Isabelle

Isabelle (しずえ, Shizue ) is a major character from the Animal Crossing "Animal Crossing (universe)") series. Since her debut in Animal Crossing: New Leaf as the player 's secretary, Isabelle's popularity has resulted in her becoming a mascot of the Animal Crossing series, much like Tom Nook and K.K. Slider . In Animal Crossing: New Leaf , Tortimer has retired from the position of mayor. Upon moving into the town , the player becomes the subsequent mayor, and Isabelle will begin assisting them as their secretary. Despite being slightly naive and occasionally scatterbrained, Isabelle is nevertheless eager and hardworking. As the secretary, Isabelle aids the player in signing ordinances into law, making preparations for public works projects , and officiating various ceremonies. On numerous holidays throughout the year, Isabelle appears in the town plaza, giving out holiday-themed items to players who speak with her. Due to her characterization, Isabelle gained a considerable amount of popularity, to the point that she quickly became a mascot of the Animal Crossing series alongside long-time fan favorites Tom Nook and K.K. Slider . In regard to promotional material, the Animal Crossing series' official Twitter account is portrayed as Isabelle's personal account;[[1]]( [[2]]( [[3]]( however, Tom Nook substituted for her for a few months to promote Animal Crossing: New Horizons .[[4]]( Isabelle's popularity also resulted in her debuting as a playable character, albeit outside of her home series, in Mario Kart 8 via the Animal Crossing × Mario Kart 8 downloadable content pack.[[5]]( In Animal Crossing: New Horizons , Isabelle is Tom Nook's assistant for Nook Inc. Unlike in New Leaf , the player must meet certain requirements in order for her to appear. Specifically, the player must help Timmy and Tommy establish a Nook's Cranny , invite three villagers to reside on their deserted island , and then complete a number of tasks issued by Tom Nook in order to make the island properly hospitable for the three invited villagers. Upon meeting these criteria, Tom Nook will announce that Resident Services would undergo reconstruction. The day after construction is completed, Isabelle will join Nook during his daily island announcement, and proceeds to share the role of conducting civic duties with him at the renovated Resident Services. Isabelle maintains her service in evaluating the town and its residents, whereas Nook handles infrastructural work. Isabelle can also reset any villager's clothing, catchphrase, and if Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise is installed their interior. Since version 2.0 , Isabelle is also able to enact ordinances as done previously in New Leaf . Isabelle briefly appears in the game's first reveal trailer from E3 2013, where she is shown speaking with Rosie as Villager "Villager (SSB4)") runs by. She also cameos in Villager's character poster . Isabelle throwing fruit to Ryu "Ryu (SSB4)") in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS . Isabelle appears as an Assist Trophy in Super Smash Bros. 4 . When summoned, she will stay in place and toss healing fruit to whoever summoned her. While it is possible for opponents to intercept the fruit, only the summoner has the advantage of only having to touch the fruit to heal; opponents will have to actively grab them with the shield or attack buttons. Each fruit has different healing amount and chance to appear: cherry (3% 20/100), orange (4% 24/100), pear (5% 28/100), apple (6% 16/100), and peach (7% 12/100). She throws three fruit in quick succession and waits 80 frames between each set of three. After 700 frames she waves goodbye and disappears. Isabelle cannot be attacked, though she will flinch if an opponent's hitbox is within 20 units of her. If the summoner takes more than 70 knockback , she will have a shocked expression. If the summoner is KO'd while she is still active, Isabelle will hunch over with a dismayed expression until the summoner returns