References to Splatoon in other media

This article lists all references to the Splatoon series in other medias.

Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer
When a player builds a home for Octavian in Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer, they are given various Splatoon themed items, including an ink texture for the exterior of the house.

Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo
On 2016-11-02, a new update for Animal Crossing: New Leaf titled Welcome amiibo was launched for players to download, which added compatibility with the Splatoon amiibo to unlock Splatoon-themed villagers and items.

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
A Splatoon themed event is incoming.

Contest
""Attention aspiring squid researchers! We’ve just been informed that there’s a Splatoon-themed drawing contest taking place in the Art Academy Miiverse community! You can get the full details on Miiverse.""

- Live from Squid Research Lab

An Art Academy drawing event called "Fresh Pics" celebrating Splatoons millionth unit sold was announced by MariChan (マリチャン) on the 31st of July 2015

"Hi everyone, MariChan here!

Splatoon on Wii U has sold over one million units! That sounds like cause for celebration to me! :D So, with that in mind, I’d like to announce our Splatoon drawing event. The theme is “Fresh Pics”!

Guidelines • Pictures must have a Splatoon theme. • Pictures must be drawn using Art Academy, which is available for purchase in Nintendo eShop. • Entries are limited to one original work per person. • Comment on this post to submit your entry.

Remember, this is a worldwide event, so please avoid using writing in your pictures.

The submission period will end on 23 August 2015 or when the number of comments reaches 1000, whichever comes first. The Splatoon development team will announce their Gold, Silver and Bronze favourites based on skill, artistic expression, originality, and creativity. and we’ll announce the results in this community.

Note: If you submit a drawing as a comment to this post, you grant Nintendo the royalty-free right to publish your drawing online and offline.

If you don't have Art Academy we'd still love for you to participate by giving a Yeah! to any drawings that catch your eye!

The judges are all members of the Splatoon development team! As you might expect from the people who worked on such a “fresh” game, they’ll be looking for originality and fresh ideas as well as artistic talent. Even if you don’t feel so good about your drawing skills, jump in and have a go! I’m looking forward to seeing everyone’s entries!

Splatoon official Tumblr account in the Americas: splatoonus.tumblr.com Splatoon official twitter account in Europe: @SplatoonEU"

- Miiverse

Special Event
On the 29th of June 2016, along with the announcement of the final Splatfest, MariChan announced a special event called "Splatfest Memories".

"Hi everyone, MariChan here! As you may or may not know, the last ever Splatfest event in Splatoon has been announced! The theme is "Callie vs Marie"! So it looks like between the 22nd and 24th of July, the Squid Sisters will finally be going toe-to-toe! How exciting!

And to further crank up the excitement of the ultimate Splatfest, the Art Academy community will also be joining in the fun, by holding a special event for you to post Splatfest-inspired drawings!

The theme this time round is "Splatfest memories", and we're counting on YOU to give it your best shot!

Here are the rules: • Pictures must be related to the theme - "Splatfest memories" • Pictures must be drawn using software from the Art Academy series (available for purchase at retailers or from Nintendo eShop) • Comment on this post to submit your entry

And the deadline is 13 July 2016.

There will be no prizes for the submitted pictures, but rest assured that the employees of the Squid Research Lab will be watching and sharing ones they like on social media such as:

In the Americas: Splatoon official Tumblr account (splatoonus.tumblr.com)

In Europe and Oceania: Twitter and Facebook as well as on Miiverse (Lounge Community) on 20 July.

Even if you don't have any software from the Art Academy series, make sure to show us your favourite submissions by giving them a "Yeah!"on Miiverse!

Note: If you submit a drawing as a comment to this post, you grant to Nintendo the royalty-free right to publish your drawing online and offline."

- Miiverse

On the 7th of July 2016 MariChan posted again due to the original submission thread being filled up.

"Hi everyone! The original submissions thread for the "Splatfest memories" drawing event is nearly full now, so we're creating a new one to let even more of you take part. From now on, please post your submissions as comments to this post!

Here are the rules: • Pictures must be related to the theme - "Splatfest memories" • Pictures must be drawn using software from the Art Academy series (available for purchase at retailers or from Nintendo eShop) • Comment on this post to submit your entry

And the deadline is 13 July 2016.

There will be no prizes for the submitted pictures, but rest assured that the employees of the Squid Research Lab will be watching and sharing pieces they liked on social media such as:

In the Americas: Splatoon official Tumblr account (splatoonus.tumblr.com)

In Europe and Oceania: Twitter and Facebook as well as on Miiverse (Lounge Community) on 20 July.

Even if you don't have any software from the Art Academy series, make sure to show us your favourite submissions by giving them a "Yeah!"on Miiverse!

Note: If you submit a drawing as a comment to this post, you grant to Nintendo the royalty-free right to publish your drawing online and offline."

- Miiverse

After the event was closed, Nintendo shared some highlights through their social media on Miiverse, Tumblr, and during an episode of |The Cat Mario Show.

Song Distribution
By paying for the DLC, players of the Japan-exclusive game ''Daigasso! Band Brothers P will receive four additional Splatoon'' songs:
 * Splattack! (2014 E3PV) by Squid Squad
 * Hooked by Hightide Era
 * Ink or Sink by Squid Squad
 * Shellfie by Chirpy Chips
 * Calamari Inkantation by the Squid Sisters

More songs were added in December 2015, including:
 * City of Color (with lyrics) by the Squid Sisters
 * Metalopod by Squid Squad
 * Seaskape by Squid Squad
 * Ink Me Up (with lyrics) by the Squid Sisters
 * Calamari Inkantation (with lyrics) by the Squid Sisters

In April 2016, even more songs were added:
 * Opening by Squid Squad
 * Splatfest – Match Opening by the Squid Sisters
 * Cap'n Cuttlefish's Theme
 * Octo Valley
 * Cephaloparade by Turquoise October
 * Inkstrike Shuffle by Turquoise October
 * Hero Mode – Onward!
 * I am Octavio by DJ Octavio
 * Plaza
 * Lookin' Fresh by DJ Lee Fish
 * Lobby
 * Dubble Bath by Bob Dub
 * Victory! – Jingle and Results
 * Defeat – Jingle and Results
 * Now or Never! by Squid Sisters
 * Splattack! (Jam Session) by Squid Squad
 * Kraken Up by Squid Squad
 * Split & Splat by Chirpy Chips
 * Sucker Punch by Hightide Era
 * Ink Me Up (Live) (with lyrics) by the Squid Sisters
 * Now or Never! (Live) by the Squid Sisters
 * City of Color (Live) (with lyrics) by the Squid Sisters
 * Maritime Memory (Live) (with lyrics) by the Squid Sisters
 * Calamari Inkantation (Live) (with lyrics) by the Squid Sisters

Additionally, songs that were posted prior to this update were given longer versions. A lite version of the game, ''Daigasso! Band Brothers P Debut'', was also released. Among the free songs exclusive to it was the traditional version of Calamari Inkantation.

Contest
In July 2018, a contest was held to coincide with the release of Octotune (Splatoon 2 Original Soundtrack). From 18 July until 20 August, players were able to submit up to five of their own arrangements of songs featured in the album, which would then be reviewed by the composers of the Splatoon games and put up for voting on the game's official YouTube channel. Likes that were given to the videos from 21 August at 3:00 UTC until 26 August at 14:59 UTC were counted as votes. Winning songs are to be made available for download in-game at a later date.

Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony
In Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony there's an object called the "Octobrush" while resembling an ink brush used in calligraphy, which is a reference to the. There's also a number of items that can be collected, whereby number 040 is called "Spla-Teen Vogue" with its description stating: "A teen magazine featuring many models just enjoying their summer. This magazine is meant for kids, not squids."

JOYSOUND
On 2016-01-30, three Squid Sisters songs were added to the JOYSOUND service in Japan, which powers Wii Karaoke U, Karaoke JOYSOUND for Nintendo Switch, and certain karaoke machines. The lyrics are the same as the ones that were in the liner notes of Splatune (Splatoon Original Soundtrack).
 * Calamari Inkantation
 * City of Color
 * Ink Me Up

All three songs use a unique music video to play in the background. "Calamari Inkantation" uses the "Splatfest Incoming!" promotional video, "City of Color" uses a slightly different version of the performance seen in the Splatoon Direct, and "Ink Me Up" uses a montage of other promotional videos and stock footage.

The songs, with romanized lyrics, were added to the European catalogue of Wii Karaoke U on 2016-07-28 in celebration of the final Splatfest.

On 2018-02-02, Off the Hook's "Color Pulse" was added onto the JOYSOUND service. The lyrics are the same as the ones that were in the liner notes of Splatune 2 (Splatoon 2 Original Soundtrack). The introduction video featured on the Splatoon 2 Direct is used for the background.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe features playable Inklings as boy or girl, a new Battle Mode map named and based off of Urchin Underpass and a new Splatoon themed amiibo costume.

Miitomo
A series of Splatoon-themed clothing items were made available in the drop games, shops and on My Nintendo, for Miitomo. As part of a promotion for the event, Nintendo held a Twitter event where when specific tweets from @Miitomo_JP, @NintendoAmerica, and @NintendoEurope collectively reached 10,000 retweets, it granted all users a free Inkling Boy wig in the game, with 20,000 retweets granting a free Inkling Girl wig as well. Both goals were met, and the wigs could be redeemed until 2016-05-30.

From July 4th to July 25th, Callie and Marie Splatfest Tees were made available in the gear shop for 2,000 coins each. Among these final Splatfest related items were special pins that represent Callie and Marie. The winning side's pin, which turned out to be Marie, was given to every player to redeem after the Splatfest, with the other being made available to purchase with coins.

On November 10th, as part of the promotion for the 2.0. update, players were able to unlock Splatoon-themed wallpaper and flooring for their apartment by launching the app two and three times, respectively.

New Style Boutique 2: Fashion Forward
In celebration of the release of Splatoon, a set of six Splatoon themed clothing items were made available to download on 2015-05-28. This set was made available in Europe on 2016-01-28.

In the Western versions of the game, the Inkling Girl amiibo can unlock a pair of Splatoon themed leggings.

New Style Boutique 3: Styling Star
Nintendo Presents: New Style Boutique - Styling Star features a pattern based off of Splatoon that can be unlocked with amiibo.

Nintendo Badge Arcade
On 2015-05-28, coinciding with the game's launch in Japan, Splatoon-themed badges were made available on the Collectible Badge Center app that was only available in Japan at the time. Another wave of badges was put in rotation on 2015-08-27.

Shortly after the release of Nintendo Badge Arcade in North America, Splatoon-themed badges were made available via the game's crane machines on 2015-11-12, featuring multicolored Inklings in both forms as well as blots of ink. Some of these badges also make a cameo on the title screen. Over time, more Splatoon-themed badges were put in the arcade's rotation of crane machines in North America and Europe.

On 2016-06-02, more Splatoon-themed badges were made available in celebration of the game's first anniversary in North America. This included crossovers with Nikki & Friends, WarioWare, and the Arcade Bunny itself.

On 2016-07-07, badges based on the Splatoon amiibo were first made available in Japan. Later in September, a Super Mario Maker-themed crane machine with badges based on the 8-bit Splatoon costumes in the game was added in rotation in the West.

Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World
In addition to the three Splatoon themed amiibo costumes from Yoshi's Woolly World, the three recolors of the original Splatoon amiibo will also be compatible along with the Callie and Marie amiibo.

StreetPass Mii Plaza
On 2015-04-16, it was revealed that a Splatoon-themed hat would be added to the item list for the free Mii-themed game, StreetPass Mii Plaza. . It is one of the many hats availible to wear, acquired in Find Mii, Streetpass, or other means.

Super Mario Maker
By putting the Inkling Boy, Inkling Girl , or Inkling Squid amiibo on the Wii U GamePad, players will get the respective costumes for Mario to use. These can also be unlocked randomly by completing the 100 Mario Challenge. When wearing any of the three costumes, there are some new Splatoon-themed features and sounds:
 * Level clear music for Octo Valley will play upon reaching the goal pole.
 * When falling into a pit, the sound effect for being splatted will play.
 * The Inkling Girl and Inkling Boy can take their squid forms by crouching, accompanied by the usual squishy sound. Underwater, they will both be in squid form by default. The Inkling Squid can assume humanoid form by holding up on, and is revealed to be a dark-skinned male with a Splat Roller, the Studio Headphones, and the White Layered LS. He cannot move while doing this, however.

On 2016-07-08, an event course for the Callie and Marie costumes went live called Squid Sisters Vs Bloopers. In the course, the player must choose between the left door to unlock Callie and the right door for Marie. The player must complete an underwater section with bloopers, before joining at the final part, which is the same for both doors. Beating the path the player chose, unlocks the respective costume and replaying the other path allows the player to unlock the other costume respectively. The course is filled with SquidForce Logos, a squid is made out of coins and two item boxes and a Firefin logo is placed at the end. Their respective amiibo will also unlock their costumes. They share the same features as the other Splatoon Mystery Mushroom costumes, with some minor differences:
 * This is the first time that either can be seen going into squid form, their pupils and eye makeup separating them from other Inklings. This also confirms that their primary ink colors are not black and gray, respectively.
 * Holding up on will have them do their "Stay Fresh" greeting.
 * The Final Results Splatfest music will play upon reaching the goal pole.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
It was confirmed in the Splatoon Direct that to celebrate the release of Splatoon, players who had pre-ordered or purchased Splatoon from GameStop would receive a download code for Inkling Mii Fighter costumes in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. These costumes were later made purchasable on 2015-06-14.

Both the outfits and hats of the male and female Inklings are available as one item set, and the Inkling Squid hat is part of an individual set. These costumes are represented in the characters respective default colours of orange for female and blue for male.

An Inkling trophy is given to one if they purchase any of the mentioned costumes.

Inklings (both male and female) have been confirmed as playable characters in Super Smash Bros. Ulimate, launching in December 2018. The Squid Sisters are also been confirmed as an Assist Trophy.

Swapdoodle
On 2016-11-17, the successor to messaging app Swapnote (Nintendo Letter Box in Europe), was released in North America and Europe, with a Japanese release following on November 22nd. Among the new features were drawing lessons that could be purchased from the store. A drawing lesson for a Splatoon Inkling in squid form was included in the free Starter Pack. Two sets of Splatoon-themed paid lessons were also available at launch, "Splatoon Inklings and Things" and "Splatoon Inkopolis".

Taiko no Tatsujin
On 2017-03-15, 太鼓の達人 イエローVer. (Taiko no Tatsujin: Yellow Version), an arcade game, was released in Japan. Among the playable songs is Calamari Inkantation.

On 2018-03-15, 太鼓の達人 ブルーVer. (Taiko no Tatsujin: Blue Version) superseded the Yellow version. Along with Calamari Inkantation, a new song, スプラトゥーン2 メドレー (Splatoon 2 Medley), is also included. It is composed of Wet Floor's Rip Entry, Now or Never!, Victory – Jingle!, and Turf Master. The Splatoon 2 Medley is also available on 太鼓の達人 Nintendo Switchば～じょん! (Taiko no Tatsujin: Nintendo Switch Version!), which released in Japan on 2018-07-19. A patch adding English-language support was made available on 2018-08-09 to coincide with its release in Southeast Asia. It will be released in North America and Europe on 2018-11-02 under the title Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun.

WarioWare Gold
By scanning any Splatoon series amiibo in the 'amiibo Sketch', Wario will draw the scanned character, and the drawing can be sold for coins.

Yoshi's Woolly World
By putting the Inkling Boy amiibo, Inkling Girl amiibo, or Inkling Squid amiibo on the Wii U GamePad, players will get the respective costumes for Yoshi to use.

Dear White People
Near the start of volume 2 episode 8, the character Wesley mentions leveling up in Splatoon as he and Lionel leave the room.

Osomatsu-san
There is a scene in season 2 episode 23, where the characters of Osomatsu-san can be seen playing Turf War.

Owarimonogatari
During episode 3, when characters Araragi and Ougi from Owarimonogatari are talking to eachother, a game show depicting a girl, which resembles an Inkling girl, appears.

New Game!
In the anime New Game! there's a scene where a magazine can be spoted, which advertises a parody of Splatoon 2 called "Ikatoon 3", where ika means squid in Japanese.

Monster Musume
There's a panel that shows a character from Monster Musume playing a parody of Splatoon called "Octo Game", while holding a controller that resembles the Wii U GamePad. Both s and Rollers are mentioned.

Mousou Telepathy
Two characters from Mousou Telepathy during chapter 488 are seen playing Turf War, where one of them is giving advice on how to play the game.