About this mod
This mod introduces entities from the Ghibli universe which utilises the Nature In The Valley framework.
You'll find them roaming various areas of Stardew Valley where you can catch them with a net and donate them.
- Requirements
- Permissions and credits
- Changelogs
By XanCreations
Compatibility: Stardew Valley [1.6+] • Content Patcher

Description:
Adds Studio Ghibli creatures to Nature In The Valley.
Features:
- Nine new roaming creatures, each with unique sprites & spawn conditions
- Fully integrated via Pathoschild’s Content Patcher
- Terrariumable & donatable at the museum
- Framework required: Nature In The Valley
Entities:
Chu-Totoro
Rarity: Common
Seasons: Spring, Winter
Spawn Time: 06:00 – 17:00
Crow Yubaba
Rarity: Common
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
Spawn Time: 06:00 – 17:00
Forest Kodama
Rarity: Uncommon
Seasons: All
Spawn Time: 06:00 – 26:00
Fox Squirrel
Rarity: Uncommon
Seasons: Spring, Summer
Spawn Time: 18:00 – 26:00
Heron
Rarity: Rare
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
Spawn Time: 06:00 – 17:00
Jiji Cat
Rarity: Rare
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Spawn Time: 06:00 – 26:00
Soot Sprite
Rarity: Uncommon
Seasons: All
Spawn Time: 06:00 – 26:00
Warawara
Rarity: Uncommon
Seasons: Spring, Summer
Spawn Time: 17:00 – 26:00
No Face
Rarity: Rare
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Spawn Time: 18:00 – 26:00
Installation:
- Install Content Patcher and the Nature In The Valley.
- Copy the [CP] NITV Ghibli folder into your ‘Mods’ directory:
StardewValley\Mods\[CP] NITV Ghibli
- Launch Stardew Valley via SMAPI.
Configuration:
Added a config that utilises Generic Mod Config Menu to change rarity in-game.
Credits:
- Nature In The Valley – Thank you for this framework and being so communicative.
- Ghibli Critters – Most of the original sprite assets I used for the animation. (Modification permission - Allowed to modify files or improve on the features so long as sopholophagus has been credited as the original creator)
- Xan – Author & sprite integration
- Pathoschild – Content Patcher support
If you encounter issues or have feedback, leave a comment!
This is my first mod so thank you for downloading!
NOTE: I am currently working on a Pokemon mod for NITV - this mod is something small I did while I am working on that.