Bob

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For the villager whose Japanese, Korean, and Chinese name is Bob, see Shep. For French, see Harry.

Type of Cat villager Bob cat00
Artwork of Bob the Cat
Species Personality Gender
Cat Lazy Male
Birthday January 1st Capricorn
Favorite saying "You only live once...or nine times."
Catchphrase "pthhpth"
Clothing Blossom tee (Pink)[nb 1]
Umbrella Gelato umbrella[nb 2]
Eggy parasol[nb 3]
Main appearances

Other appearances
Names in other languages
 ニコバン[nb 4]
 히죽[nb 7]
 Bob
 Jens
 阿判[nb 5]
 Robert
 Arándano
 Bob
 阿判[nb 6]
 Robert
 Arándano
 Боб[nb 8]
Phrase in other languages
 ネコ
 고양이
 baffo
 psssps
 猫猫
 pfioupf
 zarpas
 poekie
 貓貓
 pfioupf
 fishfish
 кх-кх-кх

Bob is a lazy cat villager in the Animal Crossing series who appears in all games to date. His name may be derived from bobcat. His Japanese catchphrase, neko, means "cat," relating to his species. According to series co-creator Hisashi Nogami, Bob was the first villager created, and his January 1 birthday came as a result of that.[1]

In New Horizons, Bob has the play hobby and can run around with his arms extended at any time, rather than only outside Resident Services during a scripted activity with a group of villagers.

Characteristics[edit]

Artwork of Bob from Animal Crossing.

Appearance[edit]

Bob is a purple cat with dark purple polka dots, half-closed lazy yellow eyes, and light purple paws. The inside of his ears are pink, and his tail is purple with darker purple stripes.

Personality[edit]

Below is a brief description of the lazy personality. For more information, click here.

As a lazy villager, Bob has a relaxed, laid-back lifestyle and will appear friendly toward the player. He often talks about food and is humorous or naïve during conversations. During conversations with other villagers, he generally gets along well with peppy, smug, and cranky villagers, while snooty and jock villagers may not get along with him due to their conflicting lifestyles. In New Horizons, Bob goes to sleep at 11 PM and wakes up at 8 AM.

Villager information[edit]

In Animal Crossing[edit]

Species Personality Catchphrase
Cat Lazy pthhpth
Default clothing Blossom Shirt PG Model.png Blossom shirt
Default umbrella Gelato Umbrella PG Model.png Gelato umbrella
Voice
Doubutsu no Mori e+ traits
Star sign Capricorn Capricorn
Smallcheckmark.png Favorite style Cool
Smallxmark.png Least favorite style Fancy
Live song gift K.K. Ragtime

In Wild World[edit]

Bob
I'm a cat. Chillin' is in my blood, man.

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
January 1 Capricorn Lazy pthhpth
Default clothing Blossom Shirt WW Model.png Blossom shirt
Default umbrella Gelato Umbrella WW Model.png Gelato umbrella
Favorites
Smallcheckmark.png Favorite style Cool
Smallxmark.png Least favorite style Fancy
Default hobby Walk around
Furniture requests
Colors
 
Blue
/
 
Colorful
Genres Lovely / Modern
Series Robo Series / Cabin Series

In City Folk[edit]

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
January 1 Capricorn Lazy pthhpth
Default clothing Blossom Shirt CF Model.png Blossom shirt
Default umbrella Gelato Umbrella CF Model.png Gelato umbrella
Favorites
Smallcheckmark.png Favorite clothing style Cool
Smallxmark.png Least favorite clothing style Stylish
Favorite furniture styles Dignified and Trendy
Favorite furniture color
 
Colorful
Favorite series Kiddie Series

In New Leaf[edit]

Bob
You only live once...or nine times.

Bob

Bob

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
January 1 Capricorn Lazy pthhpth
Default clothing Blossom Tee NL Model.png Blossom tee
Default umbrella Gelato Umbrella NL Model.png Gelato umbrella
Favorites
Smallcheckmark.png Favorite style Flashy
Smallxmark.png Least favorite style Basic
Favorite color
 
Colorful
Biography
Siblings Fourth of 6 kids
Skill Shadow puppetry
Goal Detective
Halloween fear Monster Mask NL Model.png Monster mask
Coffee preferences
Type of beans Kilimanjaro
Amount of milk None
Amount of sugar None

In New Horizons[edit]

Bob
You only live once...or nine times.

Bob

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
January 1 Capricorn Lazy (B) pthhpth
Default clothing Blossom Tee (Pink) NH Icon.png Blossom tee (Pink)
Other default clothing
  • During rain (if not using umbrella): Raincoat (Yellow) NH Icon.png Raincoat (Yellow) & Rain Hat (Yellow) NH Icon.png rain hat (Yellow)
  • During snow: Peacoat (Red) NH Icon.png Peacoat (Red) & Snowy Knit Cap (Red) NH Icon.png snowy knit cap (Red)
  • Sleepwear and if sick: PJ Outfit (Red) NH Icon.png PJ outfit (Red) & Terry-Cloth Nightcap (Orange) NH Icon.png terry-cloth nightcap (Orange)
  • While exercising: Athletic Jacket (Red) NH Icon.png Athletic jacket (Red)
  • While doing yoga: Tank (Red) NH Icon.png Tank (Red)
  • While sunbathing: Triangle Shades (Black) NH Icon.png Triangle shades
  • Fishing Tourney: Athletic Jacket (Red) NH Icon.png Athletic jacket (Red) & Denim Cap (Light Blue) NH Icon.png denim cap (Light blue)
  • Bug-Off: Athletic Jacket (Red) NH Icon.png Athletic jacket (Red) & Straw Hat (Red) NH Icon.png straw hat (Red)
  • Bunny Day: Earth-Egg Outfit NH Icon.png Earth-egg outfit  & Earth-Egg Shell NH Icon.png earth-egg shell
  • Halloween: Flashy Animal Costume (Red) NH Icon.png Flashy animal costume (Red) & Impish Horns (Red) NH Icon.png impish horns (Red)
  • Turkey Day: Straw Boater (Brown) NH Icon.png Straw boater (Brown)
  • Turkey Day (chef): Chef's Outfit (Red) NH Icon.png Chef's outfit (Red) & Chef's Hat NH Icon.png chef's hat
  • Toy Day: Santa Hat NH Icon.png Santa hat
  • Countdown: Tailcoat (White) NH Icon.png Tailcoat (White)[nb 9]
  • Birthday & Wedding Season photoshoot: Tailcoat (White) NH Icon.png Tailcoat (White) & Top Hat (Red) NH Icon.png top hat (Red)[nb 10]

  • Happy Home Paradise DLC exclusive clothing:
  • As a student for the school: School Uniform with Necktie (Navy Blue) NH Icon.png School uniform with necktie (Navy blue)
  • As the teacher for the school: Checkered Sweater Vest (Light Brown) NH Icon.png Checkered sweater vest (Light brown) & Rimmed Glasses (Black) NH Icon.png rimmed glasses (Black)
  • As the cashier/employee for the restaurant: Café Uniform (Red) NH Icon.png Café uniform (Red)
  • As the chef/apprentice for the restaurant: Chef's Outfit (Red) NH Icon.png Chef's outfit (Red) & Chef's Hat NH Icon.png chef's hat
  • As a staff for the café: Diner Apron (Red) NH Icon.png Diner apron (Red)
  • As the receptionist for the hospital: Nurse's Jacket (Blue) NH Icon.png Nurse's jacket (Blue)
  • As the doctor for the hospital: Doctor's Coat (Red Necktie) NH Icon.png Doctor's coat (Red necktie)
  • As a patient for the hospital: PJ Outfit (Green) NH Icon.png PJ outfit (Green)
  • As the shop manager for the apparel shop: Staff Uniform (Yellow) NH Icon.png Staff uniform (Yellow)
  • While practicing hula: Hula Top (Red) NH Icon.png Hula top (Red) & Hibiscus Hairpin (Red) NH Icon.png hibiscus hairpin (Red)
  • While floating in the ocean: Horizontal-Striped Wet Suit (Red) NH Icon.png Horizontal-striped wet suit (Red) & Retro Shades (Red) NH Icon.png retro shades (Red)
  • During DJ KK's concerts: Tropical Cut-and-Sew Tank (Blue) NH Icon.png Tropical cut-and-sew tank (Blue) & Tropical Turban (Red) NH Icon.png tropical turban (Red)
  • Default umbrella Eggy Parasol NH Icon.png Eggy parasol
    Initial NookPhone  Default Phone Case (Black) NH Model.png  Black
    Final NookPhone  Phone Case (Striped - Fabric 9) NH Model.png  Striped - Fabric 9
    Favorites
    Favorite styles Simple and Cute
    Favorite colors
     
    Colorful
    and
     
    Red
    Hobby Play
    Handheld items
    Bag Classy Bag NH Model.png Classy
    Book Play Book Interior NH Texture.png Comic
    Food Sandwich Food NH Model.png Sandwich
    Drink Smoothie or coffee cup Drink NH Model.png Smoothie or coffee cup
    Popsicle Chocolate Popsicle NH Model.png Chocolate
    Ideal clothing for Bob – Colorful / Red Simple and Cute clothing
    Villagers prefer clothing that matches any one of their favorite colors or styles.
    For brevity, the following list only shows clothing that matches both favorite colors and one favorite style.
    Name Image Price Available from
    Colorful striped knit cap (Red) Colorful Striped Knit Cap (Red) NH Icon.png  880 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Mom's hand-knit sweater (Quilted pattern) Mom's Hand-Knit Sweater (Quilted Pattern) NH Icon.png Not for sale  Mom
    Rainbow sweater (Red) Rainbow Sweater (Red) NH Icon.png  1,200 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    More Colorful Items
    More Red Items
    More Simple Items
    More Cute Items

    In Happy Home Paradise[edit]

    Bob
    Thought bubble I want a garden that's, like, IN my house. With flowers.
    Client's vision A Blooming Indoor Garden
    Required items Red Tulips
    Yellow Tulips
    White Tulips
    Favorite song  Hypno K.K.
    Unlocked items
    Furniture:
    Interior:
    Clothing:
    Other items:

    House[edit]

    Bob's house in all games prior to Animal Crossing: New Horizons features several items from the Kiddie Series. In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, his house features the Colorful variants of items from the Wooden Block Series, which bear resemblance to the Kiddie Series.

    In Animal Crossing[edit]

    Bob's house features the same furniture layout as Broccolo's in Doubutsu no Mori e+.

    In Dòngwù Sēnlín[edit]

    In Wild World[edit]

    In City Folk[edit]

    Interior of Bob's house in Animal Crossing: City Folk
    Items:
     Kiddie Dresser  Kiddie Stereo
     Kiddie Bed  Kiddie Couch
     Kiddie Table  Kiddie Clock
     Kiddie Bookcase  Kiddie Bureau
     Kiddie Chair  Kiddie Wardrobe
    Wall:  Kiddie Wall
    Floor:  Kiddie Carpet
    Music: K.K. Ragtime

    In New Leaf[edit]

    In New Horizons[edit]

    In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, if Bob is one of the villagers who moved in during the main storyline after the villager house development quest, his house will have a combination of non-craftable furniture, plus items crafted by players during the island development storyline, primarily from the Log Series and applicable native fruit sets. He cannot have his initial house interior unless he moves out of the player's island or the Happy Home Paradise DLC is purchased, in which either the player or Isabelle can reset the interior.

    Exterior of Bob's house in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
    Interior of Bob's house in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
    Exterior:
    Shape: House shape #1
    Roof:  Turquoise slate roof
    Siding:  Yellow stucco exterior
    Door:  Red wooden door
    Interior:
    Items:
    Wall:  Blue Playroom Wall
    Floor:  Colorful Puzzle Flooring
    Music:  Neapolitan

    Other appearances[edit]

    In Happy Home Designer[edit]

    Bob
    You only live once...or nine times.

    Bob's Happy Home Designer icon


    Example of Bob's Happy Home Designer house
    Official example
    Bob
    Birthday Personality Catchphrase
    January 1 Capricorn Lazy pthhpth
    Default clothing Blossom Tee HHD Icon.png Blossom tee
    Umbrella Gelato Umbrella HHD Icon.png Gelato umbrella
    House request
    Thought bubble I can't fall asleep unless I'm absolutely surrounded by bright, colorful flowers!
    Client's vision A floral atmosphere.
    Required items Red tulips
    Yellow tulips
    White tulips
    Favorite song  Hypno K.K.
    Unlocked items
    Furniture:
  •  White tulips
  •  Pink tulips
  •  Purple tulips
  •  Orange tulips
  •  Yellow pansies
  •  Purple pansies
  •  Red cosmos
  •  Blue violets
  •  Hypno K.K.
  •  Bob's pic
  • Interior:
  •  Flower pop rug
  •  Flower pop wall
  •  Backyard lawn
  • Clothing:
  •  Daisy tee
  •  Tulip tee
  •  Paw tee
  •  Blossom tee
  •  Sunflower tee
  •  Blossom dress
  •  Vogue dress
  •  Lime dress
  •  Purple pumps
  •  Gelato umbrella
  • Nature:
  •  Pink tulips
  •  Purple pansies
  •  Red cosmos
  •  Blue violets
  • Starting house: Default exterior of Bob's house in Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer

    In amiibo Festival[edit]

    Bob

    Bob

    Birthday Personality Catchphrase
    January 1 Capricorn Lazy pthhpth
    Clothing Blossom Tee HHD Icon.png Blossom tee
    Umbrella Gelato Umbrella HHD Icon.png Gelato umbrella
    amiibo card traits
    Dice value 2
    Hand sign Scissors
    Desert Island Escape traits
    Movement Desert Island Escape movement icon.png ×4
    Hunger Desert Island Escape hunger icon.png ×2
    Vision Desert Island Escape vision icon.png ×2
    Favorite fruit Desert Island Escape favorite fruit icon.png Durian

    In Pocket Camp[edit]

    Bob was added to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp on January 30, 2018.[2] Prior to his addition, icons for Bob could be found unused in the game's code.

    Bob
    You only live once...or nine times.

    Bob

    Birthday Personality Catchphrase
    January 1 Capricorn Lazy pthhpth
    Default clothing Blossom tee
    Biography
    Description Bob is an easygoing kind of guy. He doesn't worry too much about what he does or says, which doesn't always end well.
    Preferred theme Hip
    Primary reward Wood
    Version added 1.1.5
    Date unlocked January 30, 2018
    How to invite Required friendship level: 5

    Capsule-toy machine
    Kiddie table (Basic)
    Kiddie bureau
    Kiddie rug
    Kiddie couch

    Friendship rewards
    Level 7 Blossom tee
    Sparkle stones
    Level 9 Sparkle stones
    Level 15 Crafting request:
    Boot sculpture
    Level 20 Bob's pic
    Sparkle stones
    Level 25[nb 11] Sparkle stones
    Related items for Bob
    Scrapbook Memory appearances
    Name Image Required?
    A New Queen of Hearts A New Queen of Hearts PC.png No
    Bob's Back Under the Big Top Bob's Back Under the Big Top PC.png No
    Roald and the Sandcastle Roald and the Sandcastle PC.png No

    Card profiles[edit]

    Animal Crossing e-Reader card[edit]

    Animal Crossing-e 1-011 (Bob).jpg

    Card back

    Animal Crossing-e 1-011 (Bob - Back).jpg

    #011 Bob - Series 1
    Gender: Male
    Sign: Capricorn
    Clothes: blossom shirt
    Petphrase: pthhpth
    Profile: Everyone loves Bob's laid-back attitude, in spite of his nasty habit of spitting whenever he speaks. Ever wonder why he sleeps so late? It's because he's up all night playing video games. Can you blame him?
    Password: rbOPwN@eLL9k4T
    k7tEqzr#HSkUL4

    amiibo card[edit]

    018 Bob amiibo card NA.png

    Card back

    Amiibo Card Back.png

    #018 Bob - Series 1
    Star sign: Capricorn
    Birthday: January 1
    Dice value: 2
    Hand sign: Scissors

    Gallery[edit]

    Trivia[edit]

    • In the first popularity poll held on the Doubutsu no Mori website, Bob ranked as the 6th most popular character with 155 votes, ranking above Mitzi but below Rover.[3]
    • In a second popularity poll held on the Doubutsu no Mori+ website, Bob ranked as the 8th most popular character with 1,280 votes, ranking above Rosie but below Mitzi.[4]
    • The letter received from Bob after his e-Reader card is scanned in Animal Crossing says that he had a dream where the player was "running around on a tropical island with a water pump on [their] back," referencing Super Mario Sunshine.
    • Bob appears on the album cover of "K.K. Lovers."
    • Bob's eyes are white in his e-Reader card artwork, which differs from the yellow seen in-game and in other artwork.

    Names in other languages[edit]

    Japanese ニコバン
    Nikoban
    From the Japanese idiom neko ni koban, "gold coins for cats"

    Korean 히죽
    Hijuk
    Grins (like his face)

    Simplified Chinese 波斯 (iQue)
    Bōsī
    Persian, like the breed of cat

    Simplified Chinese 阿判
    Āpàn
    -

    Russian Боб
    Bob
    Same as English name

    Dutch Bob Same as English name

    German Jens German form of "John"

    European Spanish Arándano Blueberry (like his fur)

    European French Robert Full name of Bob

    Italian Bob Same as English name

    See also[edit]

    Notes[edit]

    1. Called "blossom shirt" prior to New Leaf
    2. Prior to New Horizons
    3. New Horizons
    4. Nikoban
    5. Āpàn
    6. Āpàn
    7. Hijuk
    8. Bob
    9. Bob's headwear during the Countdown can either be the New Year's silk hat or the New Year's hat, each rotating every year. The hat's variation will vary depending on what variations Tom Nook is selling at his stand.
    10. If it is Bob's birthday, his headwear will be replaced with the birthday hat (Blue variation).
    11. Repeats for levels 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, and 75

    References[edit]

    1. Nishikawa-kun (September 4, 2020). "『どうぶつの森』がインターネットを介さないオンラインゲームとして開発が始まり、『あつ森』に至るまで。シリーズの歴史と変遷を開発者たちが語る【CEDEC 2020】". Famitsu. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
    2. Bri Bri (January 30, 2018). "New Animals Are Here!". Japanese Nintendo. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
    3. Nintendo. "キャラクター人気投票結果発表/上位20位". nintendo.co.jp. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
    4. Nintendo. "キャラクター人気投票結果発表!". nintendo.co.jp. Archived from the original on November 8, 2020. Retrieved November 8, 2020.