totaka

Totaka, also known as Totaka's Song, is a short musical piece featured in Nintendo's popular Animal Crossing video game series. The melody is primarily known for its enigmatic origins and its recurring presence throughout the franchise. It is composed by Manaka Kataoka, a composer who has worked on several Nintendo titles. The song is characterized by its simple, repetitive, and somewhat whimsical tune, often described as having a calming or nostalgic effect on players.

Totaka's Song first appeared in the Nintendo 64 game Animal Forest, the precursor to Animal Crossing. Since then, it has been incorporated into every subsequent main installment of the Animal Crossing series, as well as in other Nintendo games like Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, often as an Easter egg or a subtle nod to the beloved franchise. The song is not typically a prominent part of the game's soundtrack but rather a hidden or incidental melody, which adds to its mystique. Its widespread and consistent inclusion has cemented Totaka's Song as a recognizable and beloved piece of music within the Animal Crossing community.