Color Pulse
| Artist | Off the Hook |
| Vocals | Rina Itou Alice Peralta Pearl (in-game) Marina (in-game) |
| Game | Splatoon 2 |
| Heard in Splatoon 2 |
Inkopolis Square (Splatfest only) |
| Featured in |  Squid Beatz 2 – track 20 JukeboxSplatune 2 – disc 2, track 1 Octotune – disc 2, track 13 Octotune – disc 2, track 2 (1st Splatoon 2 Concert) Nintendo Music – link |
| Genre | Pop Electronic |
| BPM | 122 |
| Key signature | C major |
| Length | 1:35 (before looping) 3:29 (Splatune 2 and Octotune) |
| Sample |
Color Pulse is a song performed by Off the Hook.
Description
Color Pulse is an energetic pop song, prominently featuring Pearl rapping whilst Marina sings. After the intro, Marina sings as Pearl intercuts with a few lines, before rapping her verse, whilst Marina harmonizes in the background with the same lines as the first section. Marina then sings a section, which she repeats with the final line slightly changed before the song is looped again. During Splatfests, Off the Hook performed this song at Deca Tower in Inkopolis Square. It can also be heard in Squid Beatz 2, with maximum scores of 158 and 256 in Normal and Hard modes respectively. Prior to version 5.2.0, it had to be unlocked by hearing it during a Splatfest.
In Splatoon 3, the song can be heard in the jukebox as of version 7.0.0 if the Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass has been downloaded.
Lyrics
The booklet included with Splatune 2 gives the official lyrics for Color Pulse. The lyrics are nonsensical; the Japanese hiragana and katakana simply give the pronunciation. According to a Famitsu interview,[1] the former is used to indicate Pearl's lyrics in Inkling language, whereas the latter is used to indicate Marina's lyrics in Octarian language.
The karaoke version available on the JOYSOUND service lists additional lyrics that were not included with those of the booklet, which are in italics here.
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| Off the Hook | Japanese lyrics[2] | Romanized lyrics | |
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ラスタ ルミナイ ヨナビアルバウェ | Rasuta ruminai yonabiarubawe | |
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にゅねんない うぃらもらにらくらい | Nyunennai wiramoranirakurai | |
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ラスタ リポセイ ニュゼタラハンキスタ | Rasuta riposei nyuzetarahankisuta | |
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もにん にゅねんない | Monin nyunennai | |
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わさぽんなたい ざ ねもら たしにらおまいげもら がとぅびちぇにら |
Wasaponnatai za nemora tashiniraomaigemora Gatubichenira | |
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きなへんざごん ねのん いりよう みりまみりまほうこう こうちゃいちゃいちゃい |
Kinahenzagon nenon iriyou Mirimamirimahoukou kouchaichaichai | |
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( Pearl:) わつぁつぁねもら たしにらおまいげもら((  Marina:) タ タ タラタ タタタラ タラタ)( Pearl:) かにしらよう かにしらよう まつめらもうがながな ばいばい
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(Pearl:) Watsatsanemora tashiniraomaigemora (( Marina:) Ta ta tarata tatatara tarata)( Pearl:) Kanishirayou kanishirayou matsumeramouganagana baibai
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(Pearl:) わつぁつぁねもら かにしらばいばいげもら (( Marina:) タ タ タラタ タタタラ タラタ)( Pearl:) わさぽんなちぇにら がな ばい
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(Pearl:) Watsatsanemora kanishirabaibaigemora (( Marina:) Ta ta tarata tatatara tarata)( Pearl:) Wasaponnachenira gana bai
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(Marina:) WOW ウィカニラスタ ニノクライ (( Pearl:) Hey Hey じゃんぱい!)
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(Marina:) WOW wikanirasta ninokurai (( Pearl:) Hey Hey Janpai!)
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(Marina:) ピカポラバリ ニノハイ (( Pearl:) Hey Hey たんない!)
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(Marina:) Pikaborabari ninohai (( Pearl:) Hey Hey Tannai!)
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(Marina:) オニャサイ ヤウスタウ ブロイノワ (( Pearl:) Hey Hey Hey Hey Hey Hey らいはい!)
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(Marina:) Onyasai yausutau buroinowa (( Pearl:) Hey Hey Hey Hey Hey Hey Raihai!)
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(Marina:) WOW ウィカニラスタ ニノクライ (( Pearl:) Hey Hey じゃんぱい!)
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(Marina:) WOW wikanirasuta ninokurai (( Pearl:) Hey Hey Janpai!)
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((Marina:) ピカポラバリ ニノハイ (( Pearl:) Hey Hey たんない!)
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((Marina:) Pikaporanari ninohai (( Pearl:) Hey Hey Tannai!)
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(Marina:) ティリュガイ スプラエン プラエン ユウォビラ (( Pearl:) Hey Hey Hey Hey Hey Hey らいはい!)
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(Marina:) Tiryugai supuraen puraen yuwobira (( Pearl:) Hey Hey Hey Hey Hey Hey Raihai!)
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Other versions
Inkopolis News (Splatfest)
This version has the vocals and a lot of the instruments taken out for a simpler version. It was played immediately after the player pressed and on the start screen during a Splatfest and played during Inkopolis News, replacing the regular Inkopolis News song. After the news segment ended, the regular song started to be performed.
Color Pulse (Live)
During live performances, an extended version of Color Pulse is used. Although each performance is slightly different due to the live bands, they retain the same strong structure. The main difference from the regular version is a new break from Marina, as she scratches the beat on her set containing samples of various sound effects that vary by show, and immediately afterwards a new melody is subtly laid on the beat. It now has a definite ending to the song, repeating the intro. A recording of this version from their first live concert at Tokaigi 2018 can be found in Octotune.
Remixes and covers
Leaving with Pearl
| Game | Splatoon 3 (Side Order only) |
| Heard in Splatoon 3 |
Meeting the Pearl Drone for the first time |
| Featured in | Jukebox Ordertune – disc 1, track 3 |
| BPM | 132 |
| Length | 0:44 (before looping) |
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Leaving with Pearl is an upbeat electronic remix of Color Pulse. It plays in Splatoon 3: Side Order when Agent 8 meets Pearl for the first time in Side Order, similar to Meeting the New Squidbeak Splatoon in Return of the Mammalians.
Color Pulse (2024)
| Artist | Off the Hook |
| Vocals | Rina Itou Alice Peralta Pearl (in-game) Marina (in-game) |
| Game | Splatoon 3 |
| Heard in Splatoon 3 |
Inkopolis Square (before the Halftime Report during Splatfests) |
| Featured in | Jukebox Ordertune – disc 3, track 29 |
| Genre | Pop Electronic |
| BPM | 124 |
| Key signature | C major |
| Length | 1:41 (before looping) |
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In Splatoon 3, a new remix of Color Pulse is performed by Off the Hook in Inkopolis Square during the first half of Splatfests.[3] Compared to City of Color (2023), which was a relatively faithful remix, Color Pulse (2024) has a very different feeling compared to the original, featuring new vocals and much different instrumentation. The song is overall slightly more relaxed in tone, with lower-pitched synths and a greater emphasis on the drum line (particularly in the chorus), and features some additional vocal ad-libs from both Pearl and Marina. The tempo is also slightly increased from 122 BPM to 124 BPM.
Color Pulse (2024) (Grand Festival)
During the first two days of the Past vs. Present vs. Future Splatfest, an extended live band version of Color Pulse (2024) can be performed by Off the Hook at the Grand Festival Grounds.
This version of the song uses the original vocals featured in the Splatoon 2 version of Color Pulse, with the instrumentation of the performance being similar to Color Pulse (2024). The structure of the song however remains identical to the live concert versions of the song, particularly the performance featured in the Haicalive at Tokaigi 2018 concert, with the remixed Inkling voice clips being replaced with synths instead.
Rainbow Color Inkantation
- Main article: Rainbow Color Inkantation
During the last 24 hours of the Past vs. Present vs. Future Splatfest in Splatoon 3, Rainbow Color Inkantation, a megamix of Color Pulse with Calamari Inkantation and Anarchy Rainbow, has been added to the song pool for Splatfest battles. Additionally, it was the only song that played during Tricolor Battles on the Grand Splatlands Bowl stage. If neither of the attacking teams secured the second Ultra Signal in such a battle, an instrumental song that sampled the section at 0:16 from Color Pulse played during the last minute of the battle.
Samples and interpolations
Splatfest Theme Drop
A short altered section of Color Pulse was played when an upcoming Splatfest was announced in Splatoon 2. It is credited to Off the Hook in Splatune 2 and Nintendo Music.
Splatfest Results Drop
A similar shortened section of the intro was played when the winners of a Splatfest were announced in Splatoon 2. It is credited to Off the Hook in Splatune 2 and Nintendo Music.
MC.Princess radio theme
When Cap'n Cuttlefish first receives communication from Off the Hook in the Octo Expansion, the music that plays while Pearl is speaking contains the first note of Color Pulse at the start.
The Plan
- Main article: The Plan
The Plan at one point samples the segue from the introduction to the main part of Color Pulse.
Hyperbomb sound effect
Activating a hyperbomb plays the first two notes of Color Pulse, with the glissando replacing the normal audio cue for standard 
Suction Bombs, and the actual explosion serving as the orchestra hit.
Turf War bad ending (Second Half Annihilation)
A hollow version reminiscent of a warning siren plays over the scene showing Inkopolis Square covered in sanitizing ink, should the player fail the Turf War in the Octo Expansion. In the game files, this song is named "ZenmetsuKouhan", which translates to "Second Half Annihilation".
Into the Light
- Main article: Into the Light
Near the ending of Into the Light, another song by Off the Hook, the tune of Color Pulse plays before returning to the main melody.
Floor Clear! (Part 1)
- Main article: Floor Clear! (Part 1)
The first two bars of Marina's section at around 1:03 are interpolated as the jingle that plays after clearing a floor during the first climb in Splatoon 3: Side Order.
Case Closed
In the cutscene where everybody walks to the big elevator after defeating Order, a lighter remix plays.
Music video
The music video for Color Pulse first debuted during the Splatoon 2 Direct on 6 July 2017.
The video starts at approximately 23:04.
The music video for Color Pulse (2024) was released on 18 March 2024, roughly four days before the start of the Drums vs. Guitar vs. Keyboard Splatfest and Lightly Salted vs. Consommé vs. Salted Seaweed Splatfest.
Quotes
| “ | During the Splatfest, Off the Hook will perform an updated version of Color Pulse for their Splatsville fans! Sez Marina, "Singing that intro always reminds me of seven years ago when we first took the stage with the legendary Squid Sisters. Feels like it was yesterday!" | ” |
— @SplatoonNA on Twitter[3]
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| “ | Head to Inkopolis Square during this weekend's #Splatoon3 Splatfest to see Off the Hook performing a fresh version of Color Pulse! | ” |
— @NintendoEurope on Twitter[4]
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Trivia
- This song and Inkoming! are also featured in the Splatoon 2 Medley in Ring Fit Adventure.
- Although the version in Splatoon 3 is named Color Pulse (2024) in English, the music video published by Nintendo of America is simply called "Color Pulse", with "Color Pulse '24" on the thumbnail.
Artists
Etymology
Color Pulse is likely named after the appearance Inkopolis Square took on during Splatfests, being lit up with neon signs and bright lights. Flashing lights were also featured on Off the Hook's stage while they were performing this song, hence the name. It may also be a reference to City of Color by the Squid Sisters, which also played during Splatfests.
Names in other languages
The name of the songs is the same as English in all languages except for Japanese. Only Leaving with Pearl differs between non-Japanese languages.
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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 Japanese |
ウルトラ・カラーパルス urutora kara parusu |
Ultra Color Pulse |
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ヒメと出発 | Departure with Pearl |
 Dutch |
Vertrek met Lorelei | Depart with Pearl |
 French |
Partir avec Perle | Leaving with Pearl |
 Italian |
Andare con Alga | Go with Pearl |
 Russian |
«Жемчик, в путь!» «Zhemchik, v put'!» |
«Pearl, let's hit the road!» |
 Spanish (NOA) |
En marcha con Perla | On the move with Pearl |
 Korean |
히메와 출발 Himewa chulbal |
Let's go with Pearl |
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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ウルトラ・カラーパルス'24 urutora kara parusu '24 |
Ultra Color Pulse '24 |
References
- ↑ イイダのパートはイカと言語が違う https://www.famitsu.com/news/201711/17145896.html
- ↑ Splatune 2 booklet
- ↑ 3.0 3.1
@SplatoonNA on Twitter
- ↑ @NintendoEurope on Twitter
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