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Hangyodon
Retsuko (stand-up partner)Location
Speed Swimmer AbilityUnlocked after Friendship Level 5
Fish Friend Ability
Unlocked after Friendship Level 10
Hangyodon runs the 
Comedy Club. He helps teach you to explore 
Rainbow Reef, and how to use the 
Espresso Machine. Hangyodon requires the player to have unlocked the 
Snorkel (via the "Deep Diving" quest), allowing for access to Rainbow Reef.
Personality
"Hangyodon is a nice guy (also a fish) who loves to make others laugh but has a soft spot and doesn't like being alone. He has big dreams of being the comedy entertainment at the island resort, but he often needs a little help with his material. He’s a bit of a daydreamer, but his plans often go awry."
— Hangyodon's character page on the official Hello Kitty Island Adventure website
Characteristics
Hangyodon's Birthday Celebration occurs annually in mid-March.
While Hangyodon's jokes might fall pun-ishingly flat sometimes, he is very dedicated to the craft. He loves to make people laugh with his stand-up routine and greatly appreciates when the player lends a hand. He ends up getting along well with Retsuko — perhaps because of their shared maturity — and sometimes tells jokes inspired by her heavy metal music.
Gifts
The player can give Hangyodon up to three gifts per day. 
Gifting gives Friendship XP (experience points), and enough Friendship XP will increase Hangyodon's Friendship Level with the player. Gift limits can be reset by gifting a 
Friendship Blossom or using a 
Friendship Bouquet. Certain quests, such as any Daily Quests from Hangyodon, may also reward Friendship XP.
While raising Friendship XP, players will receive 
Candlenut as a reward for each gift given to Hangyodon. The amount received depends on the value of the gift and increases by 1 at Good Friend and by 1 again at Close Friend.
If the player has reached maximum friendship level (
Best Friend status) with Hangyodon, they will instead receive 1x 
Hangyodon Box for each gift given or Daily Quest completed. It will still contain Candlenut when opened.
Liked Gifts
| Hearts | Image | Name | Tags | Rarity | Source | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mermaid Figure |
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Rare |  Crafting
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Aquatic Material |
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Uncommon | ||
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Amethyst Snipe |
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Common | Rainbow Reef
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 Fishing Rod
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Electric Tang | |||||
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Kelpfin | |||||
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Masked Wrassler | |||||
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Opal Flutterfin | |||||
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Royal Lance | |||||
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Ruby Dreamscale | |||||
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Sunset Guppy | Uncommon | ||||
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Briny Clamfish | 
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Galaxy Grouper | |||||
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Sandy Puffler | |||||
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Halfmoon Herring | |||||
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Sailing Charmfish | Rare | ||||
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Starry Snipe | 
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Any item with one of the following tags:  Aquatic,  Fish,  Cloth
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Gifts for Raising Friendship
Refer to the Character Gift Guide for an in-depth explanation of how gifts are valued.
| Friendship Raising Recommendations | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Item | Hearts | Source or Ingredients | Comments |
| 8 |  Mermaid Figure
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3x  + 5x  + 2x 
|
Best option but expensive. Pineapples may need to be saved for Best Friend gifts. Unlocked at  My Melody level 13.
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| 6 |  Aquatic Material
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3x  + 5x + 2x
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A more expensive starting option, but an option if fishing is not an option. The  crafting plans are floating in a  Treasure Chest above the  Sunken Ship.
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| 5 |  Aquatic Rare-tagged Fish
Examples: |
|
fishing
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Cheap to obtain and good value; best starting option. (As a bonus, clamfish come with nearly-guaranteed  Sticks.)
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| 3 | Fabric
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3 plans:
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Best starting option if fishing is not an option. The  Thread version crafting plans are unlocked at  Tuxedosam level 3. The other plans are in Treasure Chests along the beaches around the  Spooky Swamp.
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| 2 |  Starfish
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Rainbow Reef
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Alternative starting option if fishing is not an option. |
Character Boxes
These are received starting at the maximum friendship level ( Best Friend status).
|
Small Hangyodon Box | Medium Hangyodon Box | Hangyodon Box |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received From |  1-heart gifts
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2-heart gifts
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3-heart gifts
Daily Quests |
| May Contain | Candlenut
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Candlenut
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Candlenut
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Friendship
Friendship Rewards
| Level | Image | Reward | Reward Type | Reward Text | Required XP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
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Friendship Level Up | Friendship | “You are now New Friends with Hangyodon!” | 1 |
| 2 | 
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Hangyodon Avatar Palette | Palette | “Avatar Palette unlock” | 20 |
| 3 | 
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Gift Box Crafting Plans | Crafting Plans | “Hangyodon gifts you the gift box crafting plans.” | 65 |
| 4 | 
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Espresso Machine | Station Upgrade | “Station Upgrade: Espresso Machine!” | 106 |
| 5 | 
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Speed Swimmer Ability Level 1/Companion | Ability/Companion | “Hangyodon can be your companion. Speed Swimmer ability unlocked.” | 176 |
| 6 | 
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Unlock "Comic Relief" | Quest | “Story Quest: Comic Relief” | 246 |
| 7 |
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Aquatic Gift Crafting Plans | Crafting Plans | “Hangyodon gifts you the aquatic gift crafting plans.” | 316 |
| 8 |
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Unlock "When You Fwish Upon a Fish" | Friendship | “Story Quest: When You Fwish Upon a Fish” | 402 |
| 9 | 
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Speed Swimmer Ability Level 2 | Ability | “Speed Swimmer ability upgrade.” | 504 |
| 10 | 
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Fish Friend Ability | Ability | “Fish Friend ability unlocked.” | 656 |
| 11 |
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Unlock "Espresso Machine Repair" | Quest | “Story Quest: Espresso Machine Repair” | 858 |
| 12 |
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Friendship Level Up | Friendship/Crafting Plans | “You are now Close Friends with Hangyodon! Espresso Machine blueprints unlocked.” | 1118 |
| 13 | 
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Speed Swimmer Ability Level 3 | Ability | “Speed Swimmer ability upgrade.” | 1420 |
| 14 |
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Chocolate Chai Recipe | Recipe | “Hangyodon gifts you the chocolate chai cooking recipe.” | 1872 |
| 15 |
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Friendship Level Up | Friendship | “You are now Best Friends with Hangyodon!” | 2325 |
Friendship Rewards not listed in the in-game table include:
| Level | Image | Reward | Required XP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 |
|
Best Friends quest: "Trashy Treasure Trove"
|
2325 |
Friendship Status
The player will reach Best Friend status with Hangyodon at friendship level 15. After reaching Best Friend status with Hangyodon, the player can obtain 
Spirit Heart status by bringing him as a companion to meet the 
Island Spirit.
Quests
| Name | Description | Objective | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing in the Ruins | "Sometimes, I like to fish near the southeast dock at Mount Hothead. It's good to get out there and see the world!" | Catch: 1x fish at the  Mount Hothead  Dock
|
+ Friendship Points
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| Creative Boost | "Wow, did you know writing is hard work? I need some creative inspiration. Can you bring me a comic book?" | Give Hangyodon: 1x  comic book
|
+ Friendship Points
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| Paparazzi Welcome | "Thanks for helping me fix up Notlantis. Would you take a picture of me in the Comedy Club, so the folks back home know that I've made it big?" | Take a  photo of Hangyodon
|
+ Friendship Points
|
| Comedic Critters | "Remember, it's not only fish that live in the Rainbow Reef! You should catch some aquatic critters." |  Catch: 5x  critters in Rainbow Reef
|
+ Friendship Points
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| Fish Friends | "You may be wondering if I can talk to the fish. Of course, I can! But they can't talk back - they're fish." | Catch: 1x fish in  Seaside Resort
|
+ Friendship Points
|
| Gone Fishing | "I should really practice my fishing but... I'm not really in the mood. Could you go for me?" | Catch: 1x fish in the  Crystal Caves
|
+ Friendship Points
|
| Muddy Water | "My personal favorite fish are found in the Spooky Swamp. There's just something kinda funny about them!" | Catch: 1x fish in Spooky Swamp
|
+ Friendship Points
|
Character Outfits
| Image | Name | How to Unlock | Year Added |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Island Vacation Outfit | Immediate | 2023 |
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Comedy Club Outfit | "Comic Relief" quest | 2023 |
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Hangyodon's Friendship Festival Outfit | Friendship Festival | 2024 |
|
50th Anniversary Outfit | Hello Kitty's 50th Anniversary | 2024 |
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Give and Gather Sweater Outfit | Give & Gather Celebration | 2024 |
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Sunshine Celebration Beach Outfit | Sunshine Celebration | 2025 |
Gallery
Island Vacation Outfit - Default
Comedy Club Outfit
Friendship Festival Event Outfit (2024)
50th Anniversary Event Outfit (2024)
Give & Gather Celebration Event Outfit (2024)
Sunshine Celebration Event Outfit (2025)
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Notes
- Joining Hangyodon and Retsuko on stage on Saturday (real time) nights (in-game time) will reward Hangyodon Friendship Points.
Names in Alternate Languages
| Language | Name | Language | Name | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| العربية | هانغيودون | 简体中文 | 人鱼汉顿 (Rényú hàn dùn) | |
| 繁體中文 | 人魚漢頓 (Rényú hàn dùn) | Nederlands | Hangyodon | |
| English (United Kingdom) | Hangyodon | English | Hangyodon | |
| français (Canada) | Hangyodon | français | Hangyodon | |
| Deutsch | Hangyodon | italiano | Hangyodon | |
| 日本語 | ハンギョドン | 한국어 | 한교동 | |
| português (Brasil) | Hangyodon | русский | Хангёдон | |
| español | Hangyodon | Türkçe | Hangyodon |
