How do I kick villagers out?

I'm having an issue with one of my residents, and I'd like to kick them out. However, the information I've obtained online seems to be very conflicting and doesn't point to a guaranteed way to force villagers out. Asides from using Amiibos, which seem to be the only consistently guaranteed way to force a villager out, here are some conflicting things I've read.

Regarding the villager you want kicked out:

Hitting them with a Bug Net over and over will eventually get them to think about leaving the island
Hitting them with a Bug Net will not convince them to leave the island

Talking to Isabelle in Resident Services "resets" the villager, no matter which option you choose (the way they talk, the way they dress), and will never kick out the villager
Talking to Isabelle and complaining about them enough times will eventually force the villager out

Ignoring the villager
- This seems to be the only semi-consistent method I've found online (haven't tried). However, nothing mentions a timeline, like how long I need to ignore them; what is the minimum amount of time (is it tied to play-session, in-game time, or a fixed date from the moment I start ignoring them).

If anything, how do I guarantee a villager of my choice will be kicked out?

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Best Answer

So, What I heard:

Hitting with net doesn't work. It's counted as an interaction (like speaking to) so it keeps them on.

Talking to Isabelle doesnt do crap. The way they dress resets them to their original clothes, the way they talk resets their catchphrase

Like you said, the only known way to get rid of a villager is just to fence them off and ignore them. After a week they will want to move out.

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What is the fastest way to kick a villager out?

Other Ways to Get Rid of ACNH Villagers

Stop talking and interacting with them, even when they call the player by name.

Tell Isabelle that they are no longer wanted around.

Ignore mail from that villager.

Use an amiibo to bring in a new villager and use that one to replace the unwanted villager.

Can you kick villagers out in New Horizons?

You'll know a villager is ready to move out when they have a cloud above their head. After talking to them, they'll tell you they've been thinking of moving out, and if you agree, they'll be off the island in a couple of days.

How do you force a villager to leave?

In-game, find a villager with a speech bubble above their head. If no villager has a speech bubble, time travel forward one day at a time until someone does. Rinse and repeat until the villager you want out has the speech bubble above their head.

How do I get villagers to leave my island?

To get a villager to leave your island in Animal Crossing New Horizons you'll first want to stop talking to them. If they're a new villager, this will be enough for them to ask to leave on their own, as they will not have built up a relationship with you.

Quickest way to Kick Out Villagers in Animal Crossing New Horizons

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