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'''Grizzco Industries''' (often shortened to simply '''Grizzco''') is a company in {{S2}} and {{S3}}, run by [[Mr. Grizz]]. The company recruits [[Inkling]]s and [[Octoling]]s to participate in [[Salmon Run]]s and collect [[Golden Egg]]s in exchange for various reward [[capsule]]s depending on their performance. All employees are given an [[Employee Handbook]] to read at the beginning of their careers. In ''Splatoon 2'', the company has a building in [[Inkopolis Square]], and in ''Splatoon 3'', it has new buildings in [[Splatsville]] and [[Inkopolis Plaza]] in addition to its original location; these buildings serve as hubs for employees and contain radios through which Mr. Grizz gives orders. Certain [[gear]] items can only be obtained as Salmon Run rewards; these items have Grizzco as their [[gear brand]], and all of them are rare and cannot be ordered via [[Murch]] or [[Spyke]]. Additionally, certain [[music]] is released under the band name Grizzco Industries (in ''Splatoon 2'') or Grizzco (in ''Splatoon 3''), most of which is Salmon Run music; it was revealed in a developer interview that Grizzco outsources this music rather than producing it directly.<ref>[https://www.famitsu.com/news/201711/17145896.html Famitsu - ''Splatune 2'' interview]</ref>
'''Grizzco Industries''' is a company in {{S2}} that recruits [[Inkling]]s to participate in [[Salmon Run]]s. Inklings collect [[Golden Egg]]s in return for other rewards.


==Names in other languages==
Following the defeat of Mr. Grizz, his voice can still be heard through the replaced radio. This may be due to his lines being pre-recorded or automated, as was suggested in a developer interview.<ref>[https://www.famitsu.com/news/201803/01152806.html?page=4 Famitsu - ''Splatoon 2'' developer interview]</ref>
{{Foreignname
 
|Rus=Потапыч Inc
==Gear==
|RusR=Potapych Inc
{{Infobox/Brand
|RusM=
|color=Generic
|SpaE=Don Oso, S.A.
|name=Grizzco
|imagesource=Splatoon 3
}}
The Grizzco [[gear brand]] produces all gear awarded in Salmon Run. Grizzco produces headgear, clothing, and shoes. Grizzco gear does not favor any secondary [[gear ability|ability]] and, uniquely, is assigned with a random primary ability that can also appear as a secondary ability. Grizzco gear cannot be ordered from [[Murch]] or [[Spyke]].
 
In ''Splatoon 2'', Grizzco gear tends to takes on a more "protective" fashion style, with much of the gear being based on safety equipment (ex. the [[Anchor Life Vest]] or [[Oceanic Hard Hat]]). Many of the clothes are related to companies, such as the [[Squiddor Polo]] having the mascot of iShipit, and the [[Juice Parka]] having the logo from [[Saltspray Rig]].
 
One piece of gear is an exception to both of these rules, the [[Online Jersey]]. It is not awarded through Salmon Run (rather, it is obtained via a code received when making a twelve-month online subscription), nor is it working gear or a collaboration item. Instead, it was given the Grizzco branding since the real-life uniform worn by the winners of the [[Splatoon 2 World Championship 2018|''Splatoon 2'' World Championship 2018]] it is based on had the Grizzco logo imprinted on it. It also has a primary ability that is not random, making this gear the only Grizzco gear in ''Splatoon 2'' that has this distinction.
 
In ''Splatoon 3'', new Grizzco gear items tend more towards pop culture references, such as gear seemingly inspired by the ''[[wikipedia:Back to the Future|Back to the Future]]'' movie franchise. Much of the gear from ''Splatoon 2'' also returns.
 
{{Gear/S2 Headgear|brand=Grizzco|collapsed=true}}
{{Gear/S2 Clothing|brand=Grizzco|collapsed=true}}
{{Gear/S2 Shoes|brand=Grizzco|collapsed=true}}
{{Gear/S3 Headgear|brand=Grizzco|collapsed=true}}
{{Gear/S3 Clothing|brand=Grizzco|collapsed=true}}
{{Gear/S3 Shoes|brand=Grizzco|collapsed=true}}
 
==Weapons==
During wildcard rotations, one or more of [[Mr. Grizz]]'s personal weapons are accidentally added to the mix.<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatoonJP/status/907893421146226688 {{TWI}} @SplatoonJP Twitter] [https://splatoonus.tumblr.com/post/165299606129 {{SRL}} SplatoonUS Tumblr]</ref> Grizzco weapons are tweaked versions of normal weapons with much more powerful stats. The following weapons have been available:
{{#lsth:Rare weapon|List of rares}}
For a history of wildcard rotations, see [[Salmon Run data]].
 
As stated by [[Squid Research Lab]], these weapons belong to Mr. Grizz, who issued a statement asking workers not to steal it or alert the media to its existence, under threat of immediate termination of their employment.<ref>[https://splatoonus.tumblr.com/post/165299606129/ {{SRL}} Live from Squid Research Lab]</ref> This may indicate that the weapons are produced illegally.
 
==Songs==
{{Incomplete|Add Splatoon 2 trailer theme ("Get The Shining Future! (A Message from Grizzco Industries – Background Music)") and pre-Xtrawave jingle}}
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! Fictional Band
! Song Name
! Audio
|-
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="5"|[[File:S2 Band Grizzco Industries.jpg|center|200px]]Grizzco Industries
|''[[Happy Little Workers]]''
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:SR Happy Little Workers.mp3|group=Splatoon2|name=Happy Little Workers}}
|-
|''Salmon Run Opening''
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:Match Start Salmon Run.mp3|group=Splatoon2|name=Salmon Run Opening}}
|-
|''Salmon Run Success Jingle''
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:Final Wave Clear.mp3|group=Splatoon2|name=Salmon Run Success Jingle}}
|-
|''Salmon Run Failure Jingle''
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:That's a Wrap.mp3|group=Splatoon2|name=Salmon Run Failure Jingle}}
|-
|''[[Ever Further]]''
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:SR Ever Further.mp3|group=Splatoon2|name=Ever Further}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="8"|[[File:S3 Band Grizzco Industries.png|center|200px]]Grizzco
|''[[Happy Little Workers#Happy Little Workers - 24/7 Mix|Happy Little Workers - 24/7 Mix]]''
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:Grizzco_Industries.mp3|name=Happy Little Workers - 24/7 Mix|group=Splatoon 3}}
|-
|Salmon Run opening
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:Match Start (Salmon Run Next Wave).mp3|name=Salmon Run opening|group=Splatoon 3}}<br>Hazard Level MAX!! version:<br>{{MediaLoader|file=File:Match Start (Hazard Level MAX!!).mp3|name=Salmon Run opening (Hazard Level MAX!!)|group=Splatoon 3}}
|-
|''Salmon Run Success Jingle No. 4 (After King)''
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:Xtra Wave Victory.mp3|name=Salmon Run Success Jingle No. 4 (After King)|group=Splatoon 3}}
|-
|''[[Ever Further#Not Bad (Do Better)|Not Bad (Do Better)]]''
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:Ever_Further_(Next_Wave).mp3|name=Not Bad (Do Better)|group=Splatoon 3}}
|-
|''[[Anarchy Splatcast (song)#Anarchy Splatcast (Big Run)|Anarchy Splatcast (Big Run)]]''
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:Anarchy Splatcast Deep Cut (Big Run).mp3|name=Anarchy Splatcast (Big Run)|group=Splatoon 3}}
|-
|''Mr. Grizz Appears''
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:Final Boss Appears Cutscene.mp3|name=Mr. Grizz Appears|group=Splatoon 3}}
|-
|''Rocket Launch''
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:S3 Rocket Takeoff.mp3|name=Rocket Launch|group=splatoon 3}}
|-
|''[[Bear with Me]]''
|Phase 1:<br>{{MediaLoader|file=File:RotM Bear with Me (Phase 1).mp3|name=Bear with Me (Phase 1)|group=Splatoon 3}}<br>Phase 2:<br>{{MediaLoader|file=File:RotM Bear with Me (Phase 2).mp3|name=Bear with Me (Phase 2)|group=Splatoon 3}}<br>Phase 3:<br>{{MediaLoader|file=File:RotM Bear with Me (Phase 3).mp3|name=Bear with Me (Phase 3)|group=Splatoon 3}}<br>Full:<br>{{MediaLoader|file=File:RotM Bear with Me.mp3|name=Bear with Me|group=Splatoon 3}}
|}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Grizzco.jpg|The Grizzco building's interior in {{S2}}
Grizzco interior no text.png|The Grizzco building's interior, not obscured by the menu
Grizzco building exterior.jpg|The Grizzco building's exterior
Splatoon 2 Salmon Run Grizzco building and reward window.jpg|Grizzco exterior at a different angle
Grizzco building exterior night.png|The Grizzco building's exterior during a [[Splatfest]]
S2 Grizzco Boat.jpg|The boat Grizzco workers use
Grizzco bonus area.png|The counter where players receive rewards
S2 Grizzco Blaster Get.jpg|A Grizzco worker receiving the [[Grizzco Blaster]]
S2 Grizzco Blaster Close-Up.png|A close-up of the Grizzco Blaster
S3 SRNW 01.jpg|Promotional image for {{S3}}
S3 Grizzco Industries interior.jpg|Inside Grizzco's lobby in [[Splatsville]]
S3 Grizzco Industries interior postgame.jpg|Grizzco Lobby after clearing [[Return of the Mammalians]]
Crusty Sean Wandercrust Journey 4 Challenge 9.png|[[Wandercrust]] screenshot
Splatoon 2 LINE sticker - You're welcome!.gif|[[LINE]] sticker in the style of the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8alvfmZi0zY Grizzco recruitment commercial]
Grizzco Industries Inkopolis Plaza.png|Grizzco exterior in Inkopolis Plaza, shown in the ''[[Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass]]'' announcement trailer.
GrizzcoInkopolisPlazaBigRun1.png|Inkopolis Plaza's Grizzco during Big Run.
GrizzcoInkopolisPlazaBigRun2.jpg|Another angle.
</gallery>
 
==Trivia==
*Grizzco Industries has a Twitter account, [https://twitter.com/GrizzcoSupport {{TWI}}@GrizzcoSupport], which was shown in the {{S2}} [[Nintendo Direct]]. It is currently protected.
*The area where the player can claim their bonuses has a picture of an [[Inkling]] in an early version of the outfit players wear in [[Salmon Run]], with orange gloves and hat and white boots.<ref>https://twitter.com/ArsenalSquid/status/1081618494997770240</ref>
*Grizzco has a number of aspects commonly associated with Japanese toxic workplaces (also known as "[[wikipedia:Black_company_(Japanese_term)|black companies]]"):
**The business itself is dangerous and questionably legal, with [[Rare weapon|equipment that obviously violates safety regulations]].
**The shifts are irregular and do not seem to be in compliance with labor laws.
**The [[Employee Handbook]] is messy and has scribbles all over it.
**The [https://youtu.be/8alvfmZi0zY recruitment commercial] advertises the company using vague platitudes like "change the world" and "creating the future" instead of specifically describing what the job entails, dishonestly covering up any dangerous aspects and implying a vague corporate structure. In addition, [[Mr. Grizz]] occasionally says vague, abstract things about the sea, and in the Japanese version he speaks with a veneer of unnerving politeness towards his employees, both of which are evocative of bosses in such companies attempting to placate their staff with ostensible politeness in order to distract from the shadiness of the job.
**The company hires anyone and everyone without checking for qualifications or experience, and the "turnover rate" is high with employees being picked up and dropped on a whim, resulting in most of the employees being easily preyed-upon young teenagers.
**Payment "bonuses" being handed out in capsules, which the [[Inkopolis Square]] branch has its employees redeem via a booth separate from the building itself, is a reference to the "three-store system", a well-known way for ''[[wikipedia:Pachinko|pachinko]]'' parlors to skirt around Japanese laws regarding gambling for cash. The system involves the ''pachinko'' parlor making its payouts to players using "prizes" instead of cash, thereby allowing it to pass itself off as a game center instead of a gambling parlor, but also "conveniently" being next to a pawn shop and wholesaler that allow pachinko players to cash in the prizes and circulate the "prize" back to the parlor. Further evoking this is the fact that, in ''Splatoon 2'', the player can swap out gear duplicates for cash in the same way a ''pachinko'' player would swap out a prize.
*After [[Return of the Mammalians]] in ''Splatoon 3'' is completed, [[Marie|Agent 2]] can say, "Who is running Grizzco Industries these days? It's business as usual, even now!", referencing Mr. Grizz's defeat.
*In ''Splatoon 3'', [[Li'l Judd]] seems to be connected to Grizzco Industries, as he gains an earpiece only after Mr. Grizz is defeated in Return of the Mammalians. Additionally, his deck in [[Tableturf Battle]] is made entirely of Salmonid cards with Grizzco card sleeves. A pen holder that seems to be based on the fur patterns of [[Judd]] and Li'l Judd can also be found inside of Grizzco's building. ''[[The Art of Splatoon 3]]'' further suggests this, with concept art of Li'l Judd depicting him with a [[lifesaver]] around his neck and wearing a Grizzco-branded eyepatch.
 
==Etymology==
Grizzco is a portmanteau of "grizzly", as in grizzly bear, and "Co." for company.
 
===Names in other languages===
{{Localized name
|color=Generic
|Jap=クマサン商会
|JapR=Kuma-san Shōkai
|JapM=Mister Bear & Co.
|Dut=Beer & Co<br>Beer bv.<ref>[https://youtu.be/NaE8bSvkhEU {{YT}} Nintendo Nederland, Nintendo Direct - 13.04.2017]</ref>
|DutM=Bear & Associate<ref group="note">''Co'' is short for ''compagnon'' ("companion, business partner, associate")</ref><br>Bear Ltd.
|FreA=M. Ours Cie
|FreAM=Mister Bear Co.
|FreE=M. Ours SA
|FreEM=Mister Bear Corp.
|Ger=Bär GmbH
|GerM=Bear LLC
|Ita=Ursus & Co.
|ItaM=From Latin ''ursus'' ("bear")
|Rus=Потапыч Inc.
|RusR=Potapych Inc.
|RusM=From Потапыч ''Potapych'' ("son of Potap")<ref group="note">Потапыч ''Potapych'' is a common patronymic for bears in Russian folk tales</ref>
|Spa=Don Oso, S.A. (''Splatoon 2'')<br>Don Oso (''Splatoon 3'')
|SpaM=Mister Bear, Inc.<br>Mister Bear
|ChiS=熊先生商会
|ChiSR=Xióng xiānshēng shānghuì
|ChiSM=Mister Bear & Co.
|ChiT=熊先生商會
|ChiTR=Xióng xiānshēng shānghuì
|ChiTM=Mister Bear & Co.
|Kor=Mr. 베어 상회
|KorR=
|KorM=Mr. Bear Co.
}}
}}
===Translation notes===
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==References==
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==Notes==
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Grizzco Industries (often shortened to simply Grizzco) is a company in Splatoon 2 and Splatoon 3, run by Mr. Grizz. The company recruits Inklings and Octolings to participate in Salmon Runs and collect Golden Eggs in exchange for various reward capsules depending on their performance. All employees are given an Employee Handbook to read at the beginning of their careers. In Splatoon 2, the company has a building in Inkopolis Square, and in Splatoon 3, it has new buildings in Splatsville and Inkopolis Plaza in addition to its original location; these buildings serve as hubs for employees and contain radios through which Mr. Grizz gives orders. Certain gear items can only be obtained as Salmon Run rewards; these items have Grizzco as their gear brand, and all of them are rare and cannot be ordered via Murch or Spyke. Additionally, certain music is released under the band name Grizzco Industries (in Splatoon 2) or Grizzco (in Splatoon 3), most of which is Salmon Run music; it was revealed in a developer interview that Grizzco outsources this music rather than producing it directly.[1]

Following the defeat of Mr. Grizz, his voice can still be heard through the replaced radio. This may be due to his lines being pre-recorded or automated, as was suggested in a developer interview.[2]

Gear

Grizzco
Grizzco
Likely ability
Neutral
Unlikely ability
Neutral

The Grizzco gear brand produces all gear awarded in Salmon Run. Grizzco produces headgear, clothing, and shoes. Grizzco gear does not favor any secondary ability and, uniquely, is assigned with a random primary ability that can also appear as a secondary ability. Grizzco gear cannot be ordered from Murch or Spyke.

In Splatoon 2, Grizzco gear tends to takes on a more "protective" fashion style, with much of the gear being based on safety equipment (ex. the Anchor Life Vest or Oceanic Hard Hat). Many of the clothes are related to companies, such as the Squiddor Polo having the mascot of iShipit, and the Juice Parka having the logo from Saltspray Rig.

One piece of gear is an exception to both of these rules, the Online Jersey. It is not awarded through Salmon Run (rather, it is obtained via a code received when making a twelve-month online subscription), nor is it working gear or a collaboration item. Instead, it was given the Grizzco branding since the real-life uniform worn by the winners of the Splatoon 2 World Championship 2018 it is based on had the Grizzco logo imprinted on it. It also has a primary ability that is not random, making this gear the only Grizzco gear in Splatoon 2 that has this distinction.

In Splatoon 3, new Grizzco gear items tend more towards pop culture references, such as gear seemingly inspired by the Back to the Future movie franchise. Much of the gear from Splatoon 2 also returns.

Grizzco Headgear in Splatoon 2
Name Brand Availability Ability Star power Added in

Beekeeper Hat Beekeeper Hat Grizzco Grizzco Salmon Run Salmon Run 1 February 2019
Cap of Legend Cap of Legend Grizzco Grizzco Salmon Run Salmon Run 1 June 2018
Dust Blocker 2000 Dust Blocker 2000 Grizzco Grizzco Salmon Run Salmon Run 1 November 2017
Headlamp Helmet Headlamp Helmet Grizzco Grizzco Salmon Run Salmon Run 1 August 2017
Oceanic Hard Hat Oceanic Hard Hat Grizzco Grizzco Salmon Run Salmon Run 1 April 2018
Octoleet Goggles Octoleet Goggles Grizzco Grizzco Salmon Run Salmon Run 1 August 2018
Sailor Cap Sailor Cap Grizzco Grizzco Salmon Run Salmon Run 1 April 2019
Welding Mask Welding Mask Grizzco Grizzco Salmon Run Salmon Run 1 February 2018
Worker's Cap‎ Worker's Cap‎ Grizzco Grizzco Salmon Run Salmon Run 1 July 2019
Worker's Head Towel‎ Worker's Head Towel‎ Grizzco Grizzco Salmon Run Salmon Run 1 November 2018
Grizzco Clothing in Splatoon 2
Name Brand Availability Ability Star power Added in

Anchor Life Vest Anchor Life Vest Grizzco Grizzco Salmon Run Salmon Run 1 September 2017
Crustwear XXL Crustwear XXL Grizzco Grizzco Salmon Run Salmon Run 1 March 2018
Dev Uniform Dev Uniform Grizzco Grizzco Salmon Run Salmon Run 1 October 2018
Garden Gear Garden Gear Grizzco Grizzco Salmon Run Salmon Run 1 January 2018
Juice Parka Juice Parka Grizzco Grizzco Salmon Run Salmon Run 1 October 2017
North-Country Parka North-Country Parka Grizzco Grizzco Salmon Run Salmon Run 1 December 2018
Office Attire Office Attire Grizzco Grizzco Salmon Run Salmon Run 1 March 2019
Online Jersey Online Jersey Grizzco Grizzco Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch Online Swim Speed Up 5 October 2018
Record Shop Look EP Record Shop Look EP Grizzco Grizzco Salmon Run Salmon Run 1 July 2018
Squiddor Polo Squiddor Polo Grizzco Grizzco Salmon Run Salmon Run Initial Release (1.0.0)
SRL Coat SRL Coat Grizzco Grizzco Salmon Run Salmon Run 1 May 2019
Grizzco Shoes in Splatoon 2
Name Brand Availability Ability Star power Added in

Angry Rain Boots Angry Rain Boots Grizzco Grizzco Salmon Run Salmon Run 1 December 2017
Flipper Floppers Flipper Floppers Grizzco Grizzco Salmon Run Salmon Run 14 September 2018
Friendship Bracelet Friendship Bracelet Grizzco Grizzco Salmon Run Salmon Run 1 June 2019
Non-slip Senseis Non-slip Senseis Grizzco Grizzco Salmon Run Salmon Run 1 May 2018
Wooden Sandals Wooden Sandals Grizzco Grizzco Salmon Run Salmon Run 1 January 2019

Weapons

During wildcard rotations, one or more of Mr. Grizz's personal weapons are accidentally added to the mix.[3] Grizzco weapons are tweaked versions of normal weapons with much more powerful stats. The following weapons have been available:

For a history of wildcard rotations, see Salmon Run data.

As stated by Squid Research Lab, these weapons belong to Mr. Grizz, who issued a statement asking workers not to steal it or alert the media to its existence, under threat of immediate termination of their employment.[4] This may indicate that the weapons are produced illegally.

Songs

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Fictional Band Song Name Audio
Grizzco Industries
Happy Little Workers
Salmon Run Opening
Salmon Run Success Jingle
Salmon Run Failure Jingle
Ever Further
Grizzco
Happy Little Workers - 24/7 Mix
Salmon Run opening
Hazard Level MAX!! version:
Salmon Run Success Jingle No. 4 (After King)
Not Bad (Do Better)
Anarchy Splatcast (Big Run)
Mr. Grizz Appears
Rocket Launch
Bear with Me Phase 1:

Phase 2:

Phase 3:

Full:

Gallery

Trivia

  • Grizzco Industries has a Twitter account, Twitter@GrizzcoSupport, which was shown in the Splatoon 2 Nintendo Direct. It is currently protected.
  • The area where the player can claim their bonuses has a picture of an Inkling in an early version of the outfit players wear in Salmon Run, with orange gloves and hat and white boots.[5]
  • Grizzco has a number of aspects commonly associated with Japanese toxic workplaces (also known as "black companies"):
    • The business itself is dangerous and questionably legal, with equipment that obviously violates safety regulations.
    • The shifts are irregular and do not seem to be in compliance with labor laws.
    • The Employee Handbook is messy and has scribbles all over it.
    • The recruitment commercial advertises the company using vague platitudes like "change the world" and "creating the future" instead of specifically describing what the job entails, dishonestly covering up any dangerous aspects and implying a vague corporate structure. In addition, Mr. Grizz occasionally says vague, abstract things about the sea, and in the Japanese version he speaks with a veneer of unnerving politeness towards his employees, both of which are evocative of bosses in such companies attempting to placate their staff with ostensible politeness in order to distract from the shadiness of the job.
    • The company hires anyone and everyone without checking for qualifications or experience, and the "turnover rate" is high with employees being picked up and dropped on a whim, resulting in most of the employees being easily preyed-upon young teenagers.
    • Payment "bonuses" being handed out in capsules, which the Inkopolis Square branch has its employees redeem via a booth separate from the building itself, is a reference to the "three-store system", a well-known way for pachinko parlors to skirt around Japanese laws regarding gambling for cash. The system involves the pachinko parlor making its payouts to players using "prizes" instead of cash, thereby allowing it to pass itself off as a game center instead of a gambling parlor, but also "conveniently" being next to a pawn shop and wholesaler that allow pachinko players to cash in the prizes and circulate the "prize" back to the parlor. Further evoking this is the fact that, in Splatoon 2, the player can swap out gear duplicates for cash in the same way a pachinko player would swap out a prize.
  • After Return of the Mammalians in Splatoon 3 is completed, Agent 2 can say, "Who is running Grizzco Industries these days? It's business as usual, even now!", referencing Mr. Grizz's defeat.
  • In Splatoon 3, Li'l Judd seems to be connected to Grizzco Industries, as he gains an earpiece only after Mr. Grizz is defeated in Return of the Mammalians. Additionally, his deck in Tableturf Battle is made entirely of Salmonid cards with Grizzco card sleeves. A pen holder that seems to be based on the fur patterns of Judd and Li'l Judd can also be found inside of Grizzco's building. The Art of Splatoon 3 further suggests this, with concept art of Li'l Judd depicting him with a lifesaver around his neck and wearing a Grizzco-branded eyepatch.

Etymology

Grizzco is a portmanteau of "grizzly", as in grizzly bear, and "Co." for company.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese クマサン商会
Kuma-san Shōkai
Mister Bear & Co.
Netherlands Dutch Beer & Co
Beer bv.[6]
Bear & Associate[note 1]
Bear Ltd.
Canada French (NOA) M. Ours Cie Mister Bear Co.
France French (NOE) M. Ours SA Mister Bear Corp.
Germany German Bär GmbH Bear LLC
Italy Italian Ursus & Co. From Latin ursus ("bear")
Russia Russian Потапыч Inc.
Potapych Inc.
From Потапыч Potapych ("son of Potap")[note 2]
SpainMexico Spanish Don Oso, S.A. (Splatoon 2)
Don Oso (Splatoon 3)
Mister Bear, Inc.
Mister Bear
China Chinese (Simplified) 熊先生商会
Xióng xiānshēng shānghuì
Mister Bear & Co.
Hong Kong Chinese (Traditional) 熊先生商會
Xióng xiānshēng shānghuì
Mister Bear & Co.
South Korea Korean Mr. 베어 상회 Mr. Bear Co.

Translation notes

  1. Co is short for compagnon ("companion, business partner, associate")
  2. Потапыч Potapych is a common patronymic for bears in Russian folk tales

References

Notes