Cousteau

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Type of Frog villager Cousteau flg10
Artwork of Cousteau the Frog
Species Personality Gender
Frog Jock Male
Birthday December 17th Sagittarius
Favorite saying "Jump first, ask questions later."
Catchphrase "oui oui"
Clothing Noodle shirt[nb 1]
Mexican shirt[nb 2]
Rally tee[nb 3]
Silk shirt (Green)[nb 4]
Umbrella Noodle parasol[nb 5]
Paper parasol[nb 6]
Kabuki umbrella[nb 7]
Main appearances

Other appearances
Names in other languages
 ハルマキ[nb 8]
 왕서방[nb 11]
 Jacques
 Jacques
 春卷[nb 9]
 Figaro
 Cousteau
 Cousteau
 春卷[nb 10]
 Figaro
 Cousteau
 Кусто[nb 12]
Phrase in other languages
 のことよ
 라이라이
 et voilà
 oui, oui
 不客气
 bidule
 oui oui
 oui oui
 不客氣
 bidule
 oui oui
 уи-уи

Cousteau is a jock frog villager in the Animal Crossing series who appears in all games to date except Animal Crossing: Wild World. Cousteau is a French surname, and his catchphrase, "oui oui," is French for "yes yes." In the Japanese, Korean, and Chinese version, he seems to be more Chinese-influenced; in Japan he is named "Harumaki," which means "spring roll," a Chinese appetizer dish. Additionally, he wears the noodle shirt in Doubutsu no Mori, Doubutsu no Mori+, and Doubutsu no Mori e+, which displays (), a Chinese character that means "double happiness" and is often written on Chinese celebration decorations. In all versions of the games, whether Chinese or French, he retains an Asian-themed house with his favorite song being "Imperial K.K.," more fitting with the former theme than the latter.

In New Horizons, Cousteau has the fitness hobby and will wear sporty shades and lift heavy dumbbells while exercising.

Characteristics[edit]

Artwork of Cousteau from Animal Crossing.

Appearance[edit]

Cousteau is a yellow frog with orange spots and a black handlebar mustache.

Personality[edit]

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

As a jock villager, Cousteau is energetic and has an interest in physical fitness and activity. He often talks about exercise or sports and may brag about his physical fitness. While often friendly to the player, he may comment on their fitness. During conversations with other villagers, he generally gets along well with peppy villagers due to their similar hyper personalities and will also get along with smug villagers, while he may offend snooty villagers by critiquing their fitness and annoy cranky villagers with his hyper personality. In New Horizons, Cousteau goes to sleep at 12:30 AM and wakes up at 6:30 AM.

Villager information[edit]

In Animal Crossing[edit]

Species Personality Catchphrase
Frog Jock oui oui
Default clothing Rally Shirt PG Model.png Rally shirt
Default clothing (iQue) Mexican Shirt iQue Model.png Mexican shirt
Default clothing (DnM, DnM+, DnMe+) Noodle Shirt PG Model.png Noodle shirt
Default umbrella Noodle Parasol PG Model.png Noodle parasol
Voice
Doubutsu no Mori e+ traits
Star sign Sagittarius Sagittarius
Smallcheckmark.png Favorite style Striking
Smallxmark.png Least favorite style Fancy
Live song gift Imperial K.K.

In City Folk[edit]

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
December 17 Sagittarius Jock oui oui
Default clothing Rally Shirt CF Model.png Rally shirt
Default umbrella Paper Parasol CF Model.png Paper parasol
Favorites
Smallcheckmark.png Favorite clothing style Striking
Smallxmark.png Least favorite clothing style Stylish
Favorite furniture styles Dignified and Retro
Favorite furniture color
 
Red
Favorite series Exotic Series

In New Leaf[edit]

Cousteau
Jump first; ask questions later.

Cousteau

Cousteau

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
December 17 Sagittarius Jock oui oui
Default clothing Rally Tee NL Model.png Rally tee
Default umbrella Paper Parasol NL Model.png Paper parasol [nb 13]
Favorites
Smallcheckmark.png Favorite style Iconic
Smallxmark.png Least favorite style Cute
Favorite color
 
Red
Biography
Siblings Eldest of 7 kids
Skill Telling jokes
Goal CEO
Halloween fear Bug Mask NL Model.png Bug mask
Coffee preferences
Type of beans Blue Mountain
Amount of milk The regular amount
Amount of sugar Two spoonfuls

In New Horizons[edit]

Cousteau
Jump first, ask questions later.

Cousteau

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
December 17 Sagittarius Jock (B) oui oui
Default clothing Silk Shirt (Green) NH Icon.png Silk shirt (Green)
Other default clothing
  • During rain: Raincoat (Red) NH Icon.png Raincoat (Red) & Rain Hat (Red) NH Icon.png rain hat (Red)
  • During snow: Down Jacket (Green) NH Icon.png Down jacket (Green) & Knit Hat (Green) NH Icon.png knit hat (Green)
  • Sleepwear and if sick: PJ Outfit (Green) NH Icon.png PJ outfit (Green) & Terry-Cloth Nightcap (Green) NH Icon.png terry-cloth nightcap (Green)
  • While exercising: Athletic Jacket (Green) NH Icon.png Athletic jacket (Green) & Sporty Shades (Lime) NH Icon.png sporty shades (Lime)
  • While doing yoga: Tank (Red) NH Icon.png Tank (Red)
  • While sunbathing: Triangle Shades (Black) NH Icon.png Triangle shades
  • Fishing Tourney: Athletic Jacket (Green) NH Icon.png Athletic jacket (Green) & Mesh Cap (Green) NH Icon.png mesh cap (Green)
  • Bug-Off: Athletic Jacket (Green) NH Icon.png Athletic jacket (Green) & Mesh Cap (Green) NH Icon.png mesh cap (Green)
  • Bunny Day: Leaf-Egg Outfit NH Icon.png Leaf-egg outfit  & Leaf-Egg Shell NH Icon.png leaf-egg shell
  • Halloween: Magic-Academy Robe (Green) NH Icon.png Magic-academy robe (Green) & Impish Horns (Green) NH Icon.png impish horns (Green)
  • Turkey Day: Straw Boater (Cream) NH Icon.png Straw boater (Cream)
  • Turkey Day (chef): Chef's Outfit (Green) NH Icon.png Chef's outfit (Green) & Chef's Hat NH Icon.png chef's hat
  • Toy Day: Santa Hat NH Icon.png Santa hat
  • Countdown: Doublet (Green) NH Icon.png Doublet (Green) & Rhinestone Shades (Red) NH Icon.png rhinestone shades (Red)[nb 14]
  • Birthday & Wedding Season photoshoot: Doublet (Green) NH Icon.png Doublet (Green) & Rhinestone Shades (Red) NH Icon.png rhinestone shades (Red)[nb 15]

  • 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 (Green) NH Icon.png Café uniform (Green)
  • As the chef/apprentice for the restaurant: Chef's Outfit (Green) NH Icon.png Chef's outfit (Green) & Chef's Hat NH Icon.png chef's hat
  • As a staff for the café: Diner Apron (Aquamarine) NH Icon.png Diner apron (Aquamarine)
  • 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 (Blue) NH Icon.png Staff uniform (Blue)
  • While practicing hula: Pineapple Aloha Shirt (Green) NH Icon.png Pineapple aloha shirt (Green) & Hibiscus Hairpin (Red) NH Icon.png hibiscus hairpin (Red)
  • While floating in the ocean: Leaf-Print Wet Suit (Green) NH Icon.png Leaf-print wet suit (Green) & Retro Shades (Green) NH Icon.png retro shades (Green)
  • During DJ KK's concerts: Paradise Planning Event Tee (Green) NH Icon.png Paradise Planning event tee (Green) & Neon Shades (Lime & Purple) NH Icon.png neon shades (Lime & purple)
  • Default umbrella Kabuki Umbrella NH Icon.png Kabuki umbrella [nb 13]
    Initial NookPhone  Default Phone Case (Red) NH Model.png  Red
    Final NookPhone  Phone Case (Traditional 1 - Fabric 9) NH Model.png  Traditional 1 - Fabric 9
    Favorites
    Favorite styles Elegant and Gorgeous
    Favorite colors
     
    Green
    and
     
    Red
    Hobby Fitness
    Handheld items
    Bag Veggie-print Bag NH Model.png Veggie-print
    Book Fitness Book Interior NH Texture.png Sports
    Food Chocolate donut Food NH Model.png Chocolate donut
    Drink Tea can or yellow mug Drink NH Model.png Tea can or yellow mug
    Popsicle Orange Popsicle NH Model.png Orange
    Ideal clothing for Cousteau – Green / Red Elegant and Gorgeous 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
    Argyle sweater (Green) Argyle Sweater (Green) NH Icon.png  1,200 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Chimayo vest (Red) Chimayo Vest (Red) NH Icon.png  1,120 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Emblem blazer (Green) Emblem Blazer (Green) NH Icon.png  1,960 Bells  Able Sisters
    Fancy kimono (Green) Fancy Kimono (Green) NH Icon.png  5,200 Bells  Able Sisters
    Hibiscus hairpin (Red) Hibiscus Hairpin (Red) NH Icon.png  560 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Prince's tunic (Green) Prince's Tunic (Green) NH Icon.png  4,800 Bells  Able Sisters
    Shawl-and-dress combo (Red) Shawl-and-Dress Combo (Red) NH Icon.png  2,000 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Silk hat (Green) Silk Hat (Green) NH Icon.png Not for sale  Gulliver
    Steampunk hat (Green) Steampunk Hat (Green) NH Icon.png  1,320 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    Tam-o'-shanter (Red) Tam-o'-Shanter (Red) NH Icon.png Not for sale  Gulliver
    Tweed jacket (Green) Tweed Jacket (Green) NH Icon.png  1,680 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    More Green Items
    More Red Items
    More Elegant Items
    More Gorgeous Items

    In Happy Home Paradise[edit]

    Cousteau
    Thought bubble I'm proud of the Chinese food I make, and I want to share it!
    Client's vision Family-Style Restaurant
    Required items Imperial Dining Table
    Imperial Dining Chair
    Favorite song  Imperial K.K.
    Unlocked items
    Furniture:
    Interior:
    Clothing:
  •  Chef's Outfit
  •  Chef's Outfit
  •  Chef's Outfit
  •  Chef's Outfit
  •  Chef's Outfit
  •  Chef's Outfit
  •  Chef's Outfit
  •  Kung-Fu Tee
  •  Kung-Fu Tee
  •  Kung-Fu Tee
  •  Kung-Fu Tee
  •  Kung-Fu Tee
  •  Silk Floral-Print Shirt
  •  Silk Floral-Print Shirt
  •  Silk Floral-Print Shirt
  •  Silk Floral-Print Shirt
  •  Silk Floral-Print Shirt
  •  Silk Floral-Print Shirt
  •  Silk Floral-Print Shirt
  •  Silk Shirt
  •  Silk Shirt
  •  Silk Shirt
  •  Silk Shirt
  •  Silk Shirt
  •  Kung-Fu Pants
  •  Kung-Fu Pants
  •  Kung-Fu Pants
  •  Kung-Fu Pants
  •  Kung-Fu Pants
  •  Silk Floral-Print Pants
  •  Silk Floral-Print Pants
  •  Silk Floral-Print Pants
  •  Silk Floral-Print Pants
  •  Silk Floral-Print Pants
  •  Silk Floral-Print Pants
  •  Silk Floral-Print Pants
  •  Silk Pants
  •  Silk Pants
  •  Silk Pants
  •  Silk Pants
  •  Silk Pants
  •  Dragon Suit
  •  Sleeveless Silk Dress
  •  Sleeveless Silk Dress
  •  Sleeveless Silk Dress
  •  Sleeveless Silk Dress
  •  Sleeveless Silk Dress
  •  Sleeveless Silk Dress
  •  Sleeveless Silk Dress
  •  Chef's Hat
  •  Kung-Fu Shoes
  • House[edit]

    In Animal Crossing[edit]

    In City Folk[edit]

    Interior of Cousteau's house in Animal Crossing: City Folk
    Items:
     Exotic Screen  Exotic Bed
     Exotic Table  Exotic Chair
     Exotic End Table  Reel-to-Reel
     Pachira
    Wall:  Exotic Wall
    Floor:  Exotic Rug
    Music: Imperial K.K.

    In New Leaf[edit]

    In New Horizons[edit]

    In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, if Cousteau is one of the starter villagers, his house will have craftable items primarily from the Wooden Series. 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 Cousteau's house in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
    Interior of Cousteau's house in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
    Exterior:
    Shape: House shape #3
    Roof:  Yellow tile roof
    Siding:  White & brown asian siding
    Door:  Black imperial door
    Interior:
    Items:
    Wall:  Exquisite Wall
    Floor:  Imperial Tile
    Music:  Imperial K.K.

    Other appearances[edit]

    In Happy Home Designer[edit]

    Cousteau
    Jump first; ask questions later.

    Cousteau's Happy Home Designer icon


    Example of Cousteau's Happy Home Designer house
    Official example
    Cousteau
    Birthday Personality Catchphrase
    December 17 Sagittarius Jock oui oui
    Default clothing Rally Tee HHD Icon.png Rally tee
    Umbrella Paper Parasol HHD Icon.png Paper parasol [nb 13]
    House request
    Thought bubble I want a place where I can experiment with cooking all sorts of exotic foods!
    Client's vision A restaurant for exotic food.
    Required items Lazy-Susan table
    Imperial chair
    Favorite song  Imperial K.K.
    Unlocked items
    Furniture:
  •  Exotic bed
  •  Exotic end table
  •  Exotic table
  •  Lazy-Susan table
  •  Imperial chair
  •  Exotic chair
  •  Exotic bench
  •  Exotic wardrobe
  •  Exotic bureau
  •  Exotic chest
  •  Exotic lamp
  •  Exotic screen
  •  Shopping bag
  •  Imperial pot
  •  Perfect peaches
  •  Imperial K.K.
  •  Cousteau's pic
  •  Exotic wall shelf
  •  Red-tasseled lantern
  • Interior:
  •  Exquisite rug
  •  Exquisite wall
  •  Bamboo wall
  •  Imperial wall
  •  Lattice wall
  •  Stone wall
  •  Imperial tile
  •  Bamboo flooring
  • Clothing:
  •  Chef's outfit
  •  Kung-fu tee
  •  Noodle tee
  •  Hot spring tee
  •  New spring tee
  •  Imperial shirt
  •  Dragon suit
  •  Periwinkle tee
  •  Rally tee
  •  Hot spring skirt
  •  New spring skirt
  •  Kung-fu pants
  •  Dragon leggings
  •  Imperial pants
  •  Chef's hat
  •  Silk hat
  •  Pigtail
  •  Bun wig
  •  Frog cap
  •  Paper parasol
  • Starting house: Default exterior of Cousteau's house in Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer

    In amiibo Festival[edit]

    Cousteau

    Cousteau

    Birthday Personality Catchphrase
    December 17 Sagittarius Jock oui oui
    Clothing Rally Tee HHD Icon.png Rally tee
    Umbrella Paper Parasol HHD Icon.png Paper parasol
    amiibo card traits
    Dice value 4
    Hand sign Rock
    Desert Island Escape traits
    Movement Desert Island Escape movement icon.png ×6
    Hunger Desert Island Escape hunger icon.png ×2
    Vision Desert Island Escape vision icon.png ×1
    Favorite fruit Desert Island Escape favorite fruit icon.png Lychee

    In Pocket Camp[edit]

    Cousteau was added to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp on April 29, 2022.[1]

    Cousteau
    Jump first, ask questions later.

    Cousteau

    Birthday Personality Catchphrase
    December 17 Sagittarius Jock oui oui
    Default clothing Rally tee
    Biography
    Description Cousteau may have a few years on him, but don't underestimate his strength. Unless, of course, you LIKE losing arm-wrestling competitions.
    Preferred theme Harmonious
    Primary reward Wood
    Version added 5.0.2
    Date unlocked April 29, 2022
    How to invite  Blathers's Treasure Trek (map obtained on Chester and Pals' Island)
    Friendship rewards
    Level 7 Rally tee
    Sparkle stones
    Level 9 Sparkle stones
    Level 15 Crafting request:
    Exotic bureau
    Level 20 Cousteau's pic
    Sparkle stones
    Level 25[nb 17] Sparkle stones

    Card profiles[edit]

    Animal Crossing e-Reader card[edit]

    Animal Crossing-e 4-232 (Cousteau).jpg

    Card back

    Animal Crossing-e 4-232 (Cousteau - Back).jpg

    #232 Cousteau - Series 4
    Gender: Male
    Sign: Sagittarius
    Clothes: rally shirt
    Petphrase: oui oui
    Profile: Cousteau is a famous deep-sea diver in the village. But when he's not hunting down some rare species of Coelacanth or Barred Knifejaw, he's cooking up a gourmet meal for his family and friends.
    Password: GkOjBa6AF&a6pk
    ISyW5fxHH59P75

    amiibo card[edit]

    229 Cousteau amiibo card NA.png

    Card back

    Amiibo Card Back.png

    #229 Cousteau - Series 3
    Star sign: Sagittarius
    Birthday: December 17
    Dice value: 4
    Hand sign: Rock

    Gallery[edit]

    Trivia[edit]

    • In Animal Crossing, the letter received from Cousteau after his e-Reader card is scanned suggests that he speaks with a heavy French accent, relating to his name and catchphrase:
    Haf I said somesing wrong? Zee last time I tried to speak to you, you turned your head in anger. Why ees zees? Oui mon ami, I mees you!

    Names in other languages[edit]

    Japanese ハルマキ
    Harumaki
    Japanese word for "spring roll"

    Korean 왕서방
    Wang seobang
    Roughly "Mr. Wang." From 왕 (Wang), a common surname of Chinese people. 서방 (seobang) means husband.

    Simplified Chinese 春卷
    Chūnjuǎn
    Spring rolls

    Traditional Chinese 春卷
    Unknown
    Spring rolls

    Russian Кусто
    Kusto
    From English name

    Dutch Cousteau Same as English name

    German Jacques French name, derived from Jacques Cousteau

    European Spanish Cousteau Same as English name

    European French Figaro French slang for "barber," referring to his mustache

    Italian Jacques French name, derived from Jacques Cousteau

    See also[edit]

    Notes[edit]

    1. Doubutsu no Mori, Doubutsu no Mori+, Doubutsu no Mori e+
    2. Dòngwù Sēnlín
    3. Animal Crossing, City Folk to Pocket Camp, called "rally shirt" prior to New Leaf, includes Pocket Camp appearance after New Horizons
    4. New Horizons
    5. Animal Crossing
    6. City Folk to amiibo Festival, unused data in New Leaf and Happy Home Designer
    7. Unused data in New Horizons
    8. Harumaki
    9. Chūnjuǎn
    10. Chūnjuǎn
    11. Wang seobang
    12. Kusto
    13. 13.0 13.1 13.2 Frogs own umbrellas even though they do not use them
    14. Cousteau'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.
    15. If it is Cousteau's birthday, he will also wear the birthday hat (Blue variation).
    16. Imperial K.K. in Doubutsu no Mori e+
    17. Repeats for levels 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, and 75

    References[edit]

    1. "Four new campers have arrived! Be sure to give them a warm welcome to the campsite!@Pocket_Camp on Twitter (April 29, 2022). Archived from the original on April 29, 2022.