Dr. Shrunk
- "Thank you! Thank you! Dr. Shrunk is in the house!"
- — Shrunk,Animal Crossing: New Leaf
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| Species | Gender | |||||||
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| Axolotl |  Male | |||||||
| Birthday | January 2nd |  | ||||||
| Favorite saying | "Why did the chicken cross the road? To avoid Dr. Shrunk!" | |||||||
| Role | Emotions | |||||||
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Name in other languages ししょー 스승 Strizzo Samselt 笑匠 Ciboulot Dr. Sito Shrunk 笑匠 Ciboulot Dr. Sito Шранк | ||||||||
Dr. Shrunk, also known as simplyShrunk, is anaxolotl who first appears inAnimal Crossing: Wild World. He appears in all subsequent games exceptPocket Camp, and he also makes a cameo in🎬Gekijōban Doubutsu no Mori. He is a comedian and therapist who, prior toNew Horizons, allows theplayer to learnemotions based on his jokes. His name likely refers toshrink, a slang word for a psychologist, relating to hisDr. title.
Characteristics[edit]
Appearance[edit]
Dr. Shrunk is a pink axolotl with six red gills, a red tuft of hair, two front teeth, and what appears to be a unibrow. Beginning inNew Leaf, he also has a mustache.
Clothing[edit]
InWild World andCity Folk, Dr. Shrunk wears a yellow suit jacket with red circles and a blue dress shirt and bowtie, while beginning inNew Leaf, he wears a dark purple suit jacket with a white undershirt and red bowtie. While at home inHappy Home Designer, he wears an orange and blue gingham blazer with white sleeves over a black undershirt.
Personality[edit]
Dr. Shrunk is a stand-up comedian whose jokes are poorly received by the villagers who view his performances. He is aware of his reception, mentioning it in some of his jokes inNew Leaf, such as "Why did the chicken cross the road? To avoid Dr. Shrunk!". The track "Shrunk's Dream" from the soundtrack CDAnimal Crossing: Your Favourite Songs - Original Soundtrack implies that Shrunk wishes to have audiences appreciate his jokes; the song is a dream by Shrunk where he tells jokes to an applauding audience before abruptly waking up. Shrunk is usually cheery, though his emotions fluctuate when he is telling jokes.
InNew Leaf andNew Horizons, Shrunk is revealed to be the author of a book titledDr. Shrunk Explains it All.
Relationships[edit]
Family[edit]
InCity Folk, Dr. Shrunk reveals that he has a wife and a son in one of his performances. He says that his wife is apathetic toward him and does not enjoy his jokes; this is further evidenced inHappy Home Designer, where he tells the player "There's a reason she's never around [the house] to meet you." It is implied that she may not have always acted this way towards him, as he mentions her calling him her "funny honey" and repeats a joke that she told him at one point, also inHappy Home Designer. In one of his jokes inNew Leaf, Shrunk reveals that he also has a young daughter.
Frillard[edit]
Shrunk learned his comedy fromFrillard, and it is implied that Shrunk admires Frillard and views him as a master of the craft. InNew Leaf, before Shrunk performs a joke that is by Frillard inCity Folk, he becomes nervous that he will not perform it as well as his teacher.
Appearances[edit]
InWild World[edit]
InAnimal Crossing: Wild World, Dr. Shrunk visits town once a week on a random weekday between 6 AM and 12 AM. When spoken to, Shrunk tells the player a joke and teaches them anemotion based on it. On his first visit, theplayer is unable to choose his emotion, and it is always shyness, but on all subsequent visits, he asks "How has emotional exploration been going?", and if the player chooses "I'm in a slump," four of 29 total responses appear for the player to choose, each corresponding to an emotion.
InCity Folk[edit]
InAnimal Crossing: City Folk, Dr. Shrunk performs atThe Marquee in thecity. His shows can be viewed for 800Bells, and before paying, the player can choose which performance to see. During the performance, Dr. Shrunk tells a joke and the player learns a corresponding emotion afterward. Villagers usually view the performances and will complain about the show when spoken to.
InNew Leaf[edit]
- See also:List of Dr. Shrunk jokes in New Leaf
InAnimal Crossing: New Leaf, Dr. Shrunk appears outside the player's house afterT&T Mart is built, and he asks for six signatures to approve the construction ofClub LOL onMain Street. Once the club is built, Dr. Shrunk appears in it from 12 PM to 8 PM. He states that he is a retired comedian, but if the player brings him a food item such as fruit, he gets on stage and performs a joke, teaching the player the corresponding emotion. Once the player learns all but one emotion, Shrunk teaches them the "Shrunk Funk Shuffle," which is the dance he does after each performance; he also gives the player areplica of his jacket. Shrunk also appears in Club LOL as a host whenK.K. Slider or DJ KK are performing.
Dr. Shrunk can appear at the bar atThe Roost from 8 AM to 9:30 AM all week, and when he visits during the player's part-time job, his coffee preferences are Mocha beans, a little milk, and two teaspoons of sugar.
InNew Horizons[edit]
Dr. Shrunk was added toAnimal Crossing: New Horizons in the2.0 Free Update. He can appear atThe Roost, andShrunk's poster can be obtained fromNook Shopping after inviting him to Photopia via his amiibo.
Along with his poster, there are some references to Shrunk in the game, such as the "Comedian's signature" customization of theautograph cards item containing a drawing of him, as well as dialogue fromnormal villagers mentioning his book,Dr. Shrunk Explains it All, as a subject for a book club they intend to go to. Additionally, a sticker of Shrunk can be seen on the back ofK.K. Slider's guitar, along with a sticker ofBrewster.
There is a Reaction for the "Shrunk Funk Shuffle," but it goes unused.
Inamiibo Festival[edit]
Dr. Shrunk appears as a visitor in theBoard Game mode ofAnimal Crossing: amiibo Festival. If a player lands on a special-event space while he is visiting, he chooses a joke at random out of four—three dice and one "special schtick"—and tells it to the player. If he chooses a joke about the die number, he gives the player a move card with a matching die value. If he chooses to do his "special schtick," he gives the player a random non-move card.
InGekijōban Doubutsu no Mori[edit]
Dr. Shrunk makes a cameo in🎬Gekijōban Doubutsu no Mori, sitting next toLyle in the audience at theFireworks Festival.
Other appearances[edit]
InSuper Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]
Dr. Shrunk
| Description | A traveling therapist and part-time comedian who helps people learn to show their emotions. He'll share jokes from his comedy routine--he's got a million of 'em, folks--as a way to teach people how to display reactions like anger, laughter, and the like. | |
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| Acquisition | Random | |
Dr. Shrunk
| Effect | Fighters |
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| Carry Fan | All fighters |
InSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U[edit]
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Dr. Shrunk
| Description | NTSC-U: Dr. Shrunk definitely has a...unique look about him. As the owner of Club LOL, a new entertainment venue, he isn't shy about taking the stage. It's too bad his jokes don't always fly. If you want a taste of his humor, take him some treats before the show starts! PAL: Dr. Shrunk used to be a comedian, and he looks the part. He doesn't do just any old jokes, though – he does Reaction Jokes, which are, erm...even funnier! Visit Club LOL before it opens and give him a yummy present to get a dose of comedy, Shrunk style. | |
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| Acquisition | Random | |
InSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
Spirits[edit]
Dr. Shrunk
| Category | Class | Slot cost |
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 Support Spirit | Advanced (★★) | 1 (⬢) |
| Ability | Falling Immunity | |
| Acquisition | ||
| Battle information | ||
| Enemy fighter | Pink Luigi | |
| Type |  Shield | |
| Power |  4,100 | |
| Stage | Town and City | |
| Rules | Item: Bananas | |
| Conditions | ||
| Music | Tour - Animal Crossing: New Leaf | |
Villager information[edit]
InNew Leaf[edit]
Why did the chicken cross the road? To avoidDr. Shrunk!
| Shrunk | ||
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| Birthday | Gender | Species |
January 2 | Male | Axolotl |
| Pic version added | Welcome amiibo update | |
| Coffee preferences | ||
| Type of beans | Mocha | |
| Amount of milk | A little bit | |
| Amount of sugar | Two spoonfuls | |
InHappy Home Designer[edit]
| Shrunk | ||
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| Birthday | Gender | Species |
| January 2 | Male | Axolotl |
| Umbrella |  Modern umbrella | |
| House request | ||
| Client's vision | I'll leave it up to you! | |
| Favorite song |  K.K. Reggae | |
| Unlocked items | |
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| Furniture: |  Silver mic K.K. Reggae Shrunk's pic |
| Clothing: |  Dr. Shrunk's jacket Modern umbrella |
| Starting house: |  |
InNew Horizons[edit]
Why did the chicken cross the road? To avoidDr. Shrunk!
| Shrunk | ||
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| Birthday | Gender | Species |
| January 2 | Male | Axolotl |
| Initial NookPhone |  Blue | |
| Final NookPhone |  Traditional 2 - Fabric 10 | |
| Happy Home Paradise traits | ||
| Umbrella |  Kabuki umbrella | |
| Hobby | Music | |
| Book |  Music | |
InHappy Home Paradise[edit]
| Shrunk | ||
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| Client's vision | Vacation-Home Concept | |
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| Furniture: | |
Card profiles[edit]
amiibo cards[edit]
Card back
| #111 Shrunk -Series 2 | ||||||||
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Card back
| #312 Shrunk -Series 4 | ||||||||
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| 311 Lottie | List of amiibo cards #312 Shrunk | 313 Pavé |
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Gallery[edit]
Trivia[edit]
Names in other languages[edit]
 | ししょー Shishō | Mentor |
 | 스승 Seuseung | 스승, "teacher" |
 | 笑匠 Xiào Jiàng | Comedian |
 | Шранк Shrank | Same as English name |
 | Dr. Samselt | Possibly fromseltsam, "strange" |
 | Dr. Sito | Fromdoctorcito, "little doctor" |
 | Ciboulot | ciboulot, "noggin" |
 | Dr. Strizzo | strizzacervelli, "shrink" or "head-shrinker" |
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