Who owns Animal Crossing?
Animal Crossing is owned by Nintendo (Japan, TSE: 7974).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Nintendo Co., Ltd. reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇯🇵 Japan, Kyoto
- Origin
- 🇯🇵 Japan
- Founded
- 2001
- Category
- Internet & digital › Platforms & devices › Video games
- Parent ticker
- TSE: 7974
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Animal Crossing
Animal Crossing runs in real time against the console clock, so the game changes whether or not it is being played. Its 2020 instalment sold in extraordinary numbers during lockdowns, when a slow game about visiting neighbours found its moment.
Ownership timeline of Animal Crossing
Where Animal Crossing sits in Nintendo
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Animal Crossing?
The parent company of Animal Crossing is Nintendo, a publicly listed company headquartered in Japan.
Is Animal Crossing Japanese?
Yes. Animal Crossing originated in Japan in 2001 and its owner, Nintendo, is also headquartered in Japan.
Is Animal Crossing still owned by Nintendo?
Yes. As of 8 September 2026, Animal Crossing is still owned by Nintendo. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Nintendo Co., Ltd. Annual Report 2025 — Nintendo Co., Ltd., Annual report, published 27 June 2025; retrieved 8 September 2026.
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