Isabelle

Perhaps one of the longest intros here, Isabelle’s opening is too cute. We get to see her roaming around an office, tending to tasks while contemplating the idea of mayorship since the Villager is preoccupied with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. What I love most about this, besides her shock at getting an invitation, is how intimately we get to know Isabelle. Here’s a Shih Tzu that’s adorable, personable, respectable, and tidy. What’s not to like about everyone’s favorite Animal Crossing character?

Many of these openings are cool in isolation, but a few of them leave a lot to be desired in their totality. Still, with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate coming to an end, and the series as a whole seemingly wrapping up, it’s nice to reminisce over who was added to the crossover brawler and what that introduction looked like. So, here’s to Masahiro Sakurai and his talented development team for putting together one helluva game. Now, can someone please tell Sakurai to retire and take a damn break already?