Genji

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Favorite saying	"Fall down seven times, get up eight."
Catchphrase	"otaku"; "mochi"
Clothing	Misty tee
Umbrella	Paper parasol; Maple-leaf umbrella
Main appearances
	DnM DnM+ AC DnMe+ iQue; WW CF NL NH
Other appearances
	Film HHD aF PC
	Names in other languages ゲンジ; 토시; Genji; Aki 儒林; Kali; Sumo; Genji 儒林; Kali; Sumo; Гэндзи
	Phrase in other languages まろ; 땡글; mochi; goseimas 臣; mochi; mochi; mochi 臣; mochi; mochi; зайпончик

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Genji is a jock rabbit villager in the Animal Crossing series who appears in all games to date. His name could refer to two things. Genji could refer either to the era in Japanese history or the titular character in The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu, which is often considered to be the world's first novel. His physical appearance corroborates the latter, with his design being based on the appearance of Japanese noblemen like the title character of the Shikibu novel. His catchphrase prior to New Horizons, "otaku," is a Japanese pejorative for people with life-consuming interests (also used in English as a loanword for fans of Japanese media), while his catchphrase in New Horizons, "mochi," is a type of Japanese rice cake made with rice flour pounded into paste.

Genji's official Animal Crossing artwork, Wild World villager picture, and New Horizons photo depict him holding what appears to be a scroll, one of the diaries in Animal Crossing. Additionally, his e-Reader card profile and Pocket Camp description refer to his love of writing poetry, specifically haikus in Pocket Camp. According to his e-Reader card profile, he often runs races with Aziz, another jock villager.

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

Characteristics[edit]

Artwork of Genji from Animal Crossing.

Appearance[edit]

Genji is a snowy white rabbit with dark mahogany brown ears and pink cheeks. The brown from his ears go down to circle all the way around his head. His paws, feet, and bunny tail are tipped chocolate brown while the rest is white except his ears. He also has small, round eyebrows that are black.

Personality[edit]

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

As a jock villager, Genji 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, Genji goes to sleep at 12:30 AM and wakes up at 6:30 AM.

Villager information[edit]

In Animal Crossing[edit]

In Animal Crossing, Genji cannot be one of the starting villagers in the player's town.

Species	Personality	Catchphrase
Rabbit	Jock	otaku
Default clothing	Misty shirt
Default umbrella	Paper parasol
Doubutsu no Mori e+ traits
Star sign	Aquarius
Favorite style	Refined
Least favorite style	Striking
Live song gift	K.K. Folk

In Wild World[edit]

In Animal Crossing: Wild World, Genji cannot be one of the starting villagers in the player's town.

Hai-ya!

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
January 21	Jock	otaku
Default clothing	Misty shirt
Default umbrella	Paper parasol
Favorites
Favorite style	Severe
Least favorite style	Zany
Default hobby	Catch bugs
Furniture requests
Color	White
Genres	Lovely / Old-school
Series	Cabin Series / Asian Series
Category	Instrument

In City Folk[edit]

In Animal Crossing: City Folk, Genji cannot be one of the starting villagers in the player's town.

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
January 21	Jock	otaku
Default clothing	Misty shirt
Default umbrella	Paper parasol
Favorites
Favorite clothing style	Refined
Least favorite clothing style	Striking
Favorite furniture styles	Dignified and Retro
Favorite furniture color	Green
Favorite series	Exotic Series

In New Leaf[edit]

Fall down seven times, get up eight.

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
January 21	Jock	otaku
Default clothing	Misty tee
Default umbrella	Paper parasol
Favorites
Favorite style	Iconic
Least favorite style	Basic
Favorite color	Green
Biography
Siblings	Youngest of 6 kids
Skill	Subsistence living
Goal	Politician
Halloween fear	Bug mask
Coffee preferences
Type of beans	Blue Mountain
Amount of milk	Lots
Amount of sugar	Three spoonfuls

In New Horizons[edit]

Fall down seven times, get up eight.

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
January 21	Jock (B)	mochi
Default clothing	Misty tee
Other default clothing	During rain (if not using umbrella): Raincoat (Purple) & outdoor hat (Purple) During snow: Down jacket (Green) & knit hat (Green) Sleepwear and if sick: PJ outfit (Green) & terry-cloth nightcap (Green) While exercising: Athletic jacket (Green) & sporty shades (Lime) While doing yoga: Tank (Navy blue) While sunbathing: Triangle shades Fishing Tourney: Athletic jacket (Green) & mesh cap (Green) Bug-Off: Athletic jacket (Green) & mesh cap (Green) Bunny Day: Leaf-egg outfit & leaf-egg shell Halloween: Magic-academy robe (Green) & impish horns (Green) Turkey Day: Straw boater (Cream) Turkey Day (chef): Chef's outfit (Green) & chef's hat Toy Day: Santa hat Countdown: Doublet (Green) & rhinestone shades (Purple)^{[nb 11]} Birthday & Wedding Season photoshoot: Doublet (Green) & rhinestone shades (Purple)^{[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 (Green) As the chef/apprentice for the restaurant: Chef's outfit (Green) & chef's hat As a staff for the café: Diner apron (Aquamarine) 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 (Blue) While practicing hula: Pineapple aloha shirt (Green) & vine crown While floating in the ocean: Leaf-print wet suit (Green) & retro shades (Green) During DJ KK's concerts: Paradise Planning event tee (Green) & neon shades (Lime & purple)
Default umbrella	Maple-leaf umbrella
Initial NookPhone	Beige
Final NookPhone	Traditional 1 - Fabric 6
Favorites
Favorite styles	Elegant and Simple
Favorite colors	Green and Purple
Hobby	Fitness
Handheld items
Bag	Paper
Book	Sports
Food	Lollipop
Drink	Soda can
Popsicle	Ramune-soda

Ideal clothing for Genji – Green / Purple Elegant 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	Price	Available from
Energetic sweater (Purple)	960 Bells	Mabel Able Sisters
Shawl-and-dress combo (Green)	2,000 Bells	Mabel Able Sisters
Tiny party cap (Green)	560 Bells	Able Sisters Apparel shop

More Green Items
More Purple Items

More Elegant Items
More Simple Items

In Happy Home Paradise[edit]

Happy Home Paradise client information

Genji
Thought bubble	I just wanna spend all day playing on a go board...
Client's vision	A Place to Play Go
Required items	Floor Seat Go Board
Favorite song	King K.K.

Unlocked items
Furniture:	Folding Chair Office Chair Zen Cushion Simple Sofa Zen Bench Long Folding Table Low Folding Table Zen Low Table Zen Lowboard Reception Counter Tatami Bed Short File Cabinet Tall File Cabinet Large Magazine Rack Low Screen Retro TV Schefflera Pine Tree Bonsai Shelf Rattan Waste Bin Whiteboard Samurai Suit Tokonoma Deer Scare Garden Rock Mossy Garden Rock Tall Lantern Yunomi Teacup Iced Coffee LCD TV (50 in.) TV with VCR Tape Deck Digital Alarm Clock Bamboo Sphere Moss Ball Pine Bonsai Tree Book Book Stands Stacked Magazines Magazine Rack Rotary Phone Public Telephone Incense Burner Extinguisher Pot Genji's Photo Wall-Mounted TV (20 in.) Pendulum Clock Formal Paper Autograph Cards Hanging Scroll Genji's Poster Zen Light
Interior:	Screen Wall Modern Shoji-Screen Wall Standard Tearoom Wall Hallway Wall Bamboo-Grove Wall Common Flooring Dark-Block Flooring Tatami Tatami Flooring Mossy-Garden Flooring Yellow Bamboo Mat Red Carpet Natural-Wood Square Tile Light Bamboo Rug Tatami Mat
Clothing:	Casual Kimono Casual Kimono Casual Kimono Casual Kimono
Other items:	Timer
Nature:	Bamboo Tree

House[edit]

In Doubutsu no Mori and Doubutsu no Mori+[edit]

Exterior of Genji's house in Doubutsu no Mori+

Interior of Genji's house in Doubutsu no Mori+

Items:

Standing Stone (x2)	Tall Lantern
Stone Couple	Leaning Stone
Pond Lantern	Mini Gongoid
Bujian Washbasin	Mini Poltergoid

Wall:

Garden Wall

Floor:

Sand Garden

Music:

No music

In Animal Crossing[edit]

Exterior of Genji's house in Animal Crossing

Interior of Genji's house in Animal Crossing

Items:

Standing Stone (x2)	Tall Lantern
Stone Couple	Leaning Stone
Pond Lantern	Mini Gongoid
Maple Bonsai	Mini Poltergoid

Wall:

Garden Wall

Floor:

Sand Garden

Music:

No music

In Dòngwù Sēnlín[edit]

Exterior of Genji's house in Dòngwù Sēnlín

Interior of Genji's house in Dòngwù Sēnlín

Items:

Standing Stone (x2)	Stone Stool
Stone Couple	Leaning Stone
Incense Burner	Mini Gongoid
Mini Poltergoid

Wall:

Garden Wall

Floor:

Sand Garden

Music:

No music

In Wild World[edit]

Interior of Genji's house in Animal Crossing: Wild World

Items:

Hearth	Screen
Mop	Tea Table
Paper Parasol	Mini-Dharma
Evening Cicada

Wall:

Sea View

Floor:

Shanty Mat

Music:

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

In City Folk[edit]

Interior of Genji's house in Animal Crossing: City Folk

Items:

Hearth	Screen
Mop	Tea Table
Paper Parasol	Evening Cicada
Mini-Dharma

Wall:

Sea View

Floor:

Shanty Mat

Music:

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

In New Leaf[edit]

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

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

Items:

Outdoor Bath	Tatami Bed
Screen	Tokonoma
Paper Lantern	Biwa Lute
Tea Table	Hibachi
Paper Parasol	Evening Cicada
Elder Mask

Wall:

Gold Screen Wall

Floor:

Mossy Carpet

Music:

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

In New Horizons[edit]

In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, if Genji 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.

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

Exterior:

Shape:

Roof:

Purple tile roof

Siding:

White & brown asian siding

Door:

White zen door

Interior:

Items:

Bonsai Shelf	Pond Stone
Cherry-Blossom Branches	Screen
Bamboo Bench	Hanging Scroll
Bamboo Sphere	Deer Scare
Tatami Bed	Paper Lantern

Wall:

Gold-Screen Wall

Floor:

Mossy-Garden Flooring

Music:

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

Other appearances[edit]

In Happy Home Designer[edit]

Happy Home Designer client information

Fall down seven times, get up eight.

Official example

Genji
Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
January 21	Jock	otaku
Default clothing	Misty tee
Umbrella	Paper parasol
House request
Thought bubble	I need a scary home for telling ghost stories!
Client's vision	A haunted house.
Required items	Creepy clock Cardboard chair Candle
Favorite song	K.K. Dirge

Unlocked items
Furniture:	Candle Black cosmos Black lilies Skeleton figurine Tribal mask Bow Lovely doll Cardboard chair Creepy skeleton Creepy clock K.K. Dirge Genji's pic Ogre mask Female mask Elder mask
Interior:	Creepy rug Old rug Ramshackle wall Shanty wall Creepy wall Charcoal tile Ramshackle floor
Clothing:	Misty tee Bone shirt Bone pants Skeleton hood Paper parasol
Nature:	Bare tree Black cosmos Black lilies
Starting house:

In amiibo Festival[edit]

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
January 21	Jock	otaku
Clothing	Misty tee
Umbrella	Paper parasol
amiibo card traits
Dice value	5
Hand sign	Scissors
Desert Island Escape traits
Movement	×3
Hunger	×2
Vision	×2
Favorite fruit	Orange

In Pocket Camp[edit]

Genji was added to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp on December 27, 2020.^[1]

Fall down seven times, get up eight.

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
January 21	Jock	mochi
Default clothing	Misty tee
Biography
Description	Genji's not just a jock. He's a poet too! Here—try his latest on for size. "Strength is everything. Then again, they also say: Mind over matter."
Loading screen description	Genji is so much more than just a jock. He's a poet and you didn't even know it! Try his latest masterpiece out for size: "Strength is everything. Then again, they also say: Mind over matter."
Preferred theme
Primary reward	Wood
Version added	4.0.1
Date unlocked	December 27, 2020
How to invite	Blathers's Treasure Trek (map obtained on Genji and Pals' Island)
Friendship rewards
Level 7	Misty tee Sparkle stones
Level 9	Sparkle stones
Level 15	Crafting request: Ponderosa bonsai
Level 20	Genji's pic Sparkle stones
Level 25^{[nb 14]}	Sparkle stones

Card profiles[edit]

Animal Crossing e-Reader card[edit]

Card back

#216 Genji - Series 4
Gender:	Male
Sign:	Aquarius
Clothes:	misty shirt
Petphrase:	otaku
Profile:	Genji can often be found swapping stories with the mayor and running races with Aziz. When he's not hobnobbing with the village brass or racing to beat the band, he's penning poems to his friends. He's a real renaissance rabbit!
Password:	`42W#@UAaDy4KWs`
	`i9NcWSOoXIXrr%`

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215 Gabi

e-Reader card
#216 Genji

217 Freckles

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amiibo card[edit]

Card back

#253 Genji - Series 3

Star sign:	Aquarius
Birthday:	January 21
Dice value:	5
Hand sign:	Scissors

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252 Merry

List of amiibo cards
#253 Genji

254 Greta

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Gallery[edit]

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Doubutsu no Mori
Animal Crossing
Animal Crossing: Wild World
Animal Crossing: City Folk
Animal Crossing: New Leaf
amiibo card artwork
Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Names in other languages[edit]

	ゲンジ Genji	Genji

	토시 Tosi	-

	儒林 Rú lín	Confucianism Forest

	儒林 Unknown

	Гэндзи Gendzi	From English/Japanese name

	Genji	Same as English/Japanese name

	Aki	-

	Sumo	Traditional Japanese wrestling sport. Also "supreme" in Spanish.

	Kali	-

	Genji	Same as English/Japanese name

Notes[edit]

↑ Prior to New Horizons
↑ New Horizons onwards
↑ Called "misty shirt" prior to New Leaf
↑ Prior to New Horizons
↑ New Horizons
↑ Genji
↑ Rú lín
↑ Rú lín
↑ Tosi
↑ Gendzi
↑ Genji'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 Genji's birthday, he will also wear the birthday hat (Blue variation).
↑ ^13.0 ^13.1 ^13.2 ^13.3 Does not contain a stereo initially
↑ Repeats for levels 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, and 70

References[edit]

↑ "Seven more animals are ready to make your acquaintance! It was probably a long trip getting in, so let's be sure to give them all a warm welcome." @Pocket_Camp on Twitter (December 27, 2020). Archived from the original on June 16, 2021.