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"'''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 {{Wp|Bard (Soviet Union)|bard music}}, a genre that was common among amateur musicians in the former {{Wp|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 and album art refer to ''{{Wp|ryūkōka}}'', or early {{Wp|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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"'''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 based upon ''{{Wp|ryūkōka}}'', or early {{Wp|Shōwa (1926–1989)|Shōwa-era}} popular music in Japanese. ''Ryūkōka'' takes influence from {{Wp|Bard (Soviet Union)|bard music}}, a genre that was common among amateur musicians in the former {{Wp|Soviet Union}}.
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The Japanese title (''Shōwa Keke Kayō'', or "Shōwa-era K.K. Ballad") and album art reflect the influence of ''ryūkōka'', while the English song title reflects the influence of bard music; the term ''comrade'' is commonly associated with Soviet Russia and communist politics.
  
 
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==Album cover==
 
==Album cover==
 
[[File:Comrade K.K. NL Texture.png|thumb|left|128px|Album cover in {{NL|nolink}}]]
 
[[File:Comrade K.K. NL Texture.png|thumb|left|128px|Album cover in {{NL|nolink}}]]
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The album cover for "Comrade K.K." features K.K. Slider with hair, glasses, and a suit, a possible reference to the iconic ''{{Wp|ryūkōka}}'' singer, {{Wp|Tarō Shōji}}. In {{NL|short}}, K.K.'s portrait is against a gray and beige background with writing, akin to a classic Japanese record. In {{NH|short}}, K.K.'s portrait is against a purple background. The {{NH|short|nolink}} cover reads "けけ歌謡" (''Keke Kayō'') in kanji meaning "K.K. Ballad," short for the song's Japanese name "しょうわけけかよう" (''Shōwa Keke Kayō'') or "Shōwa-era K.K. Ballad."
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The album cover for "Comrade K.K.", originally used for its Japanese [[e-Reader card]], features K.K. Slider with hair, glasses, and a suit. In {{NL|short}}, K.K.'s portrait is against a gray and beige background with writing, akin to a classic Japanese record. In {{NH|short}}, K.K.'s portrait is against a purple background, reflecting pop art from the early 20th century. The {{NH|short|nolink}} cover reads "けけ歌謡" (''Keke Kayō'') in kanji, meaning "K.K. Ballad"; this is derived from the song's Japanese name, "しょうわけけかよう" (''Shōwa Keke Kayō''), or "Shōwa-era K.K. Ballad."
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K.K.'s appearance on the album cover may be a reference to the iconic ''{{Wp|ryūkōka}}'' singer, {{Wp|Tarō Shōji}}, who wore similar rounded glasses. Shōji was a prominent leftist figure and studied Marxist economics, which fits with the connotations of the title "Comrade K.K."
  
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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 later used for its {{NL|short|nolink}} album cover.
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The song's North American [[e-Reader card]] artwork is unique, and has a more overt Russian theme. It features [[Weber]], [[Iggy]], [[Rolf]], [[Lobo]], and K.K. Slider; they are wearing buttoned-up ''ushanka''-style hats (popularized in the Soviet era) and performing a Russian folk dance, in front of a building resembling {{Wp|Saint Basil's Cathedral}}.
 
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Album cover in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Aircheck
Live Performance
Composed by Toru Minegishi
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 based upon ryūkōka, or early Shōwa-era popular music in Japanese. Ryūkōka takes influence from bard music, a genre that was common among amateur musicians in the former Soviet Union.

The Japanese title (Shōwa Keke Kayō, or "Shōwa-era K.K. Ballad") and album art reflect the influence of ryūkōka, while the English song title reflects the influence of bard music; the term comrade is commonly associated with Soviet Russia and communist politics.

Album cover

Album cover in Animal Crossing: New Leaf

The album cover for "Comrade K.K.", originally used for its Japanese e-Reader card, features K.K. Slider with hair, glasses, and a suit. In New Leaf, K.K.'s portrait is against a gray and beige background with writing, akin to a classic Japanese record. In New Horizons, K.K.'s portrait is against a purple background, reflecting pop art from the early 20th century. The New Horizons cover reads "けけ歌謡" (Keke Kayō) in kanji, meaning "K.K. Ballad"; this is derived from the song's Japanese name, "しょうわけけかよう" (Shōwa Keke Kayō), or "Shōwa-era K.K. Ballad."

K.K.'s appearance on the album cover may be a reference to the iconic ryūkōka singer, Tarō Shōji, who wore similar rounded glasses. Shōji was a prominent leftist figure and studied Marxist economics, which fits with the connotations of the title "Comrade K.K."

The song's North American e-Reader card artwork is unique, and has a more overt Russian theme. It features Weber, Iggy, Rolf, Lobo, and K.K. Slider; they are wearing buttoned-up ushanka-style hats (popularized in the Soviet era) and performing a Russian folk dance, in front of a building resembling Saint Basil's Cathedral.

Appearances

In Animal Crossing

In Animal Crossing, "Comrade K.K." is not played in any villagers' houses. However, in Doubutsu no Mori and Doubutsu no Mori+, it is played in the houses of Claude and Pippy. In Doubutsu no Mori e+, it is played in the houses of Iggy and Lucy, and 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, Frett, Greta, Hamphrey, Hopper, and Marcel. The aircheck of this song can be obtained from one of these villagers after visiting their house by their favor. This song's aircheck can also be purchased in Nook Shopping daily selection for  3,200 Bells.

In Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise, "Comrade K.K." is played in the houses of Coach, Lobo, and Violet.

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

  • e-Reader Card

  • e-Reader Card (reverse)

  • Japanese e-Reader card

  • Happy Home Designer wall-mounted icon

  • Happy Home Designer album cover icon

  • Album cover in amiibo Festival

Music

Comrade K.K. audio tracks

Title Game Track Notes
Aircheck Animal Crossing: Wild World
Live Animal Crossing: Wild World
Aircheck Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Live Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Music Box Animal Crossing: New Leaf
DJ KK House Remix Animal Crossing: New Leaf
DJ KK NES Remix Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Aircheck (Cheap) Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Aircheck (Retro) Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Aircheck (Phono) Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Music Box Animal Crossing: New Horizons
DJ KK Remix Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise

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
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 From Russian "Товарищ" (tovarishch), meaning "comrade"
Quebec French Camarade Kéké —
Italian K.K. Compagno K.K. Comrade

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 In Doubutsu no Mori and Doubutsu no Mori+
  2. ↑ In Doubutsu no Mori e+ only
  3. ↑ In Doubutsu no Mori e+, Wild World, City Folk, and New Leaf
  4. ↑ In City Folk, New Leaf, and New Horizons
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 In New Leaf only
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 In New Horizons only
  7. ↑ In New Horizons and Happy Home Designer
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 In Happy Home Paradise and Happy Home Designer
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 In Happy Home Designer only


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Music
Notable songs Kapp'n's Song • Secret songs • "Totaka's Song" • Town Tune K.K. Slider NH.png
Music players Music Box • Stereo
Animal Crossing soundtracks Totakeke Music • Totakeke Music 2 • Keke Choice! Mix • Gekijōban Doubutsu no Mori: OST • Mori no Ongakkai • Your Favourite Songs • Atsumare Dōbutsu no Mori: OST • Atsumare Dōbutsu no Mori: OST 2 • Totakeke Music Instrumental Selection
Other soundtracks Nintendo Sound Selection Vol. 1: Healing Music • Nintendo Sound Selection Vol. 2: Loud Music • Nintendo Sound Selection Vol. 3: B-Side Music • Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U: A Smashing Soundtrack • Nintendo Sound Selection: Endings & Credits • Mario Kart 8: Original Soundtrack
Composers Atsuko Asahi • Sayako Doi • Shiho Fujii • Asuka Hayazaki • Yasuaki Iwata • Manaka Kataoka • Toru Minegishi • Kenta Nagata • Shinobu Nagata • Masato Ohashi • Yumi Takahashi • Kazumi Totaka
Songs by K.K Slider
Category • Files • Project
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