Norma: she’s cute; she’s a cow. She got some love recently with the strawberry cow song trend, as she has many color schemes associated with that aesthetic.
And while she’s been in the Animal Crossing franchise since 2003, she has only been in three games (not including Pocket Camp), so she’s pretty underrated! Her small horns and blue hooves make her easy to love, that’s for sure.
Bottom Line Upfront
Norma was exclusive to an e-reader card and amiibo for two of the three mainline games she has been in, so it’s easy not to know her. However, you’re not alone: most people probably also don’t know her.
Maybe she just came to your island, and you’re trying to find some information, or you went back to an old game and noticed she was there! Don’t worry. This article covers the basics + some about Norma, gifting ideas, basic traits, amiibo and e-reader information, and more.
General Facts
- Gender: Female
- Species: Cow
- Birthday: September 20th
- Star Sign: Virgo
- First Appearance: Dōbutsu no Mori e+
- Personality: Normal
- Catchphrase: Hoof hoo
- Skill: Karaoke
- Coffee: Mocha with lots of milk and three spoonfuls of sugar
Preferences
- Favorite songs: Mountain song, K.K. Stroll
- Default Clothing: Red aloha shirt, blue tartan tee, plaid print dress
- Default Umbrella: Lacy parasol, cherry umbrella
- Favorite Colors: White and aqua
- Favorite Styles: Fresh, cute, simple
- Least Favorite styles: Striking, rock n roll
- Goal: teacher
Appearance
Norma is a tall pink and blue cow. She has small yellow and orange striped horns. Directly below on the sides of her head are her tiny ears, which are a cream color on the outside and brown pink inside.
She has a brown tuft of fur on the top of her head. Her eyes are oval and black, with two eyelashes on each eye. The inside of her eyes has a small dot of white. She also has orange circles of blush on her cheeks.
Her snout is the same cream color as her ears, featuring two large black nostrils. The rest of her body is pink, except for the bright blue hooves on her arms and legs and the tip of her tail, which is cream.
Personality
Normal villagers like Norma are the coziest and generally easiest to get along with. They love reading, they love music, they’re dreamers, and they often talk about their family.
There are 77 Normal villagers in total, which is an only female-type personality, which means it has the most villagers in a women-only personality grouping! Yay, women!
Normal villagers get along with other normal villagers, as well as smug, lazy, and jock villagers. They’re more likely not to get along with snooty and cranky villagers.
Why You Want Norma on Your Island
Overall, normal villagers are a very safe and chill choice for any Animal Crossing game. Still, I especially like normal villagers in New Horizons because they get along with most other personality types.
Some of the most-loved villagers are also normal types, like Molly or Marina! Norma is no different from these treasured villagers. She’s very easy to love with a cute design and unique cow/normal type pairing!
Houses Across Games
Norma’s house style is a bit odd, going for a farmhouse-type look. She also has an RV, courtesy of New Leaf Welcome amiibo, which added new villagers that could only be added via an amiibo card. These villagers come with items and an RV, similar to the Sanrio amiibos.
Dōbutsu no Mori e+
Outside
The outside of Norma’s house is a white and brown bamboo, with a thatched roof and surrounded by bamboo fencing. The door is a similar brown wood/bamboo with one window at the top.
Inside
- Writing chair
- Writing desk
- Blue bookcase
- Gold stereo
- Ranch bookcase
- Regal bookcase
- Kiddie bookcase
- Walls are Citrus wall
- Flooring is Diner tile
- Song is Mr. K.K.
New Leaf: Welcome Amiibo
Outside
The outside of this house is an orange wood, with a light wood accent color around the door. The door is dark brown wood with a gold-accented window. The roof is bright pink.
Inside
- Office clock
- Air conditioner
- Two kitchen refrigerators
- Milk carton
- Two milk canisters
- Cream sofa
- Milk can
- Minimalist dresser
- Worktable
- Walls are White brick wall
- Flooring is Basement floor
- Song is Mountain song
RV
The description reads, “Norma’s so proud of her artisanal dairy products that she always brings plenty of samples when she goes camping. Or anywhere, really.” The outside of her RV is white with a light brown top.
Inside
- Kitchen refrigerator
- Milk canister
- Milk can
- Milk carton
- Cheese
- Mug
- Worktable
- Wood display stand
- Wall is White brick wall
- Flooring is Basement floor
- Song is Mountain song
New Horizons
Outside
Norma’s house in New Horizons has a rounded shape; the sides are a pale pastel pink clay exterior, with a white thatched roof and a white rustic door.
Inside
- Cutting board
- Picnic basket
- Barrel
- Butter churn
- Firewood
- Log bench
- Log round table
- Brick oven
- Walls are Meadow vista
- Flooring is Daisy meadow
- Song is Mountain song
Clothing Gift Ideas
Norma is a cute, cozy villager, which should reflect in her style! She loves simple and cute items, both of which have a vast variety of clothing to choose from.
Headwear
- Sailor’s hat
- Robo antenna
- Nook Inc. eye mask
- Lunch-service cap
- Pom casquette
- Student cap
- Zen hair clip
- Straw boater
- Aran knit cap
- Kerokerokeroppi pin
- Do-rag
- Paper restaurant cap
Tops
- Denim jacket
- Simple parka
- Raglan shirt
- Lacy tank
- Layered tank
- Snowflake sweater
- Striped shirt
- Sailors shirt
- Energetic sweater
- Simple dots tee
- Long denim cardigan
- Pom pom sweater
- Cardigan school uniform top
- Poncho coat
- Chick tee
- Boa blouson
- Hello tee
Dresses
- Maid dress
- My Melody dress
- Festive tree dress
- Simple dots dress
- Cafe uniform dress
- Sprite costume
- Ribbons and hearts knit dress
- Flower print dress
- Lace-up dress
- Tee dress
- Belted dotted dress
- Terry cloth nightgown
- Sleeveless tunic
- Denim overalls
- Heart apron
- Fairy dress
- Magical dress
Furniture Gift List
Furniture for your villagers: often confusing and hard to gift right. Well, if you need to improve at gifting or decorating, follow this easy guide.
Indoors
- Old-fashioned alarm clock
- Artisanal bug cage
- Bunny day table
- Hourglass
- Nova light
- Log stool
- Log dining table
- Upright vacuum
- Cat grass
- Floating Biotope planter
- Hammock
- Nail art set
- Kerokerokeroppi snack
- Portable record player
- Cat tower
- Floor lamp
- Milk can
Outdoors
- Tiny library
- Water pump
- Vine bench
- Angled signpost
- Scooter
- Potted starter plants
- Shell stool
- Campfire
- Mush table
- Green leaf pile
- Log garden lounge
- Bunny garden decoration
- Wheat field
- Mush log
- Wooden storage shed
- Curved streetlight
- Birdcage
Pocket Camp
Norma was added to Pocket Camp in December 2020. She doesn’t have a fortune cookie, and is not attached to any special events. Her style is cute, and her main gift is preserves.
How to Get Norma in Pocket Camp
Norma’s map, which is gold rarity, can be found by Gulliver randomly on the island called Genji and Pals’ Island.
Level gifts:
- At level 7, you’ll get a blue tartan tee and one sparkle stones
- At level 9, you’ll get one sparkle stones
- At level 15, you’ll get a bathroom sink craft request
- At level 20, you’ll get Norma’s pic and one sparkle stones
- At levels 25-70, you’ll get one sparkle stones every five levels
Happy Homes
#41 Norma’s first thought bubble reads, “It’d be dreamy to read quietly in a room filled with plants…” Her required items are a flower bed, a tiny library, and a titan arum; her favorite song is K.K. Stroll.
She is looking simply for a place for plants, so it’s very lenient on how you style! This is a great choice if you like more creativity in your redecorating.
Amiibo
Norma’s Amiibo card is of her in her RV, showing the inside, with the items in the RV (unlocked via her), including:
- White brick wall
- Basement floor
- Cheese
- Milk can
- Milk canister
- Milk carton
- Mug
- Kitchen refrigerator
- Wood display stand
- Worktable
E-reader
Norma’s e-reader card is in Japanese, and her name translates to Isako; she was a part of series 3. Her card is green, with her standing in the middle, posed with her arms stretched out from her sides. On the top corners, it shows her species (cow) and number (#074).
The back goes into more detail, saying her shirt (red aloha), her star sign (Virgo), and her favorite phrase (Ufu).
Her profile reads, “Apparently, she’s copying the hairstyle of an actress she admires, but it doesn’t really look the same. But don’t you think it suits her?”
Her favorite saying is: “One’s own things are better than other people’s things
(It’s better to have something that’s your own than borrowing something from others, even if it seems better).”
FAQs
Question: Is Norma Rare?
Answer: Yes, depending on the game. In Dōbutsu no Mori e+, she can only be obtained by e-reader; in New Leaf Welcome amiibo, she can only move in when scanned.
In Pocket Camp, you need her treasure map to invite her. So she’s much harder to get in said games than in New Horizons, where she’s in the game naturally.
Question: Are there Plushies of Norma?
Answer: No officially licensed plushies of Norma have been sold by Nintendo, but many small businesses sell their own versions and ideas!
Question: Is Norma Popular?
Answer: Norma is not very popular, due to the other Normal-type villagers that are more well-known and easier to get (like Molly)!
Conclusion
Norma is a very cute villager with a fascinating history of being exclusive to cards for so long. She is quite easy to like, and now that she’s more easily accessible in New Horizons, I think she’s essential to have on your island, even if it’s for a short time.
Her cow- and milk-themed items are adorable. She’s just too easy to love to say no to!
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