Hopper

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Species		Personality		Gender
Penguin		Cranky		Male
Birthday		April 6th
Favorite saying		"Always have a comeback."
Catchphrase		"slushie"
Clothing		Dragon suit
Umbrella		Flame umbrella Bat umbrella
Main appearances
DnM DnM+ AC DnMe+ iQue WW CF NL NH
Other appearances
Film HHD aF PC
Names in other languages  ダルマン  달만이  Pinguaio  Hauke  达满  Victor  Güiñón  Hopper  達滿  Victor  Güiñón  Хоппер
Phrase in other languages  ちぅねん  아따  sguish  slaschi  禅  manette  esploch  ijsje  禪  manette  esploch  ледок

Hopper is a cranky penguin villager in the Animal Crossing series who appears in all games to date. He also appears as a minor character in 🎬 Gekijōban Doubutsu no Mori. He is the only cranky penguin in the series. His name likely comes from the rockhopper penguin, which he resembles.

In New Horizons, Hopper has the music hobby and may sing anywhere without the need of a stereo.

Characteristics

Artwork of Hopper from Animal Crossing.

Appearance

Hopper is a black and white crested penguin, with a yellow beak and long, straw-like eyebrows, resembling a rockhopper penguin or a macaroni penguin. He has red, slanted eyes with black pupils.

Personality

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

As a cranky villager, Hopper will appear mature compared to other personality types. This will make him appear belittling and insensitive 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, but for relaxation and peace than competition. He will find it difficult to socialize with peppy villagers, who he will criticize when talking to other villagers. 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 villager, usually when being mean about something or someone.

Villager information

In Animal Crossing

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Species	Personality	Catchphrase
Penguin	Cranky	slushie
Default clothing	Dragon suit
Default umbrella	Flame umbrella
Voice
Doubutsu no Mori e+ traits
Star sign	Aries
Favorite style	Refined
Least favorite style	Cute
Live song gift	Lucky K.K.

In Wild World

In Animal Crossing: Wild World, Hopper's starting hobby is fishing. This is referred to in Gekijōban Doubutsu no Mori, where Hopper spends most of his time fishing.

This is my good side.

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
April 6	Cranky	slushie
Default clothing	Dragon suit
Default umbrella	Flame umbrella
Favorites
Favorite style	Severe
Least favorite style	Cute
Default hobby	Fish
Furniture requests
Colors	Red /   Black
Genre	Old-school
Series	Ranch Series / Asian Series
Category	Painting

In City Folk

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
April 6	Cranky	slushie
Default clothing	Dragon suit
Default umbrella	Flame umbrella
Favorites
Favorite clothing style	Refined
Least favorite clothing style	Cute
Favorite furniture styles	Dignified and Retro
Favorite furniture color	Yellow
Favorite series	Cabin Series

In New Leaf

Always have a comeback.

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
April 6	Cranky	slushie
Default clothing	Dragon suit
Default umbrella	Flame umbrella
Favorites
Favorite style	Rock 'n' roll
Least favorite style	Modern
Favorite color	Yellow
Biography
Siblings	Eldest of 2 kids
Skill	Mental math
Goal	Firefighter
Halloween fear	Monster mask
Coffee preferences
Type of beans	Mocha
Amount of milk	Lots
Amount of sugar	Three spoonfuls

In New Horizons

Always have a comeback.

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
April 6	Cranky (B)	slushie
Default clothing	Dragon suit
Other default clothing	During rain (if not using umbrella): Raincoat (Yellow) & rain hat (Yellow) During snow: Down jacket (Yellow) & 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 (Cream) Turkey Day (chef): Chef's outfit (Yellow) & chef's hat Toy Day: Santa hat Countdown: Tweed jacket (Berry red) & star shades (Yellow) Birthday & Wedding Season photoshoot: Tweed jacket (Berry red) &  star shades (Yellow) 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 (Yellow) & chef's hat As a staff for the café: Diner apron (Yellow) 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: Pineapple aloha shirt (Red) & hibiscus hairpin (Yellow) While floating in the ocean: Leaf-print wet suit (Yellow) & pilot shades (Gold) During DJ KK's concerts: Tropical cut-and-sew tank (Orange),  tropical turban (Green), &  neon shades (Pink & yellow)
Default umbrella	Bat umbrella
Initial NookPhone	Yellow
Final NookPhone	Traditional 1 - Fabric 17
Favorites
Favorite styles	Cool and Simple
Favorite colors	Yellow and   Red
Hobby	Music
Handheld items
Bag	Paper
Book	Music
Food	Lollipop
Drink	Soda can
Popsicle	Ramune-soda

Ideal clothing for Hopper – Yellow / Red 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 Attus robe (Red)  2,520 Bells  Able Sisters Cavalier hat (Red)  1,600 Bells  Able Sisters Cavalier shirt (Red)  2,080 Bells  Able Sisters Dance-team jacket (Red)  1,680 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Dynamic tank top (Dark red)  800 Bells  Able Sisters  Apparel shop Hyacinth crown Not for sale  Crafting LEGO® logo tee  2,000 Bells  Nook Shopping Lily crown Not for sale  Crafting Long chenille cardigan (Mustard)  2,000 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Matanpushi (Red)  880 Bells  Able Sisters Mum crown Not for sale  Crafting Ogre costume (Red)  1,600 Bells  Able Sisters Oilskin coat (Red)  1,400 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Old commoner's kimono (Golden yellow)  1,920 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Rose crown Not for sale  Crafting Sea captain's coat (Red) Not for sale  Gullivarrr Tiny party cap (Red)  560 Bells  Able Sisters  Apparel shop Tulip crown Not for sale  Crafting Warrior armor (Gold)  2,080 Bells  Able Sisters  Apparel shop
More Yellow Items More Red Items More Cool Items More Simple Items

In Happy Home Paradise

Happy Home Paradise client information

Hopper
Thought bubble	Swimming safety is important, so I'd like to be a lifeguard.
Client's vision	A Lifeguard's Lodgings
Required items	Rescue Mannequin First-Aid Kit
Favorite song	Go K.K. Rider

House

In Animal Crossing

Items:	Cabin Chair (×2)  Cabin Low Table  Bear Pole  Eagle Pole  Mega Timpanoid  Gongoid  Mini Rustoid  Raven Pole  Frog Woman Pole  Barrel (×2)  Round Cactus
Requested items:
Wall:	Cabin Wall
Floor:	Cowhide Rug
Music:	No music

In Wild World

Items:	Bear Pole  Eagle Pole  Tall Gongoid  Mega Timpanoid  Cabin Couch  Cabin Table  Cabin Chair  Cabin Low Table
Wall:	Cabin Wall
Floor:	Cowhide Rug
Music:	Lucky K.K.

In City Folk

Items:	Bear Pole  Eagle Pole  Tall Gongoid  Mini Drilloid  Cabin Couch  Cabin Table  Cabin Chair  Cabin Low Table
Wall:	Cabin Wall
Floor:	Cowhide Rug
Music:	Lucky K.K.

In New Leaf

Items:	Cabin Table  Cabin Low Table  Cabin Couch (×2)  Cabin Dresser  Jukebox  Cabin Clock  Birdcage  Tall Bowtoid  Dharma  Laptop  Cabin Wall Clock
Wall:	Plaster Wall
Floor:	Charcoal Tile
Music:	Lucky K.K.

In New Horizons

Exterior:
Shape:
Roof:	Black stone roof
Siding:	Yellow stucco exterior
Door:	Rustic door
Interior:
Items:	Beach Towel  Tree Standee (×2)  Frozen Pillar (×2)  Stone Stool  Outdoor Bath  Three-Tiered Snowperson  Portable Radio
Wall:	Iceberg Wall
Floor:	Iceberg Flooring
Music:	Comrade K.K.

Other appearances

Gekijōban Doubutsu no Mori

Hopper plays a minor role in 🎬 Gekijōban Doubutsu no Mori. He is seen fishing all year round in the same spot, near the bridge by the river. He seems to always get distracted by loud noises which scare the fish.

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  Hopper in the spring

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  Hopper in the fall

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  Hopper in the summer

In Happy Home Designer

In Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer, Hopper's Daruma-themed client's vision is based on his Japanese name, Daruman (ダルマン).

Happy Home Designer client information

Always have a comeback.

Official example

Hopper
Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
April 6	Cranky	slushie
Default clothing	Dragon suit
Umbrella	Flame umbrella
House request
Thought bubble	I'd feel luckier if I had some dharma dolls in my home.
Client's vision	A dharma dream.
Required items	Dharma Mini dharma
Favorite song	K.K. Rally

Unlocked items
Furniture:	Large tea table  Floor seat  Potbelly stove  Ball return  Bowling pins  Snowman  Matryoshka  Daimyo's tray  Mini dharma  Giant dharma  Dharma  K.K. Rally  Hopper's pic
Interior:	Gold screen wall  Red-carpet floor  Tatami
Clothing:	Dragon suit  Red riding dress  Flame umbrella
Starting house:

In amiibo Festival

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
April 6	Cranky	slushie
Clothing	Dragon suit
Umbrella	Flame umbrella
amiibo card traits
Dice value	5
Hand sign	Rock
Desert Island Escape traits
Movement	×6
Hunger	×2
Vision	×1
Favorite fruit	Lychee

In Pocket Camp

Hopper was added to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp on June 27, 2022.^{[citation needed]}

Always have a comeback.

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
April 6	Cranky	slushie
Default clothing	Dragon suit
Biography
Description	Before you ask, he's tried eye drops, and no, they don't help. It's just a thing we all have to live with when he comes around, staring at us.
Preferred theme
Primary reward	Cotton
Version added	5.1.0
Date unlocked	June 27, 2022
How to invite	Blathers's Treasure Trek (map obtained on Caroline and Pals' Island)
Friendship rewards
Level 7	Dragon suit Sparkle stones
Level 9	Sparkle stones
Level 15	Crafting request: Dharma
Level 20	Hopper's pic Sparkle stones
Level 25	Sparkle stones

Card profiles

Animal Crossing e-Reader card

Card back

#171 Hopper - Series 3
Gender:	Male
Sign:	Aries
Clothes:
Petphrase:	slushie
Profile:	Animals constantly ask Hopper how he got his name, and he tends to make up long, absurd stories about wild things he did as a baby. The fact of the matter is, his parents just wanted to name him "Hopper".
Password:	snfdRumKUlKpf%
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170 Quetzal

e-Reader card #171 Hopper

172 Ursala

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amiibo card

Card back

#179 Hopper - Series 2

Star sign: Aries Birthday: April 6 Dice value: 5 Hand sign: Rock

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178 Hugh

List of amiibo cards #179 Hopper

180 Pecan

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Gallery

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  Doubutsu no Mori

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  Animal Crossing

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  Animal Crossing: Wild World

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  🎬 Gekijōban Doubutsu no Mori

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  Animal Crossing: City Folk

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  Animal Crossing: New Leaf

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  amiibo card artwork

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  Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo

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  Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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  Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Trivia

• Hopper appears on the album cover of "K.K. Parade."
• Hopper shares his birthday with Mr. Resetti, who appears in Gekijōban Doubutsu no Mori with him.

Names in other languages

	ダルマン Daruman	May be derived from Bodhidharma, better known in Japan as "Daruma," the founder of Zen Buddhism
	달만이 Dalmani	Similar to Japanese name
	达满 Dá mǎn	Similar to Japanese name
	達滿 daat6 mun5	Similar to Japanese name
	Хоппер Khopper	Same as English name
	Hopper	Same as English name
	Hauke	-
	Güiñón	Portmanteau between "pingüino" (penguin) and "gruñón" (grumpy, which fits with his behavior)
	Victor	-
	Pinguaio	Portmanteau between "pinguino" (penguin) and "guaio" (trouble, which is a synonym of annoyance, to fit with his behavior)

See also

• List of villagers 
• List of villagers in New Horizons
• List of villager birthdays in New Horizons