Rilla

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"What do I weigh? Let's say...around 200 apples or so!"
Wisp imitating Rilla, Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo

Type of Gorilla villager Rilla gor11
Artwork of Rilla the Gorilla
Species Personality Gender
Gorilla Peppy Female
Birthday November 1st Scorpio
Favorite saying "When there's a will, there's a way."
Catchphrase "hello"
Clothing Hello Kitty tee[nb 1]
Umbrella Ribbon umbrella[nb 2]
Toad parasol[nb 3]
Main appearances

Other appearances
Names in other languages
 リラ[nb 4]
 릴라[nb 7]
 Rilla
 Rilla
 莉拉[nb 5]
 Rilla
 Rila
 Rilla
 莉拉[nb 6]
 Rilla
 Rila
 Рилла[nb 8]
Phrase in other languages
 ハロー
 헬로
 arrruuu
 kittykong
 哈罗
 rorille
 kittybún
 hello
 哈囉
 rorille
 kittybún
 алло

Rilla is a peppy gorilla villager in the Animal Crossing series. She first appeared in Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo and has appeared in all subsequent games. She is one of the Sanrio crossover villagers and is based on the cat character Hello Kitty, sharing the same birthday as her.[1] Her catchphrase, "hello," is a reference to Hello Kitty's namesake. When Rilla's amiibo card is scanned in Welcome amiibo after interacting with Wisp's magic lamp, it is mentioned that Rilla estimates her own weight to be around 200 apples. This is a reference to Hello Kitty's official biography, which states that she is 5 apples tall and as heavy as 3 apples.[1] Rilla's name is likely derived from gorilla.

In New Horizons, Rilla has the nature hobby and may be found reading a book pertaining to an item she is studying, which can be either flowers, bugs, fish, or fossils. She is the only gorilla villager who does not have the fitness hobby.

Characteristics[edit]

Rilla in Welcome amiibo.

Appearance[edit]

Rilla is a gorilla with white fur and pink skin. She has blonde hair on her head. She wears a red bow identical to Hello Kitty's iconic bow, and she also wears small blue earrings. She has bright blue eyes with sparkles in them, and she has dark turquoise eyelashes. She has Hello Kitty on her shirt, the Sanrio character her design is based on.

In Welcome amiibo, she appears to be wearing red shoes. However, in Pocket Camp, her feet are the same color as her main fur color. She starts to wear shoes again in New Horizons.

Personality[edit]

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

Rilla is a peppy villager, which means she will appear over-excited to see the player and most other villagers. Like all peppy villagers, she will appear childish and immature, usually asking the player for items they want. She will enjoy the usual hobbies and will tell the player that when she is bug catching, she is looking for a particular bug that may look nice in her home. She will get along well with other villagers, particularly the lazy, normal, big sister, smug and other peppy villagers, but she may annoy and upset cranky and snooty villagers who are known to appear older than other villagers. Due to the honest nature of peppy villagers, she may mention how "old" or "boring" they are due to her opposing, upbeat personality. She will easily get upset in conversation when it is not going her way, but will forget ever having the conversation due to her short attention span.

Villager information[edit]

In Welcome amiibo[edit]

In Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo, Rilla can only move to the player's town if her amiibo card is scanned.

Rilla is an older twin sister, which is a reference to Hello Kitty having a twin sister named Mimmy.[1] Rilla's skill of "baking" is a reference to Hello Kitty's hobby of baking cookies.[1] Her goal of "Kitty White," Hello Kitty's real name,[2] means that Rilla aspires to be like Hello Kitty.

Rilla
When there's a will, there's a way.

Rilla

Rilla

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
November 1 Scorpio Peppy hello
Default clothing Hello Kitty Outfit NL Model.png Hello Kitty outfit
Default umbrella Ribbon Umbrella NL Model.png Ribbon umbrella
Favorites
Smallcheckmark.png Favorite style Cute
Smallxmark.png Least favorite style Basic
Favorite color
 
Red
Biography
Siblings Older twin sister
Skill Baking
Goal Kitty White
Halloween fear Skeleton Hood NL Model.png Skeleton hood
Coffee preferences
Type of beans Blue Mountain
Amount of milk None
Amount of sugar None

In New Horizons[edit]

While initially absent from Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Rilla was added in an update on March 18, 2021, and she can only move to the player's island if her amiibo card is scanned.[3] Additionally, in all versions of the game, the Hello Kitty poster can be obtained from Nook Shopping after inviting Rilla to Photopia via her amiibo card.

Rilla
Where there's a will, there's a way.

Rilla

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
November 1 Scorpio Peppy (A) hello
Default clothing Hello Kitty Tee NH Icon.png Hello Kitty tee
Other default clothing
  • During rain (if not using umbrella): Raincoat (Red) NH Icon.png Raincoat (Red) & Outdoor Hat (Blue) NH Icon.png outdoor hat (Blue)
  • During snow: Peacoat (Red) NH Icon.png Peacoat (Red) & Snowy Knit Cap (Red) NH Icon.png snowy knit cap (Red)
  • Sleepwear and if sick: PJ Outfit (Red) NH Icon.png PJ outfit (Red) & Terry-Cloth Nightcap (Blue) NH Icon.png terry-cloth nightcap (Blue)
  • While exercising: Athletic Jacket (Red) NH Icon.png Athletic jacket (Red)
  • While doing yoga: Tank (Red) NH Icon.png Tank (Red)
  • While sunbathing: Triangle Shades (Black) NH Icon.png Triangle shades
  • Fishing Tourney: Athletic Jacket (Red) NH Icon.png Athletic jacket (Red)
  • Bug-Off: Athletic Jacket (Red) NH Icon.png Athletic jacket (Red) & Straw Hat (Red) NH Icon.png straw hat (Red)
  • Bunny Day: Earth-Egg Outfit NH Icon.png Earth-egg outfit  & Earth-Egg Shell NH Icon.png earth-egg shell
  • Halloween: Flashy Animal Costume (Red) NH Icon.png Flashy animal costume (Red) & Impish Horns (Red) NH Icon.png impish horns (Red)
  • Turkey Day: Straw Boater (Cream) NH Icon.png Straw boater (Cream)
  • Turkey Day (chef): Chef's Outfit (Red) NH Icon.png Chef's outfit (Red) & Chef's Hat NH Icon.png chef's hat
  • Toy Day: Santa Hat NH Icon.png Santa hat
  • Countdown: Satin Dress (Berry Red) NH Icon.png Satin dress (Berry red)[nb 9]
  • Birthday & Wedding Season photoshoot: Satin Dress (Berry Red) NH Icon.png Satin dress (Berry red) & Giant Ribbon (Red) NH Icon.png giant ribbon (Red)[nb 10]

  • 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 (Red) NH Icon.png Café uniform (Red)
  • As the chef/apprentice for the restaurant: Chef's Outfit (Red) NH Icon.png Chef's outfit (Red) & Chef's Hat NH Icon.png chef's hat
  • As a staff for the café: Diner Apron (Red) NH Icon.png Diner apron (Red)
  • As the receptionist for the hospital: Nurse's Jacket (Blue) NH Icon.png Nurse's jacket (Blue)
  • 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 (Navy Blue) NH Icon.png PJ outfit (Navy blue)
  • As the shop manager for the apparel shop: Staff Uniform (Blue) NH Icon.png Staff uniform (Blue)
  • While practicing hula: Hula Top (Red) NH Icon.png Hula top (Red) & Hibiscus Hairpin (Red) NH Icon.png hibiscus hairpin (Red)
  • While floating in the ocean: Horizontal-Striped Wet Suit (Red) NH Icon.png Horizontal-striped wet suit (Red) & Retro Shades (Red) NH Icon.png retro shades (Red)
  • During DJ KK's concerts: Tropical Cut-and-Sew Tank (Blue) NH Icon.png Tropical cut-and-sew tank (Blue), Tropical Turban (Red) NH Icon.png tropical turban (Red), & Neon Shades (Lime & Purple) NH Icon.png neon shades (Lime & purple)
  • Default umbrella Toad Parasol NH Icon.png Toad parasol
    Initial NookPhone  Default Phone Case (Red) NH Model.png  Red
    Final NookPhone  Phone Case (Polka-Dot Print - Fabric 1) NH Model.png  Polka-dot print - Fabric 1
    Favorites
    Favorite styles Cute and Elegant
    Favorite colors
     
    Red
    and
     
    Blue
    Hobby Nature
    Handheld items
    Bag Paper Bag NH Model.png Paper
    Book Nature Book Interior NH Texture.png Gardening/Bug/Fish/Fossil
    Food Lollipop Food NH Model.png Lollipop
    Drink Soda can Drink NH Model.png Soda can
    Popsicle Ramune-soda Popsicle NH Model.png Ramune-soda
    Ideal clothing for Rilla – Red / Blue Cute and Elegant 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
    Chimayo vest (Navy blue) Chimayo Vest (Navy Blue) NH Icon.png  1,120 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Colorful striped sweater (Navy, light blue & pink) Colorful Striped Sweater (Navy, Light Blue & Pink) NH Icon.png  1,200 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Concierge uniform (Red) Concierge Uniform (Red) NH Icon.png  1,920 Bells  Able Sisters
    Cool pansy crown Cool Pansy Crown NH Icon.png Not for sale  Crafting
    Flight-crew uniform (Navy blue) Flight-Crew Uniform (Navy Blue) NH Icon.png  2,800 Bells  Able Sisters
    Hello Kitty dress Hello Kitty Dress NH Icon.png  2,400 Bells  Nook Shopping
    Mariachi clothing (Navy blue) Mariachi Clothing (Navy Blue) NH Icon.png  2,520 Bells  Able Sisters
    Old commoner's kimono (Blue) Old Commoner's Kimono (Blue) NH Icon.png  1,920 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Overall dress (Denim) Overall Dress (Denim) NH Icon.png  2,000 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Prince's tunic (Blue) Prince's Tunic (Blue) NH Icon.png  4,800 Bells  Able Sisters
    Sailor's shirt (Navy blue) Sailor's Shirt (Navy Blue) NH Icon.png  1,400 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    School uniform with ribbon (Navy blue) School Uniform with Ribbon (Navy Blue) NH Icon.png  1,600 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    Silk hat (Blue) Silk Hat (Blue) NH Icon.png Not for sale  Gulliver
    Tweed jacket (Berry red) Tweed Jacket (Berry Red) NH Icon.png  1,680 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Yodel cardigan (Navy blue) Yodel Cardigan (Navy Blue) NH Icon.png  1,440 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    More Red Items
    More Blue Items
    More Cute Items
    More Elegant Items

    In Happy Home Paradise[edit]

    In Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise, Rilla's apple-related required items and unlock items for her house request are likely a reference to Hello Kitty's fondness for apple pie.[1] The cookie-related unlock items are likely a reference to Hello Kitty's hobby of baking cookies.[1]

    Rilla
    Thought bubble I wanna relax in a cute spot while I make a hit record.
    Client's vision A Chart-Topping Chalet
    Required items Juicy-Apple TV
    Apple Chair
    Hello Kitty Bed
    Favorite song  K.K. Parade
    Unlocked items
    Furniture:
    Interior:
    Clothing:

    House[edit]

    In Welcome amiibo[edit]

    House[edit]

    RV[edit]

    Exterior of Rilla's RV in Animal Crossing: New Leaf
    Interior of Rilla's RV in Animal Crossing: New Leaf
    Description: No matter where her travels take her, Rilla always packs her favorite Hello Kitty shirt. She's had it since she was a little girl. Can you tell?
    Items:
    Wall:  Hello Kitty Wall
    Floor:  Hello Kitty Floor
    Music: Bubblegum K.K. NL Texture.png Bubblegum K.K.


    Rilla's "Order furniture" list in Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo

    In New Horizons[edit]

    Exterior of Rilla's house in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
    Interior of Rilla's house in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
    Exterior:
    Shape: House shape #1
    Roof:  Pink tile roof
    Siding:  Cream panel siding
    Door:  Blue wooden door
    Interior:
    Items:
    Wall:  Hello Kitty Wall
    Floor:  Hello Kitty Flooring
    Music:  Bubblegum K.K. [nb 11]

    Other appearances[edit]

    In Pocket Camp[edit]

    Rilla was added to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp on July 11, 2019 as part of Sanrio Characters Collection #1 and was available until September 2, 2019.[4] She became available again in the Sanrio Characters Collection 2021 beginning March 26, 2021 and lasting until May 10, 2021.[5]

    Rilla
    When there's a will, there's a way.

    Rilla

    Birthday Personality Catchphrase
    November 1 Scorpio Peppy hello
    Default clothing Hello Kitty outfit
    Biography
    Description No matter where her travels take her, Rilla always packs her favorite Hello Kitty shirt. She's had it since she was a little girl. Can you tell?
    Preferred theme Hip
    Primary reward Steel
    Version added 2.5.0
    Date unlocked July 11, 2019
    How to invite  Blathers's Treasure Trek (map obtained on Rilla and Pals' Island)
    Friendship rewards
    Level 7 Hello Kitty outfit
    Sparkle stones
    Level 9 Sparkle stones
    Level 20 Rilla's pic
    Sparkle stones
    Level 25[nb 13] Sparkle stones

    Card profiles[edit]

    Welcome amiibo card[edit]

    Gallery[edit]

    Trivia[edit]

    Names in other languages[edit]

    Japanese リラ
    Rira
    Rilla

    Korean 릴라
    Rilla
    Same as English/Japanese name

    Simplified Chinese 莉拉
    Lì lā
    Rilla

    Traditional Chinese 莉拉
    Unknown

    Russian Рилла
    Rilla
    Rilla

    Dutch Rilla Same as English/Japanese name

    German Rilla Same as English/Japanese name

    European Spanish Rila Similar to English/Japanese name

    European French Rilla Same as English/Japanese name

    Italian Rilla Same as English/Japanese name

    See also[edit]

    Notes[edit]

    1. Called "Hello Kitty outfit" prior to New Horizons
    2. Welcome amiibo
    3. New Horizons
    4. Rira
    5. Lì lā
    6. Lì lā
    7. Rilla
    8. Rilla
    9. Rilla'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.
    10. If it is Rilla's birthday, her headwear will be replaced with the birthday hat (Blue variation).
    11. 11.0 11.1 Does not contain a stereo initially
    12. Re-Tail sell price; if item can be sold at Timmy and Tommy's store, it is 80% of the sell price; if item can be sold to Leila at Tortimer Island, it is 5% of the sell price.
    13. Repeats for levels 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, and 75

    References[edit]

    1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Sanrio. "Hello Kitty | Sanrio Timeline". sanrio.com. Archived from the original on November 24, 2018. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
    2. Sanrio. "Sanrio | Sanrio Hello Kitty". sanrio.co.jp. Archived from the original on June 24, 2011. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
    3. Nintendo (February 25, 2021). "Get Ready for a Sanrio Crossover! – Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch". YouTube. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
    4. Nintendo (August 9, 2019). "(2019.8.9更新)『どうぶつの森 ポケットキャンプ』で、サンリオキャラクターズコレクション 第3弾を実施中!". topics.nintendo.co.jp. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
    5. Nintendo (March 23, 2021). "『どうぶつの森 ポケットキャンプ』で、「サンリオキャラクターズコレクション2021」を3月26日より開催します。". topics.nintendo.co.jp. Retrieved March 23, 2021.