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{{Infobox Music
 
{{Infobox Music
|image= AlbumArt-Comrade NH.png
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|order#      = 44
|name= Comrade K.K.
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|name       = Comrade K.K.
|ja-name= しょうわけけかよう
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|ja-name     = しょうわけけかよう
|ko-name= 추억의 K.K.가요
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|ko-name     = 추억의 K.K.가요
|zh-name= 昭和K.K.歌谣
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|zh-name     = 昭和K.K.歌谣
|zht-name= 昭和K.K.歌謠
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|zht-name   = 昭和K.K.歌謠
|fr-name= Tovaritch Kéké
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|fr-name     = Tovaritch Kéké
|frq-name= Camarade Kéké
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|frq-name   = Camarade Kéké
|es-name= Tota-camarada
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|es-name     = Tota-camarada
|it-name= K.K. Compagno
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|it-name     = K.K. Compagno
|de-name= K.K. Freundelied
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|de-name     = K.K. Freundelied
|nl-name= Kameraad K.K.
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|nl-name     = Kameraad K.K.
|ru-name= Товарищ К. К
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|ru-name     = Товарищ К. К
|caption     =
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|image      = AlbumArt-Comrade NH.png
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|caption     = Album cover in {{NH|nolink}}
 
|audiotitle  = Aircheck
 
|audiotitle  = Aircheck
 
|audiofile  = NH BGM Audio 044 Showakayo Hifi.flac
 
|audiofile  = NH BGM Audio 044 Showakayo Hifi.flac
|audiotitle2 = Live Performance
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|audiotitle2 = Live Performance
|audiofile2   = NH BGM Live 044 Showakayo.flac
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|audiofile2 = NH BGM Live 044 Showakayo.flac
|genre=Bard music
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|genre       = Bard music
|mood= A little blue...
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|mood       = A little blue...
|starttime=  
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|instruments = Accordion
|endtime=  
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|owned by    = {{Availability|Villager|Lucy|nb=true}}{{Note|name=DnMeWWCFNL|In {{DnMe+}}, {{WW|short}}, {{CF|short}}, and {{NL|short}}}}<br>{{Availability|Villager|Marcel|nb=true}}{{Note|name=CFNLNH|In {{CF|short}}, {{NL|short}}, and {{NH|short}}}}<br>{{Availability|Villager|Ken|nb=true}}{{Note|name=NL|In {{NL|short}} only}}<br>{{Availability|Villager|Kidd|nb=true}}{{Note|name=NL}}<br>{{Availability|Villager|Greta|nb=true}}{{Note|name=NH|In {{NH|short}} only}}<br>{{Availability|Villager|Hamphrey|nb=true}}{{Note|name=NH}}<br>{{Availability|Villager|Hopper|nb=true}}{{Note|name=NH}}<br>{{Availability|Villager|Curt|nb=true}}{{Note|name=NHHHD|In {{NH|short}} and {{HHD|short}}}}<br>{{Availability|Villager|Avery|nb=true}}{{Note|name=HHD|In {{HHD|short}} only}}<br>{{Availability|Villager|Coach|nb=true}}{{Note|name=HHD}}<br>{{Availability|Villager|Lobo|nb=true}}{{Note|name=HHD}}<br>{{Availability|Villager|Nibbles|nb=true}}{{Note|name=HHD}}<br>{{Availability|Villager|Violet|nb=true}}{{Note|name=HHD}}
|instruments= Accordion
 
|owned by= [[Prince]] (AC),<br>[[Marcel]],<br>[[Lucy]] (DnMe+ to NL),<br>[[Kidd]] (NL),<br>[[Ken]] (NL),<br>[[Avery]] (HHD),<br>[[Curt]] (HHD, NH),<br>[[Lobo]] (HHD),<br>[[Nibbles]] (HHD),<br>[[Violet]] (HHD),<br>[[Greta]] (NH),<br>[[Hamphrey]] (NH),<br>[[Hopper]] (NH)
 
|order#= 44
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
"'''Comrade K.K.'''" is a [[K.K. Slider]] [[List of K.K. Slider songs|song]] in the {{SER}} that first appeared in {{DnM}}. The song is reminiscent of traditional Russian folk music and especially [[wikipedia:Bard (Soviet Union)|Bard music]], a genre that was common among amateur musicians in the former [[wikipedia:Soviet Union|Soviet Union]]. This is reflected in the song's title, with ''comrade'' being commonly associated with communism and Russian speakers. The song's Japanese name refers to [[wikipedia:Ryūkōka|ryūkōka]], or early [[wikipedia:Shōwa (1926–1989)|Shōwa-era]] popular music in Japanese, which is also heavily influenced by European folk music and known for the heavy use of the accordion.  
 
"'''Comrade K.K.'''" is a [[K.K. Slider]] [[List of K.K. Slider songs|song]] in the {{SER}} that first appeared in {{DnM}}. The song is reminiscent of traditional Russian folk music and especially [[wikipedia:Bard (Soviet Union)|Bard music]], a genre that was common among amateur musicians in the former [[wikipedia:Soviet Union|Soviet Union]]. This is reflected in the song's title, with ''comrade'' being commonly associated with communism and Russian speakers. The song's Japanese name refers to [[wikipedia:Ryūkōka|ryūkōka]], or early [[wikipedia:Shōwa (1926–1989)|Shōwa-era]] popular music in Japanese, which is also heavily influenced by European folk music and known for the heavy use of the accordion.  
  
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==Album cover==
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[[File:AlbumArt-Comrade.png|thumb|left|128px|Album cover in {{NL|nolink}}]]
 
The song's album cover features K.K. Slider with hair, glasses, and a suit. In {{NL|short|nolink}} K.K. is against a gray and beige background, while in {{NH|short|nolink}} he is against a purple background. The song's North American e-Reader card artwork features [[Weber]], [[Iggy]], [[Rolf]], [[Lobo]] and K.K. Slider; they appear to wear buttoned-up ''ushanka'' style hats (a hat popularized in the Soviet-era) and performing Russian folk dance, with a building resembling {{Wp|Saint Basil's Cathedral}} appearing in the background. The Japanese e-Reader card artwork instead features the image used for its {{NL|short|nolink}} album cover.
 
The song's album cover features K.K. Slider with hair, glasses, and a suit. In {{NL|short|nolink}} K.K. is against a gray and beige background, while in {{NH|short|nolink}} he is against a purple background. The song's North American e-Reader card artwork features [[Weber]], [[Iggy]], [[Rolf]], [[Lobo]] and K.K. Slider; they appear to wear buttoned-up ''ushanka'' style hats (a hat popularized in the Soviet-era) and performing Russian folk dance, with a building resembling {{Wp|Saint Basil's Cathedral}} appearing in the background. The Japanese e-Reader card artwork instead features the image used for its {{NL|short|nolink}} album cover.
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{{Clear|left}}
  
In {{NH}}, the following villagers play this song in their house if they have a stereo: [[Curt]], [[Greta]], [[Hamphrey]], [[Hopper]], and [[Marcel]].
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==Appearances==
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===In {{DnMe+|nolink}}===
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In {{DnMe+}}, "Comrade K.K." is played in [[Lucy]]'s house. The aircheck of the song's live performance can be received from  [[Iggy]], Lucy, and [[Sven]] at maximum friendship.
  
In {{DnMe+}}, [[Iggy]], [[Lucy]], and [[Sven]] can give the player the aircheck of the live version of "Comrade K.K." if they have high friendship with them.
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===In {{WW|short|nolink}}===
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In {{WW}}, "Comrade K.K." is played in Lucy's house.
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===In {{CF|short|nolink}}===
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In {{CF}}, "Comrade K.K." is played in the houses of Lucy and [[Marcel]].
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===In {{NL|short|nolink}}===
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In {{NL}}, "Comrade K.K." is played in the houses of [[Ken]], [[Kidd]], Lucy, and Marcel.
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===In {{NH|short|nolink}}===
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In {{NH}}, "Comrade K.K." is played in the houses of [[Curt]], [[Greta]], [[Hamphrey]], [[Hopper]], and Marcel.
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===In {{HHD|short|nolink}}===
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In {{HHD}}, "Comrade K.K." is played in the houses of [[Avery]], [[Coach]], Curt, [[Lobo]], [[Nibbles]], and [[Violet]].
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
===Sprites and models===
 
<gallery>
 
AlbumArt-Comrade.png|{{NL}} and {{HHD|short}}
 
</gallery>
 
 
===Cards===
 
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
Animal Crossing-e 4-M14 (Comrade K.K.).jpg|e-Reader Card
 
Animal Crossing-e 4-M14 (Comrade K.K.).jpg|e-Reader Card
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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
* The image of K.K. on the album art may be an homage to [[wikipedia:Taro Shoji|Tarō Shōji]], one of the most iconic singers in the Shōwa era in Japan.
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*The image of K.K. on the album art may be an homage to [[wikipedia:Taro Shoji|Tarō Shōji]], one of the most iconic singers in the Shōwa era in Japan.
 
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|ru-m=K.K. Comrade
 
|ru-m=K.K. Comrade
 
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==Notes==
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{{Note list}}
  
 
{{Music}}
 
{{Music}}

Revision as of 18:31, March 31, 2021

Comrade K.K. NH Texture.png
Album cover in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Aircheck
Live Performance
Mood A little blue...
Owned by
Genre Bard music
Instruments Accordion
Main appearances

Other appearances
Names in other languages
 しょうわけけかよう
 昭和K.K.歌谣
 Tovaritch Kéké
 Tota-camarada
 K.K. Compagno
 Товарищ К. К
 추억의 K.K.가요
 昭和K.K.歌謠
 Camarade Kéké
 Tota-camarada
 K.K. Freundelied
 Kameraad K.K.

"Comrade K.K." is a K.K. Slider song in the Animal Crossing series that first appeared in Doubutsu no Mori. The song is reminiscent of traditional Russian folk music and especially Bard music, a genre that was common among amateur musicians in the former Soviet Union. This is reflected in the song's title, with comrade being commonly associated with communism and Russian speakers. The song's Japanese name refers to ryūkōka, or early Shōwa-era popular music in Japanese, which is also heavily influenced by European folk music and known for the heavy use of the accordion.

Album cover

Album cover in Animal Crossing: New Leaf

The song's album cover features K.K. Slider with hair, glasses, and a suit. In New Leaf K.K. is against a gray and beige background, while in New Horizons he is against a purple background. The song's North American e-Reader card artwork features Weber, Iggy, Rolf, Lobo and K.K. Slider; they appear to wear buttoned-up ushanka style hats (a hat popularized in the Soviet-era) and performing Russian folk dance, with a building resembling Saint Basil's Cathedral appearing in the background. The Japanese e-Reader card artwork instead features the image used for its New Leaf album cover.

Appearances

In Doubutsu no Mori e+

In Doubutsu no Mori e+, "Comrade K.K." is played in Lucy's house. The aircheck of the song's live performance can be received from Iggy, Lucy, and Sven at maximum friendship.

In Wild World

In Animal Crossing: Wild World, "Comrade K.K." is played in Lucy's house.

In City Folk

In Animal Crossing: City Folk, "Comrade K.K." is played in the houses of Lucy and Marcel.

In New Leaf

In Animal Crossing: New Leaf, "Comrade K.K." is played in the houses of Ken, Kidd, Lucy, and Marcel.

In New Horizons

In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, "Comrade K.K." is played in the houses of Curt, Greta, Hamphrey, Hopper, and Marcel.

In Happy Home Designer

In Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer, "Comrade K.K." is played in the houses of Avery, Coach, Curt, Lobo, Nibbles, and Violet.

Gallery

Trivia

  • The image of K.K. on the album art may be an homage to Tarō Shōji, one of the most iconic singers in the Shōwa era in Japan.

Names in other languages

Japanese しょうわけけかよう
Shōwa Keke kayō
Shōwa-era K.K. Ballad

Korean 추억의 K.K.가요
Chueog-ui K.K. Gayo
K.K. Song of Memories

Simplified Chinese 昭和K.K.歌谣 (iQue)
Zhāohé K.K. Gēyáo
Shōwa-era K.K. Ballad

Russian Товарищ К. К.
Tovarishch K. K.
K.K. Comrade

Dutch Kameraad K.K.

German K.K. Freundelied K.K. Friend Song

European Spanish Tota-camarada K.K. Comrade

European French Tovaritch Kéké Comrade K.K.

Quebec French Camarade Kéké

Italian K.K. Compagno K.K. Comrade

Notes