Rowan

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Type of Tiger villager Rowan tig01
Artwork of Rowan the Tiger
Species Personality Gender
Tiger Cranky[nb 6]
Jock[nb 7]
Male
Birthday August 26th Virgo
Favorite saying "Refuse to lose."
Catchphrase "mango"
Clothing Blue aloha shirt[nb 1]
Simple-dots tee (Light blue)[nb 2]
Umbrella Nintendo parasol[nb 3]
Bat umbrella[nb 4]
Kabuki umbrella[nb 5]
Main appearances

Other appearances
Names in other languages
 ゴメス[nb 8]
 고메스[nb 11]
 Ernesto
 Gisbert
 戈麦斯[nb 9]
 Marito
 Miguelón
 Rowan
 戈麥斯[nb 10]
 Marito
 Miguelón
 Роуэн[nb 12]
Phrase in other languages
 まったく
 내참
 mango
 mango
 完全
 banane
 turista
 mango
 完全
 banane
 gurruf
 манго

Rowan is a tiger in the Animal Crossing series. He first appeared in Doubutsu no Mori+ as a cranky islander, and after his appearance in Doubutsu no Mori e+, he appears in all subsequent games as a jock villager. This makes Rowan the first villager to have a personality change between games, followed by Harry and Violet.

In New Horizons, Rowan has the fitness hobby and will wear sporty shades and lift heavy dumbbells while exercising.

Characteristics[edit]

Artwork of Rowan from Animal Crossing.

Appearance[edit]

Rowan is an orange tiger with black stripes and a large white muzzle. He has small belittling eyes, a characteristic of his former cranky personality, and an aqua color in his ears. As an islander in Doubutsu no Mori+, Animal Crossing, and Doubutsu no Mori e+, he wore a straw hat, which he no longer wears in future installments.

Personality[edit]

Rowan's personality changes from a cranky islander in Animal Crossing to a jock villager from Animal Crossing: Wild World onwards. He is the first villager to have his personality changed.

Animal Crossing[edit]

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

As a cranky islander, Rowan has a suave, romantic nature prone to smooth-talking flirtation and nostalgically reminiscing about the past. In conversation, Rowan will often bring up the romance of the island's scenery while charming the player. His debonair and sweet but somewhat vain personality will often result in showing off his talents and experience in attempts to sing to or dance with the player. He asks the player for stylish furniture he can coordinate with in his island house to impress female visitors.

Wild World onwards[edit]

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

Since Animal Crossing: Wild World, Rowan has a jock personality, which means he is energetic and has an interest in physical fitness and activity. He often talks about exercise or sports and may brag about his physical fitness. While often friendly to the player, he may comment on their fitness. During conversations with other villagers, he generally gets along well with peppy villagers due to their similar hyper personalities and will also get along with smug villagers, while he may offend snooty villagers by critiquing their fitness and annoy cranky villagers with his hyper personality. In New Horizons, Rowan goes to sleep at 12:30 AM and wakes up at 6:30 AM.

Villager information[edit]

In Animal Crossing[edit]

As an islander in Animal Crossing, Rowan has a favorite fruit and one he is allergic to. He is allergic to pears and loves apples, meaning giving him the former reduces the likelihood of him dropping Bells, and giving him the latter increases the likelihood of him dropping Bells.

Species Personality Catchphrase
Tiger Cranky mango
Default clothing Blue Aloha Shirt PG Model.png Blue aloha shirt
Default umbrella Nintendo Parasol PG Model.png Nintendo parasol
Voice
Fruit preferences
Smallcheckmark.png Favorite fruit Apple PG Sprite.png Apple
Smallxmark.png Allergic fruit Pear PG Sprite.png Pear
Doubutsu no Mori e+ traits
Star sign Virgo Virgo
Smallcheckmark.png Favorite style Funky
Smallxmark.png Least favorite style Fresh
Live song gift Aloha K.K.

In Wild World[edit]

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

Rowan
Why be junior varsity when you can be VARSITY?

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
August 26 Virgo Jock mango
Default clothing Aqua Polka Shirt WW Model.png Aqua polka shirt
Default umbrella Bat Umbrella WW Model.png Bat umbrella
Favorites
Smallcheckmark.png Favorite style Hip
Smallxmark.png Least favorite style Conservative
Default hobby Fish
Furniture requests
Color
 
Blue
Genre Old-school
Series Asian Series / Cabana Series
Categories Houseplant / Instrument

In City Folk[edit]

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
August 26 Virgo Jock mango
Default clothing Aqua Polka Shirt CF Model.png Aqua polka shirt
Default umbrella Bat Umbrella CF Model.png Bat umbrella
Favorites
Smallcheckmark.png Favorite clothing style Funky
Smallxmark.png Least favorite clothing style Subtle
Favorite furniture styles Dignified and Retro
Favorite furniture color
 
Yellow
Favorite series Exotic Series

In New Leaf[edit]

Rowan
Refuse to lose.

Rowan

Rowan

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
August 26 Virgo Jock mango
Default clothing Aqua Polka Tee NL Model.png Aqua polka tee
Default umbrella Bat Umbrella NL Model.png Bat umbrella
Favorites
Smallcheckmark.png Favorite style Rock 'n' roll
Smallxmark.png Least favorite style Flashy
Favorite color
 
Yellow
Biography
Siblings Middle triplet
Skill Waking up early
Goal Basketball player
Halloween fear Werewolf Hood NL Model.png Werewolf hood
Coffee preferences
Type of beans Mocha
Amount of milk A little bit
Amount of sugar One spoonful

In New Horizons[edit]

Rowan
Refuse to lose.

Rowan

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
August 26 Virgo Jock (B) mango
Default clothing Simple-Dots Tee (Light Blue) NH Icon.png Simple-dots tee (Light blue)
Other default clothing
  • During rain (if not using umbrella): Raincoat (Blue) NH Icon.png Raincoat (Blue) & Rain Hat (Beige) NH Icon.png rain hat (Beige)
  • During snow: Down Jacket (Blue) NH Icon.png Down jacket (Blue) & Knit Hat (Gray) NH Icon.png knit hat (Gray)
  • Sleepwear and if sick: PJ Outfit (Blue) NH Icon.png PJ outfit (Blue) & Terry-Cloth Nightcap (Light Blue) NH Icon.png terry-cloth nightcap (Light blue)
  • While exercising: Athletic Jacket (Blue) NH Icon.png Athletic jacket (Blue) & Sporty Shades (Light Blue) NH Icon.png sporty shades (Light blue)
  • While doing yoga: Tank (Navy Blue) NH Icon.png Tank (Navy blue)
  • While sunbathing: Triangle Shades (Black) NH Icon.png Triangle shades
  • Fishing Tourney: Athletic Jacket (Blue) NH Icon.png Athletic jacket (Blue) & Denim Cap (Light Blue) NH Icon.png denim cap (Light blue)
  • Bug-Off: Athletic Jacket (Blue) NH Icon.png Athletic jacket (Blue) & Denim Cap (Light Blue) NH Icon.png denim cap (Light blue)
  • Bunny Day: Sky-Egg Outfit NH Icon.png Sky-egg outfit  & Sky-Egg Shell NH Icon.png sky-egg shell
  • Halloween: Flashy Animal Costume (White) NH Icon.png Flashy animal costume (White) & Flashy Round-Ear Animal Hat (White) NH Icon.png flashy round-ear animal hat (White)
  • 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: Doublet (Blue) NH Icon.png Doublet (Blue) & Rhinestone Shades (Purple) NH Icon.png rhinestone shades (Purple)[nb 13]
  • Birthday & Wedding Season photoshoot: Doublet (Blue) NH Icon.png Doublet (Blue) & Rhinestone Shades (Purple) NH Icon.png rhinestone shades (Purple)[nb 14]

  • 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 (Black) NH Icon.png Café uniform (Black)
  • 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 (Blue) NH Icon.png Diner apron (Blue)
  • 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 (Blue) NH Icon.png PJ outfit (Blue)
  • As the shop manager for the apparel shop: Staff Uniform (Blue) NH Icon.png Staff uniform (Blue)
  • While practicing hula: Pineapple Aloha Shirt (Blue) NH Icon.png Pineapple aloha shirt (Blue) & Hibiscus Hairpin (Pink) NH Icon.png hibiscus hairpin (Pink)
  • While floating in the ocean: Leaf-Print Wet Suit (Light Blue) NH Icon.png Leaf-print wet suit (Light blue) & Retro Shades (Blue) NH Icon.png retro shades (Blue)
  • During DJ KK's concerts: Tropical Cut-and-Sew Tank (Blue) NH Icon.png Tropical cut-and-sew tank (Blue) & Neon Shades (Light Blue & Pink) NH Icon.png neon shades (Light blue & pink)
  • Default umbrella Kabuki Umbrella NH Icon.png Kabuki umbrella
    Initial NookPhone  Default Phone Case (Green) NH Model.png  Green
    Final NookPhone  Phone Case (Striped - Fabric 7) NH Model.png  Striped - Fabric 7
    Favorites
    Favorite styles Active and Simple
    Favorite colors
     
    Aqua
    and
     
    Gray
    Hobby Fitness
    Handheld items
    Bag Veggie-print Bag NH Model.png Veggie-print
    Book Fitness Book Interior NH Texture.png Sports
    Food Chocolate donut Food NH Model.png Chocolate donut
    Drink Tea can or yellow mug Drink NH Model.png Tea can or yellow mug
    Popsicle Orange Popsicle NH Model.png Orange
    Ideal clothing for Rowan – Aqua / Gray Active 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
    Casual kimono (Aqua) Casual Kimono (Aqua) NH Icon.png  2,000 Bells  Able Sisters
    Colorful striped sweater (Gray, white & light blue) Colorful Striped Sweater (Gray, White & Light Blue) NH Icon.png  1,200 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Folk shirt (Blue) Folk Shirt (Blue) NH Icon.png  1,300 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Multipurpose vest (Gray) Multipurpose Vest (Gray) NH Icon.png  1,680 Bells  Able Sisters
    Ninja costume (Aqua) Ninja Costume (Aqua) NH Icon.png  2,240 Bells  Able Sisters
    Parka undercoat (Blue) Parka Undercoat (Blue) NH Icon.png  2,320 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    Robo antennae (Light blue) Robo Antennae (Light Blue) NH Icon.png  3,200 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    Samurai hakama (Sky blue) Samurai Hakama (Sky Blue) NH Icon.png  2,520 Bells  Able Sisters
    Shirt with camera (Light blue) Shirt with Camera (Light Blue) NH Icon.png  1,440 Bells  Able Sisters
    More Aqua Items
    More Gray Items
    More Active Items
    More Simple Items

    In Happy Home Paradise[edit]

    Rowan
    Thought bubble I want to run a shop filled with shiny golden things!
    Client's vision Golden Shop
    Required items Lucky Gold Cat
    Antique Cash Register
    Favorite song  K.K. Oasis
    Unlocked items
    Furniture:
  •  Elegant Chair
  •  Throne
  •  Elegant Sofa
  •  Golden Seat
  •  Elegant Console Table
  •  Covered Counter
  •  Elegant Bed
  •  Safe
  •  Elegant Dresser
  •  Elegant Mirror
  •  Golden Toilet
  •  Golden Bathtub
  •  Lighted Display Stand
  •  Elaborate Display Case
  •  Golden Gear Tower
  •  Golden Gear Apparatus
  •  Gold-Nugget Mining Car
  •  Elaborate Kimono Stand
  •  Bow
  •  Sword
  •  Golden Samurai Suit
  •  Screen
  •  Golden Altar
  •  Golden Casket
  •  Double-Edged Sword
  •  Golden Plate Armor
  •  Golden Vase
  •  Wild Painting Left Half
  •  Wild Painting Right Half
  •  Golden Dishes
  •  Elegant Lamp
  •  Scorpio Lamp
  •  Golden Candlestick
  •  Golden Piggy Bank
  •  Pile of Cash
  •  Gold Bars
  •  Golden Wristwatch
  •  Libra Scale
  •  Golden Garden Bunny
  •  Golden Dung Beetle
  •  Golden Arowana Model
  •  Golden Urn
  •  Golden Decorative Plate
  •  Rowan's Photo
  •  Floral Sconce
  •  Fancy Frame
  •  Golden Gears
  •  Sagittarius Arrow
  •  Gold Rose Wreath
  •  Crest Doorplate
  •  Rowan's Poster
  •  Moroccan Lights
  •  Round Light Fixture
  •  Chandelier
  •  Disco Ball
  •  Paper-Chain Ceiling Garland
  • Interior:
    Clothing:
    Other items:

    House[edit]

    In Animal Crossing[edit]

    As an islander, Rowan's house in Animal Crossing will begin with only one furniture item, along with the exotic wall and bamboo flooring. He will request specific items for the player to give to him, which he will place in his house. After he places two items in his house, he will upgrade his wallpaper, and after he places five items, he will upgrade his flooring. Weldon requests for the same items as Rowan, although his house has different wallpaper and flooring.

    In Wild World[edit]

    In City Folk[edit]

    Interior of Rowan's house in Animal Crossing: City Folk
    Items:
     Bear Pole  Green Table
     Green Bench  Frog-Woman Pole
     Green Bed  Exotic Screen
     Sproid  Green Counter
     Rubber Tree  Grasshopper
    Wall:  Bamboo Wall
    Floor:  Bamboo Flooring
    Music: Aloha K.K. [nb 16]

    In New Leaf[edit]

    In New Horizons[edit]

    In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, if Rowan is one of the starter villagers, his house will have craftable items primarily from the Wooden Series. He cannot have his initial house interior unless he 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.

    Exterior of Rowan's house in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
    Interior of Rowan's house in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
    Exterior:
    Shape: House shape #3
    Roof:  Brown tile roof
    Siding:  Green & brown asian siding
    Door:  Latticework door
    Interior:
    Items:
    Wall:  Bamboo Wall
    Floor:  Tiger-Print Flooring
    Music:  Surfin' K.K.

    Other appearances[edit]

    In Happy Home Designer[edit]

    Rowan
    Refuse to lose.

    Rowan's Happy Home Designer icon


    Example of Rowan's Happy Home Designer house
    Official example
    Rowan
    Birthday Personality Catchphrase
    August 26 Virgo Jock mango
    Default clothing Aqua Polka Tee HHD Icon.png Aqua polka tee
    Umbrella Bat Umbrella HHD Icon.png Bat umbrella
    House request
    Thought bubble I'd like to live in an awesome treasure shop!
    Client's vision A treasure shop.
    Required items S.S. Dolphin
    Triforce
    Arwing
    Favorite song  K.K. Rockabilly
    Unlocked items
    Furniture:
  •  Blue Falcon
  •  Arwing
  •  S.S. Dolphin
  •  Metroid
  •  Master Sword
  •  Triforce
  •  K.K. Rockabilly
  •  Rowan's pic
  • Interior:
  •  Arched wall
  •  Parquet floor
  • Clothing:
  •  Varia Suit
  •  Team NTDO tee
  •  Aqua polka tee
  •  Varia Suit pants
  •  Samus mask
  •  Varia Suit shoes
  • Starting house: Default exterior of Rowan's house in Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer

    In amiibo Festival[edit]

    Rowan

    Rowan

    Birthday Personality Catchphrase
    August 26 Virgo Jock mango
    Clothing Aqua Polka Tee HHD Icon.png Aqua polka tee
    Umbrella Bat Umbrella HHD Icon.png Bat umbrella
    amiibo card traits
    Dice value 2
    Hand sign Rock
    Desert Island Escape traits
    Movement Desert Island Escape movement icon.png ×4
    Hunger Desert Island Escape hunger icon.png ×2
    Vision Desert Island Escape vision icon.png ×2
    Favorite fruit Desert Island Escape favorite fruit icon.png Coconut

    In Pocket Camp[edit]

    Rowan was added to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp on April 10, 2018.[1]

    Rowan
    Refuse to lose.

    Rowan

    Birthday Personality Catchphrase
    August 26 Virgo Jock mango
    Default clothing Aqua polka tee
    Biography
    Description He came to the sporting life late, but he's making up for lost time by throwing everything he's got into it. Go big or go home!
    Preferred theme Sporty
    Primary reward Preserves
    Version added 1.3.1
    Date unlocked April 10, 2018
    How to invite  Blathers's Treasure Trek (map obtained on O'Hare and Pals' Island)
    Friendship rewards
    Level 7 Aqua polka tee
    Sparkle stones
    Level 9 Sparkle stones
    Level 15 Crafting request:
    Golf bag
    Level 20 Rowan's pic
    Sparkle stones
    Level 25[nb 17] Sparkle stones
    Related items for Rowan
    Scrapbook Memory appearances
    Name Image Required?
    Dobie's Hot Spring Village Dobie's Hot Spring Village PC.png No

    Card profiles[edit]

    Animal Crossing e-Reader card[edit]

    Animal Crossing-e 1-035 (Rowan).jpg

    Card back

    Animal Crossing-e 1-035 (Rowan - Back).jpg

    #035 Rowan - Series 1
    Gender: Male
    Sign: Virgo
    Clothes: blue aloha shirt
    Petphrase: mango
    Profile: Rowan was once the coolest cat on the block, but coolness comes and coolness goes, and now this middle-aged tiger spends his days alone on a deserted island, reminiscing on days gone by.
    Password: Zzicr@B%wwcRMs
    GXlQbaZvOZ7c8x

    amiibo card[edit]

    387 Rowan amiibo card NA.png

    Card back

    Amiibo Card Back.png

    #387 Rowan - Series 4
    Star sign: Virgo
    Birthday: August 26
    Dice value: 2
    Hand sign: Rock

    Gallery[edit]

    Trivia[edit]

    • Rowan is depicted wearing a grandpa hat in the official example screenshot for his Happy Home Designer house request and a beige fedora in his New Horizons photo, which may be a reference to the straw hat that he wore as an islander in Animal Crossing.

    Names in other languages[edit]

    Japanese ゴメス
    Gomesu
    Gomez

    Korean 고메스
    Gomeseu
    From "Gómez," a common Spanish surname

    Simplified Chinese 戈麦斯
    Gē mài sī
    Gomez

    Traditional Chinese 戈麥斯
    Unknown

    Russian Роуэн
    Rouen
    Same as English name

    Dutch Rowan Same as English name

    German Gisbert -

    European Spanish Miguelón From "Miquelon", an island territory of France

    European French Marito -

    Italian Ernesto Common Italian name

    See also[edit]

    Notes[edit]

    1. Animal Crossing
    2. Wild World onwards, called "aqua polka shirt" prior to New Leaf and "aqua polka tee" prior to New Horizons
    3. Animal Crossing
    4. Wild World to amiibo Festival
    5. New Horizons
    6. Animal Crossing
    7. Wild World onwards
    8. Gomesu
    9. Gē mài sī
    10. Gē mài sī
    11. Gomeseu
    12. Rouen
    13. Rowan'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.
    14. If it is Rowan's birthday, he will also wear the birthday hat (Blue variation).
    15. Aloha K.K. in Doubutsu no Mori e+
    16. 16.0 16.1 16.2 Does not contain a stereo initially
    17. Repeats for levels 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, and 75

    References[edit]

    1. Bri Bri (April 17, 2018). "Plucky, Rowan and O'Hare Added!". Japanese Nintendo. Retrieved October 27, 2020.