Croque

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For the villager whose Korean name is Croque, see Alli.

Type of Frog villager Croque flg17
Artwork of Croque the Frog
Species Personality Gender
Frog Cranky Male
Birthday July 18th Cancer
Favorite saying "Where there's smoke, there's fire."
Catchphrase "as if"
Clothing Imperial shirt[nb 1]
Silk shirt (Red)[nb 2]
Umbrella Maple umbrella[nb 3]
Paper parasol[nb 4]
Main appearances

Other appearances
Names in other languages
 タイシ[nb 5]
 투투[nb 8]
 Gracido
 Carlo
 太子[nb 6]
 Carlos
 Ranolfo
 Croque
 太子[nb 7]
 Carlos
 Ranolfo
 Крок[nb 9]
Phrase in other languages
 しからば
 툴툴
 umpf
 schleck
 子曰
 crapoupou
 yastá
 ja dááág
 子曰
 ouaoua
 yastá
 вроде того

Croque is a cranky frog villager in the Animal Crossing series. He first appeared in Animal Crossing: New Leaf and has appeared in all subsequent games. His name derives from "croak," the onomatopoeia of the sound frogs make, while his standoffish catchphrase reflects his cranky personality.

In New Horizons, Croque has the nature hobby and may be found reading a book pertaining to an item he is studying, which can be either flowers, bugs, fish, or fossils.

Characteristics[edit]

Appearance[edit]

Artwork of Croque from New Leaf.

Croque is a frog whose appearance may be loosely based on fire, due to the sun-like pattern on his face, his favorite saying, and his home's decor. He also seems to have a crab-like appearance. His appearance could also be a visual reference to the traditional Japanese Daruma doll. His skin is dark orange, with yellowish tips on his limbs. His mouth, which frowns by default, is located near the bottom of his face, with a mustache on top of it. He also has a small beard and large, arched eyebrows.

Personality[edit]

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

Cranky villagers are usually depicted as stereotypical peaceful, older animals. They enjoy fishing, bug catching, and other hobbies and interactions. They are the male counterpart of snooty villagers, and fill up a "fatherly" role for the player, often giving them advice and are enthusiastic about competing and chatting with them. Cranky villagers tend to have trouble getting along with smug, big sister, peppy, and lazy villagers, but will admire the latter's easy-going demeanor. As a frog, he enjoys the rain, and as such will never be seen with an umbrella, even in heavy downpour. He will also not be seen around the village until late in the day and will stay up long past midnight, as the cranky archetype does. Sometimes, Croque will be seen walking in a rage around the village, saying: "I'm surrounded by a bunch of jokers! [catchphrase]!" Though random pouting is not exclusive to Croque, or even the cranky archetype, he is one to anger quickly, especially if the player hits him with its net multiple times, complaining: "Hey, watch where you're swingin' that thing!"

Villager information[edit]

In New Leaf[edit]

Croque
Where there's smoke, there's fire.

Croque

Croque

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
July 18 Cancer Cranky as if
Default clothing Imperial Shirt NL Model.png Imperial shirt
Default umbrella Maple Umbrella NL Model.png Maple umbrella [nb 10]
Favorites
Smallcheckmark.png Favorite style Iconic
Smallxmark.png Least favorite style Cute
Favorite color
 
Red
Biography
Siblings Eldest of 3 kids
Skill Bunting
Goal Architect
Halloween fear Mummy Mask NL Model.png Mummy mask
Coffee preferences
Type of beans Kilimanjaro
Amount of milk None
Amount of sugar None

In New Horizons[edit]

Croque
Where there's smoke, there's fire.

Croque

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
July 18 Cancer Cranky (A) as if
Default clothing Silk Shirt (Red) NH Icon.png Silk shirt (Red)
Other default clothing
  • During rain: Raincoat (Blue) NH Icon.png Raincoat (Blue) & Rain Hat (Blue) NH Icon.png rain hat (Blue)
  • During snow: Down Jacket (Red) NH Icon.png Down jacket (Red) & Knit Hat (Red) NH Icon.png knit hat (Red)
  • Sleepwear and if sick: PJ Outfit (Red) NH Icon.png PJ outfit (Red)
  • 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) & Denim Cap (Light Blue) NH Icon.png denim cap (Light blue)
  • 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: Tweed Jacket (Berry Red) NH Icon.png Tweed jacket (Berry red) & Star Shades (Yellow) NH Icon.png star shades (Yellow)[nb 11]
  • Birthday & Wedding Season photoshoot: Tweed Jacket (Berry Red) NH Icon.png Tweed jacket (Berry red) & Star Shades (Yellow) NH Icon.png star shades (Yellow)[nb 12]

  • 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) & Round Tinted Shades (Brown) NH Icon.png round tinted shades (Brown)
  • During DJ KK's concerts: Paradise Planning Event Tee (Red) NH Icon.png Paradise Planning event tee (Red), Tropical Turban (Red) NH Icon.png tropical turban (Red), & Neon Shades (Orange & Lime) NH Icon.png neon shades (Orange & lime)
  • Default umbrella Paper Parasol NH Icon.png Paper parasol [nb 10]
    Initial NookPhone  Default Phone Case (Blue) NH Model.png  Blue
    Final NookPhone  Phone Case (Traditional 1 - Fabric 17) NH Model.png  Traditional 1 - Fabric 17
    Favorites
    Favorite styles Elegant and Cool
    Favorite colors
     
    Red
    and
     
    Orange
    Hobby Nature
    Handheld items
    Bag Paper Bag NH Model.png Paper
    Book Nature Book Interior NH Texture.png Gardening/Bug/Fish/Fossil
    Food Lollipop Food NH Model.png Lollipop
    Drink Soda can Drink NH Model.png Soda can
    Popsicle Ramune-soda Popsicle NH Model.png Ramune-soda

    In Happy Home Paradise[edit]

    Croque
    Thought bubble I wanna make the kind of ramen folks stand in line for.
    Client's vision Popular Ramen Restaurant
    Required items Hearty Ramen
    Stewpot
    Vertical Banner
    Favorite song  K.K. Lament
    Unlocked items
    Furniture:
    Interior:
    Clothing:

    House[edit]

    In New Leaf[edit]

    In New Horizons[edit]

    In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Croque's house is fall-themed and holds very few furniture items other than outdoor decorations.

    Exterior of Croque's house in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
    Interior of Croque's house in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
    Exterior:
    Shape: House shape #3
    Roof:  Black tile roof
    Siding:  Standard zen exterior
    Door:  Black zen door
    Interior:
    Items:
    Wall:  Autumn Wall
    Floor:  Colored-Leaves Flooring
    Music:  K.K. Folk

    Other appearances[edit]

    In Happy Home Designer[edit]

    Croque
    Where there's smoke, there's fire.

    Croque's Happy Home Designer icon


    Example of Croque's Happy Home Designer house
    Official example
    Croque
    Birthday Personality Catchphrase
    July 18 Cancer Cranky as if
    Default clothing Imperial Shirt HHD Icon.png Imperial shirt
    Umbrella Maple Umbrella HHD Icon.png Maple umbrella [nb 10]
    House request
    Thought bubble I want a place that satisfies my hunger for noodles.
    Client's vision A noodle shop.
    Required items Pylon set [nb 14]
    Ramen
    Imperial pot
    Favorite song  K.K. Lament
    Unlocked items
    Furniture:
  •  Cafeteria table
  •  Counter table
  •  Stool
  •  Pipe stool
  •  Sink
  •  Imperial pot
  •  Ramen
  •  Waterpot
  •  Metal box
  •  Outdoor sign
  •  Pylon set
  •  K.K. Lament
  •  Croque's pic
  •  Zen note card
  •  Sushi menu
  • Interior:
  •  Stone wall
  •  Lab floor
  • Clothing:
  •  Noodle tee
  •  Imperial shirt
  •  Imperial pants
  •  Silk hat
  •  Pigtail
  •  Frog cap
  •  Maple umbrella
  • Starting house: Default exterior of Croque's house in Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer

    In amiibo Festival[edit]

    Croque

    Croque

    Birthday Personality Catchphrase
    July 18 Cancer Cranky as if
    Clothing Imperial Shirt HHD Icon.png Imperial shirt
    Umbrella Maple Umbrella HHD Icon.png Maple umbrella
    amiibo card traits
    Dice value 2
    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]

    Croque was added to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp on January 17, 2024.

    Croque
    Where there's smoke, there's fire.

    Croque

    Birthday Personality Catchphrase
    July 18 Cancer Cranky as if
    Default clothing Imperial shirt
    Biography
    Description Once he makes up his mind about something, he will not budge. There's no point in arguing about it. Croque refuses to change his mind.
    Preferred theme Harmonious
    Primary reward Wood
    Version added 5.5.1
    Date unlocked January 17, 2024
    How to invite  Blathers's Treasure Trek (map obtained on Hugh and Pals' Island)
    Friendship rewards
    Level 7 Imperial shirt
    Sparkle stones
    Level 9 Sparkle stones
    Level 15 Crafting request:
    Tall lantern
    Level 20 Croque's pic
    Sparkle stones
    Level 25[nb 15] Sparkle stones

    Card profiles[edit]

    amiibo card[edit]

    330 Croque amiibo card NA.png

    Card back

    Amiibo Card Back.png

    #330 Croque - Series 4
    Star sign: Cancer
    Birthday: July 18
    Dice value: 2
    Hand sign: Rock

    Gallery[edit]

    Trivia[edit]

    Names in other languages[edit]

    Japanese タイシ
    Taishi
    -

    Korean 투투
    Tutu
    Potentially a reference to the Korean name of Gyata (ギヤ太), the frog king from Demetan Croaker

    Simplified Chinese 太子
    Tàizǐ
    Similar to Japanese name, and also means "prince"

    Russian Крок
    Krok
    From English name

    Dutch Croque Same as English name

    German Carlo -

    European Spanish Ranolfo Given name that starts with ran- (as Spanish word for frog, "Rana")

    European French Carlos Given name

    Italian Gracido From gracidare, "to croak"

    See also[edit]

    Notes[edit]

    1. Prior to New Horizons
    2. New Horizons
    3. Prior to New Horizons, unused data in New Leaf and Happy Home Designer
    4. Unused data in New Horizons
    5. Taishi
    6. Tàizǐ
    7. Tàizǐ
    8. Tutu
    9. Krok
    10. 10.0 10.1 10.2 Frogs own umbrellas even though they do not use them
    11. Croque'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.
    12. If it is Croque's birthday, he will also wear the birthday hat (Blue variation).
    13. Does not contain a stereo initially
    14. This furniture is initially placed outside by default
    15. Repeats for levels 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, and 75