Kappei is a friendly and cheerful kappa character from the anime series Doubutsu no Mori, which is based on the Animal Crossing video game. He works as a boatman, ferrying the protagonist and other villagers to different locations in the village. Known for his humorous sea shanties and lighthearted personality, Kappei provides comic relief and valuable advice to the main characters. His role is to help the villagers travel and to share wisdom through his entertaining songs and stories.