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Species		Personality		Gender
Alligator		Cranky		Male
Birthday		May 27th
Favorite saying		"The hero is brave in deeds as well as words."
Catchphrase		"gronk"
Clothing		Wave Print Striped Shirt (Blue)
Main appearances
DnM AC e+ WW CF NL NH
Other appearances
Film HHD aF PC
Name in other languages  ヤマト  파도맨  Krokki  Krokki  大和  Hector  Croco  Del  大和  Hector  Croco  Дел
Phrase in other languages  プシュー  처얼썩  chomp  happ  噗咻  clap  chomp  gronk  噗咻  clap  chomp  щелк

Del is a cranky alligator villager in the Animal Crossing series who first appeared in Doubutsu no Mori e+ and has appeared in all subsequent games except Animal Crossing: Wild World. His two-toned physical appearance is reminiscent of a ship's brightly colored hull. His English and Japanese names both refer to famous battleships: Del may be an abbreviation of "Delaware," the name of multiple ships in the U.S. Navy, while his Japanese name refers to the Japanese battleship Yamato. Del's naval theme is also present in his home's decor, which resembles the inside of a sea vessel. His Japanese favorite saying is similar to Sylvana's English favorite saying in Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo.

In New Horizons, Del has the fitness hobby and will wear Sporty Shades and lift heavy dumbbells while exercising.

Characteristics

Appearance

Del in Doubutsu no Mori e+.

Del is a navy blue alligator with the bottom portion of his jaws and abdomen a rich red. He has black spots resembling gun ports surrounding his cheeks, and half-open eyes, given him a tired or angry look. Because of the navy-and-red design of his head, he visually resembles a Japanese battleship, such as the Yamato he is named after.

Personality

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

As a cranky villager, Del will appear mature compared to other male personality types. This will make him come off as rude and belittling when talking to other villagers, including the player. Despite this, he will learn to confide in the player, considering them his only friend. He will enjoy the usual hobbies; not for competition, but for relaxing and peaceful reasons of calm and tranquillity away from other villagers. He will find it difficult to socialize with peppy villagers, who he will appear rude behind their backs about. He will get along with normal and snooty villagers, as well as other cranky villagers, who he will share deeper conversations with. He will, on occasion, annoy a normal villagers, usually when being mean about something or someone. When he is sick, he insults the illness.

Villager information

In Doubutsu no Mori e+

In Doubutsu no Mori e+, Del can only move to the player's town if his e-Reader card is scanned.

DnM

DnM+

AC

DnMe+

Species	Personality	Catchphrase
Alligator	Cranky	プシュー
Default clothing	Wave Print
Default umbrella	Batbrella
Star sign (DnMe+)	Gemini
Favorite style (DnMe+)	Striking
Least favorite style (DnMe+)	Fancy
Live song gift (DnMe+)	K.K. March

In City Folk

Favorites
Clothing	Striking
	Fancy
Furniture Genre	Retro/Playful
Furniture Series	Exotic
Furniture Color	Green

Ideal Furniture for Del – Green Retro/Playful
Name Price Available From Right Platform 1,600 Tom Nook Left Platform 1,600 Tom Nook High-Jump Mat 2,980 Tom Nook Treasure Chest 8,600 Spotlight Koopa Shell - Balloon 1-Up Mushroom - Balloon Green Pipe - Balloon Yoshi's Egg - Nook Points
More Green Furniture More Retro/Playful Furniture

In New Leaf

The hero is brave in deeds as well as words.

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
May 27	Cranky	gronk
Default clothing	Blue-Stripe Tee
Default umbrella	Bat Umbrella
Favorites
Favorite style	Sporty
Least favorite style	Ornate
Favorite color	Blue
Biography
Siblings	Second of 5 kids
Skill	Subsistence living
Goal	Firefighter
Halloween fear	Mummy Mask
Coffee preferences
Type of beans	Blend
Amount of milk	None
Amount of sugar	None

In New Horizons

The hero is brave in deeds as well as words.

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
May 27	Cranky (B)	gronk
Default clothing	Striped Shirt (Blue)
Default umbrella	Bat Umbrella
Favorite styles	Cool and Simple
Favorite colors	Blue and   White
Hobby	Fitness
Carried bag	Veggie
Book	Exercise
Food	Donut
Drink	Tea can or yellow mug
Popsicle	Orange

Ideal clothing for Del – Blue / White Cool and Simple 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 A Tee  560 Bells  Nook Shopping Apron (Blue)  840 Bells  Able Sisters Baseball Shirt (Navy Blue)  1,120 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Boa Fleece (White)  1,400 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Box-Skirt Uniform (Navy Blue)  2,300 Bells  Able Sisters Cardigan-Shirt Combo (Blue)  840 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Checkered Muffler (White)  1,440 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Chef's Outfit (Blue)  1,680 Bells  Able Sisters Chimayo Vest (White)  1,120 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Colorful Striped Sweater (White, Blue & Green)  1,200 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Concierge Uniform (White)  1,920 Bells  Able Sisters DAL Apron Not for sale  Dodo Airlines DAL Tee Not for sale  Dodo Airlines Denim Vest (Blue)  1,120 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Denim Vest (Navy Blue)  1,120 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Do-Rag (Blue)  560 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Doublet (Blue)  1,520 Bells  Able Sisters Fishing Waders (Navy Blue)  2,000 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Gilet and Shirt (Blue)  1,120 Bells  Able Sisters Gingham Picnic Shirt (Blue)  960 Bells  Able Sisters Letter Jacket (Blue)  1,080 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters MVP Tee  640 Bells  Nook Shopping Office Uniform (Blue)  1,600 Bells  Able Sisters OK Motors Cap  770 Bells  Nook Shopping OK Motors Jacket  1,500 Bells  Nook Shopping Paisley Bandanna (Blue)  700 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Pajama Dress (Navy Blue)  1,200 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Pinafore (Dark Blue)  1,600 Bells  Able Sisters Pirate Bandanna (Blue) Not for sale  Gullivarrr PJ Outfit (Navy Blue)  1,050 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Puffy Vest (Navy Blue)  1,250 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Racing Outfit (Blue)  2,450 Bells  Able Sisters Raglan Shirt (Blue)  800 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Ribbon-Straps Tank (Blue)  960 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Sailor's Hat (White)  1,680 Bells  Able Sisters Sailor's Hat (Navy Blue)  1,680 Bells  Able Sisters Sailor's Tee (Navy Blue)  1,050 Bells  Able Sisters Sailor-Style Shirt (Navy Blue)  1,050 Bells  Able Sisters Sailor-Style Shirt (White)  1,050 Bells  Able Sisters School Smock  2,000 Bells  Able Sisters Snowflake Sweater (Blue)  960 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Snowy Knit Cap (Blue)  700 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Snowy Sweater (Blue)  1,450 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Sports Cap (Blue)  560 Bells  Able Sisters Sports Cap (White & Blue)  560 Bells  Able Sisters Sports Tank (2)  640 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Staff Uniform (Blue)  800 Bells  Able Sisters Striped Dress (Blue)  1,600 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Striped Shirt (Navy Blue)  960 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Striped Tank (Blue)  800 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Sushi Chef's Outfit (White)  1,800 Bells  Able Sisters Sweater-Vest (Navy Blue)  1,400 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Tailored Jacket (Navy Blue)  1,400 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Tee Dress (Navy Blue)  1,500 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Tee-Parka Combo (Blue)  1,400 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Terry-Cloth Nightcap (Blue)  840 Bells  Able Sisters Thank-You Dad Apron (Blue)  1,100 Bells  Nook Shopping Top Hat (White)  2,100 Bells  Able Sisters Two-Ball Tee  560 Bells  Nook Shopping Vertical-Stripes Shirt (Blue)  960 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Work Shirt (Blue-Striped Necktie)  1,040 Bells  Able Sisters Yodel Cardigan (Mint)  1,440 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters
More Blue Items More White Items More Cool Items More Simple Items

House

From Animal Crossing: City Folk onward, Del's house is themed after a ship's boiler room.

In Doubutsu no Mori e+

In Doubutsu no Mori e+, Del's house features the same furniture layout as Kabuki's.

Items:	Pagoda  Samurai Suit  Taiko Drum  Red Boom Box  Paper Parasol  Lavender Robe  Scary Painting  Deer Scare  Mugho Bonsai  Shrine Lantern  Shrine Lantern  Pine Bonsai
Wall:	Shanty Wall
Floor:	Shanty Mat
Music:	K.K. March

In City Folk

Items:	Globe  Amazing Machine  Reel-to-Reel  Robo-Dresser  Ship Compass  Life Ring  Ship Cannon  Anchor
Wall:	Industrial Wall
Floor:	Plank Flooring
Music:	K.K. March

In New Leaf

Items:	Complex Machine  Amazing Machine  Robo-Bed  Robo-Dresser  Oil Barrel (x2)  Robo-Stereo  Robo-Lamp  Robo-Chair  Electric Kettle  Typewriter  Robo-Wall Clock
Wall:	Industrial Wall
Floor:	Plank Flooring
Music:	K.K. March

In New Horizons

Items:	Iron Shelf  Ironwood DIY Workbench  Iron Worktable (x2)  Key Holder  Oil Barrel  Oil Barrel  Wall-Mounted Tool Board  Folding Chair (x2)  Outdoor Generator  Utility Sink  Gears (x3)  Tool Cart  Metal Can  Board Game
Wall:	Industrial Wall
Floor:	Ship Deck
Music:	Pondering

Other appearances

In Happy Home Designer

Happy Home Designer client information
	Del Thought bubble: I want to feel like a sailor adventuring across the sea. Client's vision: A shrine to seafaring. Required items: Life Ring Favorite song:  K.K. Dixie Favorite saying: The hero is brave in deeds as well as words.

	Unlocked items
Furniture:	Life Ring    Bottled Ship    Sailboat Model    K.K. Dixie    Del's Pic
Interior:	Tropical Rug    Stone Wall    Ocean-Horizon Wall    Water Floor
Clothing:	Blue-Stripe Tee    Scale-Print Tee    Floral Knit Tee    Floral Knit Dress    Captain's Hat    Sailor's Hat    Blue-Stripe Tights    Red Boat Shoes
Nature:	Palm Tree    Palm-Tree Stump
Starting house:

Happy Home Designer client information
	Del Thought bubble: I want to feel like a sailor adventuring across the sea. Client's vision: A shrine to seafaring. Required items: Life Ring Favorite song:  K.K. Dixie Favorite saying: The hero is brave in deeds as well as words.

	Unlocked items
Furniture:	Life Ring    Bottled Ship    Sailboat Model    K.K. Dixie    Del's Pic
Interior:	Tropical Rug    Stone Wall    Ocean-Horizon Wall    Water Floor
Clothing:	Blue-Stripe Tee    Scale-Print Tee    Floral Knit Tee    Floral Knit Dress    Captain's Hat    Sailor's Hat    Blue-Stripe Tights    Red Boat Shoes
Nature:	Palm Tree    Palm-Tree Stump
Starting house:

In Pocket Camp

Del was added to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp on August 26th, 2021.

The hero is brave in deeds as well as words.

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
May 27	Cranky	gronk
Default clothing	Blue-Stripe Tee
Biography
Description	When Del goes shopping, he often gets distracted by the first thing he lays eyes on, completely forgetting about the thing he went out to buy in the first place.
Preferred theme
Primary reward	Wood
Version added	4.4.0
Date unlocked	August 26, 2021
How to invite	Blathers's Treasure Trek
Friendship rewards
Level 7	Blue-Stripe Tee Sparkle Stone
Level 9	Sparkle Stone
Level 15	Crafting request: Bottled Ship
Level 20	Del‎‎'s Pic Sparkle Stone
Level 25 - 50	Sparkle Stone

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#223 Del - Series 3

Star sign: Gemini Birthday: May 27th Dice value: 2 Hand sign: Paper

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Trivia

• Del appears on the album cover of "Mountain Song."

Names in other languages

	ヤマト Yamato	From a Japanese battleship
	파도맨 pado man	-
	大和 / 大和 Dàhé	From Japanese name Yamato
	Дел Del	Same as English name
	Del	-
	Krokki	-
	Croco	From crocodile
	Hector	-
	Krokki	-

See also

• List of villagers
• List of villagers in New Horizons