Hello Kitty Island Adventure: Complete Character Gift Guide (2025 Update)

In Hello Kitty Island Adventure, gifting is at the heart of relationship-building. The more thoughtful your gifts, the faster you’ll raise friendship levels and unlock everything from story content and decorative items to exclusive quests. This 2025 character gift guide will walk you through every character currently in the game and highlight their most-loved items, optimal gifting strategies, and key items to craft.

Tip: Don’t forget, characters only accept 3 gifts per day, but using items like Friendship Blossoms or Friendship Bouquets can reset that limit. Keep Hello Kitty in your party for a 10% friendship boost!

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Gifting Basics

Each character in Hello Kitty Island Adventure has three preferred tags. Items you give will have up to four tags, and the better those tags align with the character’s preferences, the more friendship XP you’ll earn. XP increases faster when:

• The gift has multiple matching tags.
• The gift includes rare tags.
• You’ve reached higher friendship tiers with the character.

Gift XP is calculated by a base value (derived from the tags) and modified by your friendship level. Once characters reach “Best Friend” status, XP no longer matters—only the number of matching tags determines the quality of the Character Gift Box received.

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Full Character Gift List (Confirmed as of 2025)

Hello Kitty

• Preferred Tags: Bakery, Fruit, Fancy
• Suggested Gift: Red Bow Apple Pie
• Starter Gift: Apple, Strawberry Shortcake
• Tip: Unlock her “Everyone’s Friend” skill at Level 12 to boost ALL gift XP when she’s in your party.

Notes

She appreciates elegant, well-presented pastries—nothing too wild. Think wholesome and classy.

My Melody

• Preferred Tags: Sweet, Pink, Dreamy
• Suggested Gift: Pink Clouds Ice Cream
• Starter Gift: Strawberry Shortcake, Strawberry
• Tip: Her “Big Smile” companion ability yields bonus items when gifting.

Notes

Soft colors and gentle vibes go a long way with My Melody. Pink treats and whimsical gifts fit her style.

Kuromi

• Preferred Tags: Spooky, Fall, Soda
• Suggested Gift: Pumpkin Spice Soda
• Early Gift: Pumpkin Pie, Jack-O-Lantern
• Tip: Focus on fall-themed sweets with Soda tag matches.

Notes

Edgy, seasonal, and mischievous—Kuromi thrives on Halloween energy.

Cinnamoroll

• Preferred Tags: Chocolate, Spice, Cozy Beverage
• Suggested Gift: Chocolate Chai
• Budget Gift: Mocha, Espresso, Spicy Pumpkin Latte
• Tip: Giftable early if you access Mount Hothead early.

Notes

Warm and comforting beverages resonate with Cinnamoroll’s cozy nature.

Pompompurin

• Preferred Tags: Dessert, Dairy, Relax
• Suggested Gift: Mama’s Pudding
• Starter Gift: Dessert Pizza, Strawberry Ice Cream
• Tip: Prioritize sweets with dairy tags after unlocking the Dessert Machine.

Notes

Simple comforts are key for Pompompurin. Think soft, warm, and yellow.

Keroppi

• Preferred Tags: Critter, Swampy, Wood
• Suggested Gift: Critter Totem
• Beginner Gift: Bush Friend, Dragondarter
• Tip: Catch evening critters for easy Swampy-tag gifts.

Notes

Earthy and outdoorsy. Gifts from nature—especially creatures—always win him over.

Badtz-Maru

• Preferred Tags: Pizza, Tropical, Joke
• Suggested Gift: Ultimate Joke Pizza
• Starter Gift: Pineapple Pizza, Coconut
• Tip: Avoid overusing pineapple early—Tuxedosam needs it too!

Notes

Goofy and rebellious. Badtz-Maru likes bold flavors and humorous combos.

Chococat

• Preferred Tags: Chocolate, Device, Book
• Suggested Gift: Interactive History of Chocolate
• Early Gift: Blank Book, Mocha, Hot Cocoa
• Tip: Mechanisms are rare—use wisely or opt for book-based gifts.

Notes

A techy intellectual. Pair books or gadgets with something sweet for best results.

Tuxedosam

• Preferred Tags: Cloth, Tropical, Fancy
• Suggested Gift: Designer Island Doll
• Early Gift: Pineapple Pizza, Candied Banana Coffee
• Tip: Craft Tropical Gift for mid-game consistency.

Notes

Classy but colorful. Tropical elegance and well-crafted fashion appeal most.

Hangyodon

• Preferred Tags: Cloth, Aquatic, Fish
• Suggested Gift: Mermaid Figure
• Early Gift: Aquatic Material, Sandy Puffler
• Tip: Unlock the Snorkel early to access key ingredients.

Notes

A lover of the ocean and flair. Think stylish underwater vibes.

Pekkle

• Preferred Tags: Rocky, Relax, Music
• Suggested Gift: Mountain Soundtrack
• Starter Gift: Cavern Clamfish, Calming Crystal
• Tip: Use feathers and ingots sparingly for better gifts.

Notes

He’s chill. Musical, nature-inspired gifts pair well with tranquil themes.

Pochacco

• Preferred Tags: Healthy, Veggie, Sports
• Suggested Gift: Pochacco Energy Pop
• Starter Gift: Veggie Pizza, Tofu Bread
• Tip: Budget gifts are surprisingly efficient thanks to tag match.

Notes

Wholesome and energetic. Gifts that scream ‘active lifestyle’ suit him best.

Retsuko

• Preferred Tags: Fire, Metal, Music
• Suggested Gift: Volcanic Guitar
• Starter Gift: Pineapple Lava Soda, Toasty Pizza
• Tip: High-value, metal-heavy gifts are better once crafting opens up.

Notes

Think heavy metal meets lava cakes. Loud, intense gifts work great.

Wish Me Mell

• Preferred Tags: Fire, Flower, Rare
• Suggested Gift: Rare Candle
• Early Gift: Flower Candle, Twinklebug
• Tip: Use Crane Craze for candle materials and beeswax.

Notes

Loves fragile beauty and rare finds. Floral fire is her love language.

My Sweet Piano

• Preferred Tags: Cloud, Creative, Wood
• Suggested Gift: Colorful Lamb Plush
• Starter Gift: Lamb Plush, Rainbow Souvenir Dolls
• Tip: Plush gifts are the most cost-effective over time.

Notes

Soft and dreamy. Crafty plushies and gentle pastels make the best gifts.

Big Challenges

• Preferred Tags: Resilience, Volcanic, Book
• Suggested Gift: The Greatest Challenge
• Starter Gift: Volcano Soundtrack, Magma Clamfish
• Tip: Quest-related tags make early leveling easier.

Notes

He values inner strength and thoughtful reads. Think volcanic wisdom.

TOPHAT

• Preferred Tags: Stars, Fancy, Digital
• Suggested Gift: The Future of Everything
• Starter Gift: Computer, Candied Banana Coffee
• Tip: Late-game character, craft when you have surplus Spark and Mechanisms.

Notes

A techy aristocrat. High-concept and starry gifts always impress.

Lala

• Preferred Tags: Cheese, Creative, Dreamy
• Suggested Gift: Quattro Formaggi Pizza
• Starter Gift: Cheese Cloud, Art Supplies
• Tip: Save Moon Cheese for her quests and gifts.

Notes

Imaginative and delicate. She’s drawn to soft creativity and dreamy bites.

Kiki

• Preferred Tags: Dreamy, Stars, Frozen
• Suggested Gift: Starry Skies Shake
• Starter Gift: Strawberry Almond Galette, Almond Pound Cake
• Tip: Low-tier Dreamy and Pink tags are a decent fallback.

Notes

Loves cosmic, frozen things. Snowy sweets and dreamy stars light him up.

Usahana (Apple Arcade Exclusive)

• Preferred Tags: Imagination, Mochi, Rainbow
• Suggested Gift: Rainbow Dango
• Starter Gift: Colorpillar, Mochi
• Tip: Use Chef’s Kiss ability to double mochi yields.

Notes

Joyful and colorful. Think rainbow sweets and imaginative foods.

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Bonus Tips for Efficient Gifting

• Always use Hello Kitty as your companion if her gifting bonus is unlocked.
• Track your progress using the Friendship Tracker Spreadsheet (community resources).
• Stick to 2-heart gifts when farming return items. Use 3-heart gifts to hit Best Friend quickly.
• Avoid overusing rare resources like Spark, Mechanisms, and Ingot unless crafting for Best Friend rewards.

For more, check out our Hello Kitty Island Adventure