List of Splatoon manga characters
From Inkipedia, the Splatoon wiki
Splatoon features a variety of characters seen from the fan made to sixth issue. They range from being secondaries to commentators to fulfilling the plot of the issue. Most of the characters' current English names are only based on fan-translations. An official English translation has since been released by VIZ Media.
Protagonists
Blue Team
A group of supposedly idiotic Inklings who are the main protagonists of the manga. They don a blue ink color. This team consists of four members:
- Goggles, a C- rank male Inkling who wears
Pilot Goggles, an 
Armor Jacket Replica and 
Hero Runner Replicas[1]. He takes on Shooter weapons, having a 
Tentatek Splattershot set. He is the mascot of the manga.
- Goggles is quite naïve. In fact, it is mentioned in issue 4 that Goggles mixes toothpaste and wasabi. He sometimes never listens to anyone else except for Knit Cap, showing that she and Goggles have a very special bond.
- A "topic" about Goggles from the squid profiles in the manga reads: "He can't hear his alarm clock very well, so he always leaves his house tired and disorientated. He also has a bad sleeping posture." It might mean that Goggles can't hear well, which is why he sometimes ignores people. Another topic states the lunch he brings to practice is usually pickled plums made by his grandmother.
- In the first issue, he wore Pilot Goggles, a
Zink Layered LS, and 
Purple Hi-Horses; and used the plain 
Splattershot[1]. - His favorite food is Onigiri-zushi.
- In the Splatoon 2 Manga, he now wears an Eggplant Mountain Coat and a pair of drawstring pants along with his goggles and Hero Runner Replicas since his clothes burned up upon super jumping to his team from the top of Deca Tower and crashing into the Crust Bucket
- Specs*, a C+ rank male Inkling who wears
Retro Specs, a 
Shirt & Tie, and 
Plum Casuals[1]. He takes on Brush weapons, wielding an 
Octobrush Nouveau set (and a few other brushes).
- Glasses can be a very anxious squid, but tries to hide it as best as he can. He tries to flaunt his knowledge as much as he can, but sometimes he notices nobody is listening to him, which upsets him.
- In the first issue, he wore Retro Specs, a
Vintage Check Shirt, and 
White Kicks; and used the 
Inkbrush[1].
- Headphones, a B- rank female Inkling who wears
Studio Headphones, a 
B-ball Jersey (Away), and 
Red Work Boots[1]. She takes on Charger weapons, wielding a 
Classic Squiffer.
- Whilst acting as a big sister to the team despite them being the same age, Headphones is level-headed, except when Goggles is doing his usual idiotic things.
- In the first issue, she wore Studio Headphones, a
White Tee, and 
Pink Trainers; and used the 
Splat Charger[1].
- Bobble Hat*, a C rank female Inkling who wears a
Bobble Hat, a 
Green Zip Hoodie, and 
Purple Sea Slugs[1]. She takes on Slosher weapons, wielding the 
Slosher.
- Knit Cap seems to enjoy Goggles' actions. Though she and her big smile show her innocence, Knit Cap is pretty much always happy in the face of danger.
- In the first issue, she wore a Bobble Hat, a Green Zip Hoodie, and
Cream Hi-Tops; and used the 
Splat Roller[1].
- According to the manga topics, they each bring their own lunch to practice.
Supporting
Yellow-Green Team
- Item/Ability: Currently unknown, most likely the Triple Inkstrike (三連トルネード San-Ren Torunēdo) attack. While it is a Special Weapon chain, it can be used by three Lime Team members (Uniform, Bamboo, and Stealth were seen doing so in the first issue).
- Rider, an S+, male Inkling who wears
Fake Contacts, a 
Black Inky Rider, and 
Octoling Boots. He debuted in issue 1 and uses the 
Dynamo Roller[1], but it is later mentioned in issue 7 that he also practices with other weapons. - Stealth Goggles*. A male Inkling who wears
Stealth Goggles, a 
Camo Zip Hoodie, and 
Pro Trail Boots. He uses the 
Jet Squelcher[1]. - School Uniform*. A female Inkling who wears a
Squid Hairclip, a 
School Uniform, and 
School Shoes. She uses the 
.52 Gal Deco[1]. - Bamboo Hat. A female Inkling who wears a
Bamboo Hat, a 
Navy Striped LS, and 
Blue Slip-Ons. She uses the 
Heavy Splatling[1]. - A group of friends, apparently organized as a team just for the tournament.
Other
- The Squid Sisters, Callie and Marie. They are the commentators for the battles and act as Agent 1 and Agent 2 during the Hero Mode issues.
- Judd
- Other Inklings
- Jellyfish
- Sheldon, who made a non-speaking cameo in issue 3.
- Annie and Moe, who both managed to make a cameo appearence in issue 3.
- Jelonzo, who appeared in issue 3. Unlike Sheldon, Annie, or Moe, he made a major appearence rather than a cameo.
Antagonists
S4
An S+ group, being considered "god-like". They each lead a team.
Orange Team
- Item/Ability: Inkling Army Manual (イカアーミーユアル Ika Āmī Yuaru)
- Army, one of the S4. A male Inkling, who wears a
Special Forces Beret, a 
Forge Inkling Parka, and 
Punk Cherries. He uses the 
N-ZAP '85[1].
- Debuted in issue 2.
- Applies his own face paint.
- Comes from a noble family.
- B-Sailor*. A male Inkling who wears a Special Forces Beret, a
Blue Sailor Suit, and 
Shark Moccasins. He uses the 
Splatterscope[1]. - Forge Octarian Jacket*. A female Inkling who wears a Special Forces Beret, a
Forge Octarian Jacket, and 
Punk Whites. She uses the 
Rapid Blaster[1]. - W-Sailor*. A female Inkling who wears a Special Forces Beret, a
White Sailor Suit, and 
Mawcasins. She uses the 
Dual Squelcher[1]. - They are all very punctual and also clean up themselves after their battles.
Pink Team
Defeated by the Blue Team in Issue 4 by Idiotic Syncnication Power.
- Item/Ability: Disco Ball Dance (ミラーボールダンス Mirā Bōru Dansu)
- Aloha, one of the S4. A male Inkling, who wears a
Golf Visor, 
Aloha Shirt, and 
Crazy Arrows. He uses the 
.52 Gal[1].
- Debuted as a cameo in issue 2, and made his first major appearance in issue 3 (as Jungle-kun, revealed at the end).
- Can't swim, but apparently, he can surf.
- Snorkel*. A male Inkling who wears a
Snorkel Mask, a 
Logo Aloha Shirt, and 
Black Seahorses. He uses the 
H-3 Nozzlenose[1]. - Octoglasses. A female Inkling who wears
Octoglasses, a Logo Aloha Shirt, and 
Strapping Reds. She uses the 
Berry Splattershot Pro[1]. - Straw*. A female Inkling who wears a
Straw Boater, a Logo Aloha Shirt, and 
Cherry Kicks. She uses the 
Krak-On Splat Roller[1]. - They always upload pictures of their parties to the internet.
Cyan Team
- Item/Ability: Sub Weapon Hell (ＳＷ地獄だ SW Jigokuda)
- Mask, one of the S4. A male Inkling, who wears a
Gas Mask, 
Purple Camo LS, and 
Green Rain Boots. He uses the 
Carbon Roller Deco[2].
- Debuted in issue 4. The rest of his team first appeared in issue 6.
- It is said by the Squid Sisters that he can take anyone down without even "swinging his weapon".
- Wears the Gas Mask as protection against hay fever.
- Designer Headphones. A male Inkling who wears
Designer Headphones, a 
Red-Check Shirt, and 
Black Trainers. He uses the 
Tri-Slosher[2]. - Full Moon Glasses. A female Inkling who wears
Full Moon Glasses, a 
Squidmark Sweat, and 
Punk Yellows. She uses the 
Luna Blaster[2]. - Jersey. A female Inkling who wears a
Sun Visor, a 
School Jersey, and 
Blue Lo-Tops. She uses the 
N-ZAP '89[2]. - They get together outside practice, often to play games or read comics.
Purple Team
The first team to beat Blue Team in a match, but were later defeated in a rematch.
- Item/Ability: Skull's Territory (スカルエリア Sukaru Eria)
- Skull, one of the S4. A male Inkling, who wears a
Skull Bandana, an 
Octo Tee, and 
Gold Hi-Horses. He uses the 
Custom E-liter 3K Scope[2].
- Doesn't have any eyebrows
- Likes sweet things.
- Childhood friends with Aviator-kun.
- Aviators. A male Inkling who wears
18K Aviators, a 
Squid Satin Jacket, and 
Choco Clogs. He uses the 
L-3 Nozzlenose[2]. - Stitch*. A female Inkling who wears a
Squid-Stitch Cap, a 
White LS, and 
Squink Wingtips. She uses the 
Sploosh-o-matic 7[2]. - Paisley. A female Inkling who wears a
Paisley Bandana, a 
Herbivore Tee, and 
Red Slip-Ons. She uses the 
Aerospray RG[2]. - Do not talk among themselves, but seem to get along well.
Other Teams
Green Team
- Backwards. A male Inkling, who wears a
Backwards Cap, a 
Varsity Jacket, and 
Hunter Hi-Tops. He uses the 
Sloshing Machine[1].
- Attempted to use his Sloshing Machine to clean his clothes, and got them ink-stained.
- Safari Hat. A male Inkling who wears a
Jungle Hat, an 
Olive Ski Jacket, and 
Strapping Whites. He uses the .52 Gal[1]. - Beanie. A female Inkling who wears a
Short Beanie, a 
Gray Vector Tee, and 
Red Hi-Horses. She uses the 
Aerospray MG[1]. - Cleats. A female Inkling who wears a
White Headband, a 
Part-Time Pirate, and 
Soccer Cleats. She uses the 
Inkbrush Nouveau[1]. - After battling the Blue Team, they went back to the other teams they battled and became friends with them.
Yellow Team
- Paintball Mask. A male Inkling, who wears a
Paintball Mask, a 
Camo Layered LS, and 
Moto Boots. He uses the 
Blaster[1].
- Good at helping around the house.
- Gas Mask. A male Inkling who wears a Gas Mask, a
Gray College Sweat, and Blue Slip-Ons. He uses the Splattershot[1].
- Not the same person as Mask from Cyan Team.
- Olive. A female Inkling who wears Fake Contacts, an Olive Ski Jacket, and Pro Trail Boots. She uses the .52 Gal[1].
- Tako*. A female Inkling who wears a
Takoroka Mesh, a 
Black Squideye, and 
Orange Arrows. She uses the 
Splattershot Jr.[1]. - Often have skirmishes with Blue Team.
Dark Green Team
- Item/Ability: Blaster Gatling Gun (ブラスターガトリングガン Burasutā Gatoringu Gan)
- Bike Helmet. A male Inkling, who wears a
Bike Helmet, a 
Striped Peaks LS, and Black Seahorses. He uses the 
Custom Blaster[2].
- Apparently secretly practices without his siblings.
- Stripes. A female Inkling who wears a
Two-Stripe Mesh, a 
Striped Shirt, and 
White Arrows. She uses the Luna Blaster[2]. - Shrimp*. A female Inkling who wears a
Tennis Headband, a 
Shrimp-Pink Polo, and 
Oyster Clogs. She uses the 
Luna Blaster Neo[2]. - Skate Helmet. A male Inkling who wears a
Skate Helmet, a 
Rainy-Day Tee, and Cream Hi-Tops. He uses the Rapid Blaster[2].
- A team of four siblings. Skate Helmet is the oldest, followed by Stripe, then Sakura and finally Bike Helmet.
- They all use Blaster-type weapons.
- They make eachother cakes on their birthdays, that look bad but taste delicious.
Trivia
- Most squids are named by a piece of their gear, mostly headgear. The honorific -kun or -chan at the end of their names are added in Japanese.
- Some of these squids, like Rider, are named after their clothing and other squids, like Cleats, are named after their shoes.
- As shown in a CoroCoro video about Splatoon Volume 1, Sankichi drew the mascot, Goggles, in squid ink.
- All teams in the Splatoon era of the manga consist of two male Inklings and two female Inklings, with the captain always being male, and the bios for each team, except Dark Green Team, list them in the order male-male-female-female.
