Kodansha's Moving Encyclopedia MOVE series introduces the new "Animal Crossing: New Horizons Island Creatures Encyclopedia," featuring creatures from Nintendo Co., Ltd.'s Nintendo Switch game, "Animal Crossing: New Horizons"!
"MOVE" provides a thorough explanation of the ecology of creatures featured in the game.
A fun and educational encyclopedia that connects you to "Animal Crossing: New Horizons."
235 species of insects, fish, seafood, and fossils explained!!
Nintendo Co., Ltd.'s Nintendo Switch game, "Animal Crossing: New Horizons," allows you to live a carefree life in your own alternate world, where time flows at the same rate as reality. The deserted island where this game is set is home to a variety of insects, fish, and seafood, including rhinoceros beetles, ladybugs, horse mackerel, and scallops, just like those found on Earth. Fossils of prehistoric creatures such as Tyrannosaurus rex and Smilodon can also be excavated.
"Pictorial Encyclopedia MOVE," which thoroughly explores the natural world of the real world, provides a thorough explanation of the island creatures that appear in the game, allowing you to enjoy the ecology of creatures from both the real world and "Animal Crossing: New Horizons."
[Bonus 1] Animal Ecology Observation DVD Featuring Special Footage from the NHK Archives and Game Footage
This observation video DVD uses rare special footage from the NHK Archives and game footage from "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" to explore the ecology of creatures in both the real world and on the island.
[Bonus 2] Island Creature Poster
A perfect reproduction of the "Gakui-i Poster" you receive when you donate all creatures to the museum in the game!
◆A must-see for parents who think, "My kids love it, but...can you really learn through games?"
This is a full-fledged animal encyclopedia, so even if you're not familiar with the game, you can have fun learning about creatures with the cute characters. All of the island creatures that appear in the game are unique and popular in real life, so after reading this book, you're sure to become a creature expert!
◆What's Amazing about This!!
- Thorough explanations of real-world creatures alongside game characters!
- Includes commentary from Fuuta, the museum director known from the game!
- Filled with fascinating columns on creatures you'll want to share with others.
- Amazing ecological photos like a photo book, only an illustrated encyclopedia can provide.
- Makes the game even more fun! Introducing the surprising ecology of creatures.
- A map of the island museum's fossil area!
Learn about the evolution of life with expert commentary on this complete guide map!
- Independent research through the game! Introducing observation points where you can learn about the ecology of dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures using the game's skeletal specimens!
- The index also includes information on the seasons and times of day when creatures appear in the game, as well as weather information.