“Six scummy steaks... slick stormy spats... stinky skeleton snot....!”
― Kabuki, City Folk
Kabuki (かぶきち,Kabukichi?) is a crankycatvillager who has appeared in all Animal Crossing series games. He is named after the traditional Japanese theater style of the same name, from which he also gets his ornate red patterning, similar to his namesake makeup. His initial phrase, "meooo-OH", is a play on the word "meow", the sound a cat makes, and the typical sound a Kabuki actor makes during their Mie pose. He is also the only cat with a cranky personality in Wild World. He has the music hobby.
What is the significance of Kabuki's name in Animal Crossing?
In the Animal Crossing series, Kabuki is a character whose name and appearance draw from traditional Japanese theater style. His white fur with red stripes and yellow eyes mirror Kabuki make-up, or Kumadori. His Japanese name, 'Kabukichi', underscores this theatrical influence.
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What is the meaning behind Kabuki's initial phrase 'meooo-OH'?
The phrase 'meooo-OH' used by Kabuki in the Animal Crossing games combines 'meow', a cat's sound, with the sound a Kabuki actor makes during a Mie pose. This mirrors Kabuki's name and design, influenced by the traditional Japanese theater style, Kabuki.
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What type of personality does Kabuki have in the Animal Crossing series?
In the Animal Crossing series, Kabuki exhibits a cranky personality. He tends to appear grouchy and can get angry if the player disagrees with him or declines a favor. Kabuki is deeply invested in his hobby and enjoys engaging the player in different competitions. He interacts well with jock, snooty, and other cranky villagers, and sometimes with lazy and normal villagers. Socializing with peppy villagers, however, proves challenging for him.
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In which Animal Crossing games does Kabuki appear?
The Animal Crossing character, Kabuki, is featured in numerous games of the series. Kabuki makes appearances in Animal Crossing, Wild World, City Folk, New Leaf, New Horizons, Happy Home Designer, and Pocket Camp. Characterized by red stripes and yellow eyes, Kabuki is a white cat whose facial markings mirror various styles of Kabuki make-up, or Kumadori.
Kabuki is a white cat with red stripes and yellow eyes. The markings on his face resemble different types of Kabuki make-up, also known as Kumadori. His eyes have blue pupils. It is noticeable that Kabuki has teeth in Animal Crossing, but lacks them in the subsequent games. Kabuki has a black mouth and eyebrows. His inner ears, his paws, and the tip of his tail are all reddish-pink. In Animal Crossing, Kabuki wears a Lavender Robe and in Wild World and City Folk, a Misty Shirt.
Personality
Below is a brief description of the cranky personality. For more information, click here.
Cranky villagers will usually appear in a grouchy or agitated mood. When talking to the player, cranky villagers tend to become angry if the player disagrees with them or refuses to do a favor. Like all cranky villagers, Kabuki will be invested in his hobby and will often challenge the player to various competitions. He will easily get along with jock, snooty, and other cranky villagers, and occasionally lazy and normal villagers as well. However, he will find it hard to socialize with peppy villagers, as they will seem overstimulated or immature.
House[]
In Wild World and City Folk, Kabuki's house has a Japanese Theme including many items from the Japanese set. He has the Giant Dharma, Japanese Drum, a Tall Oombloid, and a couple of other items. His floor is a Planked Tatami (or Tatami Floor in Wild World) from Saharah and his walls are the Shoji Screen. He listens to K.K. Folk on a Reel-to-Reel. His house is a similar in design to Pekoe or Genji's homes, who are also Japanese-stylized villagers. His home request is a shrine for zen items.
In New Leaf, Kabuki's house starts with a black katana, hearth, screen, go board, retro tv, mochi pestle, blue kotatsu, Reel-to-Reel, plum bonsai, screen, Modern Screen, and Tatami Floor. His house resembles Cyrano's house in Animal Crossing: New Leaf.
Kabuki was added to Pocket Camp in the December 27, 2020 update.
Kabuki's preferred theme is harmonious, and he primarily gives wood as a reward. His profile reads:
❝ Kabuki is a true advocate for the traditional arts. He has many strong opinions about what qualifies as truly traditional yet no applicable credentials.❞
Campsite Invitation Requirements[]
Friendship Level: 0
Friendship Rewards[]
At level 7 friendship, he will reward the player with a misty tee and sparkle stones (x1).
At level 9, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
At level 15, he will request that the player craft a lucky cat.
At level 20, he will reward the player with a pic of Kabuki and sparkle stones (x1).
At level 25, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
At level 30, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
At level 35, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
At level 40, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
At level 45, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
At level 50, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
At level 55, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
At level 60, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
At level 65, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
At level 70, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
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.
