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== ''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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<gallery>
Splatoon key art.png|The key art for ''Splatoon'', featuring Kaori, John, Mizuho, Laura and Pit
Splatoon key art.png|The key art for ''Splatoon'', featuring Kaori, John, Mizuho, Laura and Pit
Splatoon - Inklings in Urchin Underpass.png|A render featuring Mizuho and Rui
S Inklings in Urchin Underpass render.png|A render featuring Mizuho and Rui
Intro-green-team.png|John, Mizuho, Pit and Yuriko
Intro-green-team.png|John, Mizuho, Pit and Yuriko
Intro-purple-team.png|Kaori, Rui, Laura and Yuya
Intro-purple-team.png|Kaori, Rui, Laura and Yuya
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[[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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<gallery>
Splatoon 2 various Inklings 02.png|A render of of Cuttlefrsh, Surume, Kelpshot and Splashley
Splatoon 2 various Inklings 02.png|A render of of Cuttlefrsh, Surume, Kelpshot and Splashley
Splatoon 2 various Inklings.png|A render of Kensaki, Yari, Tof-U and Kou
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 Girl.png|The Inkling Girl [[Amiibo|amiibo]], which is based on Surume
S2 amiibo Inkling Boy.png|The Inkling Boy [[Amiibo|amiibo]], which is based on Cuttlefrsh
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
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 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|A drawing of an Inkling Boy from ''WarioWare Gold'', which appears to be based on Cuttlefrsh
WWG Green Inkling Boy.png|Another drawing, which appears to be based on Cuttlefrsh
</gallery>
</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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Latest revision as of 17:20, 15 April 2024

This page is a draft.
It is currently being worked on and may be moved to the mainspace when ready.
Conjecture
This article or section involves something that has not been specifically named.
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

To do
Write introduction to section, talk about how characters are less defined due to the lack of customization options & how these characters are named after miis
Render of six of the main eight promotional Inklings

Main Promotional Characters

Image Name Gender Gear

orange haired Inkling girl with headphones

Kaori[1] Female

blue haired Inkling boy with goggles

John[1] Male

lime haired Inkling girl with a bobble hat looking down a splatcharger's scope

Mizuho[1] Female
image of a green Inkling facing right Yuriko[1] Female

pink-haired Inkling girl wearing a mesh hat, rolling with an inkbrush

Laura[1] Female

purple haired Inkling boy with glasses rolling a roller

Rui[1] Male
image of a purple Inkling facing left Yuya[1] Male

Inkling boy with aqua hair and a hockey mask wielding an inkzooka

Pit[1] Male

Gallery

  • The key art for Splatoon, featuring Kaori, John, Mizuho, Laura and Pit

    The key art for Splatoon, featuring Kaori, John, Mizuho, Laura and Pit

  • A render featuring Mizuho and Rui

    A render featuring Mizuho and Rui

  • John, Mizuho, Pit and Yuriko

    John, Mizuho, Pit and Yuriko

  • Kaori, Rui, Laura and Yuya

    Kaori, Rui, Laura and Yuya

  • The Inkling Girl amiibo, which is based on Kaori

    The Inkling Girl amiibo, which is based on Kaori

  • The Inkling Boy amiibo, which is based on John

    The Inkling Boy amiibo, which is based on John

  • The Inkling Mii Fighter costumes from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, which are based on John and Kaori

    The Inkling Mii Fighter costumes from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, which are based on John and Kaori

  • Costume 1 for the Inkling in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which is based on Kaori

    Costume 1 for the Inkling in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which is based on Kaori

  • Costume 2, which is based on John

    Costume 2, which is based on John

  • Costume 5, which is based on Laura

    Costume 5, which is based on Laura

  • Costume 6, which is based on Rui

    Costume 6, which is based on Rui

  • The Inkling Girl costume in Super Mario Maker, which is based on Kaori

    The Inkling Girl costume in Super Mario Maker, which is based on Kaori

  • The Inkling Boy costume, which is based on John

    The Inkling Boy costume, which is based on John

  • A drawing of an Inkling Girl from WarioWare Gold, which appears to be based on Kaori

    A drawing of an Inkling Girl from WarioWare Gold, which appears to be based on Kaori

  • Another drawing, which appears to be based on John

    Another drawing, which appears to be based on John

  • A performing character for Taiko no Tatsujin, which appears to be based on Kaori

    A performing character for Taiko no Tatsujin, which appears to be based on Kaori

Splatoon 2

Opposing teams in inkopolis square
Render of the main 8 promotional Inklings in Inkopolis Square
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
To do
  • 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

pink Inkling girl holding splat dualies

Surume[2]
  • Female Inkling
  • Haircut
  • skin tone
  • eye colour
  • pants
 Alice

green inkling boy holding splattershot

Cuttlefrsh[3]
  • Male Inkling
  • Slick
 Cuttlefresh[2]

purple inkling boy holding heavy splatling

Kensaki[2]
  • Male Inkling
  • Hipster

purple inkling girl holding an inkbrush

Kelpshot[2]
  • Female Inkling
  • Hippie

purple inkling boy with splatterscope

Splashley [3]
  • Male Inkling

pink inkling boy with heavy splatling

Yari[2]
  • Male Inkling

green inkling girl with slosher

Kou[2]
  • Female Inkling
  • Wave

blue inkling girl with splatterscope

Tof-U[2]
  • Female Inkling
  • Double-Bun

Gallery

  • A render of of Cuttlefrsh, Surume, Kelpshot and Splashley

    A render of of Cuttlefrsh, Surume, Kelpshot and Splashley

  • Kensaki, Yari, Tof-U and Kou

    Kensaki, Yari, Tof-U and Kou

  • The Inkling Girl amiibo, which is based on Surume

    The Inkling Girl amiibo, which is based on Surume

  • The Inkling Boy amiibo, which is based on Cuttlefrsh

    The Inkling Boy amiibo, which is based on Cuttlefrsh

  • The Splatoon 2 Inkling Mii Fighter costumes from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which are based on Surume and Cuttlefrsh

    The Splatoon 2 Inkling Mii Fighter costumes from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which are based on Surume and Cuttlefrsh

  • A drawing of an Inkling Girl from WarioWare Gold, which appears to be based on Surume

    A drawing of an Inkling Girl from WarioWare Gold, which appears to be based on Surume

  • Another drawing, which appears to be based on Cuttlefrsh

    Another drawing, which appears to be based on Cuttlefrsh

Splatoon 3

2d artwork of 5 yellow and blue Inklings and Octolings
Five of the main eight promotional characters
To do
  • 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
VeronIKA
  • Feminine Inkling
  • Skin tone 5
  • Yellow-orange eyes
  • Megalobraid
  • Slit eyebrows
  • Legwear 1
Third-Gen Ringleader[4]
Hirooooo
  • Masculine Octoling
  • Octolocks
  • Classic eyebrows
  • Legwear 1
Inkless Office Drone[4]
AnemoneNo1
  • Feminine Inkling
  • Bed Head
  • Slit eyebrows
  • Legwear 1
Southpaw Champ[4]
YARRwhal
  • Masculine Octoling
  • Surfcurl
  • Legwear 3
Faithful C-Side SuperFan[4]
Stephanie
  • Feminine Inkling
  • Hippie
  • Slit eyebrows
  • Legwear 2 (ripped)
Big-Money Man-o'-Wardrobe Regular[4]
TakoTruck
  • Feminine Octoling
  • Tentatwists
  • Classic eyebrows
  • Legwear 2 (ripped)
Clocked-Out Turf Warrior[4]
kAyOSs
  • Masculine Octoling
  • Fade
  • Classic eyebrows
  • Legwear 1
Splatsville's Fashionista[4]
C4L4M4R
  • Masculine Inkling
  • Banger
  • Legwear 1
Attention-Seeking Bass Dropper[4]

Etymology

  • VeronIKA is a pun on the name "Veronica" and the Japanese word for squid, イカ ika

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Splatoon Direct
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Splatoon 2 - Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 Trailer
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Splatoon 2 Direct
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 https://twitter.com/SplatoonNA/status/1563587167284531207/photo/1
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