Melba

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Type of Koala villager Melba kal02
Artwork of Melba the Koala
Species Personality Gender
Koala Normal Female
Birthday April 12th Aries
Favorite saying "A friend who shares is a friend who cares."
Catchphrase "toasty"
Clothing Green vest[nb 1]
Green-stripe tank[nb 2]
Plaid-print dress (Fancy plaid)[nb 3]
Umbrella Lacy parasol[nb 4]
Strawberry umbrella[nb 5]
Main appearances

Other appearances
Names in other languages
 アデレード[nb 6]
 아델레이드[nb 9]
 Melba
 Kornelia
 阿得[nb 7]
 Melba
 Melba
 Melba
 阿得[nb 8]
 Melba
 Melba
 Мельба[nb 10]
Phrase in other languages
 とっても
 정말로요
 toasty
 zubba
 不得了
 pêchou
 tesoro
 toastje
 不得了
 pêchou
 pichú
 хрустяшка

Melba is a normal koala villager in the Animal Crossing series. She first appeared in Animal Crossing: Wild World and has appeared in all subsequent games. Her English name may be a reference to the Australian city of Melbourne, while her Japanese name, Adelaide (アデレード), likely comes from the Australian city of Adelaide, as koalas are native to Australia. She shares this trait with Alice, Canberra, and Sydney, who are also female koala villagers named after cities in Australia. Melba's English name and catchphrase, toasty, may relate to Melba toast - a dry, crisp, and thinly-sliced piece of toast that originated and is popular in Australia.

In New Horizons, Melba has the education hobby and can be seen wearing rimmed glasses, reading a novel while outside, and using a magnifying glass when near certain objects.

Characteristics[edit]

Appearance[edit]

Artwork of Melba from Wild World.

Melba is a light brown koala. She has white inner ears and turns pinkish near the bottom. She has a large brown and white nose. She has small dark blue eyes, a very lightly brushed pink blush, and a cat-like mouth similar to that of Punchy. Canberra, who debuted in New Leaf, greatly resembles Melba.

Personality[edit]

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

Melba is a normal villager, which means she will act mother-like to the player. She will appear friendly, sweet, and hospitable to the player. Melba will be easy to befriend. She will enjoy partaking in the usual hobbies, and will fall asleep at 1:00 AM and awake at about 5:00 AM. Melba will rarely ever be angry, taking insults and getting hit with a net, being pushed too far or stepping on a pitfall seed. Instead, she will get sad. She will seem to enjoy talking about her current hobby (gardening, walking around, shell collecting, etc.) and hygiene. She will seem happy when talking with peppy, jock, and lazy villagers, as they seem to be friendlier and more sensitive. She will also get along easily with smug and snooty villagers. If the player is nice to her in return, talks to her daily or sends letters to her, it will be very easy to obtain her picture in Animal Crossing: Wild World and Animal Crossing: New Leaf.

Villager information[edit]

In Wild World[edit]

Melba
You're my new best bud!

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
April 12 Aries Normal toasty
Default clothing Green Vest WW Model.png Green vest
Default umbrella Lacy Parasol WW Model.png Lacy parasol
Favorites
Smallcheckmark.png Favorite style Cute
Smallxmark.png Least favorite style Funky
Default hobby Garden
Furniture requests
Colors
 
Gray
/
 
Colorful
Series Modern Series / Cabana Series / Regal Series
Category Painting

In City Folk[edit]

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
April 12 Aries Normal toasty
Default clothing Green Vest CF Model.png Green vest
Default umbrella Lacy Parasol CF Model.png Lacy parasol
Favorites
Smallcheckmark.png Favorite clothing style Cute
Smallxmark.png Least favorite clothing style Strange
Favorite furniture styles Dignified and Retro
Favorite furniture color
 
Green
Favorite series Cabin Series

In New Leaf[edit]

Melba
A friend who shares is a friend who cares.

Melba

Melba

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
April 12 Aries Normal toasty
Default clothing Green-Stripe Tank NL Model.png Green-stripe tank
Default umbrella Lacy Parasol NL Model.png Lacy parasol
Favorites
Smallcheckmark.png Favorite style Basic
Smallxmark.png Least favorite style Flashy
Favorite color
 
Green
Biography
Siblings Second of 4 kids
Skill Shadow puppetry
Goal Professor
Halloween fear Mummy Mask NL Model.png Mummy mask
Coffee preferences
Type of beans Mocha
Amount of milk None
Amount of sugar None

In New Horizons[edit]

Melba
A friend who shares is a friend who cares.

Melba

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
April 12 Aries Normal (B) toasty
Default clothing Plaid-Print Dress (Fancy Plaid) NH Icon.png Plaid-print dress (Fancy plaid)
Other default clothing
  • During rain (if not using umbrella): Dotted Raincoat (Green) NH Icon.png Dotted raincoat (Green) & Rain Hat (Green) NH Icon.png rain hat (Green)
  • During snow: Peacoat (Gray) NH Icon.png Peacoat (Gray) & Snowy Knit Cap (Green) NH Icon.png snowy knit cap (Green)
  • Sleepwear and if sick: PJ Outfit (Green) NH Icon.png PJ outfit (Green) & Terry-Cloth Nightcap (Green) NH Icon.png terry-cloth nightcap (Green)
  • While exercising: Athletic Jacket (Green) NH Icon.png Athletic jacket (Green)
  • While doing yoga: Tank (White) NH Icon.png Tank (White)
  • While sunbathing: Triangle Shades (Black) NH Icon.png Triangle shades
  • Fishing Tourney: Athletic Jacket (Green) NH Icon.png Athletic jacket (Green)
  • Bug-Off: Athletic Jacket (Green) NH Icon.png Athletic jacket (Green) & Straw Hat (Brown) NH Icon.png straw hat (Brown)
  • Bunny Day: Leaf-Egg Outfit NH Icon.png Leaf-egg outfit  & Leaf-Egg Shell NH Icon.png leaf-egg shell
  • Halloween: Mummy Outfit NH Icon.png Mummy outfit  & Impish Horns (White) NH Icon.png impish horns (White)
  • Turkey Day: Straw Boater (Monotone) NH Icon.png Straw boater (Monotone)
  • Turkey Day (chef): Chef's Outfit (Green) NH Icon.png Chef's outfit (Green) & Chef's Hat NH Icon.png chef's hat
  • Toy Day: Santa Hat NH Icon.png Santa hat
  • Countdown: Fancy Party Dress (Green) NH Icon.png Fancy party dress (Green)[nb 11]
  • Birthday & Wedding Season photoshoot: Fancy Party Dress (Green) NH Icon.png Fancy party dress (Green) & Flashy Hairpin (White) NH Icon.png flashy hairpin (White)[nb 12]

  • Happy Home Paradise DLC exclusive clothing:
  • As a student for the school: School Uniform with Necktie (Navy Blue) NH Icon.png School uniform with necktie (Navy blue)
  • As the teacher for the school: Checkered Sweater Vest (Light Brown) NH Icon.png Checkered sweater vest (Light brown) & Rimmed Glasses (Black) NH Icon.png rimmed glasses (Black)
  • As the cashier/employee for the restaurant: Café Uniform (Green) NH Icon.png Café uniform (Green)
  • As the chef/apprentice for the restaurant: Chef's Outfit (Green) NH Icon.png Chef's outfit (Green) & Chef's Hat NH Icon.png chef's hat
  • As a staff for the café: Diner Apron (Aquamarine) NH Icon.png Diner apron (Aquamarine)
  • As the receptionist for the hospital: Nurse's Jacket (White) NH Icon.png Nurse's jacket (White)
  • As the doctor for the hospital: Doctor's Coat (Red Necktie) NH Icon.png Doctor's coat (Red necktie)
  • As a patient for the hospital: PJ Outfit (Green) NH Icon.png PJ outfit (Green)
  • As the shop manager for the apparel shop: Staff Uniform (Blue) NH Icon.png Staff uniform (Blue)
  • While practicing hula: Hula Top (Green) NH Icon.png Hula top (Green) & Hibiscus Hairpin (White) NH Icon.png hibiscus hairpin (White)
  • While floating in the ocean: Leaf-Print Wet Suit (Green) NH Icon.png Leaf-print wet suit (Green) & Retro Shades (Yellow) NH Icon.png retro shades (Yellow)
  • During DJ KK's concerts: Paradise Planning Event Tee (Green) NH Icon.png Paradise Planning event tee (Green) & Light-Up Flower Crown (Light Blue) NH Icon.png light-up flower crown (Light blue)
  • Default umbrella Strawberry Umbrella NH Icon.png Strawberry umbrella
    Initial NookPhone  Default Phone Case (Beige) NH Model.png  Beige
    Final NookPhone  Phone Case (Striped - Fabric 16) NH Model.png  Striped - Fabric 16
    Favorites
    Favorite style Cute
    Favorite colors
     
    White
    and
     
    Green
    Hobby Education
    Handheld items
    Bag Classy Bag NH Model.png Classy
    Book Education Book Interior NH Texture.png Novel
    Food Sandwich Food NH Model.png Sandwich
    Drink Smoothie or coffee cup Drink NH Model.png Smoothie or coffee cup
    Popsicle Chocolate Popsicle NH Model.png Chocolate
    Ideal clothing for Melba – White / Green Cute 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
    Alpinist dress (Green) Alpinist Dress (Green) NH Icon.png  2,520 Bells  Able Sisters
    Belted dotted dress (Green) Belted Dotted Dress (Green) NH Icon.png  2,000 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Blossom dress (Green) Blossom Dress (Green) NH Icon.png  1,500 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Blossom tee (Green) Blossom Tee (Green) NH Icon.png  800 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Bolero coat (Green) Bolero Coat (Green) NH Icon.png  2,080 Bells  Able Sisters
    Café-uniform dress (Green) Café-Uniform Dress (Green) NH Icon.png  1,600 Bells  Able Sisters
    Checkered chesterfield coat (Green) Checkered Chesterfield Coat (Green) NH Icon.png  2,380 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    Clover dress (Dark green) Clover Dress (Dark Green) NH Icon.png  1,800 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Coatigan (Green) Coatigan (Green) NH Icon.png  2,380 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    Diner apron (Aquamarine) Diner Apron (Aquamarine) NH Icon.png  840 Bells  Able Sisters
    Diner uniform (Aquamarine) Diner Uniform (Aquamarine) NH Icon.png  1,800 Bells  Able Sisters
    Dollhouse dress (Green) Dollhouse Dress (Green) NH Icon.png  2,800 Bells  Able Sisters
    Embroidered tank (Green) Embroidered Tank (Green) NH Icon.png  960 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Fairy-tale dress (Light green) Fairy-Tale Dress (Light Green) NH Icon.png  2,400 Bells  Able Sisters
    Fairy-tale dress (Green) Fairy-Tale Dress (Green) NH Icon.png  2,400 Bells  Able Sisters
    Faux-shearling coat (Green) Faux-Shearling Coat (Green) NH Icon.png  1,680 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Festive-tree dress (Green & white) Festive-Tree Dress (Green & White) NH Icon.png  2,240 Bells  Able Sisters
    Flower-print dress (Green) Flower-Print Dress (Green) NH Icon.png  1,200 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Heart apron (Green) Heart Apron (Green) NH Icon.png  1,000 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Hibiscus hairpin (White) Hibiscus Hairpin (White) NH Icon.png  560 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Kappa costume (Green) Kappa Costume (Green) NH Icon.png  1,700 Bells  Able Sisters
    Kerokerokeroppi outfit Kerokerokeroppi Outfit NH Icon.png  2,400 Bells  Nook Shopping
    Magical dress (Green) Magical Dress (Green) NH Icon.png  3,180 Bells  Able Sisters
    Maid dress (Green) Maid Dress (Green) NH Icon.png  2,320 Bells  Able Sisters
    Mom's handmade apron (Forest print) Mom's Handmade Apron (Forest Print) NH Icon.png Not for sale  Mom
    Mom's handmade apron (Animals) Mom's Handmade Apron (Animals) NH Icon.png Not for sale  Mom
    Moroccan dress (Green) Moroccan Dress (Green) NH Icon.png  2,520 Bells  Able Sisters
    Nook Inc. eye mask Nook Inc. Eye Mask NH Icon.png  400 Nook Miles  Nook Stop
    Pajama dress (Green) Pajama Dress (Green) NH Icon.png  1,200 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Retro dress (Green) Retro Dress (Green) NH Icon.png  2,550 Bells  Able Sisters
    Sailor's tee (Green) Sailor's Tee (Green) NH Icon.png  1,050 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    Shell dress (Mint) Shell Dress (Mint) NH Icon.png  3,500 Bells  Able Sisters
    Snowy knit cap (Green) Snowy Knit Cap (Green) NH Icon.png  700 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Striped halter dress (Green) Striped Halter Dress (Green) NH Icon.png  1,500 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Terry-cloth nightcap (Lime) Terry-Cloth Nightcap (Lime) NH Icon.png  840 Bells  Able Sisters
    Terry-cloth nightcap (Green) Terry-Cloth Nightcap (Green) NH Icon.png  840 Bells  Able Sisters
    Terry-cloth nightgown (Lime) Terry-Cloth Nightgown (Lime) NH Icon.png  1,440 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Terry-cloth nightgown (Green) Terry-Cloth Nightgown (Green) NH Icon.png  1,440 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Zen hair clip (Green) Zen Hair Clip (Green) NH Icon.png  4,300 Bells  Able Sisters
    More White Items
    More Green Items
    More Cute Items

    In Happy Home Paradise[edit]

    Melba
    Thought bubble I want my home to feel like it's in a fairy tale.
    Client's vision Fairy-Tale World
    Required items Mush Low Stool
    Mush Table
    Plaza Arch
    Favorite song  K.K. Birthday
    Unlocked items
    Furniture:
    Interior:
    Clothing:
    Other items:

    House[edit]

    In Wild World[edit]

    In City Folk[edit]

    Interior of Melba's house in Animal Crossing: City Folk
    Items:
     Jukebox  Green Lamp
     Cabin Couch  Fan Palm
     Cabin Dresser  Cabin Table
     Cabin Bed  Shower
     Claw-Foot Tub  Green Counter
    Wall:  Sweets Wall
    Floor:  Sweets Floor
    Music: K.K. Ragtime

    In New Leaf[edit]

    In New Horizons[edit]

    In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, if Melba is one of the villagers who moved in during the main storyline after the villager house development quest, her house will have a combination of non-craftable furniture, plus items crafted by players during the island development storyline, primarily from the Wooden Series. She cannot have her initial house interior unless she 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.

    Other appearances[edit]

    In Happy Home Designer[edit]

    Melba
    A friend who shares is a friend who cares.

    Melba's Happy Home Designer icon


    Example of Melba's Happy Home Designer house
    Official example
    Melba
    Birthday Personality Catchphrase
    April 12 Aries Normal toasty
    Default clothing Green-Stripe Tank HHD Icon.png Green-stripe tank
    Umbrella Lacy Parasol HHD Icon.png Lacy parasol
    House request
    Thought bubble Fairy-tale furniture helps me concentrate on daydreaming.
    Client's vision A scene from a fairy tale.
    Required items Tulip topiary [nb 13]
    Fairy-tale clock
    Fairy-tale bench
    Favorite song  K.K. Birthday
    Unlocked items
    Furniture:
  •  Lollipop
  •  Popcorn
  •  Donut box
  •  Popcorn machine
  •  Fairy-tale bench
  •  Fairy-tale streetlight
  •  Fairy-tale clock
  •  Grass standee
  •  Hedge standee
  •  Tree standee
  •  Mountain standee
  •  Bunny g. balloon
  •  Bunny c. balloon
  •  Heart o. balloon
  •  Heart p. balloon
  •  Balloon-dog lamp
  •  K.K. Birthday
  •  Melba's pic
  • Interior:
  •  Round stage rug
  •  Pink shanty wall
  •  Flagstone floor
  • Clothing:
  •  Green-stripe tank
  •  Red riding dress
  •  Fleece dress
  •  Red hood
  •  Werewolf hood
  •  Lacy parasol
  • Starting house: Default exterior of Melba's house in Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer

    In amiibo Festival[edit]

    Melba

    Melba

    Birthday Personality Catchphrase
    April 12 Aries Normal toasty
    Clothing Green-Stripe Tank HHD Icon.png Green-stripe tank
    Umbrella Lacy Parasol HHD Icon.png Lacy parasol
    amiibo card traits
    Dice value 3
    Hand sign Scissors
    Desert Island Escape traits
    Movement Desert Island Escape movement icon.png ×7
    Hunger Desert Island Escape hunger icon.png ×1
    Vision Desert Island Escape vision icon.png ×3
    Favorite fruit Desert Island Escape favorite fruit icon.png Cherry

    In Pocket Camp[edit]

    Melba was added to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp on August 28, 2022.[1]

    Melba
    A friend who shares is a friend who cares.

    Melba

    Birthday Personality Catchphrase
    April 12 Aries Normal toasty
    Default clothing Green-stripe tank
    Biography
    Description She was raised as a spoiled princess but shows no sign of that unpleasantness today. It just goes to show that there is hope for some people.
    Preferred theme Natural
    Primary reward Paper
    Version added 5.1.1c
    Date unlocked August 28, 2022
    How to invite  Blathers's Treasure Trek (map obtained on Melba and Pals' Island)
    Friendship rewards
    Level 7 Green-stripe tank
    Sparkle stones
    Level 9 Sparkle stones
    Level 15 Crafting request:
    Old sewing machine
    Level 20 Melba's pic
    Sparkle stones
    Level 25[nb 14] Sparkle stones
    Related items for Melba
    Scrapbook Memory appearances
    Name Image Required?
    Pâtisserie Perfection Pâtisserie Perfection PC.png No

    Card profiles[edit]

    amiibo card[edit]

    341 Melba amiibo card NA.png

    Card back

    Amiibo Card Back.png

    #341 Melba - Series 4
    Star sign: Aries
    Birthday: April 12
    Dice value: 3
    Hand sign: Scissors

    Gallery[edit]

    Names in other languages[edit]

    Japanese アデレード
    Aderēdo
    The Japanese word for the Australian city, Adelaide

    Korean 아델레이드
    Adelleideu
    Same as Japanese name

    Simplified Chinese 阿得
    Ādé
    Shortened version of the Chinese word 阿得莱徳, which means Adelaide

    Russian Мельба
    Mel'ba
    From English name

    Dutch Melba Same as English name

    German Kornelia -

    European Spanish Melba Same as English name

    European French Melba Same as English name

    Italian Melba Same as English name

    See also[edit]

    Notes[edit]

    1. Prior to New Leaf
    2. New Leaf to Pocket Camp, includes Pocket Camp appearance after New Horizons
    3. New Horizons
    4. Prior to New Horizons
    5. New Horizons
    6. Aderēdo
    7. Ādé
    8. Ādé
    9. Adelleideu
    10. Mel'ba
    11. Melba'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.
    12. If it is Melba's birthday, her headwear will be replaced with the birthday hat (Blue variation).
    13. This furniture is initially placed outside by default
    14. Repeats for levels 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, and 75

    References[edit]

    1. "Here's a chance to meet four new campers!@Pocket_Camp on Twitter (August 28, 2022). Archived from the original on August 28, 2022. Retrieved August 28, 2022.