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{{Infobox Music
 
{{Infobox Music
 
|order#      = 23
 
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|genre      = Chinese folk
 
|genre      = Chinese folk
 
|mood        = A little grumpy...
 
|mood        = A little grumpy...
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|instruments = Gong<br>Gamelans<br>Lutes<br>Horns
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|instruments = Xylophone<br>Tuba<br>Ruan<br>Guzheng<br>Erhu<br>Gong<br>Muyu
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|composer   = [[Toru Minegishi]]
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|composer = Toru Minegishi
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|owned by    = {{Availability|Villager|Wart Jr.|nb=true}}{{Note|name=DnM|In {{DnM}} and {{DnM+}}}}<br>{{Availability|Villager|Alfonso|nb=true}}{{Note|name=PG|In {{PG}} only}}<br>{{Availability|Villager|Jūbei|DnMe+|nb=true}}{{Note|name=DnMe|In {{DnMe+}} only}}<br>{{Availability|Villager|Cousteau|nb=true}}{{Note|name=DnMeCFNLNHHHPHHD|In {{DnMe+}}, {{CF|short}}, {{NL|short}}, {{NH|short}}, {{HHP|short}}, and {{HHD|short}}}}<br>{{Availability|Villager|Pinky|nb=true}}{{Note|name=WWCFNLNHHHPHHD|In {{WW|short}}, {{CF|short}}, {{NL|short}}, {{NH|short}}, {{HHP|short}}, and {{HHD|short}}}}<br>{{Availability|Villager|Chester|nb=true}}{{Note|name=CFNLNHHHPHHD|In {{CF|short}}, {{NL|short}}, {{NH|short}}, {{HHP|short}}, and {{HHD|short}}}}<br>{{Availability|Villager|Pekoe|nb=true}}{{Note|name=CFNLNHHHPHHD}}<br>{{Availability|Villager|Drago|nb=true}}{{Note|name=NLNH|In {{NL|short}} and {{NH|short}}}}<br>{{Availability|Villager|Tammi|nb=true}}{{Note|name=NLNH}}<br>{{Availability|Villager|Bill|nb=true}}{{Note|name=NH|In {{NH|short}} only}}<br>{{Availability|Villager|Chow|nb=true}}{{Note|name=NH}}<br>{{Availability|Villager|Tiansheng|nb=true}}{{Note|name=NHHHP|In {{NH|short}} and {{HHP|short}}}}
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"'''Imperial K.K.'''" is a [[K.K. Slider]] [[List of K.K. Slider songs|song]] that first appears in {{DnM}}. It is based on the traditional Chinese music, and derives its name from China's history as an imperial state prior to the downfall of the {{Wp|Qing dynasty}} in 1912. It has a gong, a few Asian gamelans, lutes, horns, and other Asian percussion.
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"'''Imperial K.K.'''" is a [[K.K. Slider]] [[K.K. Slider songs|song]] that first appears in {{DnM}}. It is based on the traditional {{Wp|Music of China|Chinese music}}, and derives its name from China's history as an imperial state prior to the downfall of the {{Wp|Qing dynasty}} in 1912. The song also takes inspiration from Chinese orchestral music, with a combination of traditional folk instruments along with Western instruments. It has an Asian style xylophone, tubas, and different Chinese instruments.
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==Album cover==
 
==Album cover==
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==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
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===In {{DnM|nolink}} and {{DnM+|nolink}}===
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In {{DnM}} and {{DnM+}}, "Imperial K.K." is played in the houses of [[Alfonso]] and [[Wart Jr.|Wart Jr]].
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===In {{PG|nolink}}===
 
===In {{PG|nolink}}===
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In {{PG}}, "Imperial K.K." is played in [[Alfonso]]'s house. In {{DnM}} and {{DnM+|nolink}}, it is also played in [[Wart Jr.|Wart Jr]]'s house. In {{DnMe+}}, it is also played in the houses of [[Cousteau]] and [[Jūbei]], and the aircheck of the song's live performance can be received from Cousteau, Jūbei, and [[Pinky]] at maximum friendship.
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In {{PG}}, "Imperial K.K." is played in Alfonso's house.
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===In {{DnMe+|nolink}}===
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In {{DnMe+}}, "Imperial K.K." is played in the houses of [[Cousteau]], [[Jūbei]], [[June]], and [[Roswell]], and the aircheck of the song's live performance can be received from Cousteau, Jūbei, and [[Pinky]] at maximum friendship.
  
 
===In {{WW|short|nolink}}===
 
===In {{WW|short|nolink}}===
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===In {{NL|short|nolink}}===
 
===In {{NL|short|nolink}}===
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In {{NL}}, "Imperial K.K." is played in the houses of Chester, Cousteau, [[Drago]], Pekoe, Pinky, [[Tammi]].
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In {{NL}}, "Imperial K.K." is played in the houses of Chester, Cousteau, [[Drago]], Pekoe, Pinky, and [[Tammi]].
  
 
===In {{NH|short|nolink}}===
 
===In {{NH|short|nolink}}===
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In {{NH}}, "Imperial K.K." is played in the houses of [[Bill]], Chester, [[Chow]], Cousteau, Drago, Pekoe, Pinky, Tammi, and [[Tiansheng]].
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In {{NH}}, "Imperial K.K." is played in the houses of [[Bill]], Chester, [[Chow]], Cousteau, Drago, Pekoe, Pinky, Tammi, and [[Tiansheng]]. The aircheck of this song can be obtained from one of these villagers after visiting their house by their favor. This song's aircheck can also be purchased in [[Nook Shopping]] daily selection for {{Currency|Bells|3200}}.
  
 
In {{HHP}}, "Imperial K.K." is played in the houses of Chester, Cousteau, Pekoe, Pinky, and Tiansheng.
 
In {{HHP}}, "Imperial K.K." is played in the houses of Chester, Cousteau, Pekoe, Pinky, and Tiansheng.
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==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
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Imperial K.K. NL Model.png|{{NL|short}} model
 
Imperial K.K. HHD Icon.png|{{HHD|short}} icon
 
Imperial K.K. HHD Icon.png|{{HHD|short}} icon
 
Imperial K.K. (Wall-Mounted) HHD Icon.png|{{HHD|short|nolink}} wall-mounted icon
 
Imperial K.K. (Wall-Mounted) HHD Icon.png|{{HHD|short|nolink}} wall-mounted icon
 
Imperial K.K. (Album Cover) HHD Icon.png|{{HHD|short|nolink}} album cover icon
 
Imperial K.K. (Album Cover) HHD Icon.png|{{HHD|short|nolink}} album cover icon
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Imperial K.K. aF Texture.png|Album cover in {{AMF|short}}
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Imperial K.K. aF Texture.png|Album cover in {{aF|short}}
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Imperial K.K. NH Icon.png|{{NH|short}} icon
 
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</gallery>
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==Music==
 
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{{TableTop Music}}
 
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| [[File:NL Imperial K.K. (Aircheck).flac]]
 
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| [[File:NL Imperial K.K. (DJ K.K. House Remix).flac]]
 
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| [[File:NL Imperial K.K. (DJ K.K. NES Remix).flac]]
 
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{{TableFooter}}
 
  
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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*On Nintendo's {{DnM}} website, a "comment from development" (most likely composer [[Toru Minegishi]]) stated that they aimed for Imperial K.K. to be a misunderstood version of traditional Chinese music, and that K.K. himself is not aware of the misunderstanding.<ref>https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nafj/music/index.html</ref>
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*On Nintendo's {{DnM}} website, a "comment from development" (most likely composer [[Toru Minegishi]]) stated that they aimed for "Imperial K.K." to be a misunderstood version of traditional Chinese music, and that K.K. himself is not aware of the misunderstanding.<ref>https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nafj/music/index.html</ref>
  
 
==Names in other languages==
 
==Names in other languages==
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|es-m=K.K. Imperial
 
|es-m=K.K. Imperial
 
|fr=Kéké l'Empereur
 
|fr=Kéké l'Empereur
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|fr-m= K.K. the Emperor
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|fr-m=K.K. the Emperor
 
|de=Super-K.K.
 
|de=Super-K.K.
 
|de-m=The Great K.K.
 
|de-m=The Great K.K.
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{{Reflist}}
 
{{Reflist}}
  
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{{Music}}
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{{Navbox Music}}
 
[[Category:Music]]
 
[[Category:Music]]
 
[[Category:K.K. Slider songs]]
 
[[Category:K.K. Slider songs]]
 
[[Category:Doubutsu no Mori songs]]
 
[[Category:Doubutsu no Mori songs]]
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[[Category:Doubutsu no Mori+ songs]]
 
[[Category:Animal Crossing songs]]
 
[[Category:Animal Crossing songs]]
 
[[Category:Doubutsu no Mori e+ songs]]
 
[[Category:Doubutsu no Mori e+ songs]]
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[[Category:Dòngwù Sēnlín songs]]
 
[[Category:Wild World songs]]
 
[[Category:Wild World songs]]
 
[[Category:City Folk songs]]
 
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[[Category:Happy Home Designer songs]]
 
[[Category:Happy Home Designer songs]]
 
[[Category:amiibo Festival songs]]
 
[[Category:amiibo Festival songs]]
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[[es:Tota-imperio]]

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K.K. Slider songs
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K.K. Casbah (24)

Imperial K.K. NH Texture.png
Album cover in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Composed by Toru Minegishi
Mood A little grumpy...
Owned by
Genre Chinese folk
Instruments Xylophone
Tuba
Ruan
Guzheng
Erhu
Gong
Muyu
Main appearances

Other appearances
Names in other languages
 けけチャイナ
 K.K.中华
 Kéké l'Empereur
 Tota-imperio
 K.K. Imperiale
 Величие К. К.
 K.K.차이나
 K.K.中華
 Kéké l'Empereur
 Tota-imperio
 Super-K.K.
 K.K. de wijze meester

"Imperial K.K." is a K.K. Slider song that first appears in Doubutsu no Mori. It is based on the traditional Chinese music, and derives its name from China's history as an imperial state prior to the downfall of the Qing dynasty in 1912. The song also takes inspiration from Chinese orchestral music, with a combination of traditional folk instruments along with Western instruments. It has an Asian style xylophone, tubas, and different Chinese instruments.

Album cover[edit]

Album cover in Animal Crossing: New Leaf

The album cover for "Imperial K.K." features Pekoe holding a fan and wearing what appears to be a cheongsam. In the background, K.K. Slider is sitting on a floating cloud among a couple of sky lanterns.

Appearances[edit]

In Doubutsu no Mori and Doubutsu no Mori+[edit]

In Doubutsu no Mori and Doubutsu no Mori+, "Imperial K.K." is played in the houses of Alfonso and Wart Jr.

In Animal Crossing[edit]

In Animal Crossing, "Imperial K.K." is played in Alfonso's house.

In Doubutsu no Mori e+[edit]

In Doubutsu no Mori e+, "Imperial K.K." is played in the houses of Cousteau, Jūbei, June, and Roswell, and the aircheck of the song's live performance can be received from Cousteau, Jūbei, and Pinky at maximum friendship.

In Wild World[edit]

In Animal Crossing: Wild World, "Imperial K.K." is played in Pinky's house.

In City Folk[edit]

In Animal Crossing: City Folk, "Imperial K.K." is played in the houses of Chester, Cousteau, Pekoe, and Pinky.

In New Leaf[edit]

In Animal Crossing: New Leaf, "Imperial K.K." is played in the houses of Chester, Cousteau, Drago, Pekoe, Pinky, and Tammi.

In New Horizons[edit]

In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, "Imperial K.K." is played in the houses of Bill, Chester, Chow, Cousteau, Drago, Pekoe, Pinky, Tammi, and Tiansheng. The aircheck of this song can be obtained from one of these villagers after visiting their house by their favor. This song's aircheck can also be purchased in Nook Shopping daily selection for  3,200 Bells.

In Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise, "Imperial K.K." is played in the houses of Chester, Cousteau, Pekoe, Pinky, and Tiansheng.

In Happy Home Designer[edit]

In Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer, "Imperial K.K." is played in the houses of Chester, Cousteau, Pekoe, and Pinky.

Gallery[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • On Nintendo's Doubutsu no Mori website, a "comment from development" (most likely composer Toru Minegishi) stated that they aimed for "Imperial K.K." to be a misunderstood version of traditional Chinese music, and that K.K. himself is not aware of the misunderstanding.[1]

Names in other languages[edit]

Japanese けけチャイナ
Keke chaina 		K.K. China
Korean K.K.차이나
K.K. Chaina 		K.K. China
Simplified Chinese K.K.中华
K.K. Zhōnghuá 		K.K. China
Russian Величие К. К.
Velichie K. K. 		K.K.'s Greatness
Dutch K.K. de wijze meester K.K. the Wise Master
German Super-K.K. The Great K.K.
European Spanish Tota-imperio K.K. Imperial
European French Kéké l'Empereur K.K. the Emperor
Italian K.K. Imperiale K.K. Imperial

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 In Doubutsu no Mori and Doubutsu no Mori+
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 In Doubutsu no Mori, Doubutsu no Mori+, and Animal Crossing
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 In Doubutsu no Mori e+ only
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 In Doubutsu no Mori e+, City Folk, New Leaf, New Horizons, Happy Home Paradise, and Happy Home Designer
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 In Wild World, City Folk, New Leaf, New Horizons, Happy Home Paradise, and Happy Home Designer
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 In City Folk, New Leaf, New Horizons, Happy Home Paradise, and Happy Home Designer
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 In New Leaf and New Horizons
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 In New Horizons only
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 In New Horizons and Happy Home Paradise

References[edit]

  1. ↑ https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nafj/music/index.html
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