Octobrush

The Octobrush is a Main Weapon in Splatoon and Splatoon 2.

Demonstration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ENJy7st5Aw

Splatoon
The Octobrush was released as free DLC on July 18, 2015 at. It is similar in appearance and use as the, but has a slightly wider ink trail and slower movement speed. It spreads more Ink with each swing than the Inkbrush, though at a slower rate. It also has increased range, flinging ink much further than the Inkbrush. Three swings will usually splat an enemy. The s can be used for quick returns and early team jumps to central areas.

"A heavier brush with fatter bristles. Uses a lot of ink but offers a wider ink trail and excellent mobility. Can be swung to fling large globs of ink."

- In-Game Description.

"Need a brush that packs a powerful punch? The Octobrush is a brush with denser bristles that fling even more ink with each swipe! Use that mobility to scatter Squid Beakons everywhere, giving your whole team free rein of the battlefield! No need to hesitate—you can always use the Kraken to run away in a pinch. Your team will love you! Grab the Octobrush now!"

- Live from the Squid Research Lab

Demonstration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7c7xyyHF8M

Trivia

 * The brush resembles a tool used in the art of Ukiyo-e called the 版画ばけ (Hanga-bake)
 * The design on the handle resembles a famous ink bottle design called 壷豊 (Tsubotoyo)

Etymology
Octobrush is a combination of Octo, latin for Eight, and Brush. Octo likely refers to either Octopus, Octarians or Octolings.

ホクサイ Hokusai is a reference to Katsushika Hokusai, a famous Japanese Ukiyo-e artist.