Kabuki
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Species | Personality | Gender | ||||||
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Cat | ![]() |
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Birthday | November 29th | |||||||
Favorite saying | "If you make your opponent flinch, you have already won." | |||||||
Catchphrase | "meooo-OH" | |||||||
Clothing | Lavender robe[nb 1] Misty tee[nb 2] Kabuki-actor yukata (Fuchsia)[nb 3] | |||||||
Umbrella | Hypno parasol[nb 4] Paper parasol[nb 5] | |||||||
Main appearances | ||||||||
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Other appearances | ||||||||
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.[1]
In New Horizons, Kabuki has the music hobby and may sing anywhere without the need of a stereo.
Characteristics[edit]

Appearance[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
In Animal Crossing[edit]
In Animal Crossing, Kabuki cannot be one of the starting villagers in the player's town.
In Wild World[edit]
In Animal Crossing: Wild World, Kabuki cannot be one of the starting villagers in the player's town.
Birthday | Personality | Catchphrase |
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November 29 ![]() |
Cranky | meooo-OH |
Default clothing | ![]() | |
Default umbrella | ![]() | |
Favorites | ||
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Severe | |
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Hip | |
Default hobby | Walk around | |
Furniture requests | ||
Colors | Green
/ Gray
/ Brown
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Series | Classic Series / Asian Series | |
Category | Houseplant |
In City Folk[edit]
In Animal Crossing: City Folk, Kabuki cannot be one of the starting villagers in the player's town.
Birthday | Personality | Catchphrase |
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November 29 ![]() |
Cranky | meooo-OH |
Default clothing | ![]() | |
Default umbrella | ![]() | |
Favorites | ||
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Refined | |
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Funky | |
Favorite furniture styles | Dignified and Retro | |
Favorite furniture color | Purple
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Favorite series | Classic Series |
In New Leaf[edit]
Birthday | Personality | Catchphrase |
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November 29 ![]() |
Cranky | meooo-OH |
Default clothing | ![]() | |
Default umbrella | ![]() | |
Favorites | ||
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Historical | |
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Modern | |
Favorite color | Purple
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Biography | ||
Siblings | Eldest of 3 kids | |
Skill | Drawing circles | |
Goal | Actor | |
Halloween fear | ![]() | |
Coffee preferences | ||
Type of beans | Blue Mountain | |
Amount of milk | The regular amount | |
Amount of sugar | Two spoonfuls |
In New Horizons[edit]
Birthday | Personality | Catchphrase |
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November 29 ![]() |
Cranky (B) | meooo-OH |
Default clothing | ![]() | |
Other default clothing | ||
Default umbrella | ![]() | |
Initial NookPhone | ![]() | |
Final NookPhone | ![]() | |
Favorites | ||
Favorite style | Simple | |
Favorite colors | Purple
and Red
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Hobby | Music | |
Handheld items | ||
Bag | ![]() | |
Book | ![]() | |
Food | ![]() | |
Drink | ![]() | |
Popsicle | ![]() |
In Happy Home Paradise[edit]
Kabuki | ||
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Thought bubble | I want a place like a museum, filled with authentic art. | |
Client's vision | An Authentic Art Museum | |
Required items | ![]() ![]() | |
Favorite song | ![]() |
House[edit]
In Doubutsu no Mori and Doubutsu no Mori+[edit]
Items: | |
Wall: | ![]() |
Floor: | ![]() |
Music: | K.K. Folk |
In Animal Crossing[edit]
Kabuki's house features the same furniture layout as Del's in Doubutsu no Mori e+.
Items: | |
Wall: | ![]() |
Floor: | ![]() |
Music: | K.K. Folk |
In Dòngwù Sēnlín[edit]
Items: | |
Wall: | ![]() |
Floor: | ![]() |
Music: | K.K. Folk |
In Wild World[edit]
Items: | |
Wall: | ![]() |
Floor: | ![]() |
Music: | K.K. Folk |
In City Folk[edit]
Items: | |
Wall: | ![]() |
Floor: | ![]() |
Music: | K.K. Folk |
In New Leaf[edit]
Items: | |
Wall: | ![]() |
Floor: | ![]() |
Music: | ![]() |
In New Horizons[edit]
Exterior: | |
Shape: | ![]() |
Roof: | ![]() |
Siding: | ![]() |
Door: | ![]() |
Interior: | |
Items: | |
Wall: | ![]() |
Floor: | ![]() |
Music: | ![]() |
Other appearances[edit]
In Happy Home Designer[edit]
Kabuki | ||
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Birthday | Personality | Catchphrase |
November 29 ![]() |
Cranky | meooo-OH |
Default clothing | ![]() | |
Umbrella | ![]() | |
House request | ||
Thought bubble | I want to be surrounded by traditional zen decorations. | |
Client's vision | A shrine for zen items. | |
Required items | ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Favorite song | ![]() |
In amiibo Festival[edit]
Birthday | Personality | Catchphrase |
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November 29 ![]() |
Cranky | meooo-OH |
Clothing | ![]() | |
Umbrella | ![]() | |
amiibo card traits | ||
Dice value | 6 | |
Hand sign | Rock | |
Desert Island Escape traits | ||
Movement | ![]() | |
Hunger | ![]() | |
Vision | ![]() | |
Favorite fruit | ![]() |
In Pocket Camp[edit]
Kabuki was added to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp on December 27, 2020.[2]
Birthday | Personality | Catchphrase |
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November 29 ![]() |
Cranky | meooo-OH |
Default clothing | ![]() | |
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 | ![]() | |
Version added | 4.0.1 | |
Date unlocked | December 27, 2020 | |
How to invite | ![]() | |
Friendship rewards | ||
Level 7 | ![]() ![]() | |
Level 9 | ![]() | |
Level 15 | Crafting request:![]() | |
Level 20 | ![]() ![]() | |
Level 25[nb 14] | ![]() |
Card profiles[edit]
Animal Crossing e-Reader card[edit]
#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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178 Blanca | e-Reader card #179 Kabuki |
180 Ellie |
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amiibo card[edit]
#037 Kabuki - Series 1 | ||||||||
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036 Alli | List of amiibo cards #037 Kabuki |
038 Patty |
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Gallery[edit]
amiibo card artwork
Names in other languages[edit]
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 |
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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[edit]
Notes[edit]
- ↑ Animal Crossing
- ↑ Wild World to Pocket Camp, called "misty shirt" prior to New Leaf, includes Pocket Camp appearance after New Horizons
- ↑ New Horizons
- ↑ Animal Crossing
- ↑ Wild World onwards
- ↑ Kabukichi
- ↑ Gēwǔjì
- ↑ Gēwǔjì
- ↑ Gabukhui
- ↑ Kabuki
- ↑ Kabuki'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 Kabuki's birthday, he will also wear the birthday hat (Blue variation).
- ↑ Does not contain a stereo initially
- ↑ Repeats for levels 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, and 80
References[edit]
- ↑ 富塚亜希子 (August 3, 2020). "歌舞伎の掛け声・大向うとは?意味や種類を解説". 和比×茶美. Retrieved March 12, 2023. (Japanese)
- ↑ "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 X (formerly Twitter) (December 27, 2020). Archived from the original on June 16, 2021.
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