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|color    = {{SiteColor|Splatoon}}
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|title    = Squid Squad
|title    = Squid Squad
|image    = S Squid Squad Artwork.png
|image    = S Squid Squad Artwork.png
|caption  = Artwork of Squid Squad from {{S}}. From left to right: Nami, Ichiya, Quinn, and Murasaki
|caption  = Artwork of Squid Squad from {{S}}. From left to right: Nami, Ichiya, Quinn, and Murasaki.
|species  = '''Ichiya, Nami, and Quinn:''' [[Inkling]]<br>'''Murasaki:''' Sea urchin
|species  = '''Ichiya, Nami, and Quinn:''' [[Inkling]]<br>'''Murasaki:''' Sea urchin
|gender  = 1 female; 3 male
|gender  = 1 female; 3 male
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{{for|the [[mode]] in which players form a squad with friends|Squad Battle}}
{{for|the [[mode]] in which players form a squad with friends|Squad Battle}}


{{quote|This group of squid punks is the Squid Squad. They're one of [[Inkopolis]]'s hottest acts, and their tracks can be heard as background [[music]] during many of the [[Inkling]] [[Turf War]]s. Sadly, their shows sell out instantly and they're always being mobbed by fans, so they don't make public appearances very often.|[[Live from Squid Research Lab]]<ref>[http://splatoonus.tumblr.com/post/122949672099 {{SRL}} Live from Squid Research Lab: Squid Squad]</ref>}}
{{quote|This group of squid punks is the Squid Squad. They're one of [[Inkopolis]]'s hottest acts, and their tracks can be heard as background [[music]] during many of the [[Inkling]] [[Turf War]]s. Sadly, their shows sell out instantly and they're always being mobbed by fans, so they don't make public appearances very often.|[[Squid Research Lab]]<ref>[http://splatoonus.tumblr.com/post/122949672099 {{SRL}} Live from Squid Research Lab: Squid Squad]</ref>}}


'''Squid Squad''' is one of the main bands in {{S}}, comprised of three [[Inkling]]s and a sea urchin. Their newest album at the time of ''Splatoon''{{'s}} release is called ''Fresh Kids'', the various songs of which are used in [[Mode|multiplayer]] battles. They have disbanded as of {{S2}}.<ref>[https://www.famitsu.com/news/201807/21160955.html Famitsu - ''Splatoon 2'' one year anniversary developer interview]</ref>
'''Squid Squad''' is one of the main bands in {{S}}, comprised of three [[Inkling]]s and a sea urchin. Their newest album at the time of ''Splatoon''{{'s}} release is called ''Fresh Kids'', the [[Music|songs]] of which are used in [[Mode|multiplayer]] battles.


After the disbanding, each of their members have appeared in different bands. Quinn appears in [[Diss-Pair]] alongside Mashup in ''Splatoon 2'', while Ichiya, Nami, and Murasaki appear in [[Front Roe]] with a new member in {{S3}}.
The band has disbanded as of {{S2}}.<ref>[https://www.famitsu.com/news/201807/21160955.html Famitsu - ''Splatoon 2'' first-anniversary developer interview]</ref> However, its members reappear in different bands, with Quinn appearing in [[Diss-Pair]] alongside Mashup in ''Splatoon 2'', while Ichiya, Nami, and Murasaki appear in [[Front Roe]] with a new member, 004Clm, in {{S3}}.


==Songs==
==Songs==
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| rowspan="8" style="text-align:center;" |[[File:S Band Squid Squad.jpg|center|200px]]Squid Squad
| rowspan="8" style="text-align:center;" |[[File:S Band Squid Squad.jpg|center|200px]]Squid Squad
|''[[Splattack!#Splattack! (Jam Session)|Splattack! (Jam Session)]]''
|''[[Splattack!#Splattack! (Jam Session)|Splattack! (Jam Session)]]''
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:Tutorial.oga|group=Splatoon|name=Splattack! (Jam Session)}}
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:Tutorial.mp3|group=Splatoon|name=Splattack! (Jam Session)}}
|-
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|''[[Opening]]''
|''[[Opening]]''
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:Splatoon match start.mp3|group=Splatoon|name=Opening}}
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:S Opening.mp3|group=Splatoon|name=Opening}}
|-
|-
|''[[Splattack!]]''
|''[[Splattack!]]''
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:Multiplayer Splattack.oga|group=Splatoon|name=Splattack!}}
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:S Splattack!.mp3|group=Splatoon|name=Splattack!}}
|-
|-
|''[[Ink or Sink]]''
|''[[Ink or Sink]]''
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:Multiplayer Ink or Sink.oga|group=Splatoon|name=Ink or Sink}}
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:S Ink or Sink.mp3|group=Splatoon|name=Ink or Sink}}
|-
|-
|''[[Seaskape]]''
|''[[Seaskape]]''
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:Multiplayer Seaskape.oga|group=Splatoon|name=Seaskape}}
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:S Seaskape.mp3|group=Splatoon|name=Seaskape}}
|-
|-
|''[[Kraken Up]]''
|''[[Kraken Up]]''
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:Multiplayer Kraken Up.oga|group=Splatoon|name=Kraken Up}}
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:S Kraken Up.mp3|group=Splatoon|name=Kraken Up}}
|-
|-
|''[[Metalopod]]''
|''[[Metalopod]]''
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:Multiplayer Metalopod.oga|group=Splatoon|name=Metalopod}}
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:S Metalopod.mp3|group=Splatoon|name=Metalopod}}
|-
|-
|''[[Now or Never!]]''
|''[[Now or Never!]]''
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:Multiplayer Now or Never.oga|group=Splatoon|name=Now or Never!}}
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:S Now or Never!.mp3|group=Splatoon|name=Now or Never!}}
|-
|-
|}
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== Members==
== Members==
===Ichiya===
===Ichiya===
{{Main|Ichiya}}
{{quote|This guy handles lead vocals and guitar in the Squid Squad, and he writes most of the music and lyrics, too. Well, he never actually learned to read music, but he's got a gift for rippin' phat guitar riffs, and most importantly he's got that rockstar charm to inspire the other members to greatness.|Live from the Squid Research Lab}}
{{quote|This guy handles lead vocals and guitar in the Squid Squad, and he writes most of the music and lyrics, too. Well, he never actually learned to read music, but he's got a gift for rippin' phat guitar riffs, and most importantly he's got that rockstar charm to inspire the other members to greatness.|Live from the Squid Research Lab}}


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<gallery>
<gallery>
Vo. and Gt.jpg
Squid Squad Ichiya Artwork.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Nami===
===Nami===
{{quote|The keyboardist is the group's only girl. The melodies she weaves reveal a foundation in deep-sea squid funk that's truly on another level.|[[Live from the Squid Research Lab]]}}
{{Main|Nami}}
{{quote|The keyboardist is the group's only girl. The melodies she weaves reveal a foundation in deep-sea squid funk that's truly on another level.|[[Squid Research Lab]]}}


'''Nami''' is the band's synthesizer player, a skilled musician with some knowledge of jazz theory. She is described as being the craziest member of the band and goes by several nicknames, including "Mida-chan", "Master Namida", "Naminami", and "Girl from Planet Namik".<ref name="haikarawalker">[https://twitter.com/rassicas/status/1275606717753987072 {{TWI}} Fan translation of HaikaraWalker]</ref>
'''Nami''' is the band's synthesizer player, a skilled musician with some knowledge of jazz theory. She is described as being the craziest member of the band and goes by several nicknames, including "Mida-chan", "Master Namida", "Naminami", and "Girl from Planet Namik".<ref name="haikarawalker">[https://twitter.com/rassicas/status/1275606717753987072 {{TWI}} Fan translation of HaikaraWalker]</ref>


<gallery>
<gallery>
Syn.jpg
Squid Squad Syn Artwork.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Quinn===
===Quinn===
{{Main|Quinn}}
{{quote|The bass player is the group's oldest member. He's one cool customer who doesn't show much emotion, but make no mistake, he's the backbone of this band. He's always the first one at soundcheck, and the last one to leave the stage at the end of the encore.|Live from the Squid Research Lab}}
{{quote|The bass player is the group's oldest member. He's one cool customer who doesn't show much emotion, but make no mistake, he's the backbone of this band. He's always the first one at soundcheck, and the last one to leave the stage at the end of the encore.|Live from the Squid Research Lab}}


'''Quinn''' is the band's bassist. Although he appears stoic, he is passionate about music. He attempted to draw out Ichiya's potential, but was relatively distant from the rest of the band, as he views Squid Squad as little more than a passing fad. He is usually expressionless and only makes slight movements when playing.<ref name="haikarawalker">[https://twitter.com/rassicas/status/1275606717753987072 {{TWI}} Fan translation of HaikaraWalker]</ref>
'''Quinn''' is the band's bassist. Although he appears stoic, he is passionate about music. He attempted to draw out Ichiya's potential, but was relatively distant from the rest of the band, as he views Squid Squad as little more than a fad. He is usually expressionless and only makes slight movements when playing.<ref name="haikarawalker">[https://twitter.com/rassicas/status/1275606717753987072 {{TWI}} Fan translation of HaikaraWalker]</ref>


<gallery>
<gallery>
Ba.jpg
Squid Squad Ba Artwork.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Murasaki===
===Murasaki===
{{Main|Murasaki}}
{{quote|The drummer's a bit rough around the edges. They call him wild child for a reason. This youngster's sense of rhythm is uncanny, and when it matters most, his sticks are always there to lead the way with a wicked beat barrage. He really gives his all on stage—if you look closely you might catch him weeping during a drum solo.|Live from the Squid Research Lab}}
{{quote|The drummer's a bit rough around the edges. They call him wild child for a reason. This youngster's sense of rhythm is uncanny, and when it matters most, his sticks are always there to lead the way with a wicked beat barrage. He really gives his all on stage—if you look closely you might catch him weeping during a drum solo.|Live from the Squid Research Lab}}


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TABOKUN.jpg|[[TABOKUN]] (bass)
TABOKUN.jpg|[[TABOKUN]] (bass)
Akira Tsuneoka.jpg|[[Akira Tsuneoka]]† (drums)
Akira Tsuneoka.jpg|[[Akira Tsuneoka]]† (drums)
</gallery>
==Gallery==
<gallery>
S Band Squid Squad.jpg|Squid Squad's album art ("Fresh Kids")
Splatoon splash screen.png|''Splatoon'' startup loading screen with a Squid Squad poster
S Squid Squad billboard.png|The Squid Squad billboard in [[Inkopolis Plaza]].
Anchov jellyfish headphones.png|One [[jellyfish]]'s workspace at [[Ancho-V Games]] has a Squid Squad poster.
S Anchov jellyfish and arcade machine.png|Two jellyfish in another small room with a Squid Squad poster.
Daigasso splattack promo.jpg|Japanese promo for Squid Squad's music in [[References to Splatoon in other media#Daigasso! Band Brothers P|''Daigasso! Band Brothers P'']].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7LyxKLRrUw {{YT}} Nintendo 公式チャンネル: ''Splattack!'' in ''Daigasso! Band Brothers P'']</ref>
S Sunken Scroll 20.png|Sunken Scroll 20 is an advertisement for Squid Squad.
S Band Squid Squad Clean.jpg|Alternate version of Squid Squad's album art
Squid Squad logo new.png|Squid Squad logo from the ''Splatoon'' Base website
S Band Squid Squad Splatune.jpg|A slightly different version of Squid Squad's album art as it appears in ''[[Splatune (Splatoon Original Soundtrack)|Splatune]]''
Mellow Squid Squid Squad comic.jpg|A [[Mellow Squid 4-Panel Comic|Mellow Squid]] comic featuring Squid Squad
GDC 2018 Squid Squad Old Cover Art.png|Old Squid Squad album art shown at GDC 2018
</gallery>
</gallery>


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*The Squid Squad's album can be seen on the loading screen of {{S}}, on the white shelf to the right of the screen.  
*The Squid Squad's album can be seen on the loading screen of {{S}}, on the white shelf to the right of the screen.  
**Additionally, they can sometimes be seen just before an [[Inkopolis News]] broadcast begins.
**Additionally, they can sometimes be seen just before an [[Inkopolis News]] broadcast begins.
*The band members' Japanese names are sushi references:
**Namida is wasabi used by a sushi chef. It also means "tear".
**Ichiya comes from "ichiya zushi" ('''一夜鮨''', lit. "one-night sushi"), a kind of fermented sushi.
**Ikkan is simply from the word "ikkan" ('''一貫'''), a unit for sushi.
**Murasaki is soy sauce used by a sushi chef. It also means "dark blue violet".
*Squid Squad can be seen on a poster in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''{{'s}} version of [[Urchin Underpass]].
*Squid Squad can be seen on a poster in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''{{'s}} version of [[Urchin Underpass]].
*It was revealed in the liner notes for ''[[Splatune (Splatoon Original Soundtrack)|Splatune]]'' and ''[[Splatune 2 (Splatoon 2 Original Soundtrack)|Splatune 2]]'' that the song ''[[Now or Never!]]'', performed by many different musical acts in the franchise (Squid Squad, [[Squid Sisters]], [[Wet Floor]], [[Off the Hook]], [[C-Side]], and [[Deep Cut]]), was originally made by Squid Squad.
*It is stated in the liner notes for ''[[Splatune (Splatoon Original Soundtrack)|Splatune]]'' and ''[[Splatune 2 (Splatoon 2 Original Soundtrack)|Splatune 2]]'' that the song ''[[Now or Never!]]'', performed by many different musical acts in the franchise (Squid Squad, [[Squid Sisters]], [[Wet Floor]], [[Off the Hook]], [[C-Side]], and [[Deep Cut]]), was originally made by Squid Squad. However, C-Side also claims to be the originators of the song.
*The yellow sticker on Squid Squad's album art can be seen in {{S}}{{'s}} [[:File:Splatoon Sunken Scroll 1.png|Sunken Scroll 1]].
*The yellow sticker on Squid Squad's album art can be seen in {{S}}{{'s}} [[:File:S Sunken Scroll 1.png|Sunken Scroll 1]].
*Squid Squad's catchphrase is "Colorful forever, with a smidge of sepia." according to the band's [[Splatune (Splatoon Original Soundtrack)|Splatune]] article. It was referenced in a [https://twitter.com/splatoonjp/status/1530474206214770688?s=46&t=r3E4B2vRCuxCGi4-a-Q6sA SplatoonJP tweet] announcing the release of [[Front Roe]]'s "[[Sea Me Now]]".
*Squid Squad's catchphrase is "Colorful forever, with a smidge of sepia." according to the band's ''Splatune'' article. This was referenced in a [https://twitter.com/splatoonjp/status/1530474206214770688 SplatoonJP tweet] announcing the release of [[Front Roe]]'s ''[[Sea Me Now]]''.
*In ''[[Splatoon 3]]'', a signature that includes a sketch highly resembling Murasaki's face can be seen on the exterior of [[Hotlantis]].
*Squid Squad's name was originally going to be "Squid's Scat".<ref>https://youtu.be/2VwTVIEge1g?si=HyyTW2GLsyvLEuuz&t=898</ref>
*The English translation of the Splatoon Base website uses the Japanese name of Squid Squad's album, "SQUIDSQUAD", rather than the localized English name "Fresh Kids".<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/character/splatoon/en/music/4/ Splatoon Base]</ref>


==Gallery ==
==Etymology==
<gallery>
The band members' names are sushi references:
File:S Band Squid Squad.jpg|''Fresh Kids'' album art
*"Namida" (Nami in English) is wasabi used by a sushi chef. It also means "tear". Her English name ''Nami'' (波) is the Japanese word for "wave". It is also an abbreviation of her Japanese name.
File:Boot Screen.png|''Splatoon'' startup loading screen with a Squid Squad poster
*"Ichiya" comes from "ichiya zushi" (一夜鮨, literally "one-night sushi"), a kind of fermented sushi.
File:Squid squad billboard.png|The Squid Squad billboard in [[Inkopolis Plaza]].
*"Ikkan" (Quinn in English) comes from the word "ikkan" (一貫), a unit for sushi. The name also sounds like "ika" (イカ), meaning squid. The English name, Quinn, may similarly be derived from "squid". Quinn is also a name with an Irish root of the word "wise".
File:Anchov jellyfish headphones.png|One [[jellyfish]]'s workspace at [[Ancho-V Games]] has a Squid Squad poster.
*"Murasaki" is soy sauce used by a sushi chef. It also means "dark blue-violet".
File:Anchov jellyfish + arcade machine.png|Two jellyfish in another small room with a Squid Squad poster.
File:Daigasso splattack promo.jpg|Japanese promo for Squid Squad's music in [[References to Splatoon in other media#Daigasso! Band Brothers P|''Daigasso! Band Brothers P'']].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7LyxKLRrUw {{YT}} Nintendo 公式チャンネル: ''Splattack!'' in ''Daigasso! Band Brothers P'']</ref>
File:Splatoon Sunken Scroll 20.png|[[:File:Splatoon Sunken Scroll 20.png|Sunken Scroll 20]] is an advertisement for Squid Squad.
File:S Band Squid Squad Clean.jpg|A "cleaner" version of Squid Squad's album art.
File:Squid Squad logo new.png|Squid Squad logo from the ''Splatoon'' Base website
File:S Band Squid Squad Splatune.jpg|A slightly different version of the ''Fresh Kids'' album art as it appears in [[Splatune (Splatoon Original Soundtrack)|Splatune]]
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
===Names in other languages===
{{Localized name
{{Localized name
|title=Fresh Kids
|title=Fresh Kids
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|FreE=Fresh Kids
|FreE=Fresh Kids
|FreEM=Fresh Kids
|FreEM=Fresh Kids
|FreA=Pêche qui peut
|FreAM=
|Ger=Fresh Kids
|Ger=Fresh Kids
|GerM=Fresh Kids
|GerM=Fresh Kids
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|color=Splatoon
|color=Splatoon
|Jap=IKKAN
|Jap=IKKAN
|JapM=
|JapM=From the word "一貫" (''ikkan''), a unit used for sushi.
}}
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Revision as of 03:27, 25 March 2024

Squid Squad
S Squid Squad Artwork.png
Artwork of Squid Squad from Splatoon. From left to right: Nami, Ichiya, Quinn, and Murasaki.
Species Ichiya, Nami, and Quinn: Inkling
Murasaki: Sea urchin
Habitat
Height
Hair color
Eye color
Age
Gender 1 female; 3 male
Pronouns
Relations
Location
Shop
HP
Maximum HP
Members (Non-virtual)
Other forms
For the mode in which players form a squad with friends, see Squad Battle.
“ This group of squid punks is the Squid Squad. They're one of Inkopolis's hottest acts, and their tracks can be heard as background music during many of the Inkling Turf Wars. Sadly, their shows sell out instantly and they're always being mobbed by fans, so they don't make public appearances very often. ”

Squid Squad is one of the main bands in Splatoon, comprised of three Inklings and a sea urchin. Their newest album at the time of Splatoon's release is called Fresh Kids, the songs of which are used in multiplayer battles.

The band has disbanded as of Splatoon 2.[2] However, its members reappear in different bands, with Quinn appearing in Diss-Pair alongside Mashup in Splatoon 2, while Ichiya, Nami, and Murasaki appear in Front Roe with a new member, 004Clm, in Splatoon 3.

Songs

Fictional Band Song Name Audio
S Band Squid Squad.jpg
Squid Squad 		Splattack! (Jam Session)
Opening
Splattack!
Ink or Sink
Seaskape
Kraken Up
Metalopod
Now or Never!

Squid Squad creates the majority of music heard in both Regular and Ranked Battles in Splatoon. Prior to Version 2.0.0 of Splatoon, the only other artists doing so were the Squid Sisters, having made the music for Splatfest battles. In Splatoon 2 and Splatoon 3, despite Squid Squad having disbanded, its members remain active in the bands Diss-Pair and Front Roe respectively.

Members

Ichiya

Main article: Ichiya
“ This guy handles lead vocals and guitar in the Squid Squad, and he writes most of the music and lyrics, too. Well, he never actually learned to read music, but he's got a gift for rippin' phat guitar riffs, and most importantly he's got that rockstar charm to inspire the other members to greatness. ”
— Live from the Squid Research Lab

Ichiya is the band's lead vocalist and guitarist. He is selfish and has the temperament of a prodigy, though he knows nothing about music theory and simply makes songs with flashy guitar riffs, though others are drawn to his charm. He enjoys taking walks as a hobby.[3]

  • Squid Squad Ichiya Artwork.jpg

Nami

Main article: Nami
“ The keyboardist is the group's only girl. The melodies she weaves reveal a foundation in deep-sea squid funk that's truly on another level. ”

Nami is the band's synthesizer player, a skilled musician with some knowledge of jazz theory. She is described as being the craziest member of the band and goes by several nicknames, including "Mida-chan", "Master Namida", "Naminami", and "Girl from Planet Namik".[3]

  • Squid Squad Syn Artwork.jpg

Quinn

Main article: Quinn
“ The bass player is the group's oldest member. He's one cool customer who doesn't show much emotion, but make no mistake, he's the backbone of this band. He's always the first one at soundcheck, and the last one to leave the stage at the end of the encore. ”
— Live from the Squid Research Lab

Quinn is the band's bassist. Although he appears stoic, he is passionate about music. He attempted to draw out Ichiya's potential, but was relatively distant from the rest of the band, as he views Squid Squad as little more than a fad. He is usually expressionless and only makes slight movements when playing.[3]

  • Squid Squad Ba Artwork.jpg

Murasaki

Main article: Murasaki
“ The drummer's a bit rough around the edges. They call him wild child for a reason. This youngster's sense of rhythm is uncanny, and when it matters most, his sticks are always there to lead the way with a wicked beat barrage. He really gives his all on stage—if you look closely you might catch him weeping during a drum solo. ”
— Live from the Squid Research Lab

Murasaki is the band's drummer. He has a lot of energy and potential, but does not use a wide variety of techniques, with his drum fills simply being a repeated hit of the snare.[3]

  • Squid Squad Dr Artwork.jpg

Artists

Gallery

  • Squid Squad's album art ("Fresh Kids")

    Squid Squad's album art ("Fresh Kids")

  • Splatoon startup loading screen with a Squid Squad poster

    Splatoon startup loading screen with a Squid Squad poster

  • The Squid Squad billboard in Inkopolis Plaza.

    The Squid Squad billboard in Inkopolis Plaza.

  • One jellyfish's workspace at Ancho-V Games has a Squid Squad poster.

    One jellyfish's workspace at Ancho-V Games has a Squid Squad poster.

  • Two jellyfish in another small room with a Squid Squad poster.

    Two jellyfish in another small room with a Squid Squad poster.

  • Japanese promo for Squid Squad's music in Daigasso! Band Brothers P.[4]

    Japanese promo for Squid Squad's music in Daigasso! Band Brothers P.[4]

  • Sunken Scroll 20 is an advertisement for Squid Squad.

    Sunken Scroll 20 is an advertisement for Squid Squad.

  • Alternate version of Squid Squad's album art

    Alternate version of Squid Squad's album art

  • Squid Squad logo from the Splatoon Base website

    Squid Squad logo from the Splatoon Base website

  • A slightly different version of Squid Squad's album art as it appears in Splatune

    A slightly different version of Squid Squad's album art as it appears in Splatune

  • A Mellow Squid comic featuring Squid Squad

    A Mellow Squid comic featuring Squid Squad

  • Old Squid Squad album art shown at GDC 2018

    Old Squid Squad album art shown at GDC 2018

Trivia

A comparison of the Squid Squad sticker in Splatoon and Splatoon 3
  • The Squid Squad's album can be seen on the loading screen of Splatoon, on the white shelf to the right of the screen.
    • Additionally, they can sometimes be seen just before an Inkopolis News broadcast begins.
  • Squid Squad can be seen on a poster in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's version of Urchin Underpass.
  • It is stated in the liner notes for Splatune and Splatune 2 that the song Now or Never!, performed by many different musical acts in the franchise (Squid Squad, Squid Sisters, Wet Floor, Off the Hook, C-Side, and Deep Cut), was originally made by Squid Squad. However, C-Side also claims to be the originators of the song.
  • The yellow sticker on Squid Squad's album art can be seen in Splatoon's Sunken Scroll 1.
  • Squid Squad's catchphrase is "Colorful forever, with a smidge of sepia." according to the band's Splatune article. This was referenced in a SplatoonJP tweet announcing the release of Front Roe's Sea Me Now.
  • In Splatoon 3, a signature that includes a sketch highly resembling Murasaki's face can be seen on the exterior of Hotlantis.
  • Squid Squad's name was originally going to be "Squid's Scat".[5]
  • The English translation of the Splatoon Base website uses the Japanese name of Squid Squad's album, "SQUIDSQUAD", rather than the localized English name "Fresh Kids".[6]

Etymology

The band members' names are sushi references:

  • "Namida" (Nami in English) is wasabi used by a sushi chef. It also means "tear". Her English name Nami (波) is the Japanese word for "wave". It is also an abbreviation of her Japanese name.
  • "Ichiya" comes from "ichiya zushi" (一夜鮨, literally "one-night sushi"), a kind of fermented sushi.
  • "Ikkan" (Quinn in English) comes from the word "ikkan" (一貫), a unit for sushi. The name also sounds like "ika" (イカ), meaning squid. The English name, Quinn, may similarly be derived from "squid". Quinn is also a name with an Irish root of the word "wise".
  • "Murasaki" is soy sauce used by a sushi chef. It also means "dark blue-violet".

Names in other languages

Fresh Kids
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese SQUIDSQUAD
Canada French (NOA) Pêche qui peut
France French (NOE) Fresh Kids Fresh Kids
Germany German Fresh Kids Fresh Kids
Italy Italian Fresh Kids Fresh Kids
Mexico Spanish (NOA) Chévere como un apapacho Fresh as an affectionate gesture
Spain Spanish (NOE) Amor tintado Inked love


Ichiya
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese ICHIYA


Nami
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese NAMIDA


Quinn
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese IKKAN From the word "一貫" (ikkan), a unit used for sushi.


Murasaki
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese MURASAKI


Squid Squad
Language Name Meaning
Translate logo.svg Internal Band01 (Splatoon 3)[7] -

References

  1. ↑ Squid Research Lab Live from Squid Research Lab: Squid Squad
  2. ↑ Famitsu - Splatoon 2 first-anniversary developer interview
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Twitter Fan translation of HaikaraWalker
  4. ↑ YouTube Nintendo 公式チャンネル: Splattack! in Daigasso! Band Brothers P
  5. ↑ https://youtu.be/2VwTVIEge1g?si=HyyTW2GLsyvLEuuz&t=898
  6. ↑ Splatoon Base
  7. ↑ GitHub Leanny on GitHub
General

Splattack! (Jam Session) • Inkopolis News • Lookin' Fresh • Lobby • Dubble Bath

Battle

Opening (Squid Squad) • Splattack! • Ink or Sink • Seaskape • Kraken Up • Metalopod • Shellfie • Split & Splat • Hooked • Sucker Punch • Now or Never! (Squid Squad) • Battle Victory • Battle Defeat

Splatfest

City of Color • Opening (Squid Sisters) • Ink Me Up • Now or Never! (Squid Sisters)

Octo Valley

Cap'n Cuttlefish's Theme • Octo Valley • Eight-Legged Advance • Tentacular Circus • Cephaloparade • Inkstrike Shuffle • Octoling Rendezvous • Octoweaponry • I am Octavio • Calamari Inkantation • Maritime Memory • Onward! • SPLAT! • Sunken Scroll

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Bomb Rush Blush • Tide Goes Out

Musicians

Squid Squad (Ichiya • Nami • Quinn • Murasaki) • Chirpy Chips (Harmony) • Hightide Era • Squid Sisters (Callie • Marie) • Turquoise October • DJ Octavio • DJ Lee Fish • Bob Dub

Soundtracks

Squid Beatz • Splatune • Splatoon Live in Makuhari

Live performances

Shiokalive 2016 • Shiokalive at Chokaigi 2016 • Squid Sisters at Japan Expo 2016 • Shiokalive at Cho Party 2016

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