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{{InfoboxCharacter
|color    = {{SiteColor|Splatoon}}
|title    = Squid Squad
|image    = S Squid Squad Artwork.png
|caption  = Artwork of Squid Squad from {{S}}. From left to right: Nami, Ichiya, Quinn, and Murasaki
|species  = '''Ichiya, Nami, and Quinn:''' [[Inkling]]<br>'''Murasaki:''' Sea urchin
|gender   = 1 female; 3 male
|members  = (Non-virtual)
* [[Hiroaki Takeuchi]] (Vocals)
* [[Susumu Nishikawa]] (Guitar)
* [[Yoshihiko Haga]] (Guitar)
* [[TABOKUN]] [Tatsuhiro Endo] (Bass)
* [[Akira Tsuneoka]]† (Drums)
}}
{{for|the [[mode]] in which players form a squad with friends|Squad Battle}}

{{quote|This group of squid punks is the Squid Squad. They're one of [[Inkopolis]]'s hottest acts, and their tracks can be heard as background [[music]] during many of the [[Inkling]] [[Turf War]]s. Sadly, their shows sell out instantly and they're always being mobbed by fans, so they don't make public appearances very often.|[[Live from Squid Research Lab]]<ref>[http://splatoonus.tumblr.com/post/122949672099 {{SRL}} Live from Squid Research Lab: Squid Squad]</ref>}}

'''Squid Squad''' is one of the main bands in {{S}}, comprised of three [[Inkling]]s and a sea urchin. Their newest album at the time of ''Splatoon''{{'s}} release is called ''Fresh Kids'', the various songs of which are used in [[Mode|multiplayer]] battles. They have disbanded as of {{S2}}.<ref>[https://www.famitsu.com/news/201807/21160955.html Famitsu - ''Splatoon 2'' one year anniversary developer interview]</ref>

After the disbanding, each of their members have appeared in different bands. Quinn appears in [[Diss-Pair]] alongside Mashup in ''Splatoon 2'', while Ichiya, Nami, and Murasaki appear in [[Front Roe]] with a new member in {{S3}}.

==Songs==
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! Fictional Band
!Song Name
!Audio
|-
| rowspan="8" style="text-align:center;" |[[File:S Band Squid Squad.jpg|center|200px]]Squid Squad
|''[[Splattack!#Splattack! (Jam Session)|Splattack! (Jam Session)]]''
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:Tutorial.oga|group=Splatoon|name=Splattack! (Jam Session)}}
|-
|''[[Opening]]''
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:Splatoon match start.mp3|group=Splatoon|name=Opening}}
|-
|''[[Splattack!]]''
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:Multiplayer Splattack.oga|group=Splatoon|name=Splattack!}}
|-
|''[[Ink or Sink]]''
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:Multiplayer Ink or Sink.oga|group=Splatoon|name=Ink or Sink}}
|-
|''[[Seaskape]]''
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:Multiplayer Seaskape.oga|group=Splatoon|name=Seaskape}}
|-
|''[[Kraken Up]]''
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:Multiplayer Kraken Up.oga|group=Splatoon|name=Kraken Up}}
|-
|''[[Metalopod]]''
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:Multiplayer Metalopod.oga|group=Splatoon|name=Metalopod}}
|-
|''[[Now or Never!]]''
|{{MediaLoader|file=File:Multiplayer Now or Never.oga|group=Splatoon|name=Now or Never!}}
|-
|}

Squid Squad creates the majority of music heard in both [[Turf War|Regular]] and [[Ranked Battle]]s in {{S}}. Prior to Version {{Ver|S|2.0.0}} of ''Splatoon'', the only other artists doing so were the [[Squid Sisters]], having made the music for [[Splatfest]] battles. In {{S2}} and {{S3}}, despite Squid Squad having disbanded, its members remain active in the bands [[Diss-Pair]] and [[Front Roe]] respectively.

== Members==
===Ichiya===
{{quote|This guy handles lead vocals and guitar in the Squid Squad, and he writes most of the music and lyrics, too. Well, he never actually learned to read music, but he's got a gift for rippin' phat guitar riffs, and most importantly he's got that rockstar charm to inspire the other members to greatness.|Live from the Squid Research Lab}}

'''Ichiya''' is the band's lead vocalist and guitarist. He is selfish and has the temperament of a prodigy, though he knows nothing about music theory and simply makes songs with flashy guitar riffs, though others are drawn to his charm. He enjoys taking walks as a hobby.<ref name="haikarawalker">[https://twitter.com/rassicas/status/1275606717753987072 {{TWI}} Fan translation of HaikaraWalker]</ref>

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Vo. and Gt.jpg
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===Nami===
{{quote|The keyboardist is the group's only girl. The melodies she weaves reveal a foundation in deep-sea squid funk that's truly on another level.|[[Live from the Squid Research Lab]]}}

'''Nami''' is the band's synthesizer player, a skilled musician with some knowledge of jazz theory. She is described as being the craziest member of the band and goes by several nicknames, including "Mida-chan", "Master Namida", "Naminami", and "Girl from Planet Namik".<ref name="haikarawalker">[https://twitter.com/rassicas/status/1275606717753987072 {{TWI}} Fan translation of HaikaraWalker]</ref>

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Syn.jpg
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===Quinn===
{{quote|The bass player is the group's oldest member. He's one cool customer who doesn't show much emotion, but make no mistake, he's the backbone of this band. He's always the first one at soundcheck, and the last one to leave the stage at the end of the encore.|Live from the Squid Research Lab}}

'''Quinn''' is the band's bassist. Although he appears stoic, he is passionate about music. He attempted to draw out Ichiya's potential, but was relatively distant from the rest of the band, as he views Squid Squad as little more than a passing fad. He is usually expressionless and only makes slight movements when playing.<ref name="haikarawalker">[https://twitter.com/rassicas/status/1275606717753987072 {{TWI}} Fan translation of HaikaraWalker]</ref>

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Ba.jpg
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===Murasaki===
{{quote|The drummer's a bit rough around the edges. They call him wild child for a reason. This youngster's sense of rhythm is uncanny, and when it matters most, his sticks are always there to lead the way with a wicked beat barrage. He really gives his all on stage—if you look closely you might catch him weeping during a drum solo.|Live from the Squid Research Lab}}

'''Murasaki''' is the band's drummer. He has a lot of energy and potential, but does not use a wide variety of techniques, with his drum fills simply being a repeated hit of the snare.<ref name="haikarawalker">[https://twitter.com/rassicas/status/1275606717753987072 {{TWI}} Fan translation of HaikaraWalker]</ref>

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Squid Squad Dr Artwork.jpg
</gallery>

==Artists==
<gallery>
Hiroaki Takeuchi.jpg|[[Hiroaki Takeuchi]] (vocals)
Susumu Nishikawa.png|[[Susumu Nishikawa]] (guitar)
Yoshihiko Haga.png|[[Yoshihiko Haga]] (guitar)
TABOKUN.jpg|[[TABOKUN]] (bass)
Akira Tsuneoka.jpg|[[Akira Tsuneoka]]† (drums)
</gallery>

==Trivia==
[[File:Squid Squad Sticker Splatoon 3.png|thumb|A comparison of the Squid Squad sticker in {{S}} and {{S3}}]]
*The Squid Squad's album can be seen on the loading screen of {{S}}, on the white shelf to the right of the screen. 
**Additionally, they can sometimes be seen just before an [[Inkopolis News]] broadcast begins.
*The band members' Japanese names are sushi references: 
**Namida is wasabi used by a sushi chef. It also means "tear".
**Ichiya comes from "ichiya zushi" ('''一夜鮨''', lit. "one-night sushi"), a kind of fermented sushi.
**Ikkan is simply from the word "ikkan" ('''一貫'''), a unit for sushi.
**Murasaki is soy sauce used by a sushi chef. It also means "dark blue violet".
*Squid Squad can be seen on a poster in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''{{'s}} version of [[Urchin Underpass]].
*It was revealed in the liner notes for ''[[Splatune (Splatoon Original Soundtrack)|Splatune]]'' and ''[[Splatune 2 (Splatoon 2 Original Soundtrack)|Splatune 2]]'' that the song ''[[Now or Never!]]'', performed by many different musical acts in the franchise (Squid Squad, [[Squid Sisters]], [[Wet Floor]], [[Off the Hook]], [[C-Side]], and [[Deep Cut]]), was originally made by Squid Squad.
*The yellow sticker on Squid Squad's album art can be seen in {{S}}{{'s}} [[:File:Splatoon Sunken Scroll 1.png|Sunken Scroll 1]].
*Squid Squad's catchphrase is "Colorful forever, with a smidge of sepia." according to the band's [[Splatune (Splatoon Original Soundtrack)|Splatune]] article. It was referenced in a [https://twitter.com/splatoonjp/status/1530474206214770688?s=46&t=r3E4B2vRCuxCGi4-a-Q6sA SplatoonJP tweet] announcing the release of [[Front Roe]]'s "[[Sea Me Now]]".

==Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:S Band Squid Squad.jpg|''Fresh Kids'' album art
File:Boot Screen.png|''Splatoon'' startup loading screen with a Squid Squad poster
File:Squid squad billboard.png|The Squid Squad billboard in [[Inkopolis Plaza]].
File:Anchov jellyfish headphones.png|One [[jellyfish]]'s workspace at [[Ancho-V Games]] has a Squid Squad poster.
File:S Anchov jellyfish and arcade machine.png|Two jellyfish in another small room with a Squid Squad poster.
File:Daigasso splattack promo.jpg|Japanese promo for Squid Squad's music in [[References to Splatoon in other media#Daigasso! Band Brothers P|''Daigasso! Band Brothers P'']].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7LyxKLRrUw {{YT}} Nintendo 公式チャンネル: ''Splattack!'' in ''Daigasso! Band Brothers P'']</ref>
File:Splatoon Sunken Scroll 20.png|[[:File:Splatoon Sunken Scroll 20.png|Sunken Scroll 20]] is an advertisement for Squid Squad.
File:S Band Squid Squad Clean.jpg|A "cleaner" version of Squid Squad's album art.
File:Squid Squad logo new.png|Squid Squad logo from the ''Splatoon'' Base website
File:S Band Squid Squad Splatune.jpg|A slightly different version of the ''Fresh Kids'' album art as it appears in [[Splatune (Splatoon Original Soundtrack)|Splatune]]
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{Localized name
|title=Fresh Kids
|color=Splatoon
|Jap=SQUIDSQUAD
|JapM=
|FreE=Fresh Kids
|FreEM=Fresh Kids
|Ger=Fresh Kids
|GerM=Fresh Kids
|Ita=Fresh Kids
|ItaM=Fresh Kids
|SpaE=Amor tintado
|SpaEM=Inked love
|SpaA=Chévere como un apapacho
|SpaAM=Fresh as an affectionate gesture
}}

{{Localized name
|title=Ichiya
|color=Splatoon
|Jap=ICHIYA
|JapM=
}}

{{Localized name
|title=Nami
|color=Splatoon
|Jap=NAMIDA
|JapM=
}}

{{Localized name
|title=Quinn
|color=Splatoon
|Jap=IKKAN
|JapM=
}}

{{Localized name
|title=Murasaki
|color=Splatoon
|Jap=MURASAKI
|JapM=
}}

{{Localized name
|title=Squid Squad
|color=Splatoon 3
|Internal=Band01 <small>(''Splatoon 3'')</small><ref name="Leanny GitHub">[https://github.com/Leanny/splat3/blob/main/data/language/EUen.json {{GH}} Leanny on GitHub]</ref>
|InternalM=-
}}

==References==
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[[Category:Splatoon bands]]

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