Bubblegum K.K.

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Album cover in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Composed by Atsuko Asahi
Mood I feel good!
Owned by
Genre J-pop
Main appearances

Other appearances
Names in other languages
 けけアイドル
 K.K.偶像
 Bubblegum Kéké
 Tota-pop
 K.K. Bolle rosa
 Бабблгам-поп К. К.
 K.K.아이돌
 K.K.偶像
 Kéké gomme balloune
 Tota-pop
 K.K. Pop
 K.K.-bubblegum

"Bubblegum K.K." is a K.K. Slider song that first appears in Animal Crossing: New Leaf. It is upbeat and the melody is characterized by pitch bends and major key chords, though the live version includes a brief, calm interlude. As the song's Japanese name of "Idol" suggests, it is based on Japanese idol culture and J-pop. Its English name may come from bubblegum pop, which refers to pop music with an upbeat sound.

Album cover[edit]

Album cover in Animal Crossing: New Leaf

The album cover for "Bubblegum K.K." features Francine and Chrissy against a pink background with silhouettes of K.K. Slider's head. In New Leaf, the text at the top of the cover is illegible, although it seems to be loosely based on the Japanese katakana title, "けけアイドル" (Keke aidoru, K.K. Idol). In New Horizons, the text reads "BUBBLEGUM."

Appearances[edit]

In New Leaf[edit]

In Animal Crossing: New Leaf, "Bubblegum K.K." is played in the houses of Cece, Gayle, Graham, Penelope, Rilla, Rosie, and Viché. It also plays in Lottie's RV. Additionally, Graham has the aircheck of the song's live performance placed as a piece of furniture inside of his house. A short loop of the aircheck version of "Bubblegum K.K." plays on the karaoke system.

In New Horizons[edit]

In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, "Bubblegum K.K." is played in the houses of Bonbon, Chrissy, Cookie, Gayle, Graham, Penelope, Rilla, Rosie, Tutu, and Twiggy. The aircheck of this song can be obtained from one of these villagers after visiting their house by their favor. Additionally, Graham has the aircheck of the song's live performance placed as a piece of furniture inside of his house. 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, "Bubblegum K.K." is played in the houses of Cookie, Ketchup, Maddie, Margie, and Rosie.

In Happy Home Designer[edit]

In Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer, "Bubblegum K.K." is played in the houses of Chrissy, Felicity, Francine, Harriet, and Rosie.

In Pocket Camp[edit]

In Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, campers sing "Bubblegum K.K." while interacting with either the blue pop-star stage, pink pop-star stage, or yellow pop-star stage from the Pop Star Set. Additionally, the beginning segment of "Bubblegum K.K." plays on the dazzling stage from the Dazzling Set.

Other appearances[edit]

In Mario Kart 8[edit]

In Mario Kart 8 in the Spring version of the Animal Crossing course, K.K. Slider is present across from the museum and performs a short loop of "Bubblegum K.K.", though it can be difficult to hear with the background music on top.

In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]

"Bubblegum K.K." is remixed and combined with New Leaf's title theme in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. It plays on the Town and City stage. The remix was arranged by Atsuko Asahi, the original composer.

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

The remix of "Bubblegum K.K." returns in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It can be played on the Smashville, Tortimer Island, and Town and City stages.

In other media[edit]

A piano solo sheet music book released in Japan by Yamaha titled "やさしくひける どうぶつの森 スーパーベスト"[nb 11] featured sheet music for "Bubblegum K.K."[1]

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Japanese けけアイドル
Keke Aidoru
K.K. Idol

Korean K.K.아이돌
K.K. Aidol
K.K. Idol

Simplified Chinese K.K.偶像
K.K. Ǒuxiàng
K.K. Idol

Russian Бабблгам-поп К. К.
Babblgam-pop K. K.
K.K. Bubblegum Pop

Dutch K.K.-bubblegum K.K. Bubblegum

German K.K. Pop K.K. Pop

European Spanish Tota-pop K.K. Pop

European French Bubblegum Kéké K.K. Bubblegum

Italian K.K. Bolle rosa K.K. Pink Bubbles

Notes[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 In New Leaf and New Horizons
  2. 2.0 2.1 In New Leaf, New Horizons, Happy Home Paradise, and Happy Home Designer
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 In Welcome amiibo only
  4. 4.0 4.1 In Welcome amiibo and New Horizons
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 In New Horizons only
  6. 6.0 6.1 In New Horizons and Happy Home Paradise
  7. 7.0 7.1 In New Horizons and Happy Home Designer
  8. 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 In Happy Home Paradise only
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 In Happy Home Designer only
  10. 10.0 10.1 In Welcome amiibo (RV)
  11. Yasashiku hikeru Doubutsu no Mori supā besuto, Easy to Play Animal Crossing Super Best

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