The fan art must flow
The Isabelle and Doom Slayer saga spiraled out of control in thebest way possible, and now, with the latestSuper Smash Bros. Ultimateupdate, it feels like we’ve come full circle.
In a simple but effective brand-synergizing tweet today, the@DOOMaccount shared a wholesome screenshot ofAnimal Crossing‘s Isabelle — andDoom‘s, err, Doomguy — side by side inSmash Ultimate. It’s an unlikely yet beautiful friendship. Two worlds, one family.
together at lastpic.twitter.com/aa1ZOX5PUa
— DOOM (@DOOM)July 20, 2025
As much asDoomfans would’ve liked to see the Doom Slayer as a full-blown roster addition inSmash Ultimate, having this force of nature available in the game as aMii Fighter costumefor the Mii Gunner is the next best thing. The Praetor Suit looks good.
TheAnimal CrossingxDoomfan-art phenomenon probably doesn’t need a boost — it seems like it has enough momentum to be self-sustaining at this point — but it’s amusing to see this pairing made “official” again. (Imagine a just-vague-enough Easter egg reference to Isabelle in the nextDoomgame, whenever that comes. I would die.)
To think, this Isabelle and Doom Slayer (friend)ship went big with a March 20 release shared between these two very different games. It goes to show that there’s room in our hearts to grow a laid-back island community andalsocut down hordes of demon scum.
Part of me recognizes how not important this is; another part takes pleasure in it for that very reason. If I can’t find joy in a heartwarming fan-art craze, what am I even doing?
