How "Ninja" is Snake from Animal Crossing!? - Which Ninja
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- Snake from Animal Crossing has been on my list of ninja to rate for a long time now. So, after the positive feed back from the analysis video we did on Shino, let's have a look at this rappa rabbit to see just how ninja he is spanning ALL the Animal Crossing games!
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Aside from the guy being pink, Rabbits are pretty decent animals for ninja (inspiration). They are very good at holding position while said position is under scrutiny, their fur can effectively camouflage them, their tracks are confusing, and when forced into fight or flight, they will almost always pick flight. And as you said, "Buns be speedy."
Snake was one of my first 3 villagers I was given back when the game originally released. Dude is still living on my island being the best lovable exercise-focused dork he can be and he's probably my favourite, having grown on me over time. oddly enough, since he was one of my initial villagers the inside of his house is a simple wooden log cabin rather then the ninja focused one.
If Snake was one of your starter villagers, than he probably got the stock jock house set-up. The first five villagers to set up residence on your island always have default housing accommodations.
@@inakamoto I’ve had jitters as one of the two starters, I really like him but is house is pretty plain and that’s kinda sad, I’ve tried giving him furniture but it still looks plain. I’ve been thinking of letting him go and maybe one day getting him back but honestly I probably would be more content with the villagers I have by the time he comes back around. Maybe if I had an amiibo card I could get his full house
Snake was one of my two starting villagers in New Horizons. I think his house looks ok.
To be fair, an ordinary-looking log cabin in a rural area would be pretty ninja. Don't want to call attention to the fact that your pad is actually a ninja domicile and training ground. Better to let them think you're some woodcutter or farmer, building a home out of whatever's available and sturdy enough.
I think he's a perfect example of modern Shinobu trying to keep the practice/traditions alive.
I think he's a legit Ninja :3
And the fact that he's so well versed in the teachings, despite his pink fur, makes him that much more amazing :3
I actually really like his American name, let's say that you found out that the Ninja 'Snake' was going to be infiltrating your facility or Castle or whatever...would you suspect the bubblegum pink bunny as being 'Snake'? Furthermore his appearance simply would cause him to be overlooked as a Potential Threat or if they do think he is a threat possibly under estimating what he can do. I think if he removed the ninja outfit he could probably wander around unchallenged in a lot of places that someone with a more intimidating presence would not be able to.
Not to mention, Gaijin specifically touches on this topic in several other videos. The ninja were masters of "hiding in plain sight", in order to study their target without risk. Like you said, who's gonna suspect the goofy looking pink rabbit?
or it could be a play on the phrase "snake in the grass"
Honesty can sometimes be the ultimate form of deception.
Dress as shinobi for people to not think you're shinobi.
@@thealientree3821 hiding in plain sight
It also helps that rabbits are naturally stealthy animals. Being a small, basically defenseless prey animal, they have to rely on alternative means to stay alive. In addition to being fast, they are also naturally quiet, tend to have small underground escape routes that a lot of animals cannot access, and in the worst case, they come in a 6 pack.
I would love to see a Rizzo video. The way he talks and the way his house looked, it portrays him as a retired ninja. I even surrounded his house in Bamboo so it can remain "hidden".
I want to add because I feel smart: Not only are rabbits fast, they're also very small and lightweight, and tend to escape and evade predators by hiding in small spaces. And, the "cute pink bunny" look benefits a shinobi by making people less wary, like historical shinobi wearing costumes and kunoichi infiltrating noble houses.
Bnuuy?
Also, Momochi can mean something else as well. Momo can mean peach in Japanese, thus explaining his pink color. And, of course, this can lead you to see that Momochi is possibly a portmanteau, as it looks to be fused with mochi, the thing the rabbit on the moon is making. This ties together because ninja are tied to night and full moons(at least as a trope).
There's also rabbit shaped mochi, as you know.
Peaches, mochi, moon rabbits and ninja huh?
@@HeartAino193 Just proposing a possible second meaning. Game developers are notorious for this sort of thing, after all.
I was actually going to ask if anybody else noticed that.
I'd like to say something about the high contrasting on the clothes that might make them more legit.
there is evidence that contrasting colors slows down the brain's ability to process them, if even for a moment. it takes your brain an extra moment to figure out what the object is, which could be quite handy for a ninja. while it is true that avoiding sight is the best option, if you get spotted, that extra split second to slip out of sight again would be quite handy.
an example of this is the advanced spider suit from spiderman ps4. it was specifically designed to take advantage of this thanks to the white accents.
i'm not saying real ninja used this technique, i'm saying that it could have been possible that they would use it, if they knew about it
If you can't hide, you might as well disorient.
Red is actually quite difficult for humans to see in low light levels so the red accent to these outfits would only make a ninja easier to see in daylight
Snake was one of my first villagers, so I’m glad to see him get a video
“Buns be speedy” sounds like a vague description of diarrhea 😂 lol
lucky to catch this new episode on my huge Gaijin Culture binge! Love ya big G, keep looking into that sweet sweet ninja history :)
even as a non animal crossing fan this was actually kind of interesting since I love learning about ninja regardless of where it comes from
I find it funny that this series has been going on for several years now, and we still haven't covered everyone in the intro.
I'd say he's legit for one reason: He reflects how Ninja survive today.
Think about it. In the past, Ninja survived by being stealthy, sneaky, and very secretive about their practices and what they're capable of. Many of their techniques were top secret because if their enemies knew what they did, they'd plan around it. Of course, while many of the philosophical ideas of the Ninja still survive today, such as what Momochi's eight rules were, many of their techniques, weapons, and tools are archaic. Therefore, modern Ninja survive by showing off what they could do hundreds of years ago, selling books about their history, and even having events, parades, shows, and museums that all show what they were capable of.
I'm sure the Japanese Self-Defense Force has an espionage branch where they work with allied organizations such as Mi5, Mi6, The CIA, and the NSA, and those are the closest people to modern-day Ninja that follow many of the same techniques evolved to fit modern times. But for the authentic ninja, the historical ninja? They survive by being open, which is ironic in every sense of the word, but remember, ninjas are meant to be good at survival, which means they're going to do what it takes to stay alive, and that's what Snake represents. Great video, Gaijin. Looking forward to the next one.
Snake is right next to Kabuki and Zucker in the rock garden neighborhood. I never really see walking, mainly running, resting, or singing. Happy to know he's been on high alert to protect the island.
Can't wait for the next video!
9:50 - Luminous throwing stars could function similar to a flashbang, which would be very ninja.
You should do a which ninja with agent 47 from the hit man series, he can use many items, he uses disguises to get around, and he can blend in with his surroundings using bushes.
2:27 Ah, I recognize that family name! Sheena and her descendent Suzu, from Tales of Symphonia and Tales of Phantasia, bear the last name Fujibayashi!
Holy s***! A which ninja episode about Snake? I remember suggesting him, like half a year ago…half as a joke. I didn’t think you’d actually do it. Awsome.
Could Momochi's being a rabbit be a play on the moon rabbit making mochi?
seems like it
I doubt it but because there is already another villager with this theme, Ruby is based on the moon rabbit, it's my favorite villager so I spent a lot of time researching it so I'm pretty sure that's what they were going with,her name in japanese is ''Runa'' (Luna'') in all games her room has a space theme, her description in pocket camp do references to the moon and also the request in happy home and paradise do the same.
To be honest, I forgot this little ninja bun existed. I only ever encountered him once back in the OG game, and only then because I was using a friend's memory card to visit their town. So to learn that he's as ninja as he is made me pretty happy. Honestly, I wish I could fill my village with nothing BUT the animals who show traditional Japanese aesthetics... with one exception. Hanna, or as she's known in America, Cherry. I know she's more of your "Hot Topic Goth Girl", but she was the first Villager who ever moved into my village in New Leaf, and also the first villager who I'd maxed out friendship with.
But yeah, Shino, Momchi here, Genji, and the other critters from the Orient are definitely ones I enjoy.
I've got Snake and the grumpy cat Kabuki on my island
I was wondering when you are going to bring out another Which Ninja. Better late than never, though. I was kind of hoping for a Which Ninja on Kevin McCallister from the Home Alone movies, but I guess that's a video for another time.
Speaking of ninja kids, I'm still looking forward to whenever you do a video on Rocky, Colt and Tum-Tum from 3Ninjas with the Ninja Kidz
Wouldn't 'luminous' throwing stars be pretty effective as a distraction? Whether they glow on their own or reflect light REALLY well (like made of mirror-shiny material), you could get someone's attention away from you or into a direction you want them to look by throwing one across their cone of vision, especially if there's decent light sources within the darkened area you're probably operating from. I can almost hear the 'What's that?!' of a guard suddenly looking 180 degrees away because someone chucked a shiny star that direction into a tree or bush or the side of a building at a spot they can't reach.
Pretty sure Gaijin's even said that throwing stars were more meant to either inflict a bit of poison damage, or as a distraction. So chucking a shiny star, or one coated in a night-luminescent fungus or something might turn someone's attention. So.... yeah. Item makes sense to ME.
I 100 percent agree.
*Lillie play bit hide and sneak with Snake.*
Snake? Snake? Snaaake!!!!
*Lillie finds him because of this own ears even catch up her speed training with her Phermosa*
Would love to see an analysis of Zuker and the other Octo villagers.
I’m SO glad somebody is giving Snake attention! He’s my favourite and the community almost never brings him up. I hope you do more AC villagers. :)
I have four villagers that would be interesting to cover. I got Tiansheng, Pekoe, ken, and zucker. They all were people I designed vacation homes for. Ken is especially interesting since he named his vacation home, “A Dojo for Ninjas and Samurai”.
The next video should be how ninja were Yu-Gi-Oh Monster cards
I’m pretty sure that he did
@@shinystars2475 well if he did then send me the link to that video
Another villager with HEAVY Asian inspiration(albeit Chinese instead of Japanese) is Drago. If you could make a video about him, that would be amazing.
One of your best videos yet! Cheers from Canada; a long time fan.
Also he might be a rabbit because people wouldn't take him seorsly and then they lower there gard
Also look up videos of pet rabbits escaping. Those guys are parkour masters.
I'd love to see more Animal Crossing villager analysis. I've got Gladys and I'm curious about her cultural influences!
my first and fave villager from the GCN
I love that Momochi pink ears give him away so cute!🥰
Thanx for another great vid! I can't get enough of these AC ones ❤
Rabbit named Snake? That's like a gazelle named Lion. Either way neat ninja vid. However....
When Murasaki Part 2?
Your video's are always informatif, I always learn something new. It's nice to know my birthday buddy is a real ninja.
Guess now I know who will I have sharing a home with Ken in HHP. Honestly I've been really getting into animal crossing this past year and the game has a lot of love poured into it's production.
"Snake's been in my back pocket for a long time" I think you want to rephrase that
Someone had a little dyslexia with the thumbnail. It says 'bnuuy' instead of 'bunny.' Unless that was intentional.
100% intentional
My bunny rabbit son 💙 I love him sm
Luminous shooting stars, the small light combined with the 'tink' of it hitting a wall can be a decent distraction.
I nominate tengen uzui from demon slayer for the next which ninja episode
7:42 why so samurai could be a which ninja spin off
Aw man. XD
I love this series!
Gotta admit, Snake is probably one of my favorites. I haven’t been able to get him, but I really want him.
Splinter Cell definitely deserves an episode!It showcases exactly what a modern day ninja would look like!
Love animal crossing a very zen game. Also great video. Nice. As always!
Ironically flying with a giant kite would be possible, you just need wind strong enough to pull you up.
Strider: *stands coolly while waiting for their episode*
I’d love to see you talk about Goemon from Lupin III some day.
Love Snake's cool inspirations. Also, gonna look up that Eagle Villager, cause I do not recognize them.
With the ninja star block the ninja stars on the ground could be a reference to the fact that shuriken were typically used not to kill but, rather, as a delaying tactic. Ninjas could of potentially threw the shuriken to the ground during the night to get the people perusing them to step on them to slow them down.
I have been reading more of my ninja book. I know that I don't count as one but, since that seems to be what people want of me I need to keep a tally to make sure I keep on track.
I have a great suggestion for which ninja. Crunchyroll’s Black Fox movie! Yes she’s a little more action/sci-if but there is plenty of nods to ninja culture, both in character, setting, and design. From main character’s appearance of her grandfather, countless ninja tools in a modernized versions, and so much more. I highly recommend you check out at least.
An interesting video, even "Animal Crossing" has it's share of ninjas. My suggestion to you, if you're wondering what to do for another video, is this: you've already done videos on "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", perhaps do a video analyzing another of Stan Sakai's works, "Usagi Yojimbo."
Yay!!!!! I need to see info on Kabuki too! Patrons, don't let me down!
correction on the "fuma shuriken"; they did exist. They were a European weapon called the throwing cross, which was an evolution/simplification of the throwing axe. Not nearly as impractical or unrealistic as some people think. As the name suggests; they were perpendicular metal bars that would be sharpened at each of the four ends to stick into anything they hit, and they could easily be used in close quarters combat by holding one end and stabbing with its opposite end, or just swinging it like an axe.
Hey, mate, could you take a look at Mieruko-chan. I'm curious if all the apparitions and ghosts that are shown throughout the show have a cultural basis or are just generic phantoms. Would love to see an episode on that if you find anything interesting.
...pink bunny ninja? Good god, I very nearly had that in my DnD game before I decided to go for a pink bunny Monk rather than rogue.
The only difference between Samaria and ninja… Ninja and normal person.
Known sneaky identity or should say exposed.
Buns be speedy
Idea: How ninja is Mini Ninjas?
Regarding the post-recording edit starting at 12:53.
Lol, I got the likely-unintentional pun of "tripping over" additional information while talking about the kinds of exercises ninja would use for walking balance.
Now that we know how ninja is Snake, we now need to know how solid is Snake.
Cool video. Would Sonic count as a Ninja because he runs very fast, he ‘wears’ blue, and liked sneaking around enemies and used their own strength against them.
11:06 Shinobi once again proving why “assets” is used as a euphemism
Momochi the ninja rabbit, with "Spartan Ninja/Samurai" aesthetics for his house (in any game), and rather cute Lady Ninja clothes for his pocket camp event. Who'd have thunk?
i wonder if Happy Home Paradise could also provide info
mainly in the items they want in there vacation home for sure (they won't accept the house, without those items)
I actually looked into that, but all Snake wanted to do was become a sushi chef.
i just realised
in the modern age, ninja are separated into 2 jobs, hackers and spies
Love your videos.
(Btw you misspelled Bunny in the thumbnail)
Hey, is it me or does kanja have the kanji for darkness? If that's the case, that's pretty neat since ninjas had to "dwell in darkness" so that they wouldn't be discovered by anyone, especially those they were spying on.
He actually got it wrong. Kanja it's the word for regular spy and not ninja.
It does say that that's the Sengoku era term for ninja when the word kanja appears, so maybe at that time there wasn't a great distinction between a regular spy and a ninja.
@@CalebCalixFernandez There was no term for ninja in the Sengoku period. They were called differently according to the task at hand.
Kanja was a civilian spy.
Shinobi no mono came during the Edo period.
I just read "REAL ninja Bnuuy!!" in a thumbnail and it made my already fine day perfect.
Great video as always! I saw the Patreon and immediately saw pr0bait at the top and snorted. How the hell does that guy get all this money? I've been following your Unexpectables series and he always made such HUGE bit drops.
Another great video! 👍❤ Though, I would really like if you could do a cultural analysis video on the dragons of Dragalia Lost. Or maybe a Which Ninja and/or Yokai Hunters. Please and Thank You! 💕😄🙏
I would like a video on Bloody Shadow from the _Rumble Roses_ wrestling series. Yes, it's a fanservice game but Bloody Shadow's story does deal with something you've never brought up in your video series here: Ninja contracts. In the game, big villain Anesthesia buys out the ninja's contract from her village and I'm curious if that was actually a thing that happened.
Goombah's new avatar looks like Cartoon Network got its hands on him
I never knew there was so much culture inspiration behind snake
I still laugh my ass off every time I see rayden in the intro. Head shaking like a goddamn bobble head on a jackhammer.
Jack is very energetic.
Ibuki from Street Fighter would be interesting since each game presents her so differently in motives and skills. The Udon comic is probably the most historically accurate though I doubt any ninja school would let a Shinobi study abroad.
You should do the Ninja from Lego Ninjago
Am I the only one who wants him to do a which ninja on the tenno from Warframe considering the games tagline is space ninja simulator
what if there was a shuriken that had a flaming bit of tinder in it, designed to ignite easily flammible objects like hay piles or wood storage areas? that might be the luminous ones
While feudal Japan probably wouldn't have the tech for it, I can see some theoretical applications for luminous shurikens. Marking targets when going against other sneaking forces, leaving a trail or markers that could be mistaken for fireflies, distracting the target from the real killer, or (if you put something strong enough in there) disorienting the target with bright lights/diminishing their night vision.
Just some thoughts on how the concept could possibly be used.
Great video, Gaijin. Here's some other characters you could cover:
Gray Fox (Metal Gear)
Daredevil (Marvel)
Vega (Street Fighter)
Storm Shadow (GI Joe)
Ra's Al Ghul and the League of Assassins/Shadows (DC)
Corvo (Dishonored)
I'd really like to see the Ninjago ninjas on which ninja.
As an aside, his head looks like a momo mochi ball (or peach dumpling as I saw translated), which might not be anything, but comes to mind when you say "Momochi"
Not going to lie, I want to see gaijin judge the ninjas monsters of yugioh and see how it turns out. I know at lest a few of them will get burned for incorrect reasons of not being real ninja.
I would like that too. Because the ninja engine is what makes them real ninja in my opinion
@@signor_zuzzu true but here's my question for you. Which of the "ninja" monsters is the worst ones?
@@darkusbowser524 The superheavy samurai. They are too much confined in their archetype.
@@signor_zuzzu uh I said ninja not samurai archetype.
@@darkusbowser524 a couple of cards have ninja in the name
love this show. to come back now an then an see which one it is
"4. Colourful movements and flourishes are unnecessary."
After that I wonder if the latest arc of Kimetsu no Yaiba will get a Wich Ninja episode.
Granted, our flashy Hashira decided to turn his back on his ninja roots but there are quite a few interesting things that could be analized. Plus there is the entire Entertainment district wich could also be fun to see analized.
Sorry, that hardly has anything to so with this video, it just that it jumped at me.
Great video, there is a lot I never even considered when playing the game and I am glad you took the time to go into detail with this stealthy rabbit.
The part about having 'wives' as inside agents to gather info could work out well in his favor.
You had me at bnuuy
I have Snake as my neighbour in NH and since then all my creditcard info has been leaked online so I think he's pretty good at his job
I have a recommendation for the next one (Or one for the patrons to vote for) Souei from That Time I got Reincarnated as a Slime.
Is there a request, how ninja are the ninjutsus and/or “ninja” characters in Nioh 1 & 2?
In both Niohs for example, you meet Hanzo who pulls out a *cat from under his clothing* to check the time
I'm all for more Animal Crossing hype.
…When you said the name “Momochi”, it sounded familiar, but I couldn’t quite place it… Until I remembered, it’s the surname of Zabuza, from Naruto. Who is, in certain ways, very ninja and very _not_ ninja. Admittedly, that could be said of the most ninja Naruto characters, so…
Do one on how ninja is Jean Claude Van Damme. The man distracted an audience with his status while people robbed a jewelry store (if you look up the actual story you’ll laugh)