Marlo

Marlo •

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Marlo
“You gotta walk the walk if you're gonna talk the talk.”
Gender	Male
Personality	Cranky
Species	Hamster
Birthday	June 26th (Cancer)
Initial phrase	gabeesh じゃけえ (jakee) 알겠냐 (algessnya) 所以喽 / 所以囉 (suǒyǐ luō) pariente capiche vossia sososo dusseh короче (koroche)
Initial clothes	Café Uniform PC Doublet (Black) NH
Home request	A Movie-Star Mansion HHP
Favorite song	K.K. Break NH K.K. Love Song HHP
Appearances	PC, NH

Marlo (ドンチャン Donchan^?) is a cranky hamster villager in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2.0 update. He was revealed in the October 15, 2021 ACNH Nintendo Direct.

Marlo's name and color scheme may be a reference to Hollywood actor Marlon Brando, who played Vito Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather. Keeping with the mafia theme, his Japanese name, "Donchan", may come from "don" (as in, a mafia don) and the honorific "chan" (used as a term of endearment).

His catchphrase, "gabeesh" is Southern Italian slang for "capiche", meaning "do you understand?".

Marlo has the education hobby.

Quick Answers

What is the significance of Marlo's name and color scheme in Animal Crossing?

In the Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2.0 update, Marlo, a cranky hamster villager, was introduced. His black and white color scheme and name are likely nods to Marlon Brando, the actor famous for his role in The Godfather. This mafia theme is also present in his Japanese name, Donchan. Marlo's distinct look includes black and white fur, black sunglasses, and a black Doublet.

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Who is Marlo in Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2.0 update?

Marlo, introduced in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2.0 update, is a cranky hamster villager. First revealed during the ACNH Nintendo Direct on October 15, 2021, Marlo's name, color scheme, and Japanese name 'Donchan' hint at a mafia theme, possibly referencing Marlon Brando's role in The Godfather. He was added to Pocket Camp on October 28, 2021, with an elegant theme and a reward of wood. There are rumors of Marlo leading an underground organization.

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What does Marlo's catchphrase 'gabeesh' mean?

The catchphrase 'gabeesh' used by Marlo, a black and white hamster character in Animal Crossing, is Southern Italian slang. It translates to 'capiche', meaning 'do you understand?'. Marlo also has an education hobby in the game.

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How does Marlo's Japanese name 'Donchan' relate to his mafia theme?

The Japanese name of Marlo, 'Donchan', merges 'don', denoting a mafia leader, and 'chan', a term of endearment. This aligns with his mafia theme. His catchphrase 'gabeesh' is Southern Italian slang for 'capiche', meaning 'do you understand?', further emphasizing the mafia theme.

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Is Marlo's character in Animal Crossing a reference to any real-life person?

Marlo, an ACNH character, is potentially a nod to Marlon Brando, the Hollywood actor famous for his role in The Godfather. This is inferred from Marlo's name and color scheme in Animal Crossing. His Japanese name 'Donchan' further supports this theory, referencing the term 'don' used in mafia context.

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Appearance

Marlo is a black and white hamster. He has short whiskers on either side of his mouth and short, expressive eyebrows, giving him a smug look. The insides of his ears are a yellow-gray olive color. The tips of his paws are black, and his pupils are black. He wears small, black, circular sunglasses. Marlo wears a black Doublet.

Personality

Below is a brief description of the cranky personality. For more information, click here.

Cranky villagers will usually appear in a grouchy or agitated mood. When talking to the player, cranky villagers tend to become angry if the player disagrees with them or refuses to do a favor. Like all cranky villagers, Marlo will be invested in his hobby and will often challenge the player to various competitions. He will easily get along with jock, snooty, and other cranky villagers, and occasionally lazy and normal villagers as well. However, he will find it hard to socialize with peppy villagers, as they will seem overstimulated or immature.

House

New Horizons (interior)	New Horizons (exterior)

Pocket Camp

Marlo was added to Pocket Camp in the October 28, 2021 update.

Marlo's preferred theme is elegant, and he primarily gives wood as a reward. His profile reads:

❝ Rumor has it that Marlo runs some sort of underground organization. No one knows for sure because everyone is too afraid to ask.❞

Campsite Invitation Requirements

Friendship Level: 0

Friendship Rewards

• At level 7 friendship, he will reward the player with a Café Uniform and sparkle stones (x1).
• At level 9, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
• At level 15, he will request that the player craft an Editor's Desk.
• At level 20, he will reward the player with a pic of Marlo and sparkle stones (x1).
• At level 25, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
• At level 30, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
• At level 35, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
• At level 40, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
• At level 45, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
• At level 50, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
• At level 55, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
• At level 60, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
• At level 65, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
• At level 70, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).

amiibo Card

amiibo Card
Back	#437 Marlo Type Hamster Star sign Cancer Birthday 6/26 Roll value N/A Hand sign N/A Request A Movie-Star Mansion
← 436 Shino #437 Marlo 438 Petri →

Trivia

• Marlo is one of the eight new villagers that came with New Horizons's 2.0 update, along with Ione, Shino, Quinn, Petri, Cephalobot, Sasha, and Tiansheng.
  • He, along with the other New Horizons newcomers, was added to Pocket Camp in an update that was released at the same time as the release of New Horizons's 2.0 update.
• In French, "Marlou" is an old word meaning a "cunning, strong man."
• Marlo shares his birthday with the normal octopus Marina. They both have birthdays on June 26. Both of their English names start with the same 3 letters.
• Much like Shino, Rasher, Iggy, Coco, and Kicks, Marlo is unable to keep his eyes fully closed when rapturously happy and doing cheerful reactions.
• In New Horizons, Marlo's preferred styles are Cool/Gorgeous, and his preferred colors are Black/Brown.

In other languages

Marlo
Language Name Translation Japanese ドンチャン (Donchan) - French Marlou - Spanish Marlo - German Marlo - Italian Goffredo - Dutch Marlo - Russian Марло (') - Chinese 胖督 / 胖督 (Pàng dū) - Korean 보스터 (Boseuteo) -