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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:''' Unknown younger sister<br>'''Oonie:''' Unknown parents<br>'''Karen, Zuzu, Maya & Kitamura:''' Unknown
|relations = '''Yoko:''' Unnamed younger sister<br>'''Oonie:''' Unnamed parents
|location  = [[Inkopolis]]
|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)
|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.|[[Live from the Squid Research Lab]]}}
{{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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==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">[https://twitter.com/rassicas/status/1275606717753987072 {{TWI}} Fan translation of HaikaraWalker]</ref>
{{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="haikarawalker">[https://twitter.com/rassicas/status/1275606717753987072 {{TWI}} Fan translation of HaikaraWalker]</ref>
'''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">[https://twitter.com/rassicas/status/1275606717753987072 {{TWI}} Fan translation of HaikaraWalker]</ref>
'''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">[https://twitter.com/rassicas/status/1275606717753987072 {{TWI}} Fan translation of HaikaraWalker]</ref>
{{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, first. She mainly plays with Ink Theory, but occasionally freelances percussion for other bands.<ref name="haikarawalker">[https://twitter.com/rassicas/status/1275606717753987072 {{TWI}} Fan translation of HaikaraWalker]</ref>
'''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 a sea urchin and the band's drummer. She acts as the band's mascot. She has a high singing voice and regularly follows new fads. She lives alone, but keeps close attention to her curfew.<ref name="haikarawalker">[https://twitter.com/rassicas/status/1275606717753987072 {{TWI}} Fan translation of HaikaraWalker]</ref>
{{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.jpeg|[[Atsuki Yumoto]] (trumpet)
Atsuki Yumoto.jpg|[[Atsuki Yumoto]] (trumpet)
Ai Kuwabara.jpg|[[Ai Kuwabara]] (piano)
Ai Kuwabara.jpg|[[Ai Kuwabara]] (piano)
MIZUKI.jpeg|[[MIZUKI]] (drums)
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.
* Like Murasaki of [[Squid Squad]] and unlike in-game sea urchins [[Spyke]] and [[Murch]], Kitamura's face does not appear to be distinguished from the spiny part of her head.
* 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".
* Ink Theory is the largest band in the ''Splatoon'' series, with six members.
* Strangely, in the Valentine's Day artwork, Yoko's hat appears to have actual Japanese kanji, rather than wording in the [[Inkling (language)|Inkling language]]. Specifically, it reads "可憐," which translates to "pretty", while coincidentally also being pronounced "Karen".
* An urchin wearing a bow resembling Kitamura can be seen in the crowd of [[Pearl]]'s gig in the [[:File:Octo Expansion chat session 3 image.png|photo]] in [[Marina's chat room]]. Whether this is Kitamura or a similar-looking character is unknown.
* 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]].
** In Japanese, Zuzu is nicknamed "Queen Bibi", which seems to be a reference to [[wikipedia:Beyoncé|Beyoncé]]'s nickname "Queen B".
* 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===
{{foreignname
{{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=
}}
}}


{{foreignname
{{Localized name
|color=Splatoon 2
|color=Splatoon 2
|title=Yoko
|title=Yoko
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}}
}}


{{foreignname
{{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''
}}
}}


{{foreignname
{{Localized name
|color=Splatoon 2
|color=Splatoon 2
|title=Zuzu
|title=Zuzu
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|JapM=Bibi
|JapM=Bibi
}}
}}
{{foreignname
 
{{Localized name
|color=Splatoon 2
|color=Splatoon 2
|title=Oonie
|title=Oonie
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}}
}}


{{foreignname
{{Localized name
|color=Splatoon 2
|color=Splatoon 2
|title=Maya
|title=Maya
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}}
}}


{{foreignname
{{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 19:56, 8 March 2024

Ink Theory
S2 Ink Theory Artwork.png
Artwork from Splatoon 2. From left to right: Maya, Oonie, Yoko, Karen, Zuzu, and Kitamura.
Species Yoko & Zuzu: Inkling
Karen: Nautilus
Oonie & Kitamura: Sea urchin
Maya: Sea anemone
Habitat
Height
Hair color
Eye color
Age
Gender
Pronouns
Relations Yoko: Unnamed younger sister
Oonie: Unnamed parents
Location
Shop
HP
Maximum HP
Members (Non-virtual)
Trumpet: Atsuki Yumoto (湯本篤希)
Piano: Ai Kuwabara (桑原 あい)
Drums: MIZUKI (植田瑞季)
Other forms
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
S2 Band Ink Theory.jpg
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

Gallery

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

Ink Theory
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese カレントリップ Current Rip
China Chinese (Simplified) 流裂
liú liè
Current Rip


Yoko
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese ヨーコ Yōko


Karen
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese カレン Karen. Possibly a play on the band's Japanese name, karento rippu


Zuzu
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese ビビ Bibi


Oonie
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese あーちん
Āchin
A rendering of the English word "urchin", Oonie's taxonomic class.


Maya
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese マヤヤ Mayaya


Kitamura
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese きたむら Kitamura. From kitamurasakiuni (Mesocentrotus nudus)

References