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|title=Front Roe
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|caption=Album art
|caption=Artwork of Front Roe from {{S3}}. From left to right: "002Wsbi" (Nami), "001Nite" (Ichiya), "004Clam", and "003Soss" (Murasaki).
|species='''Ichiya & Nami:''' [[Inkling]]<br>'''Murasaki:''' Sea urchin<br>'''004Clm:''' Bivalve (presumed)
|species='''Ichiya & Nami:''' [[Inkling]]<br>'''Murasaki:''' Sea urchin<br>'''004Clam:''' Bivalve (presumed)
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*Vocal: [[Hiroaki Takeuchi]] (竹内浩明)
*Vocal: [[Hiroaki Takeuchi]] (竹内浩明)
*Guitar: [[Susumu Nishikawa]] (西川進)
*Guitar: [[Susumu Nishikawa]] (西川進)
*Bass: [[TABOKUN]]  
*Bass: [[TABOKUN]]  
*Drums: [[Akira Tsuneoka]] (恒岡章)
*Drums: [[Akira Tsuneoka]] (恒岡章)†
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==History==
==History==
[[Squid Squad]] had disbanded as of {{S2}},<ref>[https://www.famitsu.com/news/201807/21160955.html Famitsu - ''Splatoon 2'' one year anniversary developer interview]</ref> with [[Quinn]] joining [[Diss-Pair]]. Front Roe consists of the remaining Squid Squad members ([[Ichiya]], [[Nami]], and [[Murasaki]]), as well as the new member 004Clm, who is Quinn's replacement. When asked about the possibility of a reunion with Squid Squad by a TV interviewer, Quinn said "that's a good question," then left the room, never to return.<ref name="splatune 3">[https://twitter.com/Fia_Dot_EXE/status/1651125433931268098 {{TWI}} Fan translation of ''Splatune 3'' booklet]</ref>
[[Squid Squad]] had disbanded as of {{S2}},<ref>[https://www.famitsu.com/news/201807/21160955.html Famitsu - ''Splatoon 2'' one year anniversary developer interview on Famitsu]</ref> with [[Quinn]] joining [[Diss-Pair]]. Front Roe consists of the remaining Squid Squad members ([[Ichiya]], [[Nami]], and [[Murasaki]]), as well as the new member 004Clam, who is Quinn's replacement. When asked about the possibility of a reunion with Squid Squad by a TV interviewer, Quinn said "that's a good question," then left the room, never to return.<ref name="splatune 3">[https://twitter.com/Fia_Dot_EXE/status/1651125433931268098 {{TWI}} Fan translation of ''Splatune 3'' booklet]</ref>


Although Front Roe being Squid Squad's successor is an open secret, Front Roe have distanced themselves from their work as Squid Squad and never promote or perform their music in [[Splatsville]] despite being based in [[the Splatlands]].<ref name="splatune 3">[https://twitter.com/Fia_Dot_EXE/status/1651125433931268098 {{TWI}} Fan translation of ''Splatune 3'' booklet]</ref> They hide their faces in an effort to give themselves a fresh start.<ref name="famitsu 23">[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RBzlMSuG_vWv1isjQ6EJdXBp_uXTpogEc2rrGd2BM30/ Fan translation of ''Splatoon 3'' interview from Famitsu issue 1796]</ref>
Although Front Roe being Squid Squad's successor is an open secret, Front Roe have distanced themselves from their work as Squid Squad and never promote or perform their music in [[Splatsville]] despite being based in [[the Splatlands]].<ref name="splatune 3" /> They hide their faces in an effort to give themselves a fresh start.<ref name="famitsu 23">[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RBzlMSuG_vWv1isjQ6EJdXBp_uXTpogEc2rrGd2BM30/ Fan translation of ''Splatoon 3'' interview from Famitsu issue 1796]</ref>


In-universe, Front Roe debuted in the spring before the release of ''[[Splatune 3 (Splatoon 3 Original Soundtrack)|Splatune 3]]'', working with the independent label AGARI.<ref name="splatune 3"/>
In-universe, Front Roe debuted in the spring before the release of ''[[Splatune 3 (Splatoon 3 Original Soundtrack)|Splatune 3]]'', working with the independent label AGARI.<ref name="splatune 3"/>
[[Big Man]] is a fan of Front Roe.<ref>[[Interview: Shiver, Frye, and Big Man of Deep Cut will steal your heart]]</ref>


==Songs==
==Songs==
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|''[[Sandy Side Up]]''
|''[[Sandy Side Up]]''
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|{{MediaLoader|file=File:S3 Sandy Side Up.mp3|name=Sandy Side Up|group=Splatoon 3}}
|}
|}


==Members==
==Members==
===Ichiya===
===Ichiya (001Nite)===
{{Main|Ichiya}}
{{Main|Ichiya}}
'''Ichiya''' is the former lead vocalist and guitarist for Squid Squad.
'''Ichiya''', also known as '''001Nite''', is the former lead vocalist and guitarist for Squid Squad.


===Nami===
===Nami (002Wsbi)===
{{Main|Nami}}
{{Main|Nami}}
'''Nami''' is the former synth player for Squid Squad.
'''Nami''', also known as '''002Wsbi''', is the former synth player for Squid Squad.


===Murasaki===
===Murasaki (003Soss)===
{{Main|Murasaki}}
{{Main|Murasaki}}
'''Murasaki''' is the former drummer for Squid Squad.
'''Murasaki''', also known as '''003Soss''', is the former drummer for Squid Squad.
 
===004Clam===
'''004Clam''' is Quinn's replacement as the bass player in Front Roe, and is only ever credited under that name.<ref name="splatune 3" /> They are a bivalve of unknown species, but most closely resemble a scallop.


===004Clm===
They are speculated to be the session musician known as GETTA-GUY.<ref>{{TBR}} [https://www.tumblr.com/magicalgirlfia/719719527780433920/sound-the-translation-alarmed-have-a-translation?source=share magicalgirlfia on tumblr]</ref>
'''004Clm''' is Quinn's replacement as the bass player in Front Roe, and is only ever credited under that name.<ref name="splatune 3">[https://twitter.com/Fia_Dot_EXE/status/1651125433931268098 {{TWI}} Fan translation of ''Splatune 3'' booklet]</ref> They are a bivalve of unknown species, but most closely resemble a scallop.


==Quotes==
==Quotes==
{{Quote|Squid Research Lab here! We should probably log out of our "professional" account for this news, but YOLO! Ahem. New band alert!  
{{Quote|Squid Research Lab here! We should probably log out of our "professional" account for this news, but YOLO! Ahem. New band alert!  


Calling themselves '''Front Roe''', this melodic pop-punk group has kids and squids (and [[Octoling]]s) everywhere waving their tentacles along to the rhythm.|@SplatoonNA on Twitter<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatoonNA/status/1530534375066062848 {{TWI}} @SplatoonNA on Twitter]</ref>}}
Calling themselves '''Front Roe''', this melodic pop-punk group has kids and squids (and [[Octoling]]s) everywhere waving their tentacles along to the rhythm.|@SplatoonNA on Twitter<ref>{{TWI}} [[Inkipedia:Twitter archive/2022/May#1530534375066062848|@SplatoonNA on Twitter]]</ref>}}
 
{{Quote|The melodious, punkish sound of rock outfit '''Front Roe''' has been swimming up the charts in [[Splatsville]] lately. Here's a sneak peek at one of their songs "''[[Sea Me Now]]''" that'll appear in [[Splatoon 3|#Splatoon3]]! 🔊 🎶|@NintendoEurope on Twitter<ref>{{TWI}} [[Inkipedia:Twitter archive/2022/May#1530473956137762816|@NintendoEurope on Twitter]]</ref>}}


{{Quote|The melodious, punkish sound of rock outfit '''Front Roe''' has been swimming up the charts in [[Splatsville]] lately. Here's a sneak peek at one of their songs "''[[Sea Me Now]]''" that'll appear in [[Splatoon 3|#Splatoon3]]! 🔊 🎶|@NintendoEurope on Twitter<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/1530473956137762816 {{TWI}} @NintendoEurope on Twitter]</ref>}}
{{Quote|Despite turning down most media appearances and hiding their faces on jacket art, this band has managed to storm the charts based on their live-performance cred alone. The punk-tinged earworms they pump out have got all the kids hooked.|''Splatoon'' Base<ref>{{NES}} [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/character/splatoon/en/music/19/index.html ''Splatoon'' Base page on Front Roe]</ref>}}
 
{{Quote|After bassist Quinn left and Squid Squad went on hiatus, the remaining members formed a new act with another bassist taking his place. The reason they started over as a masked band might be because they want audiences to look past their popularity and judge them for what they're capable of now.|''Splatoon'' Base}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
FrontRoeBandArt.jpg|Album art
Front Roe Logo.png|Front Roe logo from the ''Splatoon'' Base website.
S3 Sticker FRP poster.png|Front Roe poster
</gallery>


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
The band's name is a play on "front-row" (the closest row of seats to the stage of a theatre or auditorium) and "roe", a group of fish eggs.
{{for|further detail on the real names of the members|Squid Squad#Etymology}}
 
The band's name is a play on "front-row" (the closest row of seats to the stage of a theater or auditorium) and "roe", a group of fish eggs.
 
Additionally, the aliases of the former Squid Squad members are further nods to the sushi-based inspirations behind their real names: 
*Ichiya's "001Nite" is derived from the same phrase as his name: "ichiya zushi" (一夜鮨, lit. "'''one-night''' sushi").
*Nami's "002Wsbi" is derived from "wasabi".
*Murasaki's "003Soss" is a play on "sauce", as in soy sauce.


==References==
==References==
<references/>
<references />


{{Navbox/S3 Characters}}
{{Navbox/S3 Characters}}

Latest revision as of 19:25, 14 August 2024

Front Roe

Artwork of Front Roe from Splatoon 3. From left to right: "002Wsbi" (Nami), "001Nite" (Ichiya), "004Clam", and "003Soss" (Murasaki).
Species Ichiya & Nami: Inkling
Murasaki: Sea urchin
004Clam: Bivalve (presumed)
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Front Roe is a band in Splatoon 3. They are a punk and rock-inspired group and the successor to Squid Squad.

History

Squid Squad had disbanded as of Splatoon 2,[1] with Quinn joining Diss-Pair. Front Roe consists of the remaining Squid Squad members (Ichiya, Nami, and Murasaki), as well as the new member 004Clam, who is Quinn's replacement. When asked about the possibility of a reunion with Squid Squad by a TV interviewer, Quinn said "that's a good question," then left the room, never to return.[2]

Although Front Roe being Squid Squad's successor is an open secret, Front Roe have distanced themselves from their work as Squid Squad and never promote or perform their music in Splatsville despite being based in the Splatlands.[2] They hide their faces in an effort to give themselves a fresh start.[3]

In-universe, Front Roe debuted in the spring before the release of Splatune 3, working with the independent label AGARI.[2]

Big Man is a fan of Front Roe.[4]

Songs

Fictional band Song name Audio
Front Roe 		Sea Me Now
Sandy Side Up

Members

Ichiya (001Nite)

Main article: Ichiya

Ichiya, also known as 001Nite, is the former lead vocalist and guitarist for Squid Squad.

Nami (002Wsbi)

Main article: Nami

Nami, also known as 002Wsbi, is the former synth player for Squid Squad.

Murasaki (003Soss)

Main article: Murasaki

Murasaki, also known as 003Soss, is the former drummer for Squid Squad.

004Clam

004Clam is Quinn's replacement as the bass player in Front Roe, and is only ever credited under that name.[2] They are a bivalve of unknown species, but most closely resemble a scallop.

They are speculated to be the session musician known as GETTA-GUY.[5]

Quotes

“ Squid Research Lab here! We should probably log out of our "professional" account for this news, but YOLO! Ahem. New band alert!

Calling themselves Front Roe, this melodic pop-punk group has kids and squids (and Octolings) everywhere waving their tentacles along to the rhythm.

”
— @SplatoonNA on Twitter[6]
“ The melodious, punkish sound of rock outfit Front Roe has been swimming up the charts in Splatsville lately. Here's a sneak peek at one of their songs "Sea Me Now" that'll appear in #Splatoon3! 🔊 🎶 ”
— @NintendoEurope on Twitter[7]
“ Despite turning down most media appearances and hiding their faces on jacket art, this band has managed to storm the charts based on their live-performance cred alone. The punk-tinged earworms they pump out have got all the kids hooked. ”
— Splatoon Base[8]
“ After bassist Quinn left and Squid Squad went on hiatus, the remaining members formed a new act with another bassist taking his place. The reason they started over as a masked band might be because they want audiences to look past their popularity and judge them for what they're capable of now. ”
— Splatoon Base

Gallery

  • Album art

    Album art

  • Front Roe logo from the Splatoon Base website.

    Front Roe logo from the Splatoon Base website.

  • Front Roe poster

    Front Roe poster

Etymology

For further detail on the real names of the members, see Squid Squad#Etymology.

The band's name is a play on "front-row" (the closest row of seats to the stage of a theater or auditorium) and "roe", a group of fish eggs.

Additionally, the aliases of the former Squid Squad members are further nods to the sushi-based inspirations behind their real names:

  • Ichiya's "001Nite" is derived from the same phrase as his name: "ichiya zushi" (一夜鮨, lit. "one-night sushi").
  • Nami's "002Wsbi" is derived from "wasabi".
  • Murasaki's "003Soss" is a play on "sauce", as in soy sauce.

References

  1. ↑ Famitsu - Splatoon 2 one year anniversary developer interview on Famitsu
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Twitter Fan translation of Splatune 3 booklet
  3. ↑ Fan translation of Splatoon 3 interview from Famitsu issue 1796
  4. ↑ Interview: Shiver, Frye, and Big Man of Deep Cut will steal your heart
  5. ↑ Tumblr magicalgirlfia on tumblr
  6. ↑ Twitter @SplatoonNA on Twitter
  7. ↑ Twitter @NintendoEurope on Twitter
  8. ↑ Nintendo Splatoon Base page on Front Roe
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Now or Never! (Squid Squad) • Now or Never! (Wet Floor) • Ink Me Up • Now or Never! (Squid Sisters) • City of Color • Calamari Inkantation • Bomb Rush Blush • Tide Goes Out • Spicy Calamari Inkantation • Fresh Start • Bomb Rush Blush (DJ Octavio) • Tidal Rush • Ebb & Flow • Acid Hues • Muck Warfare • Now or Never! (Off the Hook) • Color Pulse • Nasty Majesty • Shark Bytes • Fly Octo Fly - Ebb & Flow (Octo)

Musicians

C-Side (Kiki) • Front Roe (Ichiya • Nami • Murasaki) • Damp Socks feat. Off the Hook (Pearl • Marina) • Yoko & the Gold Bazookas (Yoko • Oonie • Kitamura) • H2Whoa • Chirpy Chips (Harmony) • Riot Act (Kiki) • SashiMori • Grizzco • ω-3 • Ancho-V Games • Deep Cut (Shiver • Frye • Big Man) • Squid Sisters (Callie • Marie) • Off the Hook (Pearl • Marina) • Turquoise October • DJ Octavio • Octoplush • Stars in the Deep • Mimicry • Wash Out • Firefly • On the Clock • Anxiety Society • Dedf1sh • Free Association • Seven Seas Crew • Backwash • Turf Love • Wading Room • New Shores • Bonfire • All Swell • Coral Kiss • Crevasse • Aquariyum • Pianissimo • Missing Ink • Chroma Chaos • Medusa • Nothing in My Wave • Anglerfish • Bloody Hook • Decksterity • Saplings • Reel Deel • Now or Never Seven

Soundtracks

Jukebox • Splatune 3

Live performances

Deep Cut Concert at Nintendo Live 2022 • Splatoon 3 Live Concert featuring Deep Cut at Nintendo Live 2024 TOKYO

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