“Hang in there, kiddo.”
― Picture quote, Wild World
Kiki (キャビア,Kyabia?, Caviar) is a normalcatvillager which has appeared in every Animal Crossing series game. Her name may come from Hayao Miyazaki's Kiki's Delivery Service, an anime film about a young witch-in-training named Kiki who has a black cat, named Jiji. Her Japanese name refers to caviar, a fish egg delicacy that cats love. She has the education hobby.
Kiki may be a reference to the black cat, or it may come from the sound produced when saying "kittykitty" fast. Her quote on her picture in Wild World probably comes from the popular motivational poster of a cat hanging from a tree and saying "Hang in there." Her New Leaf picture quote is akin to K.K. Slider's.
What is the origin of Kiki's name in Animal Crossing?
The name of Kiki, a black cat character in Animal Crossing, is likely inspired by Hayao Miyazaki's film, Kiki's Delivery Service. The film features a young witch-in-training named Kiki who owns a black cat named Jiji. Kiki's Japanese name in the game, Kyabia, is a reference to caviar, a fish egg delicacy that cats enjoy.
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What is Kiki's hobby in the Animal Crossing series?
In the Animal Crossing series, Kiki, the black-blue cat, partakes in several hobbies. These include engaging in walks, collecting fossils, catching bugs, fishing, and indulging in fashion, gardening, and home improvement. These hobbies influence her dialogue, the items in her home, and her attire.
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How does Kiki's Japanese name relate to her character in Animal Crossing?
Kiki, a cat villager in Animal Crossing, has a Japanese name, Kyabia, meaning Caviar, a delicacy loved by cats. The name Kiki could be derived from the anime film, Kiki's Delivery Service by Hayao Miyazaki, featuring a witch-in-training named Kiki with a black cat, Jiji. Alternatively, it could originate from the quick pronunciation of 'kittykitty'.
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Is Kiki's character in Animal Crossing a reference to any film?
Indeed, Kiki from Animal Crossing is a reference to a film. Specifically, her name is thought to be inspired by the anime movie 'Kiki's Delivery Service' by Hayao Miyazaki. In the film, a young witch-in-training named Kiki has a black cat named Jiji, mirroring Kiki's black-blue cat appearance in Animal Crossing.
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What is the significance of the black cat in relation to Kiki's character in Animal Crossing?
In Animal Crossing, Kiki is a black-blue cat, potentially referencing the anime film 'Kiki's Delivery Service' where a young witch named Kiki has a black cat, Jiji. Kiki's Japanese name, referring to caviar, a favorite of cats, further supports this connection.
Kiki is a black cat with yellow eyes and black pupils. Her ears are bright magenta inside, and she has a pushed up, pudgy nose. She initially wears the Argyle Knit top which is red and green in a line of diamonds, knitted with golden yellow stitches across each diamond. The tips of her arms and legs are a darker black than the rest of her body. She has a red mouth with a pink tongue, and the bridge of her nose is gray.
Personality
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Kiki has a normal personality, and frequently acts kind towards the player. Normal villagers generally get along well with lazy, peppy, smug, snooty, and other normal villagers. Kiki may conflict with cranky and sisterly villagers. As a normal villager, Kiki will usually wake up at 6:00 am and is easier to befriend than most. Both normal and peppy villagers reference an unseen friend known as Moppina.
House[]
Kiki's house has a slight Western Theme, containing many items from these series of furniture such as the cactus, a cow skull, and other items. She also has items from the pine set. She has the Mod Wall and the Music Room Floor which is only available through Saharah. She also has K.K. Country playing in her house on her stereo.
Whoever said crossing a black cat brings bad luck obviously never met Kiki! This friendly feline loves visitors and wouldn't think twice about crossing your path... just to say hello!
Kiki's original design featured circular eyes, but in New Leaf and Pocket Camp, they were oblong shaped. In New Horizons, her eye design was reverted back to the original circular shape.
Kiki is likely a reference to the 1989 Studio Ghibli film Kiki's Delivery Service, as she shares the main character's name. On top of this, the main character Kiki owns a black cat named Jiji, who shares a striking resemblance with the villager.
In New Horizons, Kiki's preferred style is Simple, and her preferred colors are Beige/Brown.