Kotono

Able Sisters' fashion designer

Fashion designer for Able Sisters, occasionally visits the island plaza.

Quotes

  • Fashion is an important way to express yourself.
  • I want to challenge new designs and surprise everyone.

Trivia

  • Kotono appeared as 'Kate' in the previous game.
  • On the deserted island, she occasionally visits the plaza to give fashion advice to the player.
  • Blue clothes and pastel-colored clothes are particularly favored.
  • The only one among the three Able Sisters who is independent as a fashion designer.
  • Kotono is one of the beloved sub-characters by many players.

Alternate names

Kiki Kate

Tags

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Animal Crossing series Fashion designer Able Sisters Deserted island Slow life Nintendo Island resident Game character

Profile

Species
Hedgehog
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Female hedgehog character. Features kind-looking beautiful blue eyes and light blue hair.
Eye color
Blue
Hair color
Blue
Distinguishing features
  • soft blue fur
  • fluffy light blue hair
  • long eyelashes
Iconic items
  • fashion design-related items
  • apron
  • glasses (occasionally)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Kind
Detailed personality
Gentle and friendly personality. Strong passion for fashion and takes pride in being a designer.
Keywords
  • Kind
  • Honest
  • Creative
  • Fashion enthusiast
  • Calm
  • Sociable
Talents
  • Fashion design
  • Color sense
  • Coordination ability
Skills
  • Clothing production
  • My Design creation
  • Customer service
Motivation
Hone fashion skills and provide the best styles to island residents.
Habits
Occasionally visits the plaza to showcase her own works.
Favorite foods
berries, cake, fruit
Hobbies
fashion design, sewing, sketching
Favorite colors
blue, pastel colors
Favorite places
inside Able Sisters store, island plaza

History

Backstory
Second daughter of the three Able Sisters. Known as 'Kate' in the previous game, but in this game, she has become independent as a designer and occasionally appears at the island plaza to hone her talents.
Debut date
March 20, 2020
Work title
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Media type
Game

Release of 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons'

Significant event
Release of 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons'
Description
First appearance in this game dedicating herself to the designer role as the second daughter Kotono.

Update event

Significant event
Update event
Description
Visits the plaza to hold fashion-related events and My Design exhibitions.

Relationships

Asami

Sibling

Eldest sister, owner of Able Sisters and older sister.

Kinuyo

Sibling

Youngest sister, Able Sisters clerk and younger sister.

Player

Best friend

Many interactions through fashion.

Able Sisters

Able Sisters: unknown

Media appearances

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Game / Supporting

Released March 20, 2020, Nintendo Switch

Voice cast and creators

Nintendo

Creator name
Nintendo
Role
Original author

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Kotono figure (including unofficial)

Item name
Kotono figure (including unofficial)
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular