Tomodachi Life/Regional Differences

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These are the differences between the regional varieties of Tomodachi Life.

Features	Japan	North America	Europe and Australia	South Korea
Island naming	Choose whether the kanji 島 (shima, meaning island) should be pronounced as とう (tou), しま (shima), or じま (jima) after naming the island	No extra steps in naming	No extra steps in naming	Choose whether the island should use the symbol 섬 (island) or 도 (degree/state/district) after its name
Save data transfer from Tomodachi Collection	Available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Save screen	Miis have shadows underneath them	Miis do not have shadows	Miis do not have shadows	Miis do not have shadows
Quality of Life	Automatically visible Does not display on the map	Unlocked later Displays on the left side of the map screen	Unlocked later Displays on the left side of the map screen	Unlocked later Displays on the left side of the map screen
Mii Customization	Blood type available to set Miis do not pose for personality Buttons will not flash	Blood type not available to set Miis pose for personality Buttons will not flash	Blood type not available to set Miis pose for personality Buttons that have not yet been selected flash blue	Blood type not available to set Miis pose for personality Buttons that have not yet been selected flash blue
Catchphrase	Additional option to set a Mii's personal pronoun No poses for catchphrases	No option to set personal pronoun Poses for catchphrases	No option to set personal pronoun Poses for catchphrases	No option to set personal pronoun Poses for catchphrases
Dialogue	All Miis thank player for giving them food or medicine	Only traveler Miis thank player for giving them food or medicine	Only traveler Miis thank player for giving them food or medicine	All Miis thank player for giving them food or medicine
Looking into faces	Miis will have red diagonal lines on the face when blushing Outgoing Miis will shake their heads when blushing Miis practice winking	Miis' cheeks will turn red when blushing Outgoing Miis will not shake their heads when blushing Miis practice funny faces	Miis' cheeks will turn red when blushing Outgoing Miis will not shake their heads when blushing Miis practice funny faces	Miis' cheeks will turn red when blushing Outgoing Miis will not shake their heads when blushing Miis practice winking
Side Icons	Catchphrases are represented by a mouth	Catchphrases are represented by a speech bubble	Catchphrases are represented by a mouth or a speech bubble depending on the country	Catchphrases are represented by a speech bubble
Islander Mini-Games	Hearts are lost right to left in Match Colors are green and orange in Vs. Match Wrestling mini-game takes the appearance of sumo wrestling In Cards, the winner must end up with a pair of twos When winning in Cards, the player holds up a peace sign "Congratulations" animation has smiley faces, "Too bad..." animation has sweatdrops	Hearts are lost left to right in Match Colors are red and blue in Vs. Match Wrestling mini-game takes the appearance of football In Cards, the winner must end up with a pair of twos When winning in Cards, the player gives a thumbs-up "Congratulations" animation has fireworks, "Too bad..." animation has rainclouds	Hearts are lost left to right in Match Colors are red and blue in Vs. Match Wrestling mini-game takes the appearance of a wrestling match In Cards, the winner must end up with a pair of kings When winning in Cards, the player gives a thumbs-up "Congratulations" animation has fireworks, "Too bad..." animation has rainclouds	Hearts are lost left to right in Match Colors are green and orange in Vs. Match In Cards, the winner must end up with a pair of twos "Congratulations" animation has smiley faces, "Too bad..." animation has sweatdrops
Depression	Represented by purple wisps Easygoing and Outgoing Miis will cry	Represented by a raincloud Miis will not be seen crying	Represented by a raincloud Miis will not be seen crying	Represented by purple wisps Miis will not be seen crying
Confessions and Dating	Grey "moyamoya" (モヤモヤ) clouds appear when they have a love-related problem Classroom confession location resembles a Japanese classroom Can confess to married Miis Kids can date grown-ups No blind date event	Floating hearts with question marks appear when they have a love-related problem Classroom confession location resembles an American classroom Can only confess to single Miis Kids cannot date grown-ups No blind date event	Floating hearts with question marks appear when they have a love-related problem Can only confess to single Miis Kids cannot date grown-ups No blind date event	Gray "saengsung" (생숭) clouds appear when they have a love-related problem Can only confess to single Miis Kids can date grown-ups Exclusive "blind date" event where a Mii can choose to go out with another Mii of the opposite gender
Relationship List	Positive relationships are closer to pink while failing relationships are closer to blue	Positive relationships are closer to green while failing relationships are closer to purple	Positive relationships are closer to green while failing relationships are closer to purple	Positive relationships are closer to pink while failing relationships are closer to blue
Sleeping	Miis will nap directly on the floor Beds do not have a frame Dream symbol represented by 夢 (literally "dream")	Miis will nap on blue mats Beds have a frame Dream symbol represented by a moon in the sky	Miis will nap on blue mats Beds have a frame Dream symbol represented by a moon in the sky	Miis will nap directly on the floor Beds have a frame Dream symbol represented by 꿈 (literally "dream")
Dreams	Hiding: If a Mii falls, they will bounce with no animation Stick Figure: Mii dangles on a stick attached to the head Drive: Mii is hanging as a charm, luck charm is received; driver Mii is in the right seat of the car Backpack: Mii dangles on a rope attached to the head Superhero: Miis will wear a superheroine costume regardless of gender Factory Tour: The Miis can be painted black, white, purple, green or blue Ritual: Comes in food, treasure, and good variations Red Thread: Sometimes a Mii of the same gender will be found at the end of the thread Workout: Miis will drink an energy drink Falling: The Mii will fall on a banana Ninja: Takes place in an old Japanese-style room, Mii will appear dressed as a ninja Pig Chase: Not present Bungee Jump: Not present An Island I Saw Somewhere: Present as an exclusive dream	Hiding: If a Mii falls, they will land on their rear when they bounce Stick Figure: Mii is dragged by the head Drive: Mii is on the dashboard as a bobblehead, hula girl is received; driver Mii is in the left seat of the car Backpack: Mii dangles on a rope attached to the hand Superhero: Female Miis wear a superheroine costume, while male Miis wear a robo-hero suit Factory Tour: The Miis can be painted green, pink, blue, purple and orange Ritual: Comes in food, treasure, and good variations Red Thread: Only Miis of the opposite gender can be found at the end of the thread Workout: Miis will eat a red chili pepper Falling: The Mii will fall on a hamburger Ninja: Takes place in an old Japanese-style room, Mii will appear dressed as a ninja Pig Chase: Not present Bungee Jump: Not present An Island I Saw Somewhere: Not present	Hiding: If a Mii falls, they will land on their rear when they bounce Stick Figure: Mii is dragged by the head Drive: Mii is on the dashboard as a bobblehead, hula girl is received; driver Mii is in the right seat of the car Backpack: Mii dangles on a rope attached to the hand Superhero: Female Miis wear a superheroine costume, while male Miis wear a robo-hero suit Factory Tour: The Miis can be painted green, pink, blue, purple and orange Ritual: Comes in food, treasure, and good variations Red Thread: Only Miis of the opposite gender can be found at the end of the thread Workout: Miis will eat spinach Falling: The Mii will fall on a hamburger Ninja: Takes place in an old Japanese-style room, Mii will appear dressed as a ninja Pig Chase: Not present Bungee Jump: Not present An Island I Saw Somewhere: Not present	Hiding: If a Mii falls, they will land on their rear when they bounce Stick Figure: Mii dangles on a stick attached to the head Drive: Mii is on the dashboard as a bobblehead, hula girl is received; driver Mii is in the left seat of the car Backpack: Mii dangles on a rope attached to the head Superhero: Miis will wear a superheroine costume regardless of gender Factory Tour: The Miis can be painted black, white, purple, green or blue Ritual: Variation present where the Miis will wear gowns and wave fans as they circle around another Mii Red Thread: Sometimes a Mii of the same gender will be found at the end of the thread Falling: The Mii will fall on a hamburger Ninja: Takes place in a fancy paneled room, Mii will appear dressed in black robes Pig Chase: Present as an exclusive dream Bungee Jump: Present as an exclusive dream An Island I Saw Somewhere: Not present
Gestures	Easygoing Miis hold their arms straight in their neutral pose Independent Miis will bow after being called back to their apartment Miis will bow after making friends with each other Miis repeatedly gesture to themselves when feeling playful After being fed, Miis wipe their mouth with their arm	Easygoing Miis hold their arms slightly bent in their neutral pose Independent Miis will wave after being called back to their apartment Miis wave at each other after making friends Miis jump and wave their arms in the air when feeling playful After being fed, Miis wipe their mouths with their hands	Easygoing Miis hold their arms slightly bent in their neutral pose Independent Miis will wave after being called back to their apartment Miis wave at each other after making friends Miis jump and wave their arms in the air when feeling playful After being fed, Miis wipe their mouths with their hands	Easygoing Miis hold their arms straight in their neutral pose Independent Miis will wave after being called back to their apartment Miis will bow after making friends with each other Miis jump and wave their arms in the air when feeling playful After being fed, Miis wipe their mouths with their hands
Fountain	Daily donations are collected in a light gray box Word Chain event appears	Daily donations are collected in a glass piggy bank Rap Battle event appears	Daily donations are collected in a glass piggy bank Both Word Chain and Rap Battle events appear	Daily donations are collected in a glass piggy bank Word Chain event appears
Observation Tower	Not available; the apartment's roof has all functions of the Observation Tower	Available, no open access to roof	Available, no open access to roof	Available, no open access to roof
Quirky Questions	Miis look at player	Miis look at host	Miis look at host	Miis look at host
Café	Lyrics from the music in Tomodachi Collection will play	No lyrics to background music	No lyrics to background music	No lyrics to background music
Compatibility Tester	Can test anyone romantically except same-sex couples (these will be tested as friends)	Will not test family members, child-adult pairings, or same-sex couples romantically	Will not test family members, child-adult pairings, or same-sex couples romantically	Can test anyone romantically except same-sex couples (these will be tested as friends)
Photo Studio	Some Miis will appear with open mouths Has exclusive templates Kappa costume is an option for child photos	Miis will not appear with open mouths Has exclusive templates Kappa costume does not appear for child photos	Miis will not appear with open mouths Has exclusive templates Kappa costume does not appear for child photos	Miis will not appear with open mouths Has exclusive templates Kappa costume does not appear for child photos
Concert Hall	Genres: Pop, Rock & Roll, Metal, Opera, Enka An option to pick lyrics from templates If another Mii, food, or treasure is mentioned, they/it will appear on the screen behind the singers During Metal, a demon face will show on the screen behind the singers	Genres: Metal, Pop, Rock & Roll, Rap, Ballad, Opera, Techno, Musical No lyric templates Miis, foods, or treasures named during lyrics will not appear on the screen During Metal, flaming guitars will show on the screen behind the singers	Genres: Metal, Pop, Rock & Roll, Rap, Ballad, Opera, Techno, Musical No lyric templates Miis, foods, or treasures named during lyrics will not appear on the screen During Metal, flaming guitars will show on the screen behind the singers	Genres: Metal, Pop, Rock & Roll, Rap, Ballad, Opera, Techno, Musical An option to pick lyrics from templates If another Mii, food, or treasure is mentioned, they/it will appear on the screen behind the singers During Metal, flaming guitars will show on the screen behind the singers
Mii Homes	Families can be seen bathing together Glass door to the backyard is clear Fence has rectangular planks	Miis shower alone Glass door is textured The yard has a picket fence	Miis shower alone Glass door is textured The yard has a picket fence	Families can be seen bathing together Glass door to the backyard is clear The yard has a picket fence
Nintendo 3DS Image Share	Not available	Available	Available	Available
Soundtrack	Piano tracks play in Compatibility Tester Port has a different track Christmas music starts on December 24th and lasts until December 26th Special music is played on New Year's Day	Jazz tracks play in Compatibility Tester Port has a different track Christmas music starts on December 18th and lasts until New Year's Day No special music for New Year's	Jazz tracks play in Compatibility Tester Port has a different track Christmas music starts on December 24th and lasts until January 2nd No special music for New Year's	Jazz tracks play in Compatibility Tester Port has a different track Lunar New Year music starts on January 31st and lasts until February 2nd
Children	First name suggestion will be a combination of the parents' names If the grown child stays on the island, the family album will be received in the father's apartment	Name suggestions are picked randomly from a list If the grown child stays on the island, the family album will be received in the family's house	Name suggestions are picked randomly from a list If the grown child stays on the island, the family album will be received in the family's house	Name suggestions are picked randomly from a list If the grown child stays on the island, the family album will be received in the family's house
Babysitting	Baby lies on palms when rocking When spinning, the child will spread their arms if they're not moving There is a warning to not spin children in real life	Baby lies on arms when rocking When spinning, the child will grab the arms if they're not moving No warning present	Baby lies on arms when rocking When spinning, the child will grab the arms if they're not moving There is a warning to not spin children in real life	Baby lies on palms when rocking When spinning, the child will grab the arms if they're not moving There is a warning to not spin children in real life
Family album	Photos include baby on a potty chair and baby washing the father's back Father uses a scary mask to scare the child	Photos include the mother potty training and the family playing soccer Father uses a scary mask to scare the child	Photos include the mother potty training and the family playing soccer Father uses a scary mask to scare the child	Photos include the mother potty training and the family playing soccer Father uses a Yangbantal mask to scare the child
Mii News	Different backgrounds Miis bow after newscast Interviewed Miis will have their age shown if available Mii names in hiragana can sometimes appear as katakana Leisure Island Opens: Pictured Mii is shown winking with their mouth open while raising one arm Romance Ranking Announced!: Two Miis, one of each gender, will appear [Mii]'s Birthday: The lyrics are sung Quality of Life Announced!: Not available Chased By a Giant: Set on an asphalt running track "I Love Me" Contest Held: The Miis are male [Mii] Bird Causes a Flap: Story is about a Mii bagworm [Mii]: Kindergartner: Mii will wear a yellow hat and blue smock [Mii]-Shaped Eraser: Mii will be red [Mii]'s Temper: Mii will flail on the ground [Mii] Sweets On Sale: Depicts British rock sweets Mr./Ms [Mii] Who Was Fat?: Exclusive story about a Mii being formerly obese Olympian Sky Diver: Mii will fall and the town will shake slightly [Year][Season] Collection: Miis will occasionally cross-dress and all walk in a feminine way	Different backgrounds Miis tap the papers on the desk after newscast Interviewed Miis will not have their age shown Leisure Island Opens: Pictured Mii is shown smiling while raising both arms Romance Ranking Announced!: Only one Mii will appear [Mii]'s Birthday: The lyrics are hummed Quality of Life Announced!: Available Chased By a Giant: Set on a rubber running track "I Love Me" Contest Held: The Miis are female [Mii] Bird Causes a Flap: Story is about a Mii bird [Mii]: Kindergartner: Mii will wear a striped shirt [Mii]-Shaped Eraser: Mii will be blue [Mii]'s Temper: Mii will stomp angrily [Mii] Sweets On Sale: Depicts lolipops Mr./Ms [Mii] Who Was Fat?: Not available Olympian Sky Diver: Mii will be caught by a net [Year][Season] Collection: Male Miis will not cross-dress and will walk normally	Different backgrounds Miis tap the papers on the desk after newscast Interviewed Miis will not have their age shown Leisure Island Opens: Pictured Mii is shown smiling while raising both arms Romance Ranking Announced!: Only one Mii will appear [Mii]'s Birthday: The lyrics are hummed Quality of Life Announced!: Available Chased By a Giant: Set on a rubber running track "I Love Me" Contest Held: The Miis are female [Mii] Bird Causes a Flap: Story is about a Mii bird [Mii]: Kindergartner: Mii will wear a striped shirt [Mii]-Shaped Eraser: Mii will be blue [Mii]'s Temper: Mii will stomp angrily [Mii] Sweets On Sale: Depicts lolipops Mr./Ms [Mii] Who Was Fat?: Not available Olympian Sky Diver: Mii will be caught by a net [Year][Season] Collection: Male Miis will not cross-dress and will walk normally	Different backgrounds Miis bow after newscast Interviewed Miis will have their age shown if available Leisure Island Opens: Pictured Mii is shown smiling while raising one arm Romance Ranking Announced!: Two Miis, one of each gender, will appear [Mii]'s Birthday: The lyrics are sung Quality of Life Announced!: Available Chased By a Giant: Set on a rubber running track "I Love Me" Contest Held: The Miis are female [Mii] Bird Causes a Flap: Story is about a Mii bird [Mii]: Kindergartner: Mii will wear a yellow hat and blue smock [Mii]-Shaped Eraser: Mii will be blue [Mii]'s Temper: Mii will stomp angrily [Mii] Sweets On Sale: Depicts British rock sweets Mr./Ms [Mii] Who Was Fat?: Exclusive story about a Mii being formerly obese Olympian Sky Diver: Mii will be caught by a net [Year][Season] Collection: Male Miis will not cross-dress and will walk normally
Vacations	Referred to as vacations Miis can go to Cambodia, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Guam, Hawaii, Italy, Kyoto, New York, Peru, or Switzerland Miis will simply name the location when taking a photo The souvenir for Germany is a piece of the Berlin Wall Some music for each location is swapped	Referred to as vacations Miis can go to Africa, America, Australia, Cambodia, China, France, Germany, Hawaii, Japan, Peru, Switzerland, or Tahiti Miis will say a comment about the location when taking a photo The souvenir for Germany is a Nutcracker Some music for each location is swapped	Referred to as holidays Miis can go to Africa, America, Australia, Cambodia, China, France, Germany, Hawaii, Japan, Peru, Switzerland, or Tahiti Miis will say a comment about the location when taking a photo The souvenir for Germany is a piece of the Berlin Wall Some music for each location is swapped	Referred to as vacations Miis can go to Africa, America, Australia, Cambodia, China, France, Germany, Hawaii, Japan, Jeju Island, Peru, Switzerland, or Tahiti Miis will say a comment about the location when taking a photo The souvenir for Germany is a piece of the Berlin Wall Some music for each location is swapped
Shopkeepers	Kuroko stagehand mask heads Skin tone and gender matches player	Wooden block heads Skin tone and gender is neutral	Robot heads Skin tone and gender is neutral	Motorcycle helmet heads Skin tone and gender is neutral
Food and Treasures	Different items	Different items	Different items	Different items
Interiors	"50's Japanese" available Classroom and bathhouse take different appearances Poster in "Gamer" is of a Disk Writer	"50's Japanese" not available Classroom and bathhouse take different appearances Poster in "Gamer" is of an NES	"50's Japanese" available Classroom and bathhouse take different appearances Poster in "Gamer" is of an NES	"50's Japanese" not available Poster in "Gamer" is of an NES
Clothing	Some exclusive items and color variants	Some exclusive items and color variants	Some exclusive items and color variants	Some exclusive items and color variants
Gifts	Skateboard, kite, and metal detector are not available Mirror is slightly more reflective Age-o-matic effect is only temporary aside from when used on married Miis; effect is cancelled when Miis are divorced Kid-o-matic is not available Miis will hang from the mobile	Skateboard, kite, and metal detector are available Age-o-matic effect is permanent unless the player reverses it Kid-o-matic available Miis sit in baskets in the mobile	Skateboard, kite, and metal detector are available Age-o-matic effect is permanent unless the player reverses it Kid-o-matic available Miis sit in baskets in the mobile	Skateboard, kite, and metal detector are available Age-o-matic effect is only temporary aside from when used on married Miis; effect is cancelled when Miis are divorced Kid-o-matic is not available Miis will hang from the mobile
Other	Look-alike will first ask for a new friend Travelers can either have a snack or take a nap without the option of both Tomodachi Quest is only available in the afternoon Brand name will appear as "Tobakaido" Miis do not react after a successful proposal	Look-alike will first ask for food Travelers can both have a snack and take a nap Tomodachi Quest is available in the afternoon and late evening Brand name will appear as "Redfurt" Miis react after a successful proposal	Look-alike will first ask for food Travelers can both have a snack and take a nap Tomodachi Quest is available in the afternoon and late evening Brand name will appear as "Redfurt" Miis react after a successful proposal.	Look-alike will first ask for food Travelers can both have a snack and take a nap Tomodachi Quest is available in the afternoon and late evening Brand name will appear as "Ninko" Miis do not react after a successful proposal

Tomodachi Life