Animal Crossing: New Horizons has taken customisation in the series to a whole new level. Previously in Animal Crossing: New Leaf, talented designers could share designs with a fiddly QR code that was prone to JPEG degradation. Now, sharing designs is intrinsic - with a simple visit to the Able Sister’s Custom Designs Portal, players can share their creations with the world.
Inspired by the world of films, some players are recreating their favourite character outfits from their favorite movies. If you’ve watched a movie, chances are someone has made an outfit for it in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Here are some of the best out there made by talented players.
10 Totoro (My Neighbour Totoro)
This jacket is simple, stylish and a must for any Studio Ghibli fans out there. This adorable grey hoodie by Kanda from Pockyland is one of the best My Neighbour Totoro designs out there. The best thing about this design is the fact that Totoro’s large, docile eyes are right on the front, which ups the cuteness factor of this design to 100.
What’s even cuter is that when players are running with their back turned, they can see Tototo’s little ears on the hood of this design! Kanda has really gone the extra mile with the level of detail on this hoodie.
9 Darth Vader (The Star Wars Saga)
Not everyone who plays Animal Crossing: New Horizons wants to play as a hero. If players want to turn their island into the next Death Star or Alderaan, Maria from Storyville has got the attire to kit them out.
What better clothes to wear when channeling evil Forces than Darth Vader's iconic robes from Star Wars? If players pair this ominous design with the craftable Moon and a Gas Mask, available from the Able Sisters, they’ll be all set to pull off an excellent Darth Vader cosplay and take over the galaxy.
8 Federation Uniforms (Star Trek)
After spending all their Bells at the Able Sisters, players might find themselves longing for more formal outfits. A uniform, of sorts. If only there was a way to spruce up your wardrobe, whilst showing off to the world that you’re a proud Star Trek geek. We’ve got you covered.
These Deep Space 9 and Voyager-era uniforms are the amazing creations of Hannah from Saltstep. No matter what department players want to be a part of, there’s definitely something for them. You can check out all of her Star Trek designs by searching with her creator code: MA-3223-3249-0552.
7 Joker
You’re the Joker, baby! If you loved Todd Phillip’s 2019 hit film, the Joker’s iconic coat has got to be a part of your wardrobe! Build a ramp in your town and saunter down your brand-new brick staircase in this film-accurate coat made by Nightmare form Purgatory. If you want, you could pair it with some Joker face paint to really pull the look together!
We recommend downloading Connor’s Joker Face Paint - creator code: MO-37P1-2S2B-2WFB, or checking out Nook QR if you want to browse through a few more designs!
6 Harley Quinn (Birds Of Prey)
Players will definitely want a seedy cafe area on their island, solely to order a delicious Number 32 with extra chilli with this amazing graphic shirt inspired by Harley Quinn in the 2020 movie Birds Of Prey or Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey.
If you loved the film, this instantly recognizable shirt has to take front and center at the back of the Able Sisters. How cute would all your villagers look rocking this sassy shirt? This design is from Leon, from the amazingly named Moon Jelly and the creator code can be found above.
5 Hogwarts School Uniforms (The Harry Potter Franchise)
Looking for a truly magical island getaway package? Now, with these amazing Harry Potter designs from Daudau, players can bring some magic into your virtual life no matter which house they are from! There are dresses and jackets from Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin, so anyone can rep their house colors all day long!
If players want to sort their villager friends (and regular friends) into houses, hang them up in the Able Sisters and see who gets sorted into which house! Some might surprise you. Players can find these designs by searching for Daudau's creator code: MA-2722-2631-9161.
4 Rapunzel (Tangled)
Let down your hair with the amazing design by Maria from Caratland! This beautiful purple dress is a favourite of Rapunzel’s as she explores the world with the dashing Flynn Rider by her side.
Talented designers all across the internet have spent hours designing majestic kingdom islands, which players could definitely take inspiration from to truly become a Disney Princess! And, of course, if you choose this dress Colton is a must-have villager! This white horse is the spitting image of dashing hero Maximus, who Rapunzel befriends on her travels.
3 Mile Morales (Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse)
If you’re a fan of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse or you're just hyped for the recently announced Spider-Man: Mile Morales PlayStation 5 game, this jacket is for you. Animal Crossing: New Horizons has a number of great Spider-Man outfits created by fans across the globe, but this fresh spray painted design is our favorite.
Pair with some black pants, throw some graffiti up as your town flag and get ready to tag a sticker or two in this film-accurate Spider-Man costume! We recommend designing your town to match the city lights of Brooklyn, and there’s some great inspiration out there on the ‘web’!
2 Doctor Strange (MCU)
If players want to time-travel in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, this grandiose outfit from Marvel’s Doctor Strange is an absolute must! Players will feel like a powerful sorcerer with the level of work gone into recreating a film-accurate design. The back even has Stephen Strange’s friendly red cape, which is sure to be a hit when running about on your island!
This outfit by Queenie from Aluria lets players control and manipulate the time on their Nintendo Switch and bend the world of Animal Crossing to their will. Sure, you could do that before downloading this outfit, but it feels a lot cooler if you do. Just don’t forget about your turnips!
1 Marty McFly (Back to the Future)
Marty McFly was the style icon of a generation. If players grew up with his iconic red life jacket and collar shirt combo, this outfit is a must! Players will need the Nintendo Online App on their mobile phones and have a linked Nintendo Account to scan these QR codes, but it’s worth it!
This is the most film-accurate Marty McFly outfit designed in the Animal Crossing series and will let everyone know you’re a huge fan! Even if you’re not an 80’s kid, this funky red coat and the level of detail gone into this design makes it worth trying on!