Badtz-maru
Badtz-maru runs the Comic and Bait Shop on the pier of
Seaside Resort. He will help you learn to make both the
Fishing Rod and the
Net. He'll also reward you with materials if you release fish with him.
Personality
"Badtz-maru is one mischievous penguin. He’s excited to soak up some rays, surf some waves and catch some giant fish while on vacation! But something weird is happening on this island, and even though he’s easy-going, he’s determined to uncover the mystery." — Badtz-maru's character page on the official Hello Kitty Island Adventure website
Badtz-maru's biggest hobbies are pranks, comic books, and fishing. As for the fish themselves, he might enjoy releasing them just as much as catching them! He ends up running a comic shop on the docks. If there is a mystery afoot, however, the Fancy Pants Detective Agency is sure to be on the case.
Gifts
The player can give Badtz-maru up to three gifts per day, which will raise his friendship with the player. Players will receive
Paper as an reward for each gift given to
Badtz-maru. The amount received depends on the value of the gift and the closeness of the friendship.
If the player has reached maximum friendship level with Badtz-maru, they will receive his
Character Gift Box for each gift given or quest completed.
Liked Gifts
Hearts | Image | Name | Tags | Rarity | Source | Materials | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() |
Ultimate Joke Pizza | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Legendary | Pizza Oven | ![]()
| |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
Pineapple Pizza | ![]() ![]() |
Uncommon | Pizza Oven | ![]()
| |
![]() |
Any item with one of the following tags: ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Gifts for Raising Friendship
Refer to the Character Gift Guide for more information on how Tags may influence friendship gains more than hearts do.
Friendship Raising Recommendations (may contain spoilers) | ||
---|---|---|
Value | Items | Comments |
9 | ![]() |
Highest value but with late-game material. Requires Pizza Oven upgrade. |
8 | ![]() |
Good value for material cost. Requires Pizza Oven upgrade. |
7 | ![]() |
An alternative if low on materials for above. Requires Pizza Oven upgrade. |
![]() |
Decent value for material cost. Requires Pizza Oven upgrade. | |
5 | ![]() |
Good option before Pizza Oven upgrade. |
![]() | ||
![]() |
Good option before cooking station upgrades. | |
4 | ![]() |
Good option when starting the game. |
![]() ![]() ![]() Examples: ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Cheap early option with Fishing Rod. Also, catching any clamfish earns a stick. | |
![]() |
Cheap early option with Net. | |
2 | ![]() |
Basic starting option. |
Friendship
Friendship Rewards
Level | Image | Reward | Reward Type | Reward Text | Required XP |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() |
Friendship Level Up | Friendship | “You are now New Friends with Badtz-maru!” | 1 |
2 | ![]() |
Magnet | Item | “Badtz-maru gifts you a Magnet.” | 20 |
3 | ![]() |
Unlock "Keep it Reel" | Quest | “Story Quest: Keep it Reel” | 65 |
4 | ![]() |
Stamina Apple Slice | Item | “Badtz-maru gifts you a stamina apple slice!” | 106 |
5 | ![]() |
Fish Whisperer Ability Level 1/Companion | Ability/Companion | “Badtz-maru can be your companion. Fish Whisperer ability unlocked!” | 176 |
6 | ![]() |
Badtz-maru Avatar Palette | Palette | “Avatar Palette unlock” | 246 |
7 | ![]() |
Fish Whisperer Ability Level 2 | Ability | “Fish Whisperer companion ability upgrade.” | 316 |
8 | ![]() |
Pirate Chair | Furniture | “Badtz-maru gifts you a pirate themed chair.” | 387 |
9 | ![]() |
Gamer Ability | Ability | “Gamer ability unlocked.” | 457 |
10 | ![]() |
Friendship Level Up | Friendship | “You are now Good Friends with Badtz-maru!” | 600 |
11 | ![]() |
Unlock "Fish Noir" | Quest | “Story Quest: Fish Noir” | 803 |
12 | ![]() |
Fish Whisperer Ability Level 3 | Ability | “Fish Whisperer companion ability upgrade.” | 1005 |
13 | ![]() |
Pirate Standing Lamp | Furniture | “Badtz-maru gifts you a pirate themed lamp.” | 1208 |
14 | ![]() |
Surprising Soda Recipe | Recipe | “Badtz-maru gifts you the surprising soda cooking recipe.” | 1512 |
15 | ![]() |
Friendship Level Up | Friendship | “You are now Close Friends with Badtz-maru!” | 1967 |
16 | ![]() |
Pirate Table | Furniture | “Badtz-maru gifts you a pirate themed table.” | 2571 |
17 | ![]() |
Fish Whisperer Ability Level 4 | Ability | “Fish Whisperer companion ability upgrade.” | 3174 |
18 | ![]() |
Pirate Bed | Furniture | “Badtz-maru gifts you a pirate themed bed.” | 3777 |
19 | ![]() |
Badtz-maru #1 | Comic | “Badtz-maru gifts you the 1st issue of Badtz-maru.” | 4380 |
20 | ![]() |
Friendship Level Up | Friendship | “You are now Best Friends with Badtz-maru!” | 5134 |
Friendship Status
The player will reach Best Friend status with
Badtz-maru at friendship level 20. If the player takes
Badtz-maru as a companion to the
Island Spirit, they can obtain
Spirit Heart status with
Badtz-maru, after they've reached
Best Friend status with him.
Quests
Name | Description | Objective | Reward |
---|---|---|---|
Cave Fishing | Have you tried fishing all over the island? Even deep down in the Crystal Caves? Seriously, try it! | Catch a fish in the ![]() |
+ ![]() |
Restocking the Store | "I could use a new book to add some variety to our shelves. You've got great taste — can you help me out?" | Give ![]() ![]() |
+ ![]() |
Custom Merch | "I love creating cool, custom merch to generate buzz for the comic store. You should give it a try!" | Craft anything ![]() |
+ ![]() |
Badtz-maru's Best Day Ever | "No matter how many bad days I encounter, there's nothing good food and a funny joke can't fix." | Give ![]() ![]() |
+ ![]() |
Badtz-maru's Bad Day | "So... I may have had a bad run-in with a giant wave. I...uh...might need to remake a comic or two. Could you get me some paper?" | Give ![]() ![]() |
+ ![]() |
Badtz-maru's Really Bad Day | "Bad news — I'm totally out of water balloons and Kuromi just declared a prank war! What am I going to do?!" | Give ![]() ![]() |
+ ![]() |
Badtz-maru's Unbelievably Bad Day | "The tropical breeze knocked over some dye, spilling it all over the shop. This is terrible!" | Give ![]() ![]() |
+ ![]() |
Fond Memories | "Hey there, so, I need a picture of Kuromi for my fish journal. She always gives me different bait, ya know?" | Take a photo of ![]() |
+ ![]() |
Windy Day | "One of my comics sailed away on the wind! Oh well. Easy come, easy go. You can have it if you find it." | Collect a comic book around the island | + ![]() |
Lava Fishing | "I gotta say, you're becoming a great angler. But can you catch something right out of the lava on Mount Hothead?" | Catch a fish on the Caldera of ![]() |
+ ![]() |
A Quick Hike | "The top of Icy Peak feels pretty special. Don't expect to get cell service though!" | Climb to ![]() |
+ ![]() |
Fishing Journal | "I realized all the pictures in my fish journal are pictures of... well, fish! I need a picture of myself - will you take it?" | Take a photo with ![]() |
+ ![]() |
Fishing Adventure | "C'mon! Let's go fishing near Mount Hothead! You're going to catch something awesome, I just know it." | Catch a fish at the ![]() |
+ ![]() |
Swamp Monster | "The other day, when I was visiting Keroppi at the Nature Preserve, I caught one of the biggest fish I've seen." | Catch a fish in the ![]() |
+ ![]() |