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This article is about the cranky hippo villager. For the lazy hippo villager with a similar name, see Rollo.

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Species		Personality		Gender
Hippo		Cranky		Male
Birthday		August 18th
Favorite saying		"The only thing to fear is fear itself... and wasps!"
Catchphrase		"hippie"
Clothing		Danger tank
Umbrella		Paper parasol Leopard umbrella Two-tone umbrella
Main appearances
DnM DnM+ AC DnMe+ iQue WW CF NL NH
Other appearances
Film HHD aF PC
Names in other languages  ゴンザレス  곤잘레스  Rocco  Richi  孔在来  Bebel  Roco  Rocco  孔在來  Bebel  Roco  Рокко
Phrase in other languages  だぎゃー  그러마  ipper  pfffft  觉得是啦  babi  batracio  hippo  覺得是啦  babi  hiponó  гиппи

Rocco is a cranky hippo villager in the Animal Crossing series who appears in all games to date. His catchphrase, "hippie," is similar to the word "hippo," relating to his species.

In New Horizons, Rocco has the education hobby and can be seen wearing rimmed glasses, reading a novel while outside, and using a magnifying glass when near certain objects.

Characteristics

Artwork of Rocco from Animal Crossing.

Appearance

Rocco is a turquoise hippo with peach-colored hooves. Some of his dominant features include his flaring nostrils, large fangs, and angry-looking eyes. He has deep pink in his ears and his mouth. He has eyelashes hanging from his eyes. His lower jaw is peach-colored.

Personality

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

Rocco is a cranky villager. He resents most lazy villagers because he does not understand their lifestyles, confirmed by the lazy and normal villagers. He also bickers with most jock villagers, but the normal villagers confirm that this is because he is good friends with them. As with all cranky villagers, he will stay inside for much of the day and come outside mostly at night to watch over the town.

Villager information

In Animal Crossing

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DnM+

AC

DnMe+

iQue

Species	Personality	Catchphrase
Hippo	Cranky	hippie
Default clothing	Danger shirt
Default umbrella	Paper parasol
Voice
Doubutsu no Mori e+ traits
Star sign	Leo
Favorite style	Strange
Least favorite style	Fancy
Live song gift	Lucky K.K.

In Wild World

You smell like patchouli!

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
August 18	Cranky	hippie
Default clothing	Danger shirt
Default umbrella	Leopard umbrella
Favorites
Favorite style	Funky
Least favorite style	Fancy
Default hobby	Fish
Furniture requests
Colors	Red /   Colorful
Genre	Chic
Series	Ranch Series / Cabin Series
Category	Instrument

In City Folk

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
August 18	Cranky	hippie
Default clothing	Danger shirt
Default umbrella	Leopard umbrella
Favorites
Favorite clothing style	Strange
Least favorite clothing style	Stylish
Favorite furniture styles	Playful and Trendy
Favorite furniture color	Yellow
Favorite series	Cabin Series

In New Leaf

The only thing to fear is fear itself...and bees.

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
August 18	Cranky	hippie
Default clothing	Danger tee
Default umbrella	Leopard umbrella
Favorites
Favorite style	Iconic
Least favorite style	Official
Favorite color	Yellow
Biography
Siblings	Eldest of 6 kids
Skill	Making puns
Goal	Boxer
Halloween fear	Monster mask
Coffee preferences
Type of beans	Mocha
Amount of milk	None
Amount of sugar	None

In New Horizons

The only thing to fear is fear itself... and wasps!

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
August 18	Cranky (B)	hippie
Default clothing	Danger tank
Other default clothing	During rain (if not using umbrella): Raincoat (Black) & rain hat (Yellow) During snow: Down jacket (Yellow) & knit hat (Black) Sleepwear and if sick: PJ outfit (Green) While exercising: Athletic jacket (Black) While doing yoga: Tank (Black) While sunbathing: Triangle shades Fishing Tourney: Athletic jacket (Black) & denim cap (Black) Bug-Off: Athletic jacket (Black) & denim cap (Black) Bunny Day: Stone-egg outfit  & stone-egg shell Halloween: Raggedy outfit (Black) & impish horns (Black) Turkey Day: Straw boater (Dark brown) Turkey Day (chef): Chef's outfit (Yellow) & chef's hat Toy Day: Santa hat Countdown: Tweed jacket (Blue) & star shades (Yellow) Birthday & Wedding Season photoshoot: Tweed jacket (Blue) &  star shades (Yellow) Happy Home Paradise DLC exclusive clothing: As a student for the school: School uniform with necktie (Navy blue) As the teacher for the school: Checkered sweater vest (Light brown) & rimmed glasses (Black) As the cashier/employee for the restaurant: Café uniform (Black) As the chef/apprentice for the restaurant: Chef's outfit (Yellow) & chef's hat As a staff for the café: Diner apron (Yellow) As the receptionist for the hospital: Nurse's jacket (Blue) As the doctor for the hospital: Doctor's coat (Black necktie) As a patient for the hospital: PJ outfit (Green) As the shop manager for the apparel shop: Staff uniform (Yellow) While practicing hula: Pineapple aloha shirt (Yellow) & hibiscus hairpin (Yellow) While floating in the ocean: Leaf-print wet suit (Yellow) & pilot shades (Gold) During DJ KK's concerts: Tropical cut-and-sew tank (Orange),  tropical turban (Green), &  neon shades (Pink & yellow)
Default umbrella	Two-tone umbrella
NookPhone	Black
Favorites
Favorite styles	Simple and Cool
Favorite colors	Yellow and   Black
Hobby	Education
Handheld items
Bag	Paper
Book	Novel
Food	Lollipop
Drink	Soda can
Popsicle	Ramune-soda

Ideal clothing for Rocco – Yellow / Black Simple and Cool 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 Animal-stripes tee (Tiger)  960 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Baseball shirt (Yellow)  1,120 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Bowling shirt (Yellow)  1,260 Bells  Able Sisters  Apparel shop Browline glasses (Black)  1,040 Bells  Able Sisters Bubble-skirt party dress (Yellow)  2,500 Bells  Able Sisters Cook's coat (Black)  1,760 Bells  Able Sisters  Apparel shop Cyber suit (Yellow)  3,500 Bells  Able Sisters Dance-team jacket (Black)  1,680 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Delivery jacket (Black)  1,120 Bells  Able Sisters  Apparel shop Dragon suit  2,500 Bells  Able Sisters Earbuds combo (Yellow)  1,400 Bells  Able Sisters Fired-up kanji tee (Tamashii (Soul))  640 Bells  Able Sisters  Apparel shop Gold-print tee (Black)  1,120 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Graduation gown (Yellow)  3,360 Bells  Able Sisters Labelle cap (Sunset)  2,400 Bells  Label  Able Sisters Layered polo shirt (Yellow)  960 Bells  Able Sisters  Apparel shop Leopard tee (Yellow)  800 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Parka undercoat (Yellow)  2,320 Bells  Able Sisters  Apparel shop Pilot shades (Gold)  1,300 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Pilot's hat (Black)  1,680 Bells  Able Sisters Pilot's uniform (Black)  2,240 Bells  Able Sisters Pirate's hat Not for sale  Gullivarrr Quilted down jacket (Olive)  1,400 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Round shades (Yellow)  1,560 Bells  Able Sisters Scholar's hat (Yellow)  3,010 Bells  Able Sisters School uniform with necktie (Black)  1,600 Bells  Able Sisters  Apparel shop School uniform with ribbon (Black)  1,600 Bells  Able Sisters  Apparel shop Sea captain's coat (Black) Not for sale  Gullivarrr Simple sunglasses (Yellow)  880 Bells  Able Sisters  Apparel shop Squared browline glasses (Black)  1,040 Bells  Able Sisters  Apparel shop Tiny shades (Gold)  1,100 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Tunic tank (Yellow)  800 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Vibrant tuxedo (Yellow)  2,880 Bells  Able Sisters
More Yellow Items More Black Items More Simple Items More Cool Items

In Happy Home Paradise

Happy Home Paradise client information

Rocco
Thought bubble	I wanna feel like I'm right on the cusp of danger.
Client's vision	Rocco's Danger Zone
Required items	Cone Safety Barrier
Favorite song	Surfin' K.K.

House

In Animal Crossing

Items:	Birdcage  Owl Clock  Keg  Barrel  Exotic Chest  Billiard Table  Ranch Armchair  Ranch Couch  Globe  Turntable
Requested items:
Wall:	Stone Wall
Floor:	Old Flooring
Music:	Lucky K.K.

In Wild World

Items:	Exotic Chest  Cabin Clock  Ranch Armchair  Ranch Couch  Turntable  Billiard Table  Wooden Box  Classic Bookcase  Pinball Machine
Wall:	Stone Wall
Floor:	Old Flooring
Music:	Lucky K.K.

In City Folk

Items:	Exotic Chest  Cabin Clock  Ranch Armchair  Ranch Couch  Turntable  Billiard Table  Wooden Box  Classic Bookcase  Pinball Machine
Wall:	Stone Wall
Floor:	Plank Flooring
Music:	Lucky K.K.

In New Leaf

Items:	Iron Frame (×2)  Steamroller  Ringside Table  Handcart  Cement Mixer  Portable Toilet  Striped Cone  Sawhorse  Tape Deck  Time Clock  Small Spotlight
Wall:	Blue Tarp
Floor:	Closed Road
Music:	K.K. Lament

In New Horizons

Exterior:
Shape:
Roof:	Green striped roof
Siding:	Black striped siding
Door:	Red iron door
Interior:
Items:	Handcart  Construction Sign  Utility Pole (×2)  Outdoorsy Shovel  Iron Frame (×2)  Oil Barrel  Ironwood DIY Workbench  Portable Toilet  Metal Can  Portable Radio  Cone (×2)
Wall:	Construction-Site Wall
Floor:	Construction-Site Flooring
Music:	K.K. Lament

Other appearances

In Happy Home Designer

Happy Home Designer client information

The only thing to fear is fear itself...and bees.

Official example

Rocco
Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
August 18	Cranky	hippie
Default clothing	Danger tee
Umbrella	Leopard umbrella
House request
Thought bubble	I crave the off-limits danger of a construction zone!
Client's vision	A danger-filled zone.
Required items	Scattered papers Sawhorse Pylon set
Favorite song	K.K. Synth

Unlocked items
Furniture:	Scattered papers  Metal can  Forklift  Steamroller  Oil barrel  Tire stack  Iron frame  Sawhorse  Red cone  Pylon set  Manhole cover  Wet-road sign  Yield sign  Do-not-enter sign  K.K. Synth  Rocco's pic
Interior:	Magic circle rug  Blue tarp  Ramshackle floor
Clothing:	Security tee  Chain-gang tee  Detective outfit  Skull tee  Danger tee  Trench coat  Detective hat  White police cap  Police cap  Gas mask  Leopard umbrella
Starting house:

In amiibo Festival

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
August 18	Cranky	hippie
Clothing	Danger tee
Umbrella	Leopard umbrella
amiibo card traits
Dice value	1
Hand sign	Scissors
Desert Island Escape traits
Movement	×3
Hunger	×2
Vision	×2
Favorite fruit	Lemon

In Pocket Camp

Rocco was added to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp on September 25, 2018.

The only thing to fear is fear itself...and bees.

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
August 18	Cranky	hippie
Default clothing	Danger tee
Biography
Description	If you can withstand his terrible puns, Rocco is a good friend to have around. Just ignore that evil glint in his eye. You'll get used to it eventually.
Preferred theme
Primary reward	Cotton
Version added	1.8.0c
Date unlocked	September 25, 2018
How to invite	Required friendship level: 3 Wet-road sign Sawhorse Detour arrow Traffic cone Pipe stool
Friendship rewards
Level 7	Danger tee Sparkle stones
Level 9	Sparkle stones
Level 15	Crafting request: Cement mixer
Level 20	Rocco's pic Sparkle stones
Level 25	Sparkle stones

Card profiles

Animal Crossing e-Reader card

Card back

#185 Rocco - Series 3
Gender:	Male
Sign:	Leo
Clothes:	danger shirt
Petphrase:	hippie
Profile:	Rocco's stern glare makes him sort of unapproachable, but he's actually a nice, reliable guy once you get to know him. The problem is, most people are too freaked out by his expression to get past his gruff exterior.
Password:	CUUOrz4VhN@g8O
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184 Snake

e-Reader card #185 Rocco

186 Candi

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amiibo card

Card back

#322 Rocco - Series 4

Star sign: Leo Birthday: August 18 Dice value: 1 Hand sign: Scissors

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321 Mallary

List of amiibo cards #322 Rocco

323 Katt

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Gallery

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  Animal Crossing: Wild World

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  Animal Crossing: City Folk

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  Animal Crossing: New Leaf

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  amiibo card artwork

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  Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo

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  Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

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  Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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  Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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  Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Trivia

• Rocco is the only hippo villager to have made an appearance in Animal Crossing: Wild World, as well as the only hippo villager to have appeared in every single game.
• Rocco appears on the album cover of "Spring Blossoms."
• Rocco's favorite sayings in Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons, "the only thing to fear is fear itself... and [bees/wasps]," is a modified quote from United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt, spoken during his first inauguration.
• Rocco shares his birthday with Tiansheng.

Names in other languages

	ゴンザレス Gonzaresu	González
	곤잘레스 Gonjalleseu	From González, a common Spanish surname
	铭铭 (iQue) Míng míng	-
	孔在來 Kǒng zài lái	Akin to his Japanese name
	孔在來 Unknown
	Рокко Rokko	Same as English name
	Rocco	Same as English name
	Richi	-
	Roco	Similar to English name
	Bebel	May come from the nickname of the famous French actor, Jean-Paul Belmondo
	Rocco	Same as English name

See also

• List of villagers 
• List of villagers in New Horizons
• List of villager birthdays in New Horizons