Isabelle (Animal Crossing)

Isabelle
Animal Crossing character
First appearanceAnimal Crossing: New Leaf (2012)
Last appearanceAnimal Crossing: New Horizons (2020)
In-universe information
SpeciesDog (Shih Tzu)
GenderFemale

Isabelle, known as Shizue (しずえ) in Japan, is a fictional character from the Animal Crossing series of video games. She is a gentle Shih Tzu that debuted in the 2012 release Animal Crossing: New Leaf, where she serves as the secretary to the player character.

She has featured in several other game franchises, including as a playable character in Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Isabelle has received positive reception, to the point of becoming one of the most prominent characters in the Animal Crossing franchise and its de facto mascot.