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|caption = Artwork from {{S2}}. From left to right: Maya, Oonie, Yoko, Karen, Zuzu, and Kitamura. | |caption = Artwork from {{S2}}. From left to right: Maya, Oonie, Yoko, Karen, Zuzu, and Kitamura. | ||
|species = '''Yoko & Zuzu:''' [[Inkling]]<br>'''Karen:''' Nautilus<br>'''Oonie & Kitamura:''' Sea urchin<br>'''Maya:''' Sea anemone | |species = '''Yoko & Zuzu:''' [[Inkling]]<br>'''Karen:''' Nautilus<br>'''Oonie & Kitamura:''' Sea urchin<br>'''Maya:''' Sea anemone | ||
|relations = '''Yoko:''' | |relations = '''Yoko:''' Unnamed younger sister<br>'''Oonie:''' Unnamed parents | ||
|members = (Non-virtual)<br>Trumpet: [[Atsuki Yumoto]] (湯本篤希)<br>Piano: [[Ai Kuwabara]] (桑原 あい)<br>Drums: [[MIZUKI]] (植田瑞季) | |||
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{{quote|This classically trained, all-female 6-piece band creates jazz and samba-inspired battle music. They owe their unique sound to a blend of academic music theory and modern sensibilities. Ink Theory's eclectic approach makes them quite popular with young Inklings and middle-aged Inklings alike.|[[ | {{quote|This classically trained, all-female 6-piece band creates jazz and samba-inspired battle music. They owe their unique sound to a blend of academic music theory and modern sensibilities. Ink Theory's eclectic approach makes them quite popular with young Inklings and middle-aged Inklings alike.|[[Squid Research Lab]]}} | ||
'''Ink Theory''' is an all-female six-piece jazz band. The band has a history of classical training, with the members learning music since their childhood long before making their debut. Their songs were added in Version {{Ver|S2|2.0.0}} of {{S2}}. | '''Ink Theory''' is an all-female six-piece jazz band. The band has a history of classical training, with the members learning music since their childhood long before making their debut. Their songs were added in Version {{Ver|S2|2.0.0}} of {{S2}}. | ||
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|''[[Broken Coral]]'' | |''[[Broken Coral]]'' | ||
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|''[[Riptide Rupture]]'' | |''[[Riptide Rupture]]'' | ||
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==Members== | ==Members== | ||
===Yoko=== | ===Yoko=== | ||
'''Yoko''' is the band's trumpet player and frontwoman, though she sometimes feels overshadowed by the other members' personalities. She is an [[Inkling]] with a mutation that allows her tentacles to have multiple colors, but it rarely proves useful. She is described as often getting nervous before large productions. She also has a weakness to atmospheric pressure; on rainy days she is said to have a dead face and while she struggles in sunny weather as well, she is a hard worker and always gives a solid performance. She has a sister in high school.<ref name="haikarawalker">[ | {{Main|Yoko}} | ||
'''Yoko''' is the band's trumpet player and frontwoman, though she sometimes feels overshadowed by the other members' personalities. She is an [[Inkling]] with a mutation that allows her tentacles to have multiple colors, but it rarely proves useful. She is described as often getting nervous before large productions. She also has a weakness to atmospheric pressure; on rainy days she is said to have a dead face and while she struggles in sunny weather as well, she is a hard worker and always gives a solid performance. She has a sister in high school.<ref name="haikarawalker">{{TWI}} [[Inkipedia:Twitter_archive/2020/June#1275606717753987072|Fan translation of HaikaraWalker]]</ref> | |||
In {{S3}}, Yoko is a member of a new band called [[Yoko & the Gold Bazookas]]. | |||
===Karen=== | ===Karen=== | ||
'''Karen''', the band's pianist, is a [[Wikipedia:Nautilus|nautilus]] who graduated at the top of her class from a famous musical university. She has participated in overseas competitions and has won many awards, as well as offering emotional support to the band. She provides the band with a crisp atmosphere, and looks self-assured, though she worries that she is not loved by fans. She formed Ink Theory after being amazed by [[Hightide Era]]'s music.<ref name=" | '''Karen''', the band's pianist, is a [[Wikipedia:Nautilus|nautilus]] who graduated at the top of her class from a famous musical university. She has participated in overseas competitions and has won many awards, as well as offering emotional support to the band. She provides the band with a crisp atmosphere, and looks self-assured, though she worries that she is not loved by fans. She formed Ink Theory after being amazed by [[Hightide Era]]'s music,<ref name="haikarawalker"/> specifically by Taka, who was a senior at the same school.<ref name="Ink Theory's band profile on ''Splatoon'' base">[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/character/splatoon/en/music/10/ Ink Theory's band profile on ''Splatoon'' base]</ref> | ||
===Zuzu=== | ===Zuzu=== | ||
'''Zuzu''', the kazoo player, is an Inkling who graduated from a famous music academy. She is closer to the public than the other members of the band, and is renowned for her beauty, often being considered the "flower" of the band. As a result of this, she gets a lot of attention, often being pulled in front of cameras. Fans address her with the Japanese honorific "[[Wikipedia:Japanese honorifics#Sama|-sama]]", which is used to address those one considers to be on a higher rank than oneself. She is a large spender but has never struggled much financially.<ref name="haikarawalker" | '''Zuzu''', the kazoo player, is an Inkling who graduated from a famous music academy. She is closer to the public than the other members of the band, and is renowned for her beauty, often being considered the "flower" of the band. As a result of this, she gets a lot of attention, often being pulled in front of cameras. Fans address her with the Japanese honorific "[[Wikipedia:Japanese honorifics#Sama|-sama]]", which is used to address those one considers to be on a higher rank than oneself. She is a large spender but has never struggled much financially.<ref name="haikarawalker"/> | ||
===Oonie=== | ===Oonie=== | ||
'''Oonie''', the band's bassist is a sea urchin, specifically [[Wikipedia:Hemicentrotus|''Hemicentrotus pulcherrimus'']]. She grew up in a strict household with parents who are famous musicians. For a short while, she favored bands with a different musical style from her parents, but lately, she has been observing classical music in a new light. She is romantically inexperienced, often falling for self-degrading people.<ref name="haikarawalker"> | {{Main|Oonie}} | ||
'''Oonie''', the band's bassist, is a sea urchin, specifically [[Wikipedia:Hemicentrotus|''Hemicentrotus pulcherrimus'']]. She grew up in a strict household with parents who are famous musicians. For a short while, she favored bands with a different musical style from her parents, but lately, she has been observing classical music in a new light. She is romantically inexperienced, often falling for self-degrading people.<ref name="haikarawalker"/> | |||
In {{S3}}, Oonie is a member of a new band called [[Yoko & the Gold Bazookas]]. | |||
===Maya=== | ===Maya=== | ||
'''Maya''' is the band's percussionist. She is a [[Wikipedia:Sea anemone|sea anemone]] who joined Ink Theory after graduating from a music academy. While her professor recommended she become a music instructor herself, she decided she would rather get experience creating her own music | '''Maya''' is the band's percussionist. She is a [[Wikipedia:Sea anemone|sea anemone]] who joined Ink Theory after graduating from a music academy. While her professor recommended she become a music instructor herself, she decided she would rather get experience creating her own music first. She mainly plays with Ink Theory but occasionally freelances percussion for other bands.<ref name="haikarawalker"/> | ||
===Kitamura=== | ===Kitamura=== | ||
'''Kitamura''' is | {{Main|Kitamura}} | ||
'''Kitamura''' is the band's drummer and a sea urchin, specifically [[Wikipedia:Mesocentrotus|''Mesocentrotus nudus'']]. She acts as the band's mascot. She has a high singing voice and regularly follows new fads. She lives alone but pays close attention to her curfew.<ref name="haikarawalker"/> | |||
In {{S3}}, Kitamura is a member of a new band called [[Yoko & the Gold Bazookas]]. | |||
==Artists== | ==Artists== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Atsuki Yumoto. | Atsuki Yumoto.jpg|[[Atsuki Yumoto]] (trumpet) | ||
Ai Kuwabara.jpg|[[Ai Kuwabara]] (piano) | Ai Kuwabara.jpg|[[Ai Kuwabara]] (piano) | ||
MIZUKI. | MIZUKI.jpg|[[MIZUKI]] (drums) | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
S2 Band Ink Theory.jpg|Album art from {{S2}}. | File:S2 Band Ink Theory.jpg|Album art from {{S2}}. | ||
Music S2 Ink Theory band image.jpg|Ink Theory performing | File:Music S2 Ink Theory band image.jpg|Ink Theory performing | ||
S2 Ink Theory Valentine's Day.jpg|Artwork of Ink Theory for Valentine's Day, 2019, showing them in casual clothing (with [[Diss-Pair]] in the background) | File:S2 Ink Theory Valentine's Day.jpg|Artwork of Ink Theory for Valentine's Day, 2019, showing them in casual clothing (with [[Diss-Pair]] in the background) | ||
File:Ink Theory logo.png|Ink Theory logo from the ''Splatoon'' Base website | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* According to a {{S2}} anniversary Famitsu interview with the developers, in-universe, Ink Theory was inspired by [[Hightide Era]].<ref>[https://www.famitsu.com/news/201807/21160955.html Famitsu - ''Splatoon 2'' one year anniversary developer interview]</ref> This connection can be seen in the outfits worn by both bands: Hightide Era wears mainly black with red neckties, and Ink Theory wears mainly black with gold ties. | * According to a {{S2}} anniversary Famitsu interview with the developers, in-universe, Ink Theory was inspired by [[Hightide Era]].<ref>[https://www.famitsu.com/news/201807/21160955.html Famitsu - ''Splatoon 2'' one year anniversary developer interview]</ref> This connection can be seen in the outfits worn by both bands: Hightide Era wears mainly black with red neckties, and Ink Theory wears mainly black with gold ties. | ||
* Strangely, in the Valentine's Day artwork, Yoko's hat appears to have actual Japanese kanji, rather than wording in the [[Language in the Splatoon series|Inkling language]]. Specifically, it reads "可憐," which translates to "pretty", while coincidentally also being pronounced "Karen". | |||
* Strangely, in the Valentine's Day artwork, Yoko's hat appears to have actual Japanese kanji, rather than wording in the [[ | |||
* In-universe, they have a rivalry with the [[Bottom Feeders]], since both bands debuted simultaneously and utilize classical instruments, but have conflicting styles. | * In-universe, they have a rivalry with the [[Bottom Feeders]], since both bands debuted simultaneously and utilize classical instruments, but have conflicting styles. | ||
** Their rivalry fueled a performance of the ages when Ink Theory participated in a battle of the bands where they faced off against [[Bottom Feeders]] at a popular venue situated in [[Inkadia]] called ZAPP square.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/character/splatoon/en/music/9/ Bottom Feeders band profile on ''Splatoon'' Base]</ref> The venue's name is a parody of the [[wikipedia:Zepp|Zepp]] brand of music venues in Japan. | |||
* Ink Theory's name on the album art has what looks like a bass clef in the left, connected 8th notes in the middle, and a piano dynamic in the end. | * Ink Theory's name on the album art has what looks like a bass clef in the left, connected 8th notes in the middle, and a piano dynamic in the end. | ||
* An Ink Theory album can be seen in the background of [[Naut Couture]], alongside a [[Hightide Era]] album. | * An Ink Theory album can be seen in the background of [[Naut Couture]], alongside a [[Hightide Era]] album. | ||
== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
* Ink Theory's name seems to come from jazz theory or [[wikipedia:music theory|music theory]]. | * Ink Theory's name seems to come from jazz theory or [[wikipedia:music theory|music theory]]. | ||
* Zuzu's name comes from the instrument she plays, the [[wikipedia:kazoo|kazoo]]. | * Zuzu's name comes from the instrument she plays, the [[wikipedia:kazoo|kazoo]]. | ||
* Oonie's name is a phonetic rendering of the Japanese word for [[wikipedia:sea urchin|urchin]], "ウニ". | * Oonie's name is a phonetic rendering of the Japanese word for [[wikipedia:sea urchin|urchin]], "ウニ". | ||
* Karen's name is from "可憐", meaning "pretty". The name is also from the Danish-originated name "Karen". The word "可憐" is also used in the Japanese name for ''Broken Coral'', as well as part of Ink Theory's Japanese name, '''カレン'''トリップ. | * Karen's name is from "可憐", meaning "pretty". The name is also from the Danish-originated name "Karen". The word "可憐" is also used in the Japanese name for ''Broken Coral'', as well as part of Ink Theory's Japanese name, '''カレン'''トリップ. | ||
* Kitamura's name is from "Kita Murasaki Uni", the Japanese name for ''Mesocentrotus nudus''. | |||
===Names in other languages=== | ===Names in other languages=== | ||
{{ | {{Localized name | ||
|color=Splatoon 2 | |color=Splatoon 2 | ||
|title=Ink Theory | |title=Ink Theory | ||
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|JapR= | |JapR= | ||
|JapM=Current Rip | |JapM=Current Rip | ||
|ChiS=流裂 | |||
|ChiSR=liú liè | |||
|ChiSM=Current Rip | |||
|ChiT= | |||
|ChiTR= | |||
|ChiTM= | |||
|Kor=커런트립 | |||
|KorR=Keoreonteurip | |||
|KorM=Current Rip | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{ | {{Localized name | ||
|color=Splatoon 2 | |color=Splatoon 2 | ||
|title=Yoko | |title=Yoko | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{ | {{Localized name | ||
|color=Splatoon 2 | |color=Splatoon 2 | ||
|title=Karen | |title=Karen | ||
|Jap=カレン | |Jap=カレン | ||
|JapR= | |JapR= | ||
|JapM=Karen | |JapM=Karen. Possibly a play on the band's Japanese name, ''karento rippu'' | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ | {{Localized name | ||
|color=Splatoon 2 | |color=Splatoon 2 | ||
|title=Zuzu | |title=Zuzu | ||
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|JapM=Bibi | |JapM=Bibi | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ | |||
{{Localized name | |||
|color=Splatoon 2 | |color=Splatoon 2 | ||
|title=Oonie | |title=Oonie | ||
|Jap=あーちん | |Jap=あーちん | ||
|JapR=Āchin | |JapR=Āchin | ||
|JapM=A rendering of the English word "urchin" | |JapM=A rendering of the English word "urchin", Oonie's taxonomic class. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ | {{Localized name | ||
|color=Splatoon 2 | |color=Splatoon 2 | ||
|title=Maya | |title=Maya | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{ | {{Localized name | ||
|color=Splatoon 2 | |color=Splatoon 2 | ||
|title=Kitamura | |title=Kitamura | ||
|Jap=きたむら | |Jap=きたむら | ||
|JapR= | |JapR= | ||
|JapM=Kitamura | |JapM=Kitamura. 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)] | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 15:16, 29 April 2024
Species | Yoko & Zuzu: Inkling Karen: Nautilus Oonie & Kitamura: Sea urchin Maya: Sea anemone |
Relations | Yoko: Unnamed younger sister Oonie: Unnamed parents |
Members | (Non-virtual) Trumpet: Atsuki Yumoto (湯本篤希) Piano: Ai Kuwabara (桑原 あい) Drums: MIZUKI (植田瑞季) |
“ | This classically trained, all-female 6-piece band creates jazz and samba-inspired battle music. They owe their unique sound to a blend of academic music theory and modern sensibilities. Ink Theory's eclectic approach makes them quite popular with young Inklings and middle-aged Inklings alike. | ” |
Ink Theory is an all-female six-piece jazz band. The band has a history of classical training, with the members learning music since their childhood long before making their debut. Their songs were added in Version 2.0.0 of Splatoon 2.
Songs
Fictional Band | Song Name | Audio |
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Ink Theory | Broken Coral | |
Riptide Rupture |
Members
Yoko
- Main article: Yoko
Yoko is the band's trumpet player and frontwoman, though she sometimes feels overshadowed by the other members' personalities. She is an Inkling with a mutation that allows her tentacles to have multiple colors, but it rarely proves useful. She is described as often getting nervous before large productions. She also has a weakness to atmospheric pressure; on rainy days she is said to have a dead face and while she struggles in sunny weather as well, she is a hard worker and always gives a solid performance. She has a sister in high school.[1]
In Splatoon 3, Yoko is a member of a new band called Yoko & the Gold Bazookas.
Karen
Karen, the band's pianist, is a nautilus who graduated at the top of her class from a famous musical university. She has participated in overseas competitions and has won many awards, as well as offering emotional support to the band. She provides the band with a crisp atmosphere, and looks self-assured, though she worries that she is not loved by fans. She formed Ink Theory after being amazed by Hightide Era's music,[1] specifically by Taka, who was a senior at the same school.[2]
Zuzu
Zuzu, the kazoo player, is an Inkling who graduated from a famous music academy. She is closer to the public than the other members of the band, and is renowned for her beauty, often being considered the "flower" of the band. As a result of this, she gets a lot of attention, often being pulled in front of cameras. Fans address her with the Japanese honorific "-sama", which is used to address those one considers to be on a higher rank than oneself. She is a large spender but has never struggled much financially.[1]
Oonie
- Main article: Oonie
Oonie, the band's bassist, is a sea urchin, specifically Hemicentrotus pulcherrimus. She grew up in a strict household with parents who are famous musicians. For a short while, she favored bands with a different musical style from her parents, but lately, she has been observing classical music in a new light. She is romantically inexperienced, often falling for self-degrading people.[1]
In Splatoon 3, Oonie is a member of a new band called Yoko & the Gold Bazookas.
Maya
Maya is the band's percussionist. She is a sea anemone who joined Ink Theory after graduating from a music academy. While her professor recommended she become a music instructor herself, she decided she would rather get experience creating her own music first. She mainly plays with Ink Theory but occasionally freelances percussion for other bands.[1]
Kitamura
- Main article: Kitamura
Kitamura is the band's drummer and a sea urchin, specifically Mesocentrotus nudus. She acts as the band's mascot. She has a high singing voice and regularly follows new fads. She lives alone but pays close attention to her curfew.[1]
In Splatoon 3, Kitamura is a member of a new band called Yoko & the Gold Bazookas.
Artists
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Atsuki Yumoto (trumpet)
-
Ai Kuwabara (piano)
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MIZUKI (drums)
Gallery
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Album art from Splatoon 2.
-
Ink Theory performing
-
Artwork of Ink Theory for Valentine's Day, 2019, showing them in casual clothing (with Diss-Pair in the background)
-
Ink Theory logo from the Splatoon Base website
Trivia
- According to a Splatoon 2 anniversary Famitsu interview with the developers, in-universe, Ink Theory was inspired by Hightide Era.[3] This connection can be seen in the outfits worn by both bands: Hightide Era wears mainly black with red neckties, and Ink Theory wears mainly black with gold ties.
- Strangely, in the Valentine's Day artwork, Yoko's hat appears to have actual Japanese kanji, rather than wording in the Inkling language. Specifically, it reads "可憐," which translates to "pretty", while coincidentally also being pronounced "Karen".
- In-universe, they have a rivalry with the Bottom Feeders, since both bands debuted simultaneously and utilize classical instruments, but have conflicting styles.
- Their rivalry fueled a performance of the ages when Ink Theory participated in a battle of the bands where they faced off against Bottom Feeders at a popular venue situated in Inkadia called ZAPP square.[4] The venue's name is a parody of the Zepp brand of music venues in Japan.
- Ink Theory's name on the album art has what looks like a bass clef in the left, connected 8th notes in the middle, and a piano dynamic in the end.
- An Ink Theory album can be seen in the background of Naut Couture, alongside a Hightide Era album.
Etymology
- Ink Theory's name seems to come from jazz theory or music theory.
- Zuzu's name comes from the instrument she plays, the kazoo.
- Oonie's name is a phonetic rendering of the Japanese word for urchin, "ウニ".
- Karen's name is from "可憐", meaning "pretty". The name is also from the Danish-originated name "Karen". The word "可憐" is also used in the Japanese name for Broken Coral, as well as part of Ink Theory's Japanese name, カレントリップ.
- Kitamura's name is from "Kita Murasaki Uni", the Japanese name for Mesocentrotus nudus.
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | カレントリップ | Current Rip |
Chinese (Simplified) | 流裂 liú liè |
Current Rip |
Korean | 커런트립 Keoreonteurip |
Current Rip |
Language | Name | Meaning |
---|---|---|
Japanese | ヨーコ | Yōko |
Language | Name | Meaning |
---|---|---|
Japanese | カレン | Karen. Possibly a play on the band's Japanese name, karento rippu |
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | ビビ | Bibi |
Language | Name | Meaning |
---|---|---|
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 | マヤヤ | Mayaya |
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | きたむら | Kitamura. From kitamurasakiuni (Mesocentrotus nudus) |
References
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