Li'l Judd

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Li'l Judd
Species Cat
Habitat
Height
Hair color
Eye color Black
Age Three months (Splatoon 2)[1]
Five years and three months (Splatoon 3)
Gender Male
Pronouns
Relations Judd (cloned offspring)
Location Inkopolis Square, Splatsville
Shop
HP
Maximum HP
Members
Other forms
“ Breaking news! We've confirmed the identity of the furry creature seen previously in both video footage and the recent Testfire event! Ready for it? Everyone, meet Li'l Judd!

Okay, I'll be the first to admit he's adorable, but from what we've been able to observe, he's gunning for Judd's spot as premier Turf War judge like a bloodthirsty tiger crouching in the jungle underbrush. The details of his origins are still shrouded in mystery, but rest assured our research on this fuzzy subject will continue.

”

Li'l Judd is a cat in Splatoon 2 and Splatoon 3. He is a smaller version of Judd, with whom he judges multiplayer matches.

Appearance

Like Judd, Li'l Judd is a bipedal domestic kitten with a large head and body, small limbs, a tail that ends in an arrow shape, and tuxedo-like fur patterning. However, Li'l Judd's eyes are small, black and beady, and his fur is fuzzier and has a lighter color than Judd's. In Splatoon 3, Li'l Judd has grown bigger; he also has an overall dirtier appearance, with his fur having a brownish tinge and being much more ruffled. After the player completes Return of the Mammalians, he also wears a headset in his left ear.

Personality and traits

As his name suggests, Li'l Judd shares many similarities to Judd. He gives the player advice when approached, and also helps judge matches. He is, however, set apart from his genetic original primarily by his inferiority complex and ambition. These combined traits drive Li'l Judd to plot against Judd, with him planning to supersede his original as the judge of Turf Wars. It is also implied that he is willing to use violence to achieve his goals, supported by that according to The Art of Splatoon 2, Li'l Judd "is waiting for his chance to stab Judd in the back" and Sunken Scroll 23 in Splatoon 3, which seems to describe Li'l Judd's preparations for a future assassination attempt on Judd. It is, however, unknown what Judd thinks of his clone, or if he even is aware of Li'l Judd's hostility towards him.

His Tableturf Battle dialogue, however, shows an honorable side and displays a vast vocabulary and sophisticated, albeit somewhat aggressive, speech. This starkly contrasts his diminutive size and general "cutesy" appearance, giving the dialogue a humorous bend. His speech mannerisms along with his plots suggest a high level of intelligence.

Splatoon 2

Together with Judd, Li'l Judd judges Turf Wars and Ranked Battles. Judd represents the player's team, called "Good Guys", and Li'l Judd represents the enemy team, called "Bad Guys". When the "Bad Guys" win, Li'l Judd brandishes a flag in their ink color and Judd falls down in defeat; the opposite happens when the "Good Guys" win. He can also be seen in Inkopolis Square sitting on top of Judd as he sleeps, and sometimes, when the player speaks to Judd for advice, Li'l Judd will give them advice instead. He often starts his advice with 'Mew!' rather than 'Meow!', implying that he is younger than Judd (who always starts his advice with 'Meow!').

In Sunken Scroll 27, it is revealed that Li'l Judd is a clone of Judd, created when the latter reactivated the capsule that he was cryogenically frozen in; the original owner of Judd, the professor, included this function in the capsule to ensure that Judd would not become lonely.

Splatoon 3

Li'l Judd plays the same role as in the previous game, judging Turf Wars and Anarchy Battles and representing the enemy team. He also can be battled as an opponent in Tableturf Battle after the player reaches Tableturf rank 21. However, he is not found together with Judd in the lobby, and thus no longer gives advice to the player.

After completing Return of the Mammalians, Li'l Judd begins wearing a headset.

Tableturf Battle

Li'l Judd's Deck
Li'l Judd

8

Li'l Judd
Mr. Grizz

14

Mr. Grizz
Smallfry

3

Smallfry
Chum

5

Chum
Mothership

12

Mothership
Steelhead

12

Steelhead
Steel Eel

10

Steel Eel
Stinger

7

Stinger
Scrapper

10

Scrapper
Maws

12

Maws
Flyfish

13

Flyfish
Goldie

12

Goldie
Drizzler

12

Drizzler
Cohock

9

Cohock
Inkjet

12

Inkjet

Quotes

Splatoon 2

"Meow! (Looks like you've leveled up enough to put your skills to the test in Ranked Battles! Ranked battles are for Inklings who mean business. Press Minus in the lobby to check out the rules.)" --Said after reaching Level 10.

"Meow! (Do you have any Ability Chunks yet? When you scrub gear or reallocate abilities, the original abilities become ability chunks. Ability chunks don't do much by themselves, but you can combine them to make abilities on demand! And keep an eye out for the young urchin lad. He knows just what to do with ability chunks!)"

"Meow! (To master Shooters, it's impurrtant to get your reticle firmly on your opponent. When you've got the enemy in your sights, the reticle will change into an × symbol. Wait to see this symbol before pressing ZR to pull the trigger. And when your attack strikes your opponent, you should be able to hear and see it. Knowing whether you're hitting the opponent or not will help you adjust your aim if necessary.)"

"Meow! (Splash Walls and Ballers can prevent your ink from hitting your target. However, if either of them hit a Splat Bomb or Suction Bomb, the bomb will detonate immediately. Use this fact to destroy Splash Walls and Ballers quickly!)"

"Mew! (Keep an eye on the icons at the top of the screen to see which team has the advantage. Tread carefully if your team's numbers are low, and be bold if you've got the enemy on the ropes!)"

"Mew! (Swimming around fast in ink will make little ripples that your opponents might notice. Tilt Left Stick gently to swim slowly and sneak up on opponents without making a splash!)"

"Mew! (In Tower Control, the team that rides the tower into the opponent's goal wins. You can make the tower's path safer by splatting any oppawnents in its way ahead of time.)"

"Mew! (In Splat Zones, the team that keeps control of the Splat Zones in the stage wins! You'll need to plan out the best way to keep the Splat Zones free of enemy ink. Don't try to be a hero. Coordinate and attack together as a four-purrson team!)"

"Mew! (In Rainmaker, the team that carries the Rainmaker to the other team's goal wins. The Rainmaker is powerful, but it's not good at close range. Work with your team to stay safe.)"

Splatoon 3

For Tableturf Battle quotes, see List of Tableturf Battle rivals in Splatoon 3#Quotes.

Gallery

Splatoon 2

Artwork

  • 3D art

    3D art

  • 3D art including Judd

    3D art including Judd

  • Polaroid-style render

    Polaroid-style render

  • Artwork of Li'l Judd sitting of top of a sleeping Judd

    Artwork of Li'l Judd sitting of top of a sleeping Judd

  • 2D art

    2D art

  • Li'l Judd in artwork created for the cover of The Art of Splatoon 2

    Li'l Judd in artwork created for the cover of The Art of Splatoon 2

  • Li'l Judd and an Octoling

    Li'l Judd and an Octoling

  • Artwork of Li'l Judd with DJ Octavio for the Chaos vs. Order Splatfest

    Artwork of Li'l Judd with DJ Octavio for the Chaos vs. Order Splatfest

  • Li'l Judd with Judd and Agent 8 in for Japan's unofficial Cat Day 2020

    Li'l Judd with Judd and Agent 8 in for Japan's unofficial Cat Day 2020

In-game

  • A match where Li'l Judd has won.

    A match where Li'l Judd has won.

  • Animation of Li'l Judd on top of a sleeping Judd.

    Animation of Li'l Judd on top of a sleeping Judd.

  • Li'l Judd dancing with Judd during a Splatfest

    Li'l Judd dancing with Judd during a Splatfest

  • Dialog icon (also shown in the Inkopolis Square map).

    Dialog icon (also shown in the Inkopolis Square map).

  • Sunken Scroll 26, showing Judd and Li'l Judd's capsule being accidentally unplugged.

    Sunken Scroll 26, showing Judd and Li'l Judd's capsule being accidentally unplugged.

  • Sunken Scroll 27, indicating the origins of Li'l Judd.

    Sunken Scroll 27, indicating the origins of Li'l Judd.

  • Mem cake of Li'l Judd and Judd.

    Mem cake of Li'l Judd and Judd.

  • Team Kid's icon in the Kid vs. Grown-Up Splatfest, depicting Li'l Judd.

    Team Kid's icon in the Kid vs. Grown-Up Splatfest, depicting Li'l Judd.

Promotional

Splatoon 3

  • Character icon

    Character icon

  • Li'l Judd, as he appears in Splatoon 3.

    Li'l Judd, as he appears in Splatoon 3.

  • Li'l Judd in the Nintendo Magazine 2022 summer.

    Li'l Judd in the Nintendo Magazine 2022 summer.

  • Li'l Judd with headset after completing Return of the Mammalians.

    Li'l Judd with headset after completing Return of the Mammalians.

  • Unofficial render of Judd and Li'l Judd's game models on The Models Resource.

    Unofficial render of Judd and Li'l Judd's game models on The Models Resource.

  • Li'l Judd's Tableturf Battle card sleeve.

    Li'l Judd's Tableturf Battle card sleeve.

  • Plush toys and cushions of Judd and Li'l Judd made by Sanei.

    Plush toys and cushions of Judd and Li'l Judd made by Sanei.

  • Concept art

    Concept art

  • Tableturf Artwork

    Tableturf Artwork

  • Tableturf Battle card artwork before version 5.0.0. In it, Li'l Judd's nose and ears have been colored pink.

    Tableturf Battle card artwork before version 5.0.0. In it, Li'l Judd's nose and ears have been colored pink.

Trivia

  • According to a Famitsu interview, the reason why Li'l Judd's fur has become stiff in Splatoon 3 is because since he was not able to achieve Judd's position, he became a bit lazy, resulting in his fur becoming how it is now.[3]
  • In Splatoon 3, Li'l Judd is associated with Salmon Run Next Wave theming, with most of his Tableturf Battle cards being related to it and his card sleeves having a Salmonid design, in addition to his change in appearance coinciding with Mr. Grizz's defeat in Return of the Mammalians.
  • Li'l Judd was initially created for user interface purposes since Judd would have taken up to much of Splatoon 2's results map if he stood in the middle as he did in Splatoon.[4]

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese コジャッジくん
Kojajji-kun (Co Judge)[5]		 Mr. Little Judge, also a pun on the term "co-judge"
Netherlands Dutch Justus jr. From Justus (male given name derived from Latin iustus (stands for the adjective "just")) and jr. ("junior")
CanadaFrance French Mini Charbitre Pun on chat ("cat") and arbitre ("referee"), with mini at the beginning
Germany German Mini-Miezrichter Pun on Schiedsrichter ("referee") and Miez ("kitty"), with mini at the beginning. Also contains the word Richter ("judge").
Italy Italian Giudigattino Pun on giudice ("judge") and gattino ("kitten")
Russia Russian Судокотик
Sudokotik		 Judgekitten
SpainMexico Spanish Justito From justo ("fair") with the -ito diminutive
China Chinese (Simplified) 小评审
xiǎo píngshěn (Mandarin)		 Little Judge
Hong Kong Chinese (Traditional) 小評審
xiǎo píngshěn (Mandarin)		 Little Judge
South Korea Korean 꼬마심판
Kkomasimpan		 Little Judge

References

  1. ↑ The Art of Splatoon 2 page 113
  2. ↑ Squid Research Lab Live from Squid Research Lab: Li'l Judd
  3. ↑ Half-a-year after launch developer interview: The relationship between new Agent 3 and Smallfry, why Special Weapons resemble those in S1, and a deep dive into the rugged Splatlandian Inkling world! (Translation by Rassicas)
  4. ↑ TumblrNintendo DREAM Vol 282, page 10translated by rassicas
  5. ↑ スプラトゥーン2 イカすカードウエハース 2018年08月13日発売 (Bandai Candy product page for Splatoon 2-brand wafers)
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