Octotune (Splatoon 2 Original Soundtrack)



Octotune is the second original soundtrack for Splatoon 2, to accompany Splatune 2. It features two discs; the first of which includes music from Version, the Octo Expansion, and additional sound effects. The second includes a direct-feed recording of Haicalive at Tokaigi 2018. Also included are lyrics to Off the Hook's songs from the Octo Expansion, an interview with Pearl set in her mansion, notes from Cap'n Cuttlefish, and the dialogue between songs for the concert.

A limited edition print, titled Octotune & Haicalive, includes a Blu-ray of the concert, Splatoon 2 Live in Makuhari -Haicalive-, which uses the same footage featured on Nintendo's YouTube channel in 1080i. Both versions released in Japan on 2018-07-18.

It debuted at #7 on the Oricon Albums Chart and at #5 on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums chart. It sold 19,210 copies during its launch week, with an additional 1,803 copies sold during its third week.

It was later followed by Splatoon 2 Live in Makuhari -Tentalive-.

Disc 1
English song titles in quotes are not official and serve as a translation.

Disc 2
The Limited Edition Blu-Ray shares the same tracklist as Disc 2.

Changes

 * Nasty Majesty ends properly, similar to its debut in the original trailer.
 * The jingles that play when passing a test or getting a thang begin differently.
 * The music that plays throughout the ending sequence has no sound effects.
 * There is no crowd for the carnival music that plays when the thangs are assembled, nor is there a gap that occurs after Agent 8 and Cap'n Cuttlefish get inside.
 * Commander Tartar's theme ends before what would play during the reveal of the NILS Statue.
 * The track that plays after defeating the final boss is changed to fill in the silence where Pearl's scream occurs.
 * Fly Octo Fly and Ebb & Flow (Octo) have louder vocals.

Lyrics
From the booklet included with Octotune. They are all nonsensical; the Japanese hiragana and katakana simply give the pronunciation. According to a Famitsu interview, the former is used to indicate Pearl's lyrics in Inkling language, whereas the latter is used to indicate Marina's lyrics in a different language.

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Pearl Interview
The album booklet contains an interview with Pearl in her mansion.

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20 Questionsー Pearl (Hime) Houzuki Into a mansion in the suburbs of Inkopolis

Pearl Houzuki, from idol duo Off the Hook currently rocking the charts, tells us about what's most important, a passion for music, and her "dearest protégé" Marina... A determined "dragon" in her own words, what does she look like away from the spotlight? ーStraight from Houzuki Mansion, in the suburbs of Inkopolis.

{{color|Q1: We're super excited to talk to you today! Thank you for accepting to answer our questions.|Pearl|ingame}} Pearl: YO! Pearl here, a.k.a. MC Princess, turning it up in Inkopolis!

{{color|Q2: What's so special about Inkopolis?|Pearl|ingame}} Pearl: That sunlight, for sure!

{{color|Q3: What is the one thing you can't live without?|Pearl|ingame}} Pearl: Stages way up high!

{{color|Q4: Will you tell us a secret?|Pearl|ingame}} Pearl: Well, you're gonna be digging those up now, aren't you? Ask away!

Pearl: Oh yeah, should we go inside? {{color|Q: Thank you.|Pearl|ingame}}

{{color|Q5: Wow! Is this the garage?|Pearl|ingame}} Pearl: That's just the shoe storage, man.

{{color|Q6: What is one thing you want to tell Marina?|Pearl|ingame}} Pearl: I got Maguro Odyssey yesterday, so let's play at my place!

{{color|Q7: What are you craving right now?|Pearl|ingame}} Pearl: The Toni Kensa Hi-Tops. Eight has them, but they released a new color. Oh, Eight is a friend of mine.

{{color|Q8: Is this the living room? The double-height's so awesome.|Pearl|ingame}} Pearl: Nah, just another shoe storage room.

{{color|Q9: Are there any apps you're particularly into?|Pearl|ingame}} Pearl: I can't drop this one called KanColle. I've been trying to get the golden stingray fin. It's a Specially Super Rare but I just can't get it!

{{color|Q10: Tell us something that annoys you.|Pearl|ingame}} Pearl: You know the automatic doors at The Shoal never open when it's just me? They dissing me?

{{color|Q11: What kind of food do you like?|Pearl|ingame}} Pearl: Strawberry shakes, cheeseburgers... oh, but gherk-OUT !

{{color|Q12: If you were an animal, which one would you be?|Pearl|ingame}} Pearl: A dragon!! I can spit up a killer light beam as it is.

{{color|Q13: I thought dragons spit fire, though?|Pearl|ingame}} Pearl: Oh, right. I mean, who cares, same difference.

{{color|Q14: This is an amazing studio. Is this where you come up with new songs?|Pearl|ingame}} Pearl: This is just a soundproof shoe storage room.

{{color|Q15: What is your secret move?|Pearl|ingame}} Pearl: Speedy side steps, theeeeen backward running! Check it out! Owie! {{color|Q: Be careful.|Pearl|ingame}}

{{color|Q16: What are your favorite lyrics?|Pearl|ingame}} Pearl: The "Wawawawa Wannochai" from Nasty Majesty, probably.

{{color|Q17: What is the best gift you have ever received?|Pearl|ingame}} Pearl: The chance to meet Marina.

{{color|Q18: What do you do in your free time?|Pearl|ingame}} Pearl: Chat online. Another thing I can't drop lately.

{{color|Q19: Hit us with some slang.|Pearl|ingame}} Pearl: ××△♪⬜×♪◯××! {{color|Q: Nailed it!|Pearl|ingame}}

{{color|Q20: Last question. What is music to you?|Pearl|ingame}} Pearl: Myself.

{{color|Q: Thank you so much for having us today!|Pearl|ingame}} Pearl: Right back at ya! This was fun! See ya, then! Oh, there's a shuttle bus you can take to the entrance, you can go back from there.

Translation Notes
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Cap'n Cuttlefish's Notes
Also contained in the booklet is a report written by Cap'n Cuttlefish about the events of Haicalive at Tokaigi 2018.

Live Recording Engineer

 * Kazuo Takei (as Kazuo Takei (public address))

Live Mixing Engineer

 * Takahiro Tezuka

Live Stage Direction

 * Tomoya Ueda

Choreographer

 * Melochin

Choreography Coordinator

 * Yuki Hashiguchi

Trivia

 * In the album booklet, Callie and Marie's dialogue for MC5 are erroneously printed as if they were said by the other. It also lacks dialogue that was shown during Spicy Calamari Inkantation. However, the booklet includes extra dialogue that was not shown at the concert. This bonus dialogue would not be shown with any form of the "Haicalive" format until Nintendo of America's localization of Haicalive Kyoto Mix.
 * Although stated in-game that #$@%* Dudes Be #$@%* Sleepin and Ebb & Flow (Demo) are solo songs by Pearl and Marina respectively, the booklet lists them both as Off the Hook songs. The tracklistings on vendors' websites do correctly state that they are solo songs.