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{{Conjecture|While the names presented are commonly linked to the designs shown, they are in no way definitive as these are not real characters and only exist for marketing purposes}} | |||
'''Promotional chararcters''' are player characters often used in promotional media produced by Nintendo. The designs of these characters are mostly consistent, though skin tone and eye color frequently vary, with eye color typically adjusting to match the ink color. | |||
== ''Splatoon '' == | == ''Splatoon '' == | ||
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[[File:WiiU Splatoon charset 01.png|thumb|Render of six of the main eight promotional Inklings]] | [[File:WiiU Splatoon charset 01.png|thumb|Render of six of the main eight promotional Inklings]] | ||
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[[File:WiiU Splatoon char 06 (shadow).png|126x145px|frameless|alt=orange haired Inkling girl with headphones]] | [[File:WiiU Splatoon char 06 (shadow).png|126x145px|frameless|alt=orange haired Inkling girl with headphones]] | ||
|Kaori<ref name="Splatoon Direct">[https://youtu.be/kQsZPYB0vMw?si=kaQrYVp330Y8Mfws&t=309 Splatoon Direct]</ref> | |Kaori<ref name="Splatoon Direct">[https://youtu.be/kQsZPYB0vMw?si=kaQrYVp330Y8Mfws&t=309 ''Splatoon'' Direct]</ref> | ||
|Female | |Female | ||
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*{{Gear|S|Shoes|Orange Arrows}} | *{{Gear|S|Shoes|Orange Arrows}} | ||
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===Gallery=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Splatoon key art.png|The key art for ''Splatoon'', featuring Kaori, John, Mizuho, Laura and Pit | |||
S Inklings in Urchin Underpass render.png|A render featuring Mizuho and Rui | |||
Intro-green-team.png|John, Mizuho, Pit and Yuriko | |||
Intro-purple-team.png|Kaori, Rui, Laura and Yuya | |||
S amiibo Inkling Girl.png|The Inkling Girl [[Amiibo|amiibo]], which is based on Kaori | |||
S amiibo Inkling Boy.png|The Inkling Boy amiibo, which is based on John | |||
SSB4 Inkling Mii Fighters.jpg|The Inkling Mii Fighter costumes from [[References_to_Splatoon_in_other_media#Super_Smash_Bros._for_Nintendo_3DS_/_Wii_U|''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U'']], which are based on John and Kaori | |||
SSBU Inkling Girl.png|Costume 1 for the Inkling in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', which is based on Kaori | |||
SSBU Inkling Boy.png|Costume 2, which is based on John | |||
SSBU Inkling alt 5.png|Costume 5, which is based on Laura | |||
SSBU Inkling alt 6.png|Costume 6, which is based on Rui | |||
SMM Inkling Girl.png|The Inkling Girl costume in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'', which is based on Kaori | |||
SMM Inkling Boy.png|The Inkling Boy costume, which is based on John | |||
WWG Orange Inkling Girl.png|A drawing of an Inkling Girl from ''[[mariowiki:Wario's_amiibo_Sketch|WarioWare Gold]]'', which appears to be based on Kaori | |||
WWG Blue Inkling Boy.png|Another drawing, which appears to be based on John | |||
Donchan_as_inkling_girl.png|A performing character for ''[[References_to_Splatoon_in_other_media#Taiko_no_Tatsujin_series|Taiko no Tatsujin]]'', which appears to be based on Kaori | |||
</gallery> | |||
== ''Splatoon 2''== | == ''Splatoon 2''== | ||
[[File:Opposing teams in Inkopolis Square.jpg|thumb|alt=Opposing teams in inkopolis square|Render of the main 8 promotional Inklings in [[Inkopolis Square]]]] | [[File:Opposing teams in Inkopolis Square.jpg|thumb|alt=Opposing teams in inkopolis square|Render of the main 8 promotional Inklings in [[Inkopolis Square]]]] | ||
[[File:Octo Expansion multiplayer Inkling versus Octoling.jpg|thumb|alt=The two main promotional Inklings for Splatoon 2 next to the two promotional Octolings|The two main promotional Inklings for ''Splatoon 2'' next to the two promotional Octolings]] | [[File:Octo Expansion multiplayer Inkling versus Octoling.jpg|thumb|alt=The two main promotional Inklings for Splatoon 2 next to the two promotional Octolings|The two main promotional Inklings for ''Splatoon 2'' next to the two promotional Octolings]] | ||
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===Main Promotional Characters=== | ===Main Promotional Characters=== | ||
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[[File:Pink Inkling Girl Splatoon 2.png|126x116px|frameless|alt=pink Inkling girl holding splat dualies]] | [[File:Pink Inkling Girl Splatoon 2.png|126x116px|frameless|alt=pink Inkling girl holding splat dualies]] | ||
|Surume | |Surume<ref name="Splatoon 2 2017 trailer>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN4w5D2tzME ''Splatoon 2'' - Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 Trailer]</ref> | ||
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*Female Inkling | * Female Inkling | ||
* | * [[File:S3 Icon Haircut.png|24px]] Haircut | ||
*skin tone | *skin tone | ||
*eye colour | *eye colour | ||
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[[File:Splatoon 2 promo boy.png|126x105px|frameless|alt=green inkling boy holding splattershot]] | [[File:Splatoon 2 promo boy.png|126x105px|frameless|alt=green inkling boy holding splattershot]] | ||
|Cuttlefrsh | |Cuttlefrsh<ref name="Splatoon 2 Direct">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnIAN06eSAE ''Splatoon 2'' Direct]</ref> | ||
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*Male Inkling | * Male Inkling | ||
* [[File:S3 Icon Slick.png|24px]] Slick | |||
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*{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Squidfin Hook Cans}} | *{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Squidfin Hook Cans}} | ||
*{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Black V-Neck Tee}} | *{{Gear|S2|Clothing|Black V-Neck Tee}} | ||
*{{Gear|S2|Shoes|Yellow-Mesh Sneakers}} | *{{Gear|S2|Shoes|Yellow-Mesh Sneakers}} | ||
| | |Cuttlefresh<ref name="Splatoon 2 2017 trailer"/> | ||
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[[File:Splatoon 2 - Inkling with Splatlings.png|126x108px|frameless|alt=purple inkling boy holding heavy splatling]] | [[File:Splatoon 2 - Inkling with Splatlings.png|126x108px|frameless|alt=purple inkling boy holding heavy splatling]] | ||
|Kensaki | |Kensaki<ref name="Splatoon 2 2017 trailer"/> | ||
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*Male Inkling | * Male Inkling | ||
* [[File:S3 Icon Hipster.png|24px]] Hipster | |||
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*{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Half-Rim Glasses}} | *{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Half-Rim Glasses}} | ||
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[[File:S2 Purple Inkling With Inkbrush.png|126x156px|frameless|alt=purple inkling girl holding an inkbrush]] | [[File:S2 Purple Inkling With Inkbrush.png|126x156px|frameless|alt=purple inkling girl holding an inkbrush]] | ||
|Kelpshot | |Kelpshot<ref name="Splatoon 2 2017 trailer"/> | ||
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*Female Inkling | * Female Inkling | ||
* [[File:S3 Icon Hippie.png|24px]] Hippie | |||
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*{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Hockey Helmet}} | *{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Hockey Helmet}} | ||
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[[File:S2 purple Inkling boy with Splatterscope.png|126x112px|frameless|alt=purple inkling boy with splatterscope]] | [[File:S2 purple Inkling boy with Splatterscope.png|126x112px|frameless|alt=purple inkling boy with splatterscope]] | ||
|Splashley | |Splashley <ref name="Splatoon 2 Direct"/> | ||
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*Male Inkling | * Male Inkling | ||
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*{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Bucket Hat}} | *{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Bucket Hat}} | ||
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[[File:S2 pink Inkling boy with Heavy Splatling.png|126x109px|frameless|alt=pink inkling boy with heavy splatling]] | [[File:S2 pink Inkling boy with Heavy Splatling.png|126x109px|frameless|alt=pink inkling boy with heavy splatling]] | ||
|Yari | |Yari<ref name="Splatoon 2 2017 trailer"/> | ||
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*Male Inkling | * Male Inkling | ||
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*{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Takoroka Visor}} | *{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Takoroka Visor}} | ||
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[[File:S2 green Inkling girl leaning forward and holding Slosher.png|126x173px|frameless|alt=green inkling girl with slosher]] | [[File:S2 green Inkling girl leaning forward and holding Slosher.png|126x173px|frameless|alt=green inkling girl with slosher]] | ||
|Kou | |Kou<ref name="Splatoon 2 2017 trailer"/> | ||
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*Female Inkling | * Female Inkling | ||
* [[File:S3 Icon Wave.png|24px]] Wave | |||
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*{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Knitted Hat}} | *{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Knitted Hat}} | ||
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[[File:S2 blue Inkling girl with Splatterscope.png|126x112px|frameless|alt=blue inkling girl with splatterscope]] | [[File:S2 blue Inkling girl with Splatterscope.png|126x112px|frameless|alt=blue inkling girl with splatterscope]] | ||
|Tof-U | |Tof-U<ref name="Splatoon 2 2017 trailer"/> | ||
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*Female Inkling | * Female Inkling | ||
* [[File:S3 Icon Double-Bun.png|24px]] Double-Bun | |||
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*{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Painter's Mask}} | *{{Gear|S2|Headgear|Painter's Mask}} | ||
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===Gallery=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Splatoon 2 various Inklings 02.png|A render of of Cuttlefrsh, Surume, Kelpshot and Splashley | |||
Splatoon 2 various Inklings.png|Kensaki, Yari, Tof-U and Kou | |||
S2 amiibo Inkling Girl.png|The Inkling Girl [[Amiibo|amiibo]], which is based on Surume | |||
S2 amiibo Inkling Boy.png|The Inkling Boy amiibo, which is based on Cuttlefrsh | |||
S2 Inkling SSBU.png|The ''Splatoon 2'' Inkling Mii Fighter costumes from [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]], which are based on Surume and Cuttlefrsh | |||
WWG Pink Inkling Girl.png|A drawing of an Inkling Girl from ''[[mariowiki:Wario's_amiibo_Sketch|WarioWare Gold]]'', which appears to be based on Surume | |||
WWG Green Inkling Boy.png|Another drawing, which appears to be based on Cuttlefrsh | |||
</gallery> | |||
==''Splatoon 3''== | ==''Splatoon 3''== | ||
[[File:S3Summer2021Artwork.jpg|thumb|200px|alt=2d artwork of 5 yellow and blue Inklings and Octolings|Five of the main eight promotional characters]] | [[File:S3Summer2021Artwork.jpg|thumb|200px|alt=2d artwork of 5 yellow and blue Inklings and Octolings|Five of the main eight promotional characters]] | ||
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=== Main Promotional Characters=== | === Main Promotional Characters=== | ||
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== Etymology == | |||
* VeronIKA is a pun on the name "Veronica" and the Japanese word for squid, イカ ''ika'' | |||
== References == | |||
<references /> | <references /> |
Latest revision as of 17:20, 15 April 2024
The name(s) presented could be conjectural.
Reason: While the names presented are commonly linked to the designs shown, they are in no way definitive as these are not real characters and only exist for marketing purposes
Promotional chararcters are player characters often used in promotional media produced by Nintendo. The designs of these characters are mostly consistent, though skin tone and eye color frequently vary, with eye color typically adjusting to match the ink color.
Splatoon
Main Promotional Characters
Image | Name | Gender | Gear |
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Kaori[1] | Female | ||
John[1] | Male | ||
Mizuho[1] | Female | ||
Yuriko[1] | Female | ||
Laura[1] | Female | ||
Rui[1] | Male | ||
Yuya[1] | Male | ||
Pit[1] | Male |
Gallery
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The key art for Splatoon, featuring Kaori, John, Mizuho, Laura and Pit
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A render featuring Mizuho and Rui
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John, Mizuho, Pit and Yuriko
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Kaori, Rui, Laura and Yuya
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The Inkling Girl amiibo, which is based on Kaori
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The Inkling Boy amiibo, which is based on John
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The Inkling Mii Fighter costumes from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, which are based on John and Kaori
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Costume 1 for the Inkling in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which is based on Kaori
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Costume 2, which is based on John
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Costume 5, which is based on Laura
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Costume 6, which is based on Rui
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The Inkling Girl costume in Super Mario Maker, which is based on Kaori
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The Inkling Boy costume, which is based on John
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A drawing of an Inkling Girl from WarioWare Gold, which appears to be based on Kaori
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Another drawing, which appears to be based on John
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A performing character for Taiko no Tatsujin, which appears to be based on Kaori
Splatoon 2
- Add features to style column
- Add names like "Bigfin", "SqueeG" to other names & source all of them
- Write introduction, explaining how characters have names that mimic player usernames now
- Possibly add promotional octolings to table, just unnamed with a note explaining why they are unnamed
Main Promotional Characters
Image | Name | Style | Gear | Other Names |
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Surume[2] | Alice | |||
Cuttlefrsh[3] | Cuttlefresh[2] | |||
Kensaki[2] | ||||
Kelpshot[2] | ||||
Splashley [3] |
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Yari[2] |
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Kou[2] | ||||
Tof-U[2] |
Gallery
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A render of of Cuttlefrsh, Surume, Kelpshot and Splashley
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Kensaki, Yari, Tof-U and Kou
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The Inkling Girl amiibo, which is based on Surume
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The Inkling Boy amiibo, which is based on Cuttlefrsh
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The Splatoon 2 Inkling Mii Fighter costumes from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which are based on Surume and Cuttlefrsh
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A drawing of an Inkling Girl from WarioWare Gold, which appears to be based on Surume
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Another drawing, which appears to be based on Cuttlefrsh
Splatoon 3
- Add features to style column
- Add sources to names that tie them to appearances
- Write introduction, mention that this is the first set with octolings on release maybe?
Main Promotional Characters
Image | Name | Style | Gear | Splashtag |
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VeronIKA | Third-Gen Ringleader[4] | |||
Hirooooo | Inkless Office Drone[4] | |||
AnemoneNo1 | Southpaw Champ[4] | |||
YARRwhal | Faithful C-Side SuperFan[4] | |||
Stephanie | Big-Money Man-o'-Wardrobe Regular[4] | |||
TakoTruck | Clocked-Out Turf Warrior[4] | |||
kAyOSs | Splatsville's Fashionista[4] | |||
C4L4M4R | Attention-Seeking Bass Dropper[4] |
Etymology
- VeronIKA is a pun on the name "Veronica" and the Japanese word for squid, イカ ika