Ruby

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This article is about the rabbit villager. For the villager with a similar name, see Rudy.
This article is about the villager. For the item available in New Leaf, see Ore.

Type of Rabbit villager Ruby rbt09
Artwork of Ruby the Rabbit
Species Personality Gender
Rabbit Peppy Female
Birthday December 25th Capricorn
Favorite saying "You can always take the red-eye."
Catchphrase "li'l ears"
Clothing Rabbit tee[nb 1]
Umbrella Leaf umbrella[nb 2]
Lemon umbrella[nb 3]
Main appearances

Other appearances
Names in other languages
 ルナ[nb 4]
 루나[nb 7]
 Rubina
 Rubina
 月兔[nb 5]
 Rubis
 Rubí
 Ruby
 月兔[nb 6]
 Rubis
 Rubí
 Руби[nb 8]
Phrase in other languages
 フツーに
 보통이지
 orecchine
 paffpaff
 普通
 n'oreille
 orejitas
 hangoor
 普通
 n'oreille
 orejí
 ушки

Ruby is a peppy rabbit villager in the Animal Crossing series. She first appeared in Animal Crossing: Wild World and has appeared in all subsequent games. Her name may refer to her red eyes. Her catchphrase, "li'l ears," may refer to a rabbit's ears.

In New Horizons, Ruby 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.

Characteristics[edit]

Appearance[edit]

Artwork of Ruby from Wild World.

Ruby is an albino rabbit with white fur, red eyes, three freckles on each cheek, and melon-pink inside her ears. She perpetually carries a neutral expression, showing emotion only through her eyes. The only time she changes her expression is when she is thinking or upset.

Personality[edit]

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

As a peppy villager, Ruby will always appear to be in a good mood. She will get along with other villagers including the player, making it easy to befriend her and gain her picture. She will enjoy the usual hobbies, and may ask the player for bugs or fish that she finds cute or has read about in Ms. Nintendique, an unseen magazine read by snooty and peppy villagers. She will easily get upset, but due to a short attention span, she will forget ever having the conversation. Like all peppy villagers, she dreams of becoming famous in the future. She will get on well with normal, lazy, and other peppy villagers, but may annoy snooty and cranky villagers with her upbeat personality.

Villager information[edit]

In Wild World[edit]

Ruby
I'm not sick, I'm just albino!

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
December 25 Capricorn Peppy li'l ears
Default clothing Bunny Shirt WW Model.png Bunny shirt
Default umbrella Leaf Umbrella WW Model.png Leaf umbrella
Favorites
Smallcheckmark.png Favorite style Cute
Smallxmark.png Least favorite style Severe
Default hobby Collect furniture
Furniture requests
Colors
 
Pink
/
 
White
/
 
Blue
Series Lovely Series / Regal Series
Category Houseplant

In City Folk[edit]

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
December 25 Capricorn Peppy li'l ears
Default clothing Bunny Shirt CF Model.png Bunny shirt
Default umbrella Leaf Umbrella CF Model.png Leaf umbrella
Favorites
Smallcheckmark.png Favorite clothing style Cute
Smallxmark.png Least favorite clothing style Refined
Favorite furniture styles Playful and Retro
Favorite furniture color
 
Yellow
Favorite series Lovely Series

In New Leaf[edit]

Ruby
You can always take the red-eye.

Ruby

Ruby

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
December 25 Capricorn Peppy li'l ears
Default clothing Bunny Tee NL Model.png Bunny tee
Default umbrella Leaf Umbrella NL Model.png Leaf umbrella
Favorites
Smallcheckmark.png Favorite style Modern
Smallxmark.png Least favorite style Rock 'n' roll
Favorite color
 
Yellow
Biography
Siblings Only child
Skill Doing handstands
Goal Photographer
Halloween fear Monster Mask NL Model.png Monster mask
Coffee preferences
Type of beans Blue Mountain
Amount of milk Lots
Amount of sugar Three spoonfuls

In New Horizons[edit]

Ruby
You can always take the red-eye.

Ruby

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
December 25 Capricorn Peppy (B) li'l ears
Default clothing Rabbit Tee NH Icon.png Rabbit tee
Other default clothing
  • During rain (if not using umbrella): Dotted Raincoat (Turquoise) NH Icon.png Dotted raincoat (Turquoise) & Rain Hat (Yellow) NH Icon.png rain hat (Yellow)
  • During snow: Peacoat (Navy Blue) NH Icon.png Peacoat (Navy blue) & Snowy Knit Cap (Pink) NH Icon.png snowy knit cap (Pink)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Bug-Off: Athletic Jacket (Blue) NH Icon.png Athletic jacket (Blue) & Straw Hat (Brown) NH Icon.png straw hat (Brown)
  • 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 Pointy-Ear Animal Hat (White) NH Icon.png flashy pointy-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: Satin Dress (Pink) NH Icon.png Satin dress (Pink)[nb 9]
  • Birthday & Wedding Season photoshoot: Satin Dress (Pink) NH Icon.png Satin dress (Pink) & Giant Ribbon (Pink) NH Icon.png giant ribbon (Pink)[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 (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 (Pink) NH Icon.png Diner apron (Pink)
  • 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 (Pink) NH Icon.png Staff uniform (Pink)
  • While practicing hula: Pineapple Aloha Shirt (Pink) NH Icon.png Pineapple aloha shirt (Pink) & 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), Tropical Turban (Red) NH Icon.png tropical turban (Red), & Neon Shades (Light Blue & Pink) NH Icon.png neon shades (Light blue & pink)
  • Default umbrella Lemon Umbrella NH Icon.png Lemon umbrella
    Initial NookPhone  Default Phone Case (Yellow) NH Model.png  Yellow
    Final NookPhone  Phone Case (Checkered 1 - Fabric 8) NH Model.png  Checkered 1 - Fabric 8
    Favorites
    Favorite styles Cute and Active
    Favorite colors
     
    Aqua
    and
     
    Pink
    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 Ruby – Aqua / Pink Cute and Active 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
    Bold aloha shirt (Pink) Bold Aloha Shirt (Pink) NH Icon.png  960 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Bold muumuu (Pink) Bold Muumuu (Pink) NH Icon.png  1,600 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Dotted raincoat (Light blue) Dotted Raincoat (Light Blue) NH Icon.png  1,600 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Dreamy sweater (Pink) Dreamy Sweater (Pink) NH Icon.png  1,440 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Fancy kimono (Aqua) Fancy Kimono (Aqua) NH Icon.png  5,200 Bells  Able Sisters
    Fast-food cap (Pink) Fast-Food Cap (Pink) NH Icon.png  800 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    Fast-food uniform (Pink) Fast-Food Uniform (Pink) NH Icon.png  1,200 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    House-print dress (White) House-Print Dress (White) NH Icon.png  1,600 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Kids' smock (Cherry blossom) Kids' Smock (Cherry Blossom) NH Icon.png  1,500 Bells  Able Sisters
    Madras plaid shirt (Pink) Madras Plaid Shirt (Pink) NH Icon.png  1,120 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Mermaid fishy dress (Pink) Mermaid Fishy Dress (Pink) NH Icon.png Not for sale  Pascal
    Mermaid fishy dress (Light blue) Mermaid Fishy Dress (Light Blue) NH Icon.png Not for sale  Pascal
    Mermaid princess dress (Pink) Mermaid Princess Dress (Pink) NH Icon.png Not for sale  Pascal
    Mermaid princess dress (Light blue) Mermaid Princess Dress (Light Blue) NH Icon.png Not for sale  Pascal
    Neon shades (Light blue & pink) Neon Shades (Light Blue & Pink) NH Icon.png  1,760 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    Pullover jacket (Light blue) Pullover Jacket (Light Blue) NH Icon.png  1,680 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Star hairpin (Pink) Star Hairpin (Pink) NH Icon.png  350 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Windbreaker (Blue) Windbreaker (Blue) NH Icon.png  1,050 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    More Aqua Items
    More Pink Items
    More Cute Items
    More Active Items

    In Happy Home Paradise[edit]

    In Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise, Ruby's home request likely references The Tale of Princess Kaguya, as evidenced by the bamboo-themed items, with the snow and ice-themed items representing Ōtomo no Miyuki.

    Ruby
    Thought bubble I want to admire the beautiful night sky and moon...
    Client's vision A Place to Admire the Moon
    Required items Telescope
    Moon
    Lunar Rover
    Favorite song  Space K.K.
    Unlocked items
    Furniture:
    Interior:
    Clothing:
    Other items:

    House[edit]

    In each game since her debut, Ruby's house interior is moon-themed. This is a likely reference to the Japanese myth of the moon rabbit, in which the dark side of the moon looks like a rabbit making mochi (a Japanese snack associated with the New Year). This house trait is shared with four other rabbit villagers: Carmen's moon-themed house interior in Animal Crossing: City Folk; Dotty's moon-themed house interior in all games except Animal Crossing, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons; Mira's moon base-themed house interior in Animal Crossing: New Leaf; and Sasha's moon-themed house request in Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise.

    In Wild World[edit]

    In City Folk[edit]

    Interior of Ruby's house in Animal Crossing: City Folk
    Items:
     Tall Quazoid  Mochi Pestle (x3)
     Slim Quazoid  Lovely Loveseat (x2)
     Moon  Claw-Foot Tub
    Wall:  Lunar Horizon
    Floor:  Lunar Surface
    Music: K.K. Ska [nb 11]

    In New Leaf[edit]

    In New Horizons[edit]

    In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, if Ruby 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 Block 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.

    Exterior of Ruby's house in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
    Interior of Ruby's house in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
    Exterior:
    Shape: House shape #2
    Roof:  Light-gray thatch roof
    Siding:  White cobblestones
    Door:  Pink simple door
    Interior:
    Items:
    Wall:  Starry-Sky Wall
    Floor:  Lunar Surface
    Music:  Stale Cupcakes [nb 11]

    Other appearances[edit]

    In Happy Home Designer[edit]

    Ruby
    You can always take the red-eye.

    Ruby's Happy Home Designer icon


    Example of Ruby's Happy Home Designer house
    Official example
    Ruby
    Birthday Personality Catchphrase
    December 25 Capricorn Peppy li'l ears
    Default clothing Bunny Tee HHD Icon.png Bunny tee
    Umbrella Leaf Umbrella HHD Icon.png Leaf umbrella
    House request
    Thought bubble I want to look up and gaze at the moon all day and all night.
    Client's vision A room for moon gazing.
    Required items Telescope
    Moon
    Favorite song  Space K.K.
    Unlocked items
    Furniture:
  •  Dango
  •  Moon
  •  Bunny y. balloon
  •  Bunny c. balloon
  •  Bunny p. balloon
  •  Snow bunny
  •  Mochi pestle
  •  Full-moon vanity
  •  Space K.K.
  •  Ruby's pic
  • Interior:
  •  Lunar horizon
  •  Lunar surface
  • Clothing:
  •  Fluffy tank dress
  •  Fluffy dress
  •  Bunny hood
  •  Moon hairpin
  •  Leaf umbrella
  • Nature:
  •  Sweet olive
  • Starting house: Default exterior of Ruby's house in Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer

    In amiibo Festival[edit]

    Ruby

    Ruby

    Birthday Personality Catchphrase
    December 25 Capricorn Peppy li'l ears
    Clothing Bunny Tee HHD Icon.png Bunny tee
    Umbrella Leaf Umbrella HHD Icon.png Leaf umbrella
    amiibo card traits
    Dice value 6
    Hand sign Rock
    Desert Island Escape traits
    Movement Desert Island Escape movement icon.png ×3
    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 Orange

    In Pocket Camp[edit]

    "How'd you find me, li'l ears?!"
    — Introduction from character announcement, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

    Ruby was added to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp on August 23, 2020.[1]

    Ruby
    You can always take the red-eye.

    Ruby

    Birthday Personality Catchphrase
    December 25 Capricorn Peppy li'l ears
    Default clothing Bunny tee
    Biography
    Description She's obsessed with the dark side of the moon. "Why's it so dark anyway?" she asks. "What have they got to hide up there?"
    Preferred theme Cute
    Primary reward Wood
    Version added 3.3.1b
    Date unlocked August 23, 2020
    How to invite  Blathers's Treasure Trek (map obtained on Huck and Pals' Island)
    Friendship rewards
    Level 7 Bunny tee
    Sparkle stones
    Level 9 Sparkle stones
    Level 15 Crafting request:
    Moon
    Level 20 Ruby's pic
    Sparkle stones
    Level 25[nb 12] Sparkle stones
    Related items for Ruby
    Scrapbook Memory appearances
    Name Image Required?
    Marina's Fish-Friend Concert Marina's Fish-Friend Concert PC.png No
    Ruby's Mysterious Moon Ruby's Mysterious Moon PC.png No

    Card profiles[edit]

    amiibo card[edit]

    170 Ruby amiibo card NA.png

    Card back

    Amiibo Card Back.png

    #170 Ruby - Series 2
    Star sign: Capricorn
    Birthday: December 25
    Dice value: 6
    Hand sign: Rock

    Gallery[edit]

    Trivia[edit]

    Names in other languages[edit]

    Japanese ルナ
    Runa
    Luna, related to her lunar-themed house in all games

    Korean 루나
    Luna
    Same as Japanese name

    Simplified Chinese 月兔
    Yuè tù
    Moon Rabbit

    Traditional Chinese 月兔
    Unknown
    Moon Rabbit

    Russian Руби
    Rubi
    Same as English name

    Dutch Ruby Same as English name

    German Rubina Ruby[nb 13]

    European Spanish Rubí Ruby

    European French Rubis Ruby

    Italian Rubina Ruby

    See also[edit]

    Notes[edit]

    1. Called "bunny shirt" prior to New Leaf and "bunny tee" prior to New Horizons
    2. Prior to New Horizons
    3. New Horizons
    4. Runa
    5. Yuè tù
    6. Yuè tù
    7. Luna
    8. Rubi
    9. Ruby'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 Ruby's birthday, her headwear will be replaced with the birthday hat (Blue variation).
    11. 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 Does not contain a stereo initially
    12. Repeats for levels 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, and 75
    13. Known as Tommy prior to Animal Crossing: City Folk

    References[edit]

    1. Bri Bri (August 23, 2020). "New Animals Are Here!". Japanese Nintendo. Retrieved October 27, 2020.