Croque

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	Image gallery
Favorite saying	"Where there's smoke, there's fire."
Catchphrase	"as if"
Clothing	Imperial shirt; Silk shirt (Red)
Umbrella	Maple umbrella; Paper parasol
Main appearances
	DnM DnM+ AC DnMe+ iQue; WW CF NL NH
Other appearances
	Film HHD aF PC
	Names in other languages タイシ; 투투; Gracido; Carlo 太子; Carlos; Ranolfo; Croque 太子; Carlos; Ranolfo; Крок
	Phrase in other languages しからば; 툴툴; umpf; schleck 子曰; crapoupou; yastá; ja dááág 子曰; ouaoua; yastá; вроде того

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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]

Where there's smoke, there's fire.

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
July 18	Cranky	as if
Default clothing	Imperial shirt
Default umbrella	Maple umbrella ^{[nb 10]}
Favorites
Favorite style	Iconic
Least favorite style	Cute
Favorite color	Red
Biography
Siblings	Eldest of 3 kids
Skill	Bunting
Goal	Architect
Halloween fear	Mummy mask
Coffee preferences
Type of beans	Kilimanjaro
Amount of milk	None
Amount of sugar	None

In New Horizons[edit]

Where there's smoke, there's fire.

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
July 18	Cranky (A)	as if
Default clothing	Silk shirt (Red)
Other default clothing	During rain: Raincoat (Blue) & rain hat (Blue) During snow: Down jacket (Red) & knit hat (Red) Sleepwear and if sick: PJ outfit (Red) While exercising: Athletic jacket (Red) While doing yoga: Tank (Red) While sunbathing: Triangle shades Fishing Tourney: Athletic jacket (Red) & denim cap (Light blue) Bug-Off: Athletic jacket (Red) & denim cap (Light blue) Bunny Day: Earth-egg outfit & earth-egg shell Halloween: Flashy animal costume (Red) & impish horns (Red) Turkey Day: Straw boater (Brown) Turkey Day (chef): Chef's outfit (Red) & chef's hat Toy Day: Santa hat Countdown: Tweed jacket (Berry red) & star shades (Yellow)^{[nb 11]} Birthday & Wedding Season photoshoot: Tweed jacket (Berry red) & star shades (Yellow)^{[nb 12]} Happy Home Paradise DLC exclusive clothing: As a student for the school: School uniform with necktie (Navy blue) As the teacher for the school: Checkered sweater vest (Light brown) & rimmed glasses (Black) As the cashier/employee for the restaurant: Café uniform (Red) As the chef/apprentice for the restaurant: Chef's outfit (Red) & chef's hat As a staff for the café: Diner apron (Red) As the receptionist for the hospital: Nurse's jacket (Blue) As the doctor for the hospital: Doctor's coat (Red necktie) As a patient for the hospital: PJ outfit (Green) As the shop manager for the apparel shop: Staff uniform (Yellow) While practicing hula: Hula top (Red) & hibiscus hairpin (Red) While floating in the ocean: Horizontal-striped wet suit (Red) & round tinted shades (Brown) During DJ KK's concerts: Paradise Planning event tee (Red), tropical turban (Red), & neon shades (Orange & lime)
Default umbrella	Paper parasol ^{[nb 10]}
Initial NookPhone	Blue
Final NookPhone	Traditional 1 - Fabric 17
Favorites
Favorite styles	Elegant and Cool
Favorite colors	Red and Orange
Hobby	Nature
Handheld items
Bag	Paper
Book	Gardening/Bug/Fish/Fossil
Food	Lollipop
Drink	Soda can
Popsicle	Ramune-soda

In Happy Home Paradise[edit]

Happy Home Paradise client information

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:	Imperial Dining Chair Diner Counter Chair Donut Stool Diner Mini Table Simple Table Diner Dining Table Checkout Counter Counter Table Diner Counter Table Kitchen Stove Kitchen Counter Double-Door Refrigerator Water Cooler Sample Case Standing Shop Sign Flashy-Flower Sign Imperial Pot Revolving Spice Rack Miso Ramen Shio Ramen Shoyu Ramen Tantanmen Fried Rice Chinese-Style Meal Tape Deck Tissue Box Cordless Phone Modern Cash Register Croque's Photo Imperial Decorative Shelves Ventilation Fan Imperial Dining Lantern Formal Paper Autograph Cards Wooden-Plank Sign Croque's Poster Simple Shaded Lamp Imperial Lamp Festival Lantern Horizontal Split Curtains Range Hood
Interior:	Exquisite Wall Harmonious Wall Imperial Wall Orange Moroccan-Style Wall Restaurant-Kitchen Flooring Terra-Cotta Flooring Red-and-Black Vinyl Flooring Imperial Tile Imperial Rug Red Exquisite Rug Simple Entrance Mat Dark Bamboo Rug
Clothing:	Fired-Up Kanji Tee Kung-Fu Tee Kung-Fu Tee Kung-Fu Tee Kung-Fu Tee Kung-Fu Tee 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 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 Bun Wig Bun Wig Bun Wig Bun Wig Bun Wig Bun Wig Bun Wig Kung-Fu Shoes

House[edit]

In New Leaf[edit]

Exterior of Croque's house in Animal Crossing: New Leaf

Interior of Croque's house in Animal Crossing: New Leaf

Items:

Outdoor Bath	Bonfire
Tree Standee (×3)	Deer Scare
Tall Lantern (×2)	Tall Clankoid (×2)

Wall:

Autumn Wall

Floor:

Autumn Floor

Music:

K.K. Jongara ^{[nb 13]}

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.

Interior of Croque's house in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Exterior:

Shape:

Roof:

Black tile roof

Siding:

Standard zen exterior

Door:

Black zen door

Interior:

Items:

Simple DIY Workbench	Bamboo Speaker
Tree Standee (×3)	Hay Bed
Shanty Mat	Leaf Campfire
Leaf Stool	Maple-Leaf Pond Stone

Wall:

Autumn Wall

Floor:

Colored-Leaves Flooring

Music:

K.K. Folk

Other appearances[edit]

In Happy Home Designer[edit]

Happy Home Designer client information

Where there's smoke, there's fire.

Official example

Croque
Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
July 18	Cranky	as if
Default clothing	Imperial shirt
Umbrella	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:

In amiibo Festival[edit]

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
July 18	Cranky	as if
Clothing	Imperial shirt
Umbrella	Maple umbrella
amiibo card traits
Dice value	2
Hand sign	Rock
Desert Island Escape traits
Movement	×6
Hunger	×2
Vision	×1
Favorite fruit	Lychee

In Pocket Camp[edit]

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

Where there's smoke, there's fire.

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
July 18	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
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]

Card back

#330 Croque - Series 4

Star sign:	Cancer
Birthday:	July 18
Dice value:	2
Hand sign:	Rock

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Gallery[edit]

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Animal Crossing: New Leaf
amiibo card artwork
Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Trivia[edit]

Croque shares his birthday with Beppe.

Names in other languages[edit]

	タイシ Taishi	-

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

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

	Крок Krok	From English name

	Croque	Same as English name

	Carlo	-

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

	Carlos	Given name

	Gracido	From gracidare, "to croak"

Notes[edit]

↑ Prior to New Horizons
↑ New Horizons
↑ Prior to New Horizons, unused data in New Leaf and Happy Home Designer
↑ Unused data in New Horizons
↑ Taishi
↑ Tàizǐ
↑ Tàizǐ
↑ Tutu
↑ Krok
↑ ^10.0 ^10.1 ^10.2 Frogs own umbrellas even though they do not use them
↑ 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.
↑ If it is Croque's birthday, he will also wear the birthday hat (Blue variation).
↑ Does not contain a stereo initially
↑ This furniture is initially placed outside by default
↑ Repeats for levels 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, and 80