The Mysterious Close To You Secret Finally Revealed – Nintendo Speaks!

The Close to You shorts from Nintendo have been the subject of internet buzz for the past few days. The first short mysteriously popped up on Nintendo’s YouTube channel without any credits or explanation, while the second short, which featured Pikmin, dropped on the Nintendo Today! app. Fans went abuzz wondering what these shorts meant. Well, Nintendo has finally broken the silence.

Close to You – Nintendo is Branching Into Animation

The first Close to You short tells the charming story of a baby learning to walk with the help of a dancing pacifier. Many fans, myself included, wondered what Nintendo was up to. The second short revealed that Pikmin were helping the pacifier dance, which was at least related to Nintendo’s game franchises. Some fans wondered if this was a teaser for a new Pikmin game.

Now, Nintendo has spoken up on their official X account, stating this in a tweet:

“We hope you enjoyed the two “Close to You” videos released on October 7 and 8. The second video is available on Nintendo Today!, a free app available on your smart device. These are the first short films created by Nintendo Pictures Co., Ltd. Nintendo Pictures will continue to explore new creative possibilities through video content.”

Nintendo Pictures? What Could Be the Future Here?

Of course, this reveal opens up as many questions as it does answers. What sorts of plans could Nintendo have for this new Nintendo Pictures division? What other shorts do they have planned for the Nintendo YouTube channel and Nintendo Today! app? Will they use animated shorts to promote their games, or will they make shorts unrelated to their games in order to branch out in their art? Close to You is a very well-done short, so Nintendo could have a bright future in the world of animation.

Conclusion

I am eager to see what else Nintendo Pictures has in store for us. The quality of Close to You indicates that they are off to a strong start. I look forward to seeing what other shorts they will release in the future, whether they are related to the beloved game franchises or not. Perhaps Nintendo will take a balanced approach and make some shorts based on games, while others are completely original creations. Nintendo has opened a new world of possibilities.