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|image = S3 Yoko & the Gold Bazookas 2D Artwork.png | |image = S3 Yoko & the Gold Bazookas 2D Artwork.png | ||
|caption = Artwork from {{S3}}. From left to right: Tao Blu, Yoko, Tosh, Martin, Jessika, Oonie, and Kitamura.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/character/splatoon/en/music/21/index.html Splatoon Base]</ref> | |caption = Artwork from {{S3}}. From left to right: Tao Blu, Yoko, Tosh, Martin, Jessika, Oonie, and Kitamura.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/character/splatoon/en/music/21/index.html Splatoon Base]</ref> | ||
|species = '''Yoko & Jessika:''' Inkling<br>'''Tao Blu:''' Octoling (assumed)<br> '''Oonie & Kitamura:''' Sea urchin <br>'''Martin:''' | |species = '''Yoko & Jessika:''' Inkling<br>'''Tao Blu:''' Octoling (assumed)<br> '''Oonie & Kitamura:''' Sea urchin <br>'''Martin:''' [[Wikipedia:Taonius borealis|''Taonius borealis'']] | ||
|relations = '''Yoko:''' Unnamed younger sister<br>'''Oonie:''' | |relations = '''Yoko:''' Unnamed younger sister<br>'''Oonie:''' Unnamed parents | ||
|members = | |members = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Yoko & the Gold Bazookas''' is a band in ''[[Splatoon 3]]''. One of their [[Music|songs]], ''[[Ska-BLAM]]'', plays in the announcement trailer for [[Sizzle Season 2023]]. Their lineup consists of a trumpet (Yoko), trombone (Tao Blu), and baritone saxophone (Tosh), accompanied by a full rhythm section, as well as vocals. | '''Yoko & the Gold Bazookas''' is a [[wikipedia:Ska|ska-style]] band in ''[[Splatoon 3]]''. One of their [[Music|songs]], ''[[Ska-BLAM]]'', plays in the announcement trailer for [[Sizzle Season 2023]]. Their lineup consists of a trumpet ([[Yoko]]), trombone (Tao Blu), and baritone saxophone (Tosh), accompanied by a full rhythm section, as well as vocals. | ||
The band is a side project of Yoko from [[Ink Theory]].<ref name="splatoonNA">{{TWI}} [[Inkipedia:Twitter archive/2023/May#1663531969299226624|Reveal tweet on SplatoonNA]]</ref> The band was formed when Yoko joined a jam session in [[Splatsville]] to test her skills. After getting along with the other musicians in attendance, they quickly formed a seven-member group.<ref name="splatoonJP">{{TWI}} [[Inkipedia:Twitter archive/2023/May#1663108385976508417|Reveal tweet on SplatoonJP]]</ref> | The band is a side project of Yoko from [[Ink Theory]].<ref name="splatoonNA">{{TWI}} [[Inkipedia:Twitter archive/2023/May#1663531969299226624|Reveal tweet on SplatoonNA]]</ref> The band was formed when Yoko joined a jam session in [[Splatsville]] to test her skills. After getting along with the other musicians in attendance, they quickly formed a seven-member group.<ref name="splatoonJP">{{TWI}} [[Inkipedia:Twitter archive/2023/May#1663108385976508417|Reveal tweet on SplatoonJP]]</ref> | ||
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=== Tao Blu === | === Tao Blu === | ||
'''Tao Blu''' is the band's trombonist. They | '''Tao Blu''' is the band's trombonist. They appear to be an [[Octoling]] resembling a [[Wikipedia:Blue-ringed octopus|blue-ringed octopus]]. | ||
=== Tosh === | === Tosh === | ||
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=== Jessika === | === Jessika === | ||
'''Jessika''', an Inkling, is a member of the band. They have a gothic [[Wikipedia:Lolita fashion|lolita]] style. It is | '''Jessika''', an Inkling, is a member of the band. They have a gothic [[Wikipedia:Lolita fashion|lolita]] style. It is unclear whether they play the guitar or organ. | ||
=== Oonie === | === Oonie === | ||
{{Main|Oonie}} | {{Main|Oonie}} | ||
'''Oonie''', a sea urchin, is the band's bassist, returning from Ink Theory. | '''Oonie''', a [[wp:Sea urchin|sea urchin]], is the band's bassist, returning from Ink Theory. | ||
=== Kitamura === | === Kitamura === | ||
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{{Quote|A new act put together by Yoko, the trumpet player from Inkopolis Square's all-female band, Ink Theory. She's taken the blast of brass you've come to expect from her and smashed it together with some rockin' riffs—a moody mix of neo and retro that's been soaring in popularity.|Splatoon Base<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/character/splatoon/en/music/21/index.html Splatoon Base page on Yoko & the Gold Bazookas]</ref>}} | {{Quote|A new act put together by Yoko, the trumpet player from Inkopolis Square's all-female band, Ink Theory. She's taken the blast of brass you've come to expect from her and smashed it together with some rockin' riffs—a moody mix of neo and retro that's been soaring in popularity.|Splatoon Base<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/character/splatoon/en/music/21/index.html Splatoon Base page on Yoko & the Gold Bazookas]</ref>}} | ||
{{Quote|Because of her conservatory background, Yoko used to focus on polished, virtuosic performances. After coming to Inkopolis{{note| | {{Quote|Because of her conservatory background, Yoko used to focus on polished, virtuosic performances. After coming to Inkopolis{{note|Mistranslation by the English version of Splatoon Base; the Japanese version of the site and various tweets state this happened in Splatsville.}} to reinvent herself, she wound up in a jam session with her future new bandmates, and everybody just clicked. Oonie and Kitamura from Ink Theory are back on bass and drums, respectively.|Splatoon Base}} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
S3 Band Yoko & the Gold Bazookas.jpg|Album art; note that only | S3 Band Yoko & the Gold Bazookas.jpg|Album art; note that only Tao Blu, Yoko, and Tosh are present. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Although the band | *Although the band has seven members, only three are visible on the album artwork.<ref name="splatoonJP"></ref> | ||
** This also makes them the largest band in the {{Ss}}. | ** This also makes them the largest band in the {{Ss}}. | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
[[Yoko]] is | [[Yoko]] is the band's lead trumpet player. "The Gold Bazookas" is likely a reference to the brass instruments played in the songs, and the "''x'' and the ''y''" naming format is common among popular ska bands. | ||
Jessika's name is likely a reference to ''ika'', the Japanese word for squid, and the name Jessica. | Jessika's name is likely a reference to ''ika'', the Japanese word for squid, and the name Jessica. | ||
Oonie's name is likely a reference to ''uni'', the Japanese word for sea urchin (an inversion of her Japanese name being a transliteration of the English word ''urchin''). | |||
===Names in other languages=== | ===Names in other languages=== | ||
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|JapR=Yōko | |JapR=Yōko | ||
|JapM=Same as English | |JapM=Same as English | ||
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{{Localized name | |||
|color=Splatoon 3 | |||
|title=Tao Blu | |||
|Jap=兵頭タオ | |||
|JapR=Hyōdō Tao | |||
|JapM= From ''hyōmon dako'',the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue-ringed_octopus Blue-ringed octopus]. | |||
}} | }} | ||
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|title=Kitamura | |title=Kitamura | ||
|Jap=きたむら | |Jap=きたむら | ||
|JapR= | |JapR=Kitamura | ||
|JapM= | |JapM=From ''kitamurasakiuni'' [https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AD%E3%82%BF%E3%83%A0%E3%83%A9%E3%82%B5%E3%82%AD%E3%82%A6%E3%83%8B (Mesocentrotus nudus)] | ||
}} | |||
{{Localized name | |||
|color=Splatoon 3 | |||
|title=Martin | |||
|Jap=キタノ | |||
|JapR=Kitano | |||
|JapM= From ''kitanokujakuika'', the Japanese name for ''Taonius borealis''. | |||
}} | |||
{{Localized name | |||
|color=Splatoon 3 | |||
|title=Jessika | |||
|Jap=トグロ | |||
|JapR=Toguro | |||
|JapM= From ''togurokōika'',the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirula ram's horn squid]. | |||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 18:00, 2 April 2024
Artwork from Splatoon 3. From left to right: Tao Blu, Yoko, Tosh, Martin, Jessika, Oonie, and Kitamura.[1]
Species | Yoko & Jessika: Inkling Tao Blu: Octoling (assumed) Oonie & Kitamura: Sea urchin Martin: Taonius borealis |
Relations | Yoko: Unnamed younger sister Oonie: Unnamed parents |
Yoko & the Gold Bazookas is a ska-style band in Splatoon 3. One of their songs, Ska-BLAM, plays in the announcement trailer for Sizzle Season 2023. Their lineup consists of a trumpet (Yoko), trombone (Tao Blu), and baritone saxophone (Tosh), accompanied by a full rhythm section, as well as vocals.
The band is a side project of Yoko from Ink Theory.[2] The band was formed when Yoko joined a jam session in Splatsville to test her skills. After getting along with the other musicians in attendance, they quickly formed a seven-member group.[3]
Songs
Fictional Band | Song Name | Audio File |
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Yoko & the Gold Bazookas | Ska-BLAM | |
Three-Horn Circus | ||
Rockagilly Blues |
Members
Yoko
- Main article: Yoko
Yoko, an Inkling, is the lead trumpet player of Ink Theory. Because of her conservatory background, Yoko used to focus on more polished performances. After coming to Splatsville to reinvent herself, Yoko found herself in a jam session with the six other members and immediately formed the band as a side project.[4]
Tao Blu
Tao Blu is the band's trombonist. They appear to be an Octoling resembling a blue-ringed octopus.
Tosh
Tosh is the band's baritone saxophonist.
Martin
Martin is a member of the band resembling Taonius borealis. It is unknown whether they play the guitar or organ.
Jessika
Jessika, an Inkling, is a member of the band. They have a gothic lolita style. It is unclear whether they play the guitar or organ.
Oonie
- Main article: Oonie
Oonie, a sea urchin, is the band's bassist, returning from Ink Theory.
Kitamura
- Main article: Kitamura
Kitamura, a sea urchin, is the band's drummer, returning from Ink Theory.
Quotes
“ | A new act put together by Yoko, the trumpet player from Inkopolis Square's all-female band, Ink Theory. She's taken the blast of brass you've come to expect from her and smashed it together with some rockin' riffs—a moody mix of neo and retro that's been soaring in popularity. | ” |
— Splatoon Base[5]
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“ | Because of her conservatory background, Yoko used to focus on polished, virtuosic performances. After coming to Inkopolis[a] to reinvent herself, she wound up in a jam session with her future new bandmates, and everybody just clicked. Oonie and Kitamura from Ink Theory are back on bass and drums, respectively. | ” |
— Splatoon Base
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Gallery
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Album art; note that only Tao Blu, Yoko, and Tosh are present.
Trivia
- Although the band has seven members, only three are visible on the album artwork.[3]
- This also makes them the largest band in the Splatoon series.
Etymology
Yoko is the band's lead trumpet player. "The Gold Bazookas" is likely a reference to the brass instruments played in the songs, and the "x and the y" naming format is common among popular ska bands.
Jessika's name is likely a reference to ika, the Japanese word for squid, and the name Jessica.
Oonie's name is likely a reference to uni, the Japanese word for sea urchin (an inversion of her Japanese name being a transliteration of the English word urchin).
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | YOKO HORNS & FRIENDS | |
German | Yoko & the Gold Bazookas | Same as English |
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | ヨーコ Yōko |
Same as English |
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | 兵頭タオ Hyōdō Tao |
From hyōmon dako,the Blue-ringed octopus. |
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | Toxy | From "toxin" |
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | あーちん Āchin |
A rendering of the English word "urchin", Oonie's taxonomic class. |
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | きたむら Kitamura |
From kitamurasakiuni (Mesocentrotus nudus) |
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | キタノ Kitano |
From kitanokujakuika, the Japanese name for Taonius borealis. |
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | トグロ Toguro |
From togurokōika,the ram's horn squid. |
Notes
- ↑ Mistranslation by the English version of Splatoon Base; the Japanese version of the site and various tweets state this happened in Splatsville.
References
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