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Species		Personality		Gender
Cat		Cranky		Male
Birthday		November 29th
Favorite saying		"If you make your opponent flinch, you have already won."
Catchphrase		"meooo-OH"
Clothing		Lavender robe Misty tee Kabuki-actor yukata (Fuchsia)
Umbrella		Hypno parasol Paper parasol
Main appearances
DnM DnM+ AC DnMe+ iQue WW CF NL NH
Other appearances
Film HHD aF PC
Names in other languages  かぶきち  가북희  Kabuki  Kabuki  戈伍纪  Kabuki  Kabuki  Kabuki  戈伍紀  Kabuki  Kabuki  Кабуки
Phrase in other languages  ぃよぉー  꺄  meooo-OH  miiiau  咦唷  mia-ouh  imikimono  mie-auw  咦唷  mia-ouh  imikimono  мя-я-яу

Kabuki is a cranky cat villager in the Animal Crossing series who appears in all games to date. He is named after the traditional Japanese plays of the same name, from which he also gets his ornate red patterning. His catchphrase is a portmanteau of "meow," a cat's sound, and "iyō" (いよー), a famous kabuki shout.

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

Characteristics

Artwork of Kabuki from Animal Crossing.

Appearance

Kabuki is a white cat with red stripes running all along his body. The red stripes are reminiscent of the stripe pattern on a kabuki mask. He has big yellow eyes with small blue pupils and thick black eyebrows. The inside of his ears are purple transitioned to pink. His hands, feet, and the tip of his tail are all purple.

Personality

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

As a cranky villager, Kabuki 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, and will also admire lazy villagers for their lifestyle. He will, on occasion, annoy a normal villager, usually when being mean about something or someone.

Villager information

In Animal Crossing

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

DnM

DnM+

AC

DnMe+

iQue

Species	Personality	Catchphrase
Cat	Cranky	meooo-OH
Default clothing	Lavender robe
Default umbrella	Hypno parasol
Doubutsu no Mori e+ traits
Star sign	Sagittarius
Favorite style	Refined
Least favorite style	Funky
Live song gift	K.K. Folk

In Wild World

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

Hoo-ha konichiwa!

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
November 29	Cranky	meooo-OH
Default clothing	Misty shirt
Default umbrella	Paper parasol
Favorites
Favorite style	Severe
Least favorite style	Hip
Default hobby	Walk around
Furniture requests
Colors	Green /   Gray /   Brown
Series	Classic Series / Asian Series
Category	Houseplant

In City Folk

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

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
November 29	Cranky	meooo-OH
Default clothing	Misty shirt
Default umbrella	Paper parasol
Favorites
Favorite clothing style	Refined
Least favorite clothing style	Funky
Favorite furniture styles	Dignified and Retro
Favorite furniture color	Purple
Favorite series	Classic Series

In New Leaf

If you make your opponent flinch, you have already won.

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
November 29	Cranky	meooo-OH
Default clothing	Misty tee
Default umbrella	Paper parasol
Favorites
Favorite style	Historical
Least favorite style	Modern
Favorite color	Purple
Biography
Siblings	Eldest of 3 kids
Skill	Drawing circles
Goal	Actor
Halloween fear	Skeleton hood
Coffee preferences
Type of beans	Blue Mountain
Amount of milk	The regular amount
Amount of sugar	Two spoonfuls

In New Horizons

If you make your opponent flinch, you have already won.

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
November 29	Cranky (B)	meooo-OH
Default clothing	Kabuki-actor yukata (Fuchsia)
Other default clothing	During rain (if not using umbrella): Raincoat (Beige) & bamboo hat 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 (White) Bug-Off: Athletic jacket (Red) & denim cap (White) Bunny Day: Water-egg outfit  & water-egg shell Halloween: Magic-academy robe (Purple) & impish horns (Purple) Turkey Day: Straw boater (Cream) Turkey Day (chef): Chef's outfit (Red) & chef's hat Toy Day: Santa hat Countdown: Tweed jacket (Berry red) & star shades (Purple) Birthday & Wedding Season photoshoot: Tweed jacket (Berry red) &  star shades (Purple) 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 (Pink) As the doctor for the hospital: Doctor's coat (Red necktie) As a patient for the hospital: PJ outfit (Gray) As the shop manager for the apparel shop: Staff uniform (Pink) While practicing hula: Hula top (Purple) & hibiscus hairpin (Red) While floating in the ocean: Leaf-print wet suit (Purple) & retro shades (Purple) During DJ KK's concerts: Paradise Planning event tee (Purple),  tropical turban (Purple), &  neon shades (Pink & yellow)
Default umbrella	Paper parasol
Initial NookPhone	Black
Final NookPhone	Traditional 1 - Fabric 18
Favorites
Favorite style	Simple
Favorite colors	Purple and   Red
Hobby	Music
Handheld items
Bag	Paper
Book	Music
Food	Lollipop
Drink	Soda can
Popsicle	Ramune-soda

In Happy Home Paradise

Happy Home Paradise client information

Kabuki
Thought bubble	I want a place like a museum, filled with authentic art.
Client's vision	An Authentic Art Museum
Required items	Paper Tiger Samurai Suit
Favorite song	K.K. Folk

House

In Doubutsu no Mori and Doubutsu no Mori+

Items:	Stair Tansu  Maneki-Neko (x2)  Red Boom Box  Folding Screen  Paper Parasol  Lavender Robe  Black Maneki-Neko  Hibachi  Daruma  Washbasin  Mega Bowtoid
Requested items:
Wall:	Gold Screen Wall
Floor:	18 Mat Tatami
Music:	K.K. Folk

In Animal Crossing

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

Items:	Pagoda  Samurai Suit  Taiko Drum  Red Boom Box  Paper Parasol  Lavender Robe  Scary Painting  Deer Scare  Mugho Bonsai  Shrine Lantern (x2)  Pine Bonsai
Requested items:
Wall:	Gold Screen Wall
Floor:	18 Mat Tatami
Music:	K.K. Folk

In Dòngwù Sēnlín

Items:	Porcelain Piggy Bank (x2)  Red Boom Box  Folding Screen  Paper Parasol  Lavender Robe  Ceramic Piggy Bank  Hibachi  Red Face Makeup Egg  Wine Jar  Mega Bowtoid
Requested items:
Wall:	Gold Screen Wall
Floor:	18 Mat Tatami
Music:	K.K. Folk

In Wild World

Items:	Screen  Black Katana  Red Snapper  Hearth  Japanese Drum  Mochi Pestle  Reel-to-Reel  Giant Dharma  Tall Oombloid
Wall:	Shoji Screen
Floor:	Tatami Floor
Music:	K.K. Folk

In City Folk

Items:	Screen  Black Katana  Hearth  Japanese Drum  Mochi Pestle  Reel-to-Reel  Giant Dharma  Tall Oombloid
Wall:	Shoji Screen
Floor:	Tatami
Music:	K.K. Folk

In New Leaf

Items:	Hearth  Kotatsu  Screen  Tokonoma  Black Katana  Plum Bonsai  Reel-to-Reel  Retro TV  Mochi Pestle  Go Board  Kokeshi Doll
Wall:	Modern Screen
Floor:	Tatami
Music:	K.K. Folk

In New Horizons

Exterior:
Shape:
Roof:	Yellow thatch roof
Siding:	Tan panel siding
Door:	Brown latticework door
Interior:
Items:	Bamboo Partition (x2)  Squat Toilet  Futon  Kettle Bathtub  Bonsai Shelf  Paper Lantern  Wooden-Plank Sign
Wall:	Dojo Wall
Floor:	Tatami
Music:	K.K. Jongara

Other appearances

In Happy Home Designer

Happy Home Designer client information

If you make your opponent flinch, you have already won.

Official example

Kabuki
Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
November 29	Cranky	meooo-OH
Default clothing	Misty tee
Umbrella	Paper parasol
House request
Thought bubble	I want to be surrounded by traditional zen decorations.
Client's vision	A shrine for zen items.
Required items	Dharma Kokeshi doll Samurai suit
Favorite song	K.K. Folk

Unlocked items
Furniture:	Decorative plate  White pot  Blue vase  Samurai suit  Dharma  Raccoon figurine  Kokeshi doll  Lovely doll  Lucky doll  Paper tiger  Lucky frog  K.K. Folk  Kabuki's pic
Interior:	Exotic wall  Tatami
Clothing:	Misty tee  Lion-dance mask  Kintaro wig  Ogre's wig  Blue ogre mask  Red ogre mask  Paper parasol
Nature:	Persimmon tree
Starting house:

In amiibo Festival

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
November 29	Cranky	meooo-OH
Clothing	Misty tee
Umbrella	Paper parasol
amiibo card traits
Dice value	6
Hand sign	Rock
Desert Island Escape traits
Movement	×4
Hunger	×2
Vision	×2
Favorite fruit	Durian

In Pocket Camp

Kabuki was added to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp on December 27, 2020.

If you make your opponent flinch, you have already won.

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
November 29	Cranky	meooo-OH
Default clothing	Misty tee
Biography
Description	Kabuki is a true advocate for the traditional arts. He has many strong opinions about what qualifies as truly traditional yet no applicable credentials.
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 Annalisa and Pals' Island)
Friendship rewards
Level 7	Misty tee Sparkle stones
Level 9	Sparkle stones
Level 15	Crafting request: Lucky cat
Level 20	Kabuki's pic Sparkle stones
Level 25	Sparkle stones

Card profiles

Animal Crossing e-Reader card

Card back

#179 Kabuki - Series 3
Gender:	Male
Sign:	Sagittarius
Clothes:	lavender robe
Petphrase:	meooo-OH
Profile:	Kabuki loves to perform, but he's too easily distracted to become a serious street actor. Instead of rehearsing, he'll start doing push-ups and pretty soon his entire day will be shot.
Password:	9S6V@X2L@3Qrpg
	XgS&%jQRK5Pxvu

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Card back

#037 Kabuki - Series 1

Star sign: Sagittarius Birthday: November 29 Dice value: 6 Hand sign: Rock

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  Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Names in other languages

	かぶきち Kabukichi	From the traditional Japanese Kabuki plays
	가북희 Gabukhui	From 가부키 gabuki (kabuki) and suffix 희 hui
	戈伍纪 Gēwǔjì	Kabuki
	戈伍紀 Unknown
	Кабуки Kabuki	Same as English name
	Kabuki	Same as English name
	Kabuki	Same as English name
	Kabuki	Same as English name
	Kabuki	Same as English name
	Kabuki	Same as English name

See also

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