Cranky | Personality

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Cranky
Apollo, a Cranky villager who appears in all Animal Crossing series games, as well as in the film.
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Cranky is a male Villager personality type in the Animal Crossing series. Cranky villagers are portrayed as bitter, rude, and stubborn.

As of the release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, there are a total of 65 cranky villagers across the series; 57 appear in New Horizons.

Characteristics

Behaviors

Cranky villagers typically act quite bitter, rude, and stubborn, being angered easily if things are not going their way (hence the name "cranky"). They are also, generally, out-of-touch with social trends, making them generally unpopular with the Peppy villagers. They are all deep-voiced (unlike every other villager) and many have frowns.

In Animal Crossing and Doubutsu no Mori e+, the cranky islanders of Animal Island, which include Flash, O'Hare (until New Leaf), and Rowan (until Wild World), alongside Curlos (until New Leaf), Frank, and Weldon in Doubutsu no Mori e+, act suave, polite, romantic, and gentlemanlike, if a bit arrogant, in a similar manner to the Smug personality introduced in Animal Crossing: New Leaf, often trying to woo the player, though are slightly more old-fashioned. However, only Curlos and O'Hare return with this personality.

The Cranky personality has softened significantly in New Leaf and New Horizons. Though their bitter, rude, and stubborn aspects remain, and they have the tendency to complain about aches and pains in their aging bodies, they gain an understanding and caring side, giving the player the impression that they secretly have a heart of gold. Instead of frequently raging at the player and other characters, and speaking in all-caps often, they give fatherly advice and are welcoming when the player enters their house. Though still being rather impolite, they have also traded in straightforward insults for lighthearted sarcasm, such as joking about their "sunny disposition" when the weather is nice outside. In New Leaf, Cranky villagers gain a signature laugh, "Gahaha," which they usually exclaim after making a joke or sarcastic remark. However, in New Horizons, their signature laugh occurs noticeably less often.

In Animal Crossing, Cranky villagers go to sleep at 5:00 AM and wake up at 10:00 AM. In Animal Crossing: Wild World and Animal Crossing: City Folk, they go to sleep at 4:30 AM and wake up at 10:00 AM. In Animal Crossing: New Leaf, they go to sleep at 4:00 AM and wake up at 10:00 AM. In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, they usually go to sleep at 3:30 AM and wake up at 9:00 AM. When trying to enter the house of a Cranky villager before they wake, in older games, the player is greeted with an angry letter explaining that they are sleeping, "I'm catching some Z's right now, wake me and REGRET IT.

Relationships

Cranky villagers find it best to get along with other Cranky villagers, usually discussing trivial things such as food and the problems with unhealthy food. They also get along with Normal and Lazy villagers most of the time, but can still offend them if the wrong things have been said. They find it particularly difficult to get on with Peppy and Uchi villagers, but may get along with Snooty villagers, who spread rumors. In the case with a Uchi villager, due to both personalities being stubborn and opinionated, the two will clash with differing opinions. They can occasionally be good friends with a Snooty or Smug villager, but will still express their disgust. Thus, conversations between a Cranky villager and a villager of one of these types will result in one of them depressed and occasionally Cranky villagers will tell the player that things are getting boring so they are considering spreading rumors about another animal and 'watching the fun'. The usual response from Peppy villagers is to call them an 'old man' or 'grandpa'.

Although they may appear unfriendly, if the player talks to them, does errands for them and sends them letters for long enough, they will eventually begin to open up and will be more friendly with the player. In Animal Crossing, a Cranky character will often speak to the player about their niece after becoming friends. Also, in City Folk, they may say this to another Cranky villager. When a Cranky villager gets sad, they will say that they live in a cold world. They can usually grow to be close friends if the player meets them often and sends them letters with presents attached.

In Animal Crossing: New Leaf, the Cranky villagers' unfriendly demeanor has been toned down, thus making them easier to befriend.

Quotes

Cranky

Admiral

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Bird
Birthday: 27 January

Angus

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori e+
Species: Bull
Birthday: 30 April

Apollo

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Eagle
Birthday: 4 July

Avery

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori e+
Species: Eagle
Birthday: 22 February

Boris

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Pig
Birthday: 6 November

Boyd

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori e+
Species: Gorilla
Birthday: 1 October

Bruce

First appearance:
Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Species: Deer
Birthday: 26 May

Butch

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Dog
Birthday: 1 November

Buzz

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Eagle
Birthday: 7 December

Camofrog

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Frog
Birthday: 5 June

Cesar

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Gorilla
Birthday: 12 September

Chief

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Wolf
Birthday: 19 December

Chow

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Bear
Birthday: 22 July

Chuck

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Bull

Croque

First appearance:
Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Species: Frog
Birthday: 18 July

Curt

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori e+
Species: Bear
Birthday: 1 July

Cyd

First appearance:
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Species: Elephant
Birthday: 9 June

Cyrano

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Anteater
Birthday: 9 March

Del

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori e+
Species: Alligator
Birthday: 27 May

Dobie

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori+
Species: Wolf
Birthday: 17 February

Elvis

First appearance:
Animal Crossing: Wild World
Species: Lion
Birthday: 23 July

Fang

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Wolf
Birthday: 18 December

Flash

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori+
Species: Bird

Frank

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori e+
Species: Eagle
Birthday: 30 July

Frett

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori e+
Species: Dog
Birthday: October 30

Ganon

First appearance:
Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo
Species: Pig
Birthday: 21 February

Gaston

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Rabbit
Birthday: 28 October

Gonzo

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Koala
Birthday: 13 October

Grizzly

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Bear
Birthday: 31 July

Groucho

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Bear
Birthday: 23 October

Gruff

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Goat
Birthday: 29 August

Hamphrey

First appearance:
Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Species: Hamster
Birthday: 25 February

Harry

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori e+
Species: Hippo
Birthday: 7 January

Hopper

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Penguin
Birthday: 6 April

Ike

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori e+
Species: Bear
Birthday: 16 May

Joe

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori e+
Species: Bird

Jubei

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori e+
Species: Lion

Kabuki

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Cat
Birthday: 29 November

Knox

First appearance:
Animal Crossing: Let's Go to the City
Species: Chicken
Birthday: 23 November

Limberg

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Mouse
Birthday: 17 October

Lobo

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Wolf
Birthday: 5 November

Marlo

First appearance:
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Species: Hamster
Birthday: 26 June

Monty

First appearance:
Animal Crossing: Wild World
Species: Monkey
Birthday: 7 December

Murphy

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Cub
Birthday: 29 December

Octavian

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Octopus
Birthday: 20 September

Oxford

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Bull

Peewee

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Gorilla
Birthday: 11 September

Rasher

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Pig
Birthday: 7 April

Ricky

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Squirrel
Birthday: 14 September

Rizzo

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Mouse
Birthday: 17 January

Rocco

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Hippo
Birthday: 18 August

Rolf

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Tiger
Birthday: 22 August

Rooney

First appearance:
Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Species: Kangaroo
Birthday: 1 December

Roscoe

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori e+
Species: Horse
Birthday: 16 June

Spike

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Rhino
Birthday: 2 May

Static

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Squirrel
Birthday: 9 July

T-Bone

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Bull
Birthday: 20 May

Tom

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Cat
Birthday: 10 December

Twirp

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Bird

Vic

First appearance:
Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Species: Bull
Birthday: 29 December

Vladimir

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Cub
Birthday: 2 August

Walt

First appearance:
Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Species: Kangaroo
Birthday: 24 April

Wart Jr.

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Frog
Birthday: 21 August

Weldon

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori e+
Species: Bull

Wolfgang

First appearance:
Doubutsu no Mori
Species: Wolf
Birthday: 25 November

The villager with a cranky personality

Curlos

New personality : Smug
First appearance : Doubutsu no Mori e+
Species : Sheep
Birthday : 8 May

O'Hare

New personality : Smug
First appearance : Doubutsu no Mori+
Species : Rabbit
Birthday : 24 July

Rowan

New personality : Jock
First appearance : Doubutsu no Mori+
Species : Tiger
Birthday : 26 August

[1] Nintendo Power. Animal Crossing: Wild World - The Official Nintendo Player's Guide.[2] FuturePress. Animal Crossing: New Horizons Official Companion Guide.[3] Beginning in Animal Crossing: New Leaf, three villagers who have the cranky personality in previous games had their personalities changed. If these villagers are counted, there are a total of 68 cranky villagers across the series.