“You smell like patchouli!”
― Picture quote, Wild World
“Sure, it's nice clothing, but the other customers need to stop on babbling on about it.”
― Rocco, City Folk
Rocco (ゴンザレス,Gonzaresu?, Gonzales) is a crankyhippovillager in the Animal Crossing series. He is the only hippo to have appeared in every game to date, as well as the only hippo to appear in Wild World. His catchphrase, "hippie," is possibly a pun of his species. He appears on the album cover for Spring Blossoms. He has the education hobby.
Rocco is an olive green hippo with cream-colored hooves. Some of his dominant features include his flaring nostrils, large teeth, and angry-looking eyes. He has deep pink in his ears and in his mouth. He has eyelashes on his lower eyelid. His lower jaw is peach colored. He initially wears a Danger Tee, and carries a Leopard Umbrella when it rains.
Personality
Below is a brief description of the cranky personality. For more information, click here.
Cranky villagers will usually appear in a grouchy or agitated mood. When talking to the player, cranky villagers tend to become angry if the player disagrees with them or refuses to do a favor. Like all cranky villagers, Rocco will be invested in his hobby and will often challenge the player to various competitions. He will easily get along with jock, snooty, and other cranky villagers, and occasionally lazy and normal villagers as well. However, he will find it hard to socialize with peppy villagers, as they will seem overstimulated or immature.
House[]
In his house, he has a turntable playing Lucky K.K.. He has two Ranch Series Chairs and different series items. He owns a billiards table and Pinball Machine. He has an Old Flooring and a Stone Wall.
In New Leaf, he has a construction themed house with some typical construction items like a jackhammer, bulldozer and a danger cone.
Rocco was added to Pocket Camp in the September 25, 2018 update.
Rocco's preferred theme is civic, and he primarily gives cotton as a reward. His profile reads:
❝ 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.❞
Campsite Invitation Requirements[]
Friendship Level: 3
Furniture/Item
Required Materials
Price (Bells)
Craft Time
Wet-Road Sign
30 steel
1,060
1 hour
Sawhorse
6 steel
660
1 minute
Detour Arrow
6 steel
320
1 minute
Traffic Cone
6 steel
460
1 minute
Star Globe
3 cotton, 3 steel
520
1 minute
Friendship Rewards[]
At level 7 friendship, he will reward the player with a danger tee and sparkle stones (x1).
At level 9, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
At level 10, he will request that the player crafts a cement mixer.
At level 20, he will reward the player with pic of Rocco and sparkle stones (x1).
At level 25, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
At level 30, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
At level 35, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
At level 40, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
At level 45, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
At level 50, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
At level 55, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
At level 60, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
At level 65, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
At level 70, he will reward the player with sparkle stones (x1).
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.