K.K. Slider
Animal Crossing's wandering musician
A smooth-strumming dog musician who visits the island to perform live songs for players and residents.
Trivia
- K.K. Slider is strongly associated with the music collection system in Animal Crossing.
- His Japanese name, Totakeke, is associated with Nintendo composer Kazumi Totaka.
- In New Horizons, his first island concert unlocks the next phase of island customization.
Alternate names
K.K.
Totakeke
DJ K.K.
Profile
- Species
- Dog
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- August 23
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A white dog with a relaxed musician's presence, usually seen seated with an acoustic guitar.
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- White
- Distinguishing features
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- White fur
- Black nose and relaxed expression
- Usually performs with an acoustic guitar
- Iconic items
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- Acoustic guitar
- Album covers
- DJ booth persona
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Free-spirited
- Detailed personality
- K.K. Slider is calm, independent, and devoted to music. In New Horizons, his concert is tied to island development progress and becomes a recurring island event.
- Keywords
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- musician
- laid-back
- free-spirited
- performer
- traveler
- Motto
- Music should be free.
- Talents
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- Songwriting
- Guitar performance
- Singing
- Skills
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- Live concerts
- DJ performances
- Performing many music styles
- Motivation
- To share music with listeners without being tied down.
- Habits
- Often appears for scheduled performances and gives the player a recording of the requested song.
- Music
- Acoustic songs, DJ sets, Island concerts
History
- Backstory
- K.K. Slider is a recurring Animal Crossing musician. In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, his concert marks a major milestone for the island and then becomes a regular performance.
- Debut date
- 2001
- Work title
- Animal Crossing
- Media type
- Game
Island concert
- Significant event
- Island concert
- Description
- In New Horizons, reaching the island evaluation goal brings K.K. Slider to perform on the island.
Weekly performances
- Significant event
- Weekly performances
- Description
- After the milestone concert, he returns regularly to perform requested songs.
Relationships
Media appearances
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Game / Supporting
2020
Animal Crossing series
Game / Supporting
Recurring character
Voice cast and creators
Nintendo
- Creator name
- Nintendo
- Role
- Publisher
Nintendo
- Creator name
- Nintendo
- Role
- Original author
Related goods
K.K. Slider plush
- Item name
- K.K. Slider plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular