Rod
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| Species | Personality | Gender | ||||||
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| Mouse | ||||||||
| Birthday | August 14th | |||||||
| Favorite saying | "If you can't beat 'em, work harder." | |||||||
| Catchphrase | "ace" | |||||||
| Clothing | Zipper shirt[nb 1] Striped tank (Blue)[nb 2] | |||||||
| Umbrella | Gelato umbrella[nb 3] Two-tone umbrella[nb 4] | |||||||
| Main appearances | ||||||||
| Other appearances | ||||||||
Phrase in other languages すっげぇ 무진장 flapflap boa-ey 厉害 tip top quesito toppie 厲害 tip top chopchop мастерски | ||||||||
Rod is ajockmousevillager in theAnimal Crossing series. He first appeared inDoubutsu no Mori e+ and has appeared in all subsequent games. His name may come fromrodent, the biological order under which mice fall. He shares a catchphrase withAce.
InNew Horizons, Rod has the fitnesshobby and will wearsporty shades and lift heavydumbbells while exercising.
Characteristics[edit]
Appearance[edit]
Rod is a purple mouse with yellow-green hair and a blue-and-white striped bandana on his head. He has black eyes with dark purple eyelids, and a black nose. The inside of his ears are bubblegum pink. InDoubutsu no Mori e+, his fur is a slightly darker shade of purple.
Personality[edit]
Below is a brief description of thejock personality. For more information, clickhere.
As ajock villager, Rod is energetic and has an interest in physical fitness and activity. He often talks about exercise or sports and may brag about his physical fitness. While often friendly to the player, he may comment on their fitness. During conversations with other villagers, he generally gets along well withpeppy villagers due to their similar hyper personalities and will also get along withsmug villagers, while he may offendsnooty villagers by critiquing their fitness and annoycranky villagers with his hyper personality. InNew Horizons, Rod goes to sleep at 12:30 AM and wakes up at 6:30 AM.
Villager information[edit]
InDoubutsu no Mori e+[edit]
InDoubutsu no Mori e+, Rod can only move to the player's town if hise-Reader card is scanned. His card was one of six starter cards bundled with the game, alongsideWalker,Maggie,Angus,Merry, andWillow.
| ジャン | ||
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| Species | Personality | Catchphrase |
| Mouse | Jock | すっげぇ |
| Default clothing | ||
| Default umbrella | ||
| Star sign | ||
Favorite style | Cool | |
Least favorite style | Subtle | |
| Live song gift | K.K. March | |
InWild World[edit]
| Birthday | Personality | Catchphrase |
|---|---|---|
| August 14 | Jock | ace |
| Default clothing | ||
| Default umbrella | ||
| Favorites | ||
Favorite style | Cool | |
Least favorite style | Conservative | |
| Default hobby | Catch bugs | |
| Furniture requests | ||
| Colors | Red /Colorful | |
| Genre | Chic | |
| Series | Cabana Series | |
| Category | Instrument | |
InCity Folk[edit]
| Birthday | Personality | Catchphrase |
|---|---|---|
| August 14 | Jock | ace |
| Default clothing | ||
| Default umbrella | ||
| Favorites | ||
Favorite clothing style | Cool | |
Least favorite clothing style | Subtle | |
| Favorite furniture styles | Playful and Trendy | |
| Favorite furniture color | Purple | |
| Favorite series | Ranch Series | |
InNew Leaf[edit]
| Birthday | Personality | Catchphrase |
|---|---|---|
| August 14 | Jock | ace |
| Default clothing | ||
| Default umbrella | ||
| Favorites | ||
Favorite style | Rock 'n' roll | |
Least favorite style | Iconic | |
| Favorite color | Purple | |
| Biography | ||
| Siblings | Youngest quadruplet | |
| Skill | Sprinting | |
| Goal | Explorer | |
| Halloween fear | ||
| Coffee preferences | ||
| Type of beans | Mocha | |
| Amount of milk | None | |
| Amount of sugar | None | |
InNew Horizons[edit]
| Birthday | Personality | Catchphrase |
|---|---|---|
| August 14 | Jock (B) | ace |
| Default clothing | ||
| Other default clothing | Happy Home Paradise DLC exclusive clothing: | |
| Default umbrella | ||
| Initial NookPhone | | |
| Final NookPhone | | |
| Favorites | ||
| Favorite styles | Active andCool | |
| Favorite colors | Blue andAqua | |
| Hobby | Fitness | |
| Handheld items | ||
| Bag | ||
| Book | ||
| Food | ||
| Drink | ||
| Popsicle | ||
InHappy Home Paradise[edit]
| Rod | ||
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| Thought bubble | Pirates are so cool! I want my own pirate hideaway! | |
| Client's vision | A Pirate's Secret Hideaway | |
| Required items | ||
| Favorite song | ||
| Unlocked items | |
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| Furniture: | |
| Interior: | |
| Clothing: | |
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House[edit]
InDoubutsu no Mori e+[edit]
InDoubutsu no Mori e+, Rod'shouse features the samefurniture layout asRicky's.
| Items: | ||
| Requested items: | ||
| Wall: | ||
| Floor: | ||
| Music: | K.K. March |
InWild World[edit]
| Items: | |
| Wall: | |
| Floor: | |
| Music: | K.K. March |
InCity Folk[edit]
| Items: | |
| Wall: | |
| Floor: | |
| Music: | K.K. March |
InNew Leaf[edit]
| Items: | |
| Wall: | |
| Floor: | |
| Music: |
InNew Horizons[edit]
InAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, if Rod is one of the starter villagers, his house will have craftable items primarily from theWooden Series. He cannot have his initial house interior unless he moves out of the player's island or theHappy Home Paradise DLC is purchased, in which either the player orIsabelle can reset the interior.
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Other appearances[edit]
InHappy Home Designer[edit]
| Rod | ||
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| Birthday | Personality | Catchphrase |
| August 14 | Jock | ace |
| Default clothing | ||
| Umbrella | ||
| House request | ||
| Thought bubble | I'm feelin' pirate-y, so I want apirate hideout. | |
| Client's vision | A pirate hideout. | |
| Required items | ||
| Favorite song | ||
| Unlocked items | |
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| Furniture: | |
| Interior: | |
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| Nature: | |
| Starting house: | ![]() |
Inamiibo Festival[edit]
| Birthday | Personality | Catchphrase |
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| August 14 | Jock | ace |
| Clothing | ||
| Umbrella | ||
| amiibo card traits | ||
| Dice value | 5 | |
| Hand sign | Scissors | |
| Desert Island Escape traits | ||
| Movement | ||
| Hunger | ||
| Vision | ||
| Favorite fruit | ||
InPocket Camp[edit]
- "This shirt makes my muscles look huge, ace!"
- — Introduction from character announcement,Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
Rod was added toAnimal Crossing: Pocket Camp on June 28, 2020.[1]
| Birthday | Personality | Catchphrase |
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| August 14 | Jock | ace |
| Default clothing | ||
| Biography | ||
| Description | Everything, good and bad, is "ace" in Rod's book. The thrill of exercise? Ace! The achy muscles after a hardcore workout? Also ace! | |
| Preferred theme | ||
| Primary reward | ||
| Version added | 3.3.0 | |
| Date unlocked | June 28, 2020 | |
| How to invite | ||
| Friendship rewards | ||
| Level 7 | ||
| Level 9 | ||
| Level 15 | Crafting request: | |
| Level 20 | ||
| Level 25[nb 13] | ||
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Card profiles[edit]
Doubutsu no Mori e+ e-Reader card[edit]
| #003 ジャン (Jean) -Series 1 (Promo) | ||
| Gender: | Male | |
| Clothes: | ジッパーのふく | zipper clothes |
| Star sign: | 獅子座 | Leo |
| Favorite phrase: | すっげぇ | suggee ("incredible") |
| Profile: | 好奇心が旺盛なジャンくんは、いつか冒険の旅に出るのが夢なんだそうです。まあ、止めても無駄でしようから、暖かい目で見守ってあげましょう。 | Filled with curiosity, Jean-kun dreams of someday going on an adventurous journey. Well, it seems pointless to try to stop him, so let's watch him affectionately. |
| Favorite saying: | 籠鳥雲を乞う | Begging for a cage bird cloud (A detained person envious of free circumstances; because birds in a cage miss the clouds in the sky)[2] |
| ← | 002 Maggie | e-Reader card #003 ジャン (Jean) | 004 Merry | → |
amiibo card[edit]
| #360 Rod -Series 4 | ||||||||
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Gallery[edit]
amiibo card artwork
Trivia[edit]
- Rod appears on the album cover of "K.K. Parade."
- Thee-Reader card artwork originally displayedPenny, another mouse villager, in place of Rod.
- Rod shares hisbirthday withLeopold.
Names in other languages[edit]
| ジャン Jan | Jean | |
| 쟝 Jyang | - | |
| 阿将 Ā jiāng | Akin to his Japanese name | |
| 阿將 aa3 zoeng3 | Akin to his Japanese name | |
| Род Rod | Same as English name | |
| Rod | Same as English name | |
| Manni | - | |
| Rodi | - | |
| Marcel | French given name. Possibly a reference to the city ofMarseille, whose flag is white and blue, and toMarcel Pagnol, a famous author who grew up in this city | |
| Riccardo | May be fromricco (rich), related to his piratesque design, and male name ending "-ardo" | |
See also[edit]
Notes[edit]
- ↑Prior toNew Horizons, includesPocket Camp appearance afterNew Horizons
- ↑New Horizons
- ↑Prior toNew Horizons
- ↑New Horizons
- ↑Jan
- ↑Ā jiāng
- ↑Ā jiāng
- ↑Jyang
- ↑Rod
- ↑The player can change the outfits that tourists wear from the hotel's mannequins.
- ↑Rod's headwear during the Countdown can either be theNew Year's silk hat or theNew Year's hat, each rotating every year. The hat's variation will vary depending on what variationsTom Nook is selling at his stand.
- ↑If it is Rod's birthday, he will also wear thebirthday hat (Blue variation).
- ↑Repeats for levels 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, and 80
References[edit]
- ↑Bri Bri (June 28, 2020)."New Animals Are Here!".Japanese Nintendo. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ↑https://kotowaza.jitenon.jp/kotowaza/1373.php
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