, Blathers still has not finished his doctorate. Blathers is, as confirmed in {{WW|short|nolink}}, in his mid-twenties.
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===Appearance===
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[[File:Blathers PG.png|thumb|right|100px|Artwork of Blathers from {{PG}}.]]
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Blathers is a brown-feathered owl with a pair of big pink round cheeks, a yellow beak, and a pair of large, feathered eyebrows with light-brown dots. He possesses a cream-colored face with a pair of large white eyes with black pupils, as well as a white and light-brown checkered chest (similar to an argyle sweater) with a green bow tie. On the sides of his body exist a pair of large wings, which he uses as arms, as well as a pair of yellow talons with dark-brown stripes and white sharp toenails used as legs. He also has white linings almost reaching to his black hands and tail's end.
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In {{NL}}, Blathers is redesigned to have more human-like proportions, such as a larger chest, and longer wings.
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===Personality===
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Blathers is a dignified, proper individual who speaks in a refined manner. He is knowledgeable on all of the subjects donated to the museum, offering detailed explanations of each and being able to discern real art from forgeries.
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However, despite being a museum curator who must accept bugs as part of his donations, Blathers apparently has entomophobia, being disgusted when the player donates a bug to him and reluctantly accepting the donation. When asked to describe a bug species, he will do so in a highly contemptuous and repulsed manner.
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Being an owl, Blathers sleeps during daytime, even while tending to the museum, and will always wake up at 6 PM. He can be woken up if the player wishes to talk to him, however.
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===Background===
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As a child, he was brought up in the [[city]] with his sister [[Celeste]], living in his parent's house. After finishing school, he went on to university, completing a number of degrees until reaching the doctorate level. Before he could complete his studies, he was approached by his professor, who recommended that he take up a post in a country museum, as all the curators of the main [[Farway Museum]] refused to move from their posts. Blathers accepted the offer enthusiastically and despite occasional homesickness, he remains at his post. As a result of this move, Blathers still has not finished his doctorate. Blathers is, as confirmed in {{WW|short|nolink}}, in his mid-twenties.<ref>https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ds/920786-animal-crossing-wild-world/faqs/44202</ref>
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===Relationships===
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====Celeste====
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Blathers and [[Celeste]] are siblings who help one another, as Celeste is seen working with Blathers in the museum, even if they share conflicting interests. Blathers has overacted numerous times to the sight of insects while Celeste was in his presence, leading Blathers to condemn himself and believe himself to be a "substandard" brother to her. Because of this, Blathers sees himself as someone needing to redeem himself to his sister, wondering if he should take her on certain activities that she may enjoy. Celeste sometimes refers to Blathers by the nickname "Blathie."
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====Brewster====
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Blathers considers [[Brewster]], an employee at his museum, to be somewhat "simple." Blathers has described Brewster to be "entertaining" to him as a result, though he does not mean to insult him, as shown when he struggles to find a right word to describe him. In {{NL|short|nolink}}, Blathers describes Brewster as an old friend and allows the mayor to unlock [[the Roost Café]] as a public works project.
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====Redd====
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Blathers has encountered [[Redd]] a few times in the past, perhaps explaining his ability to discern real art from forgeries.
  
 
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:''See also: [[Doubutsu no Mori (game)#Partial source code leak|Doubutsu no Mori § Partial source code leak]]
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:''See also: [[Prerelease and unused content in Doubutsu no Mori#Partial source code leak|Prerelease and unused content in Doubutsu no Mori § Partial source code leak]]
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While Blathers does not appear in {{DnM}}, early textures for him were discovered in a partial source code leak of the game in July 2020, suggesting that he was at one point planned to appear in the game.<ref>Nintendo Wire, [https://nintendowire.com/news/2020/07/28/animal-crossing-64-leaked-assets-reveal-early-designs-an-unused-character-and-a-spaceworld-2000-graphic/ Animal Crossing 64 leaked assets reveal early designs, an unused character, and a Spaceworld 2000 graphic].</ref>
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While Blathers does not appear in {{DnM}}, an early model for him was discovered in a partial source code leak of the game in July 2020, suggesting that he was at one point planned to appear in the game.<ref>Nintendo Wire, [https://nintendowire.com/news/2020/07/28/animal-crossing-64-leaked-assets-reveal-early-designs-an-unused-character-and-a-spaceworld-2000-graphic/ Animal Crossing 64 leaked assets reveal early designs, an unused character, and a Spaceworld 2000 graphic].</ref>
  
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[[File:Blathers PG2.png|thumb|left|80px|Artwork of Blathers from {{PG}}.]]
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{{quote|Our main purpose is to provide a place for the exhibition of items we feel have some significant paleontological, artistic, and/or zoological importance, the collection and classification of which...|Blathers|{{PG}}}}
 
{{quote|Our main purpose is to provide a place for the exhibition of items we feel have some significant paleontological, artistic, and/or zoological importance, the collection and classification of which...|Blathers|{{PG}}}}
 
In {{PG}}, Blathers is the owner and manager of the town Museum, and during the day can be seen sleeping. When spoken to, Blathers tells the player about a correspondence course in [[fossil]] identification that he is participating in (he has expressed wishes of being an archaeologist) which he has not completed, meaning that all fossils have to be sent to the [[Farway Museum]] to be identified.
 
In {{PG}}, Blathers is the owner and manager of the town Museum, and during the day can be seen sleeping. When spoken to, Blathers tells the player about a correspondence course in [[fossil]] identification that he is participating in (he has expressed wishes of being an archaeologist) which he has not completed, meaning that all fossils have to be sent to the [[Farway Museum]] to be identified.
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In {{WW}}, Blathers has completed his course in fossil identification and can now identify fossils without having to send them to be identified, giving an immediate result. He still continues to accept fish and bugs, but now accepts paintings which are put up in a painting exhibit. If they are [[Forged Painting|forgeries]], he will reject them. His sister, [[Celeste]], is also introduced in {{WW|short|nolink}}, having an office in the attic of the museum.
 
In {{WW}}, Blathers has completed his course in fossil identification and can now identify fossils without having to send them to be identified, giving an immediate result. He still continues to accept fish and bugs, but now accepts paintings which are put up in a painting exhibit. If they are [[Forged Painting|forgeries]], he will reject them. His sister, [[Celeste]], is also introduced in {{WW|short|nolink}}, having an office in the attic of the museum.
 
Blathers sometimes talks of his encounters with bugs during his studies. He recalls one time in a library, when he opened a book and maggots fell out. He will also mention his fear of [[cockroach]]es when one is donated to the museum. If the player donates a bug that has been donated previously, he will reject it and beg the player to keep the cage closed until the player has left the building.
 
Blathers sometimes talks of his encounters with bugs during his studies. He recalls one time in a library, when he opened a book and maggots fell out. He will also mention his fear of [[cockroach]]es when one is donated to the museum. If the player donates a bug that has been donated previously, he will reject it and beg the player to keep the cage closed until the player has left the building.
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In {{WW|short|nolink}}, on certain days of the year, Blathers will reveal various background information about himself. These days can be determined easily, as he will be awake for all twenty-four hours of those select days. In addition to his consciousness, he will occasionally appear depressed. During these conversations, the player can talk, either choosing to go along with the conversation or to tell Blathers to stop talking.
 
In {{WW|short|nolink}}, on certain days of the year, Blathers will reveal various background information about himself. These days can be determined easily, as he will be awake for all twenty-four hours of those select days. In addition to his consciousness, he will occasionally appear depressed. During these conversations, the player can talk, either choosing to go along with the conversation or to tell Blathers to stop talking.
  
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[[File:Blathers CF.png|thumb|left|100px|Artwork of Blathers from {{CF}}.]]
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{{Quote|This... Upon close perusal, I see this is most certainly NOT the original! It is a vile, shameless forgery!|Blathers|{{CF}}}}  
 
{{Quote|This... Upon close perusal, I see this is most certainly NOT the original! It is a vile, shameless forgery!|Blathers|{{CF}}}}  
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In {{CF}}, Blathers has the same role as he did in {{WW|short|nolink}} - accepting donations such as fish, insects, fossils and paintings, as well as identifying forgeries. He usually makes jokes and comments on fish and bugs and will bluntly tell the player of his qualification in identifying fossils.
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In {{CF}}, Blathers has the same role as he does in {{WW|short|nolink}}: accepting donations such as fish, insects, fossils and paintings, as well as identifying forgeries. He usually makes jokes and comments on fish and bugs and will bluntly tell the player of his qualification in identifying fossils.
  
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In {{CF|short|nolink}}, the root of Blathers's disgust of insects is revealed: when he was younger, a mantis [[Wikipedia:Ootheca|egg case]] ruptured on his writing desk, causing thousands of mantises to fly out. To hear this anecdote, a [[mantis]] must be donated to the museum.
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In {{CF|short|nolink}}, the root of Blathers's disgust of insects is revealed: when he was younger, a mantis {{Wp|Ootheca|egg case}} ruptured on his writing desk, causing thousands of mantises to fly out. To hear this anecdote, a [[mantis]] must be donated to the museum.
 
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===In {{NL|short|nolink}}===
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[[File:Blathers NL.png|thumb|right|115px|Artwork of Blathers from {{NL}}.]]
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In ''Animal Crossing: New Leaf'', Blathers is in the museum again, having the same role as previous games. He can now identify multiple [[fossil]]s at once, as well as accepting multiple donations at once. However, when the [[player]] donates to the [[museum]], he does not talk ('blather') as much as in previous games, stopping himself mid-sentence just before going into a monologue. At some point in the game, Blathers requests a museum renovation as a [[public works project]]. When this is built, a second floor was added to the museum, managed by [[Celeste]]. Also, after this renovation is made, Blathers will, at some point, request [[The Roost]] as a public works project. This building, unlike previous titles, is separate from the museum.
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In ''Animal Crossing: New Leaf'', Blathers is in the museum again, having the same role as previous games. He can now identify multiple [[fossil]]s at once, as well as accepting multiple donations at once. However, when the [[player]] donates to the [[museum]], he does not talk ('blather') as much as in previous games, stopping himself mid-sentence just before going into a monologue. At some point in the game, Blathers requests a museum renovation as a [[public works project]]. When this is built, a second floor will be added to the museum, managed by [[Celeste]]. Also, after this renovation is made, Blathers will, at some point, request [[The Roost]] as a public works project. This building, unlike previous titles, is separate from the museum.
 
 
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[[File:Blathers NH.png|thumb|left|140px|Artwork of Blathers from {{NH}}.]]
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Blathers returns in {{NH}}. He has the same role like in previous main series games: that of a museum curator. Soon after the player's arrival on the deserted island, Tom Nook will let them know how to craft a bug net and a fishing rod. He will also ask the player to show him any bug or fish specimen caught. Tom Nook will ask the player to give him these specimens because he wants to show them to a friend of his. Once the player has given Tom Nook five different specimens of fish or bugs, Tom Nook will call Blathers on his NookPhone to invite him to come and visit the player's deserted island. He will then turn to the player and ask them to select a spot on the island to raise Blathers's tent.
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Blathers returns in {{NH}}. He has the same role like in previous main series games: that of a museum curator. Soon after the player's arrival on the deserted island, Tom Nook will let them know how to craft a bug net and a fishing rod. He will also ask the player to show him any bug or fish specimen caught. Tom Nook will ask the player to give him these specimens because he wants to show them to a friend of his. Once the player has given Tom Nook five different specimens of fish or bugs, Tom Nook will call Blathers on his NookPhone to invite him to come and visit the player's deserted island. He will then turn to the player and ask them to select a spot on the island to raise Blathers' tent.
 
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Blathers will show up in his tent the day after the player has selected a spot for his tent. Once introduced to the player, he will ask for more critters, highlighting the fact that once he has collected a further 15 specimens he will then be able to secure permission to open up a proper museum in order to show them to the public. The feature of Blathers telling the player about their donated items has returned from games prior to {{NL|nolink}}, but unlike in those games, the player is allowed to choose whether they want to hear the explanation or not. The player can also bring him bugs, fish, and fossils in order to hear an explanation on them at any time, regardless of whether they have already been donated or not.
 
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Blathers will show up in his tent the day after the player has selected a spot for his tent. Once introduced to the player, he will ask for more critters, highlighting the fact that once he has collected a further 15 specimens he will then be able to secure permission to open up a proper museum in order to show them to the public. The feature of Blathers telling the player about their donated items has returned from games prior to {{NL|nolink}}, but unlike in those games, the player is allowed to choose whether they want to hear the explanation or not. The player can also bring him bugs, fish, fossils and sea creatures in order to hear an explanation on them at any time, regardless of whether they have already been donated or not. The art collection retains its reading ability from {{NL|short|nolink}}.
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<small>*Blathers will share a house with [[Celeste]].</small>
 
  
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Prior to its removal in version {{NHVer|2.0}}, when the player scans Blathers's [[amiibo card]] and tries to invite him, he will say:
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| description = As museum curator, this night owl fills his brain with fascinating facts. Just be prepared for a lecture whenever you talk to him. He'd be a great game-show contestant if he could just stay awake.
 
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''Hellooo, this is <span style="color:#F28903;">Blathers</span>. Ah yes, <span style="color:#2ECC71;">Player</span>! How might I be of assistance?''<br>
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''Hoo-HOO! A <span style="color:#22ABBD;">campsite</span>, you say?!''<br>
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''While that does sound like fun, I understand campsites are outdoors, and the outdoors...are full of BUGS!''<br>
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''I detest them, you know. The bugs, that is. What's more, I'm up to my wingtips in research.''<br>
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''So while I thank you for the invitation, I'm sorry to say I cannot make it.''
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Blathers appears in {{HHD|short|nolink}} when his amiibo card is scanned into the game via the [[Amiibo#Animal_Crossing:_Happy_Home_Designer|amiibo phone]], and will ask the player to build a house for him. Like all Special Characters, he will leave the theme up to the player, and won't request for specific furniture to  be in his house.
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Blathers appears in {{HHD|short|nolink}} when his amiibo card is scanned into the game via the [[amiibo phone]], and will ask the player to build a house for him. Like all Special Characters, he will leave the theme up to the player, and won't request for specific furniture to  be in his house.
 
  
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[[File:amiibo Festival Blathers Workshop.jpg|thumb|right|Blathers holding a lecture on fake paintings in {{aF|short|nolink}}.]]
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Blathers is one of 15 characters (16 if Isabelle wearing her summer outfit is counted as a separate character) that can be played on the Board Game mode of ''Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival'' by using his amiibo figure. He and Celeste have the unique trait of being asleep before their turn if it is not nighttime. He is also playable in the other eight game modes via his amiibo card.
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Blathers is one of 15 (16 if Isabelle wearing her summer outfit is counted as a separate character) characters that can be played on the Board Game mode of ''Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival'' by using his amiibo figure. He and Celeste have the unique trait of being asleep before their turn if it is not nighttime. He is also playable in the other eight game modes via his amiibo card.
 
  
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Blathers returns again in {{PC}}, this time as the host of [[Blathers's Treasure Trek]], an activity that allows the player to explore as Blathers to find craft materials by collecting special maps. In addition, Blathers can also be used to unlock certain [[villagers]], similar to [[Gulliver]].
 
Blathers returns again in {{PC}}, this time as the host of [[Blathers's Treasure Trek]], an activity that allows the player to explore as Blathers to find craft materials by collecting special maps. In addition, Blathers can also be used to unlock certain [[villagers]], similar to [[Gulliver]].
  
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[[File:Blathers (Movie).png|thumb|left|Blathers in the museum in {{Film}}.]]
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Blathers appears in the film alongside Celeste in the museum, where they meet [[Ai]] for the first time after Ai makes a loud scream after she has unexpectedly seen the [[fossil]]s in the [[museum]]. When Ai speaks to Blathers, he typically begins a lecture on a dinosaur skeleton of a T-Rex, while Celeste is seen taking Ai away to [[The Roost]] to complete a delivery task set by [[Tom Nook]].
 
Blathers appears in the film alongside Celeste in the museum, where they meet [[Ai]] for the first time after Ai makes a loud scream after she has unexpectedly seen the [[fossil]]s in the [[museum]]. When Ai speaks to Blathers, he typically begins a lecture on a dinosaur skeleton of a T-Rex, while Celeste is seen taking Ai away to [[The Roost]] to complete a delivery task set by [[Tom Nook]].
 
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Blathers, along with [[Celeste]], appear as a trophy and sometimes appear in the background of the [[Smashville]] stage.
 
  
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Blathers, along with [[Celeste]], appears as a trophy and sometimes appear in the background of the [[Smashville]] stage. He also appears as a sticker.
 
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|description=Blathers, the elder of this pair, is curator of the town museum, and he's in charge of the insect, art, fish, and fossil displays. He's quite knowledgeable and shares what he knows about donations. He's in charge of donated bugs but hates the majority of them. His younger sis, Celeste, is in charge of the museum's observatory. She's cute even with her feathers ruffled.
 
|description=Blathers, the elder of this pair, is curator of the town museum, and he's in charge of the insect, art, fish, and fossil displays. He's quite knowledgeable and shares what he knows about donations. He's in charge of donated bugs but hates the majority of them. His younger sis, Celeste, is in charge of the museum's observatory. She's cute even with her feathers ruffled.
 
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Blathers once again appears as a trophy, and as a background character in the stages [[Smashville]], and Town and City.
 
Blathers once again appears as a trophy, and as a background character in the stages [[Smashville]], and Town and City.
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{{TrophyInfo
 
{{TrophyInfo
 
|name=Blathers
 
|name=Blathers
 
|number=549
 
|number=549
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|image=[[File:Blathers SSB4 Trophy (Wii U).png|150px]]
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|image=Blathers SSB4 Trophy (Wii U).png
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|description='''NTSC-U''': Blathers knows all there is to know about fossils, which is probably why he is in charge of the town museum. He also knows about fish and art, but he seems a bit squeamish when it comes to bugs. It has something to do with childhood trauma. Regardless, if you pop by during the day, you'll catch him napping.<br><br> '''PAL''': Blathers is the perfect owl to be in charge of the town museum. He knows all there is to know about fossils, fish, and art, but he's a little squeamish when it comes to bugs. Probably had a bad experience back when he was an owlet... Anyway, pop over to the museum during the day to catch him "resting his eyes".  
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|image-size=150px
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|description='''NTSC-U''': Blathers knows all there is to know about fossils, which is probably why he is in charge of the town museum. He also knows about fish and art, but he seems a bit squeamish when it comes to bugs. It has something to do with childhood trauma. Regardless, if you pop by during the day, you'll catch him napping.<br><br> '''PAL''': Blathers is the perfect owl to be in charge of the town museum. He knows all there is to know about fossils, fish, and art, but he's a little squeamish when it comes to bugs. Probably had a bad experience back when he was an owlet... Anyway, pop over to the museum during the day to catch him "resting his eyes".
 
|obtain=Random
 
|obtain=Random
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
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===In {{SSBU|nolink}}===
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====Spirits====
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Blathers appears as a spirit in {{SSBU}}.
 
{{SpiritInfo
 
{{SpiritInfo
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|number=849
 
|name=Blathers
 
|name=Blathers
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|image=[[File:Blathers NL.png|100px]]
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|image=Blathers NL.png
 
|category=Support Spirit
 
|category=Support Spirit
 
|class=★★★
 
|class=★★★
 +
|cost=2
 
|ability=Black Hole Equipped
 
|ability=Black Hole Equipped
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|acquisition=
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|acquisition1=Summon with cores from T-Rex, Beetle, and Fishman
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* Summon with cores from T-Rex, Beetle, and Fishman
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|acquisition2=Battle via Spirit Board (unlocked after obtaining spirit once)
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* Battle via Spirit Board (unlocked after obtaining spirit once)
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|acquisition3=Purchase from the Vault Shop for 6000G (unlocked after obtaining spirit once)
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* Purchase from the Vault Shop for 6000G (unlocked after obtaining spirit once)
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|acquisition4=Scan the Blathers amiibo
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* Scan the Blathers amiibo
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|battle-enemy1=Villager
 +
|b1-enemyvariant=Purple
 +
|battle-type=Neutral
 +
|battle-power=9700
 +
|battle-stage=Smashville
 +
|battle-rules1=Hazard: Slumber Floor
 +
|battle-conditions1=The floor is sleep-inducing
 +
|battle-conditions2=Items will be pulled toward the enemy
 +
|battle-music=Title Theme - Animal Crossing: Wild World
 
}}
 
}}
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==Villager information==
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===In {{NL|short|nolink}}===
 +
{{NLSpecialCharacterInfo
 +
|name = Blathers
 +
|quote = A pearl of wisdom is worth more than a diamond.
 +
|birthday-month = September
 +
|birthday = 24
 +
|sign = Libra
 +
|gender = Male
 +
|species = Owl
 +
|pic-version = 1.4
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==General description==
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===In {{HHD|short|nolink}}===
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===Appearance===
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In {{HHD}}, Blathers will share a house with [[Celeste]].
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{{ImageCaption
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{{HHDVillagerInfo
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|image = File:Blathers PG.png
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|special-character = yes
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|size = 100px
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|housemates = Celeste
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|align = right
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|name = Blathers
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|caption = Artwork of Blathers from {{PG}}
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|image = Blathers HHD Character Icon.png
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|captionalign = center
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|example = Blathers HHD Request.png
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|umbrella = mint umbrella
 +
|request = I'll leave it up to you!
 +
|items = None
 +
|song = Two Days Ago
 +
|quote = A pearl of wisdom is worth more than a diamond.
 +
|furn1 = museum model
 +
|furn2 = Two Days Ago
 +
|furn3 = Blathers's pic
 +
|cloth1 = mint umbrella
 +
|start-house = Blathers and Celeste
 
}}
 
}}
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Blathers is a large, brown-feathered owl with two pink-colored cheeks and large, feathered eyebrows. He possesses a teal colored face with two large eyes, as well as a checkered chest with a green bow tie. On the sides of his body exist two large wings, which Blathers uses as arms, as well as two talons used as feet.
 
  
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In {{NL}}, Blathers is redesigned to have more human-like proportions, such as a larger chest, longer wings, and other changes like the other {{SER}} cast.
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===RV in {{NLWa|short|nolink}}===
 +
Blathers's [[RV]] shares its theme with [[Celeste]]'s, albeit with a different coloration.
 +
{{NLWaRV
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|description= As a camping aficionado who hates bugs, Blathers doesn't spend a lot of time outside his van. Shut the door—you're letting the mosquitoes in!
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|ext= RV of Blathers NLWa Exterior.png
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|int= RV of Blathers NLWa.png
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|furn1= Basic Teacher's Desk
 +
|furn2= File Cabinet (L)
 +
|furn3= Heavy Tome
 +
|furn4= Homework Set
 +
|furn5= Museum Clock
 +
|furn6= Museum Mat
 +
|f6-img= Museum Mat (Entrance) NL Model.png
 +
|furn7= Stack of Books
 +
|f7-img= Stack of Books (Western Script) NL Model.png
 +
|furn8= Zen Chair
 +
|f8-img= Zen Chair (Dark Wood - Young Grass) NL Model.png
 +
|wallpaper= Library Wall
 +
|floor= Gallery Floor
 +
|music= K.K. Synth
 +
}}
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<br>
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{{TableTop Multi|game=NLWa|name=Blathers's "Order furniture" list|collapsed=yes}}
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|-
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| {{I|Library wall|NL}}
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| [[File:Library Wall NL Model.png|64px]]
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| [[Wallpaper]]
 +
| {{Currency|MEOW Coupons|3}}
 +
| {{Currency|Bells|420}}
 +
| {{Availability|Timmy and Tommy's store}}{{Availability|RVs}}
 +
|-
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| {{I|Gallery floor|NL}}
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| [[File:Gallery Floor NL Model.png|64px]]
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| [[Flooring]]
 +
| {{Currency|MEOW Coupons|3}}
 +
| {{Currency|Bells|1200}}
 +
| {{Availability|RVs}}
 +
|-
 +
| {{I|Basic teacher's desk|NL}}
 +
| [[File:Basic Teacher's Desk NL Model.png|64px]]
 +
| [[Furniture]]
 +
| {{Currency|MEOW Coupons|3}}
 +
| {{Currency|Bells|700}}
 +
| {{Availability|RVs}}
 +
|-
 +
| {{I|File cabinet (L)|NL}}
 +
| [[File:File Cabinet (L) NL Model.png|64px]]
 +
| [[Furniture]]
 +
| {{Currency|MEOW Coupons|3}}
 +
| {{Currency|Bells|700}}
 +
| {{Availability|RVs}}
 +
|-
 +
| {{I|Heavy tome|NL}}
 +
| [[File:Heavy Tome NL Model.png|64px]]
 +
| [[Furniture]]
 +
| {{Currency|MEOW Coupons|3}}
 +
| {{Currency|Bells|3000}}
 +
| {{Availability|RVs}}
 +
|-
 +
| {{I|Homework set|NL}}
 +
| [[File:Homework Set NL Model.png|64px]]
 +
| [[Furniture]]
 +
| {{Currency|MEOW Coupons|3}}
 +
| {{Currency|Bells|170}}
 +
| {{Availability|Timmy and Tommy's store}}{{Availability|RVs}}
 +
|-
 +
| {{I|Museum clock|NL}}
 +
| [[File:Museum Clock NL Model.png|64px]]
 +
| [[Furniture]]
 +
| {{Currency|MEOW Coupons|3}}
 +
| {{Currency|Bells|3000}}
 +
| {{Availability|RVs}}
 +
|-
 +
| {{I|Museum mat|NL}}
 +
| [[File:Museum Mat (Entrance) NL Model.png|64px]]
 +
| [[Furniture]]
 +
| {{Currency|MEOW Coupons|3}}
 +
| {{Currency|Bells|3000}}
 +
| {{Availability|RVs}}
 +
|-
 +
| {{I|New Nintendo 3DS|NL}}
 +
| [[File:New Nintendo 3DS (White - White) NL Model.png|64px]]
 +
| [[Furniture]]
 +
| {{Currency|MEOW Coupons|3}}
 +
| {{Currency|Bells|4320}}
 +
| {{Availability|fortune #57}}{{Availability|RVs}}
 +
|-
 +
| {{I|Stack of books|NL}}
 +
| [[File:Stack of Books (Western Script) NL Model.png|64px]]
 +
| [[Furniture]]
 +
| {{Currency|MEOW Coupons|3}}
 +
| {{Currency|Bells|400}}
 +
| {{Availability|RVs}}
 +
|-
 +
| {{I|Wii U console|NL}}
 +
| [[File:Wii U Console (White) NL Model.png|64px]]
 +
| [[Furniture]]
 +
| {{Currency|MEOW Coupons|3}}
 +
| {{Currency|Bells|8100}}
 +
| {{Availability|fortune #51}}{{Availability|fortune #52}}{{Availability|RVs}}
 +
|-
 +
| {{I|Zen chair|NL}}
 +
| [[File:Zen Chair (Dark Wood - Young Grass) NL Model.png|64px]]
 +
| [[Furniture]]
 +
| {{Currency|MEOW Coupons|3}}
 +
| {{Currency|Bells|400}}
 +
| {{Availability|RVs}}
 +
|-
 +
{{TableFooter
 +
| note = The player can only order from campers up to three times per day. The items arrive via mail.<br>{{Community:ACNL Spreadsheet/Attribution}}
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}}
  
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===Personality===
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===In {{NH|short|nolink}}===
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Blathers is a dignified, proper individual with an ambitious spirit, dreaming for years of becoming an archaeologist in {{PG}}. Blathers speaks in a refined, dignified manner when spoken to, and may possibly have a British accent. As his name implies, Blathers is very talkative about museum-related subjects, going off on various tangents when an item is donated to the museum, before quickly apologizing to the player for going on a monologue. Blathers is shown to have a large dislike of insects, most notably when one is donated to the museum, where he has the tendency to react in shock and disgust. Even so, he manages to overcome this disgust and accept the donation.
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[[File:NH Phone Case Blathers.png|thumb|150px|Blathers's NookPhone in {{NH}}.]]
 +
{{NHSpecialCharacterInfo
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|name = Blathers
 +
|engb-name = Blathers
 +
|ja-name = フータ
 +
|ja-name-r = Fūta
 +
|fr-name = Thibou
 +
|frq-name = Thibou
 +
|de-name = Eugen
 +
|ko-name = 부엉
 +
|ko-name-r = Bueong
 +
|it-name = Blatero
 +
|nl-name = Blathers
 +
|zh-name = 傅达
 +
|zh-name-r = Fù Dá
 +
|zht-name = 傅達
 +
|es-name = Sócrates
 +
|esl-name = Sócrates
 +
|ru-name = Блезерс
 +
|ru-name-r = Blezers
 +
|species = Owl
 +
|gender = Male
 +
|image = Blathers NH 2.png
 +
|quote = A pearl of wisdom is worth more than a diamond.
 +
|birthday-month = September
 +
|birthday = 24
 +
|sign = Libra
 +
|umbrella = camo umbrella
 +
|default-phone = Beige
 +
|final-phone = Blathers's NookPhone
 +
|hobby = Education
 +
|book = Novel
 +
}}
  
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As someone who has studied relics, Blathers is able to tell a forgery from a real painting, indicating that he is a sharp individual.
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====In {{HHP|short|nolink}}====
 +
{{HHPVillagerInfo
 +
|special-character = yes
 +
|request = Vacation-Home Concept
 +
|furn1 = Blathers's photo
 +
|f1-var = Natural wood
 +
|furn2 = Blathers's poster
 +
}}
  
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===Age===
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==Card and figure profiles==
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In the past, Blathers' age was unknown, and many players assumed his age to be around middle ground. In later games, however, Blathers is revealed to be somewhere in his twenties.
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==={{PG|nolink}} e-Reader card===
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{{E-card
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| front = Animal Crossing-e 1-007 (Blathers).jpg
 +
| back = Animal Crossing-e 1-007 (Blathers - Back).jpg
 +
| number = 007
 +
| name = Blathers
 +
| gender = Male
 +
| species = Owl
 +
| sign = Libra
 +
| description = As museum curator, this night owl fills his brain with fascinating facts. Just be prepared for a lecture whenever you talk to him. He'd be a great game-show contestant if he could just stay awake.
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| p1line1 = ls2MVlUXlkvGiv
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| p1line2 = @cR9I3PX9ZnwJC
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| prevcard = Mr. Resetti
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| prevnum = 006
 +
| prevtype = Special
 +
| nextcard = Sable Able
 +
| nextnum = 008
 +
| nexttype = Special
 +
}}
  
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===Relationships===
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===amiibo cards===
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====Celeste====
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{{A-card
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Blathers and [[Celeste]] are siblings who help one another, as Celeste is seen working with Blathers in the Museum, even if they share conflicting interests. Blathers has overacted numerous times to the sight of insects while Celeste was in his presence, leading Blathers to condemn himself and believe himself to be a "substandard" brother to her. Because of this, Blathers sees himself as someone needing to redeem himself to his sister, wondering if he should take her on certain activities that she may enjoy. Or, as put by Blathers, an "enjoyable time".
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| number = 202
 +
| name = Blathers
 +
| front = 202 Blathers amiibo card NA.png
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| dice = 2
 +
| hand = Rock
 +
| type = Special
 +
| sign = Libra
 +
| bday = September 24
 +
| prevcard = Rover
 +
| prevtype = Special
 +
| prevnumb = 200
 +
| nextcard = Tom Nook
 +
| nexttype = Special
 +
| nextnumb = 203
 +
}}
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{{A-card
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| number = 406
 +
| name = Blathers
 +
| front = 406 Blathers amiibo card NA.png
 +
| type = Special
 +
| sign = Libra
 +
| bday = September 24
 +
| prevcard = Wilbur
 +
| prevtype = Special
 +
| prevnumb = 405
 +
| nextcard = Celeste
 +
| nexttype = Special
 +
| nextnumb = 407
 +
}}
  
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====Brewster====
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===amiibo figure===
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Blathers considers [[Brewster]], an employee at his Museum, to be somewhat "simple". Blathers has described Brewster to be "entertaining" to him as a result, though he does not mean to insult him, as shown when he struggles to find a right word to describe him. In {{NL|short|nolink}}, Blathers describes Brewster as an old friend and allows the Mayor to unlock [[The Roost]]as a Public Works Project.
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{{A-figure
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| name = Blathers
 +
| image = Blathers amiibo Figure.png
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| packaging = Blathers amiibo Figure Packaging.jpg
 +
| wave = 2
 +
| description = Together, the owl Blathers and his sister Celeste run the museum in the Animal Crossing™: New Leaf game. He knows all about the different fossils, fish and other exhibits throughout his museum… though he gets a little squeamish around creepy, crawly insects.
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| na-release = January 22, 2016
 +
| jp-release = December 17, 2015
 +
| eu-release = January 29, 2016
 +
| au-release = January 30, 2016
 +
}}
  
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====Redd====
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==Gallery==
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Blathers has encountered Redd a few times in the past, perhaps explaining his ability to discern real paintings from fake ones.
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{{Gallery||Renders}}
  
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==Gallery==
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==Trivia==
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{{Gallery}}
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*Blathers shares his [[birthday]] with [[Apple]].
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===Artwork===
 
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<gallery>
 
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Blathers HHD.png|[[amiibo]] card artwork
 
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</gallery>
 
  
 
==Names in other languages==
 
==Names in other languages==
 
{{Foreignname
 
{{Foreignname
 
|fr=Thibou
 
|fr=Thibou
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|fr-m= From the given name ''Thibaut'' and ''Hibou'' meaning owl; also a surname from Burgundy
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|fr-m=From the given name ''Thibaut'' and ''Hibou'' meaning owl; also a surname of Burgundian origin
 
|it=Blatero
 
|it=Blatero
 
|it-m=Literal translation
 
|it-m=Literal translation
 
|es=Sócrates
 
|es=Sócrates
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|es-m=Spanish for [[wikipedia:Socrates|Socrates]], the classical philosopher
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|es-m=Spanish for {{Wp|Socrates}}, the classical philosopher
 
|de=Eugen
 
|de=Eugen
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|de-m= Common male given name (equivalent to Eugene in English) that [[wikipedia:alliteration|alliterates]] with ''Eule'' (Owl)
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|de-m=Common male given name (equivalent to Eugene in English) that {{Wp|alliteration|alliterates}} with ''Eule'' (Owl)
 
|ko=부엉
 
|ko=부엉
 
|ko-r=Bueong
 
|ko-r=Bueong
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|ja=フータ
 
|ja=フータ
 
|ja-r=Fūta
 
|ja-r=Fūta
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|ja-m= Possibly from フクロウ (''Owl'') and 太 (male name suffix); may also mean Hooter
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|ja-m=Possibly from フクロウ (owl) and タ (太, male name suffix); may also mean Hooter
 
|ru=Блезерс
 
|ru=Блезерс
 
|ru-r=Blezers
 
|ru-r=Blezers
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|ru-m=Transliteration of English name
 
|nl=Blathers
 
|nl=Blathers
 
|nl-m=Same as English name
 
|nl-m=Same as English name
 
|zh=傅达
 
|zh=傅达
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|zh-r=fù dá
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|zht=傅達
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|zh-m=傅 meaning 'teacher'
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|zh-r=Fù Dá
 +
|zht-r=Fù Dá
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|zh-m=From his Japanese name and the surname 傅 "Fù"
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|zht-m=From his Japanese name and the surname 傅 "Fù"
 
}}
 
}}
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==Notes==
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{{Note list}}
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
{{Reflist}}
 
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"Hooooo... WHO?! Hoo! I beg your pardon! I'm a bit of a night owl, don't you know. Drowsy in the daytime."
— Blathers, Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Artwork of Blathers
Species Gender
Owl Male
Birthday September 24th Libra
Favorite saying "A pearl of wisdom is worth more than a diamond."
Role Museum curator
Main appearances

Other appearances
Name in other languages
 フータ
 부엉
 Blatero
 Eugen
 傅达
 Thibou
 Sócrates
 Blathers
 傅達
 Thibou
 Sócrates
 Блезерс

Blathers is an owl in the Animal Crossing series who first appeared in Doubutsu no Mori+. He is the curator of the museum, accepting donations of fish, bugs, sea creatures, fossils and art. He is knowledgeable, usually giving information on anything donated to the museum. As an owl, he sleeps during the daylight hours, but the player can still donate by talking to him and waking him up. His name comes from blather, meaning voluble talk, referring to his lengthy explanations of items donated to the museum.

Blathers has a younger sister named Celeste who first appears in Wild World, and later joins him in City Folk, New Leaf, and New Horizons. She works in the museum with him in the former three games.

Characteristics[edit]

Appearance[edit]

Artwork of Blathers from Animal Crossing.

Blathers is a brown-feathered owl with a pair of big pink round cheeks, a yellow beak, and a pair of large, feathered eyebrows with light-brown dots. He possesses a cream-colored face with a pair of large white eyes with black pupils, as well as a white and light-brown checkered chest (similar to an argyle sweater) with a green bow tie. On the sides of his body exist a pair of large wings, which he uses as arms, as well as a pair of yellow talons with dark-brown stripes and white sharp toenails used as legs. He also has white linings almost reaching to his black hands and tail's end.

In Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Blathers is redesigned to have more human-like proportions, such as a larger chest, and longer wings.

Personality[edit]

Blathers is a dignified, proper individual who speaks in a refined manner. He is knowledgeable on all of the subjects donated to the museum, offering detailed explanations of each and being able to discern real art from forgeries.

However, despite being a museum curator who must accept bugs as part of his donations, Blathers apparently has entomophobia, being disgusted when the player donates a bug to him and reluctantly accepting the donation. When asked to describe a bug species, he will do so in a highly contemptuous and repulsed manner.

Being an owl, Blathers sleeps during daytime, even while tending to the museum, and will always wake up at 6 PM. He can be woken up if the player wishes to talk to him, however.

Background[edit]

As a child, he was brought up in the city with his sister Celeste, living in his parent's house. After finishing school, he went on to university, completing a number of degrees until reaching the doctorate level. Before he could complete his studies, he was approached by his professor, who recommended that he take up a post in a country museum, as all the curators of the main Farway Museum refused to move from their posts. Blathers accepted the offer enthusiastically and despite occasional homesickness, he remains at his post. As a result of this move, Blathers still has not finished his doctorate. Blathers is, as confirmed in Wild World, in his mid-twenties.[1]

Relationships[edit]

Celeste[edit]

Blathers and Celeste are siblings who help one another, as Celeste is seen working with Blathers in the museum, even if they share conflicting interests. Blathers has overacted numerous times to the sight of insects while Celeste was in his presence, leading Blathers to condemn himself and believe himself to be a "substandard" brother to her. Because of this, Blathers sees himself as someone needing to redeem himself to his sister, wondering if he should take her on certain activities that she may enjoy. Celeste sometimes refers to Blathers by the nickname "Blathie."

Brewster[edit]

Blathers considers Brewster, an employee at his museum, to be somewhat "simple." Blathers has described Brewster to be "entertaining" to him as a result, though he does not mean to insult him, as shown when he struggles to find a right word to describe him. In New Leaf, Blathers describes Brewster as an old friend and allows the mayor to unlock the Roost Café as a public works project.

Redd[edit]

Blathers has encountered Redd a few times in the past, perhaps explaining his ability to discern real art from forgeries.

Appearances[edit]

In Doubutsu no Mori[edit]

See also: Prerelease and unused content in Doubutsu no Mori § Partial source code leak

While Blathers does not appear in Doubutsu no Mori, an early model for him was discovered in a partial source code leak of the game in July 2020, suggesting that he was at one point planned to appear in the game.[2]

In Animal Crossing[edit]

Artwork of Blathers from Animal Crossing.
"Our main purpose is to provide a place for the exhibition of items we feel have some significant paleontological, artistic, and/or zoological importance, the collection and classification of which..."
— Blathers, Animal Crossing

In Animal Crossing, Blathers is the owner and manager of the town Museum, and during the day can be seen sleeping. When spoken to, Blathers tells the player about a correspondence course in fossil identification that he is participating in (he has expressed wishes of being an archaeologist) which he has not completed, meaning that all fossils have to be sent to the Farway Museum to be identified.

He will also accept fish and bugs, which are shown in the aquarium and insect exhibits, respectively.

In Wild World[edit]

Artwork of Blathers from Animal Crossing: Wild World.

In Animal Crossing: Wild World, Blathers has completed his course in fossil identification and can now identify fossils without having to send them to be identified, giving an immediate result. He still continues to accept fish and bugs, but now accepts paintings which are put up in a painting exhibit. If they are forgeries, he will reject them. His sister, Celeste, is also introduced in Wild World, having an office in the attic of the museum. Blathers sometimes talks of his encounters with bugs during his studies. He recalls one time in a library, when he opened a book and maggots fell out. He will also mention his fear of cockroaches when one is donated to the museum. If the player donates a bug that has been donated previously, he will reject it and beg the player to keep the cage closed until the player has left the building.

When fish are donated, Blathers usually talks about how the fish tastes, similar to Chip, the host of the fishing tourney.

Conversations[edit]

Main article: Blathers/Conversations

In Wild World, on certain days of the year, Blathers will reveal various background information about himself. These days can be determined easily, as he will be awake for all twenty-four hours of those select days. In addition to his consciousness, he will occasionally appear depressed. During these conversations, the player can talk, either choosing to go along with the conversation or to tell Blathers to stop talking.

In City Folk[edit]

Artwork of Blathers from Animal Crossing: City Folk.
"This... Upon close perusal, I see this is most certainly NOT the original! It is a vile, shameless forgery!"
— Blathers, Animal Crossing: City Folk

In Animal Crossing: City Folk, Blathers has the same role as he does in Wild World: accepting donations such as fish, insects, fossils and paintings, as well as identifying forgeries. He usually makes jokes and comments on fish and bugs and will bluntly tell the player of his qualification in identifying fossils.

In City Folk, the root of Blathers's disgust of insects is revealed: when he was younger, a mantis egg case ruptured on his writing desk, causing thousands of mantises to fly out. To hear this anecdote, a mantis must be donated to the museum.

In New Leaf[edit]

Artwork of Blathers from Animal Crossing: New Leaf.

In Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Blathers is in the museum again, having the same role as previous games. He can now identify multiple fossils at once, as well as accepting multiple donations at once. However, when the player donates to the museum, he does not talk ('blather') as much as in previous games, stopping himself mid-sentence just before going into a monologue. At some point in the game, Blathers requests a museum renovation as a public works project. When this is built, a second floor was added to the museum, managed by Celeste. Also, after this renovation is made, Blathers will, at some point, request The Roost as a public works project. This building, unlike previous titles, is separate from the museum.

In New Horizons[edit]

Artwork of Blathers from Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Blathers returns in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. He has the same role like in previous main series games: that of a museum curator. Soon after the player's arrival on the deserted island, Tom Nook will let them know how to craft a bug net and a fishing rod. He will also ask the player to show him any bug or fish specimen caught. Tom Nook will ask the player to give him these specimens because he wants to show them to a friend of his. Once the player has given Tom Nook five different specimens of fish or bugs, Tom Nook will call Blathers on his NookPhone to invite him to come and visit the player's deserted island. He will then turn to the player and ask them to select a spot on the island to raise Blathers's tent.

Blathers will show up in his tent the day after the player has selected a spot for his tent. Once introduced to the player, he will ask for more critters, highlighting the fact that once he has collected a further 15 specimens he will then be able to secure permission to open up a proper museum in order to show them to the public. The feature of Blathers telling the player about their donated items has returned from games prior to Animal Crossing: New Leaf, but unlike in those games, the player is allowed to choose whether they want to hear the explanation or not. The player can also bring him bugs, fish, fossils and sea creatures in order to hear an explanation on them at any time, regardless of whether they have already been donated or not. The art collection retains its reading ability from New Leaf.

Prior to its removal in version 2.0, when the player scans Blathers's amiibo card and tries to invite him, he will say:

Hellooo, this is Blathers. Ah yes, Player! How might I be of assistance?
Hoo-HOO! A campsite, you say?!
While that does sound like fun, I understand campsites are outdoors, and the outdoors...are full of BUGS!
I detest them, you know. The bugs, that is. What's more, I'm up to my wingtips in research.
So while I thank you for the invitation, I'm sorry to say I cannot make it.

In Happy Home Designer[edit]

Blathers appears in Happy Home Designer when his amiibo card is scanned into the game via the amiibo phone, and will ask the player to build a house for him. Like all Special Characters, he will leave the theme up to the player, and won't request for specific furniture to be in his house.

In amiibo Festival[edit]

Artwork of Blathers from Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival.
Blathers holding a lecture on fake paintings in amiibo Festival.

Blathers is one of 15 characters (16 if Isabelle wearing her summer outfit is counted as a separate character) that can be played on the Board Game mode of Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival by using his amiibo figure. He and Celeste have the unique trait of being asleep before their turn if it is not nighttime. He is also playable in the other eight game modes via his amiibo card.

In Pocket Camp[edit]

Blathers returns again in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, this time as the host of Blathers's Treasure Trek, an activity that allows the player to explore as Blathers to find craft materials by collecting special maps. In addition, Blathers can also be used to unlock certain villagers, similar to Gulliver.

In Gekijōban Doubutsu no Mori[edit]

Blathers in the museum in 🎬 Gekijōban Doubutsu no Mori.

Blathers appears in the film alongside Celeste in the museum, where they meet Ai for the first time after Ai makes a loud scream after she has unexpectedly seen the fossils in the museum. When Ai speaks to Blathers, he typically begins a lecture on a dinosaur skeleton of a T-Rex, while Celeste is seen taking Ai away to The Roost to complete a delivery task set by Tom Nook.

Other appearances[edit]

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Blathers, along with Celeste, appears as a trophy and sometimes appear in the background of the Smashville stage. He also appears as a sticker.

#272

Blathers

Blathers & Celeste

Description Blathers, the elder of this pair, is curator of the town museum, and he's in charge of the insect, art, fish, and fossil displays. He's quite knowledgeable and shares what he knows about donations. He's in charge of donated bugs but hates the majority of them. His younger sis, Celeste, is in charge of the museum's observatory. She's cute even with her feathers ruffled.
Acquisition Random
#509

Blathers
Blathers

Effect Fighters
[Tail] Attack +7 Diddy Kong, Pikachu, Pokémon Trainer, and Yoshi

In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]

Blathers once again appears as a trophy, and as a background character in the stages Smashville, and Town and City.

#549

Blathers

Blathers

Description NTSC-U: Blathers knows all there is to know about fossils, which is probably why he is in charge of the town museum. He also knows about fish and art, but he seems a bit squeamish when it comes to bugs. It has something to do with childhood trauma. Regardless, if you pop by during the day, you'll catch him napping.

PAL: Blathers is the perfect owl to be in charge of the town museum. He knows all there is to know about fossils, fish, and art, but he's a little squeamish when it comes to bugs. Probably had a bad experience back when he was an owlet... Anyway, pop over to the museum during the day to catch him "resting his eyes".
Acquisition Random


In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Blathers appears as a spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

#849

Blathers
Blathers

Category Class Slot cost
Support Spirit Ace (★★★) 2 (⬢⬢)
Ability Black Hole Equipped
Acquisition
  • Summon with cores from T-Rex, Beetle, and Fishman
  • Battle via Spirit Board (unlocked after obtaining spirit once)
  • Purchase from the Vault Shop for 6000G (unlocked after obtaining spirit once)
  • Scan the Blathers amiibo
    • Battle information
    Enemy fighter Purple Villager
    Type Neutral
    Power 9,700
    Stage Smashville
    Rules Hazard: Slumber Floor
    Conditions
  • The floor is sleep-inducing
  • Items will be pulled toward the enemy
    • Music Title Theme - Animal Crossing: Wild World

    Villager information[edit]

    In New Leaf[edit]

    Blathers
    A pearl of wisdom is worth more than a diamond.

    Blathers

    Birthday Gender Species
    September 24 Libra Male Owl
    Pic version added Welcome amiibo update
    Coffee preferences
    Blathers does not order coffee at The Roost.

    In Happy Home Designer[edit]

    In Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer, Blathers will share a house with Celeste.

    Blathers
    A pearl of wisdom is worth more than a diamond.

    Blathers's Happy Home Designer icon


    Example of Blathers's Happy Home Designer house
    Official example
    Blathers
    Birthday Gender Species
    September 24 Libra Male Owl
    Umbrella Mint Umbrella HHD Icon.png Mint umbrella
    Shares house with Celeste
    House request
    Client's vision I'll leave it up to you!
    Favorite song  Two Days Ago
    Unlocked items
    Furniture:
  •  Museum model
  •  Two Days Ago
  •  Blathers's pic
    • Clothing:
  •  Mint umbrella
    • Starting house: Default exterior of Blathers's house in Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer

    RV in Welcome amiibo[edit]

    Blathers's RV shares its theme with Celeste's, albeit with a different coloration.

    Exterior of Blathers's RV in Animal Crossing: New Leaf
    Interior of Blathers's RV in Animal Crossing: New Leaf
    Description: As a camping aficionado who hates bugs, Blathers doesn't spend a lot of time outside his van. Shut the door—you're letting the mosquitoes in!
    Items:
    Wall:  Library Wall
    Floor:  Gallery Floor
    Music: K.K. Synth NL Texture.png K.K. Synth


    Blathers's "Order furniture" list in Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo

    Item Image Type Buy price Sell price[nb 1] Available from
    Library wall Library Wall NL Model.png Wallpaper  3 MEOW Coupons  420 Bells  Timmy and Tommy's store
     RVs
    Gallery floor Gallery Floor NL Model.png Flooring  3 MEOW Coupons  1,200 Bells  RVs
    Basic teacher's desk Basic Teacher's Desk NL Model.png Furniture  3 MEOW Coupons  700 Bells  RVs
    File cabinet (L) File Cabinet (L) NL Model.png Furniture  3 MEOW Coupons  700 Bells  RVs
    Heavy tome Heavy Tome NL Model.png Furniture  3 MEOW Coupons  3,000 Bells  RVs
    Homework set Homework Set NL Model.png Furniture  3 MEOW Coupons  170 Bells  Timmy and Tommy's store
     RVs
    Museum clock Museum Clock NL Model.png Furniture  3 MEOW Coupons  3,000 Bells  RVs
    Museum mat Museum Mat (Entrance) NL Model.png Furniture  3 MEOW Coupons  3,000 Bells  RVs
    New Nintendo 3DS New Nintendo 3DS (White - White) NL Model.png Furniture  3 MEOW Coupons  4,320 Bells  Fortune #57
     RVs
    Stack of books Stack of Books (Western Script) NL Model.png Furniture  3 MEOW Coupons  400 Bells  RVs
    Wii U console Wii U Console (White) NL Model.png Furniture  3 MEOW Coupons  8,100 Bells  Fortune #51
     Fortune #52
     RVs
    Zen chair Zen Chair (Dark Wood - Young Grass) NL Model.png Furniture  3 MEOW Coupons  400 Bells  RVs
    The player can only order from campers up to three times per day. The items arrive via mail.
    Includes data sourced from the Data Spreadsheet for Animal Crossing: New Leaf, compiled by TimeSword3D, AlexBot2004, AlgebraManiacABC, Chubby Bub, Cuyler, HylianAngel, Kalina70, PanchamBro, SuperHamster, and vmario.

    In New Horizons[edit]

    Blathers's NookPhone in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

    Blathers
    A pearl of wisdom is worth more than a diamond.

    Blathers

    Birthday Gender Species
    September 24 Libra Male Owl
    Umbrella Camo Umbrella NH Icon.png Camo umbrella
    Initial NookPhone  Default Phone Case (Beige) NH Model.png  Beige
    Final NookPhone  Phone Case (Blathers's NookPhone) NH Model.png  Blathers's NookPhone
    Happy Home Paradise traits
    Hobby Education
    Book Education Book NH Icon.png Novel

    In Happy Home Paradise[edit]

    Blathers
    Client's vision Vacation-Home Concept
    Unlocked items
    Furniture:

    Card and figure profiles[edit]

    Animal Crossing e-Reader card[edit]

    Animal Crossing-e 1-007 (Blathers).jpg

    Card back

    Animal Crossing-e 1-007 (Blathers - Back).jpg

    #007 Blathers - Series 1
    Gender: Male
    Sign: Libra
    Profile: As museum curator, this night owl fills his brain with fascinating facts. Just be prepared for a lecture whenever you talk to him. He'd be a great game-show contestant if he could just stay awake.
    Password: ls2MVlUXlkvGiv
    @cR9I3PX9ZnwJC

    amiibo cards[edit]

    202 Blathers amiibo card NA.png

    Card back

    Amiibo Card Back.png

    #202 Blathers - Series 3
    Star sign: Libra
    Birthday: September 24
    Dice value: 2
    Hand sign: Rock

    406 Blathers amiibo card NA.png

    Card back

    Amiibo Card Back.png

    #406 Blathers - Series 5
    Star sign: Libra
    Birthday: September 24

    amiibo figure[edit]

    Blathers amiibo Figure.png

    Packaging

    Blathers amiibo Figure Packaging.jpg

    Blathers - Wave 2
    nintendo.com description: "Together, the owl Blathers and his sister Celeste run the museum in the Animal Crossing™: New Leaf game. He knows all about the different fossils, fish and other exhibits throughout his museum… though he gets a little squeamish around creepy, crawly insects."
    Release dates: United States of America January 22, 2016
    Japan December 17, 2015
    Europe January 29, 2016
    Australia January 30, 2016

    Gallery[edit]

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    Trivia[edit]

    Names in other languages[edit]

    Japanese フータ
    Fūta     		Possibly from フクロウ (owl) and タ (太, male name suffix); may also mean Hooter
    Korean 부엉
    Bueong     		Korean monophonic for "Hoot"
    Simplified Chinese 傅达
    Fù Dá     		From his Japanese name and the surname 傅 "Fù"
    Traditional Chinese 傅達
    Fù Dá     		From his Japanese name and the surname 傅 "Fù"
    Russian Блезерс
    Blezers     		Transliteration of English name
    Dutch Blathers Same as English name
    German Eugen Common male given name (equivalent to Eugene in English) that alliterates with Eule (Owl)
    European Spanish Sócrates Spanish for Socrates, the classical philosopher
    European French Thibou From the given name Thibaut and Hibou meaning owl; also a surname of Burgundian origin
    Italian Blatero Literal translation

    Notes[edit]

    1. ↑ Re-Tail sell price; if item can be sold at Timmy and Tommy's store, it is 80% of the sell price; if item can be sold to Leila at Tortimer Island, it is 5% of the sell price.

    References[edit]

    1. ↑ https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ds/920786-animal-crossing-wild-world/faqs/44202
    2. ↑ Nintendo Wire, Animal Crossing 64 leaked assets reveal early designs, an unused character, and a Spaceworld 2000 graphic.
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