Squid (Inkling)
Main Player in Turf War
A character around 14 years old who can transform between squid and human forms, serving as the main player in Turf War. The protagonist character of the Splatoon game series.
Quotes
- Squid, nice to meetcha!
Trivia
- Inklings can freely transform between squid form and human form.
- Age is approximately 14 years old, with the setting of coming from the countryside to Inkopolis for fashion.
- Usage rate: female type (Girl) about 70%, male type (Boy) about 30%.
- Inkling service was the former friend interaction service.
- Splatfest theme song features Squid Sisters' famous song 'Shio Kara Bushi'.
- Octarian army and Octolings appear as enemies.
Alternate names
Squid
Inkling
Boy
Girl
Profile
- Species
- Squid-type Human
- Birth year
- Approximately equivalent to 14 years old
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Possesses the ability to transform into a squid and also takes a human form. Participates in Turf War while enjoying stylish fashion with diverse clothing and hairstyles.
- Height
- Approximately around 150cm
- Hair color
- Multicolor
- Distinguishing features
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- Squid and Human Dual Forms
- Excellent Vision
- Built-in Ink Tank
- High Leg Strength (High Jumps)
- Iconic items
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- Various Weapons (Shooter, Splatling, Slosher, etc.)
- Hero Suit (Hero Mode Equipment)
- Various Gear (Hats, Clothes, Shoes)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Curious
- Detailed personality
- Young squids who came from the countryside to Inkopolis, enjoy fashion, and aim to improve skills while having fun with Turf War. Free-spirited, lively, and with excellent fashion sense.
- Keywords
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- Brave
- Team Play
- Curious
- Fashion Lover
- Flexible
- Competitive Spirit
- High Physical Abilities
- Motto
- Squid, nice to meetcha!
- Talents
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- Transformation Ability to Squid Form
- Excellent Vision and Jumping Power
- Combat Ability to Freely Handle Ink
- Skills
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- Turf War Tactics
- Versatile Weapon Usage Techniques
- Team Coordination
- Multiplayer Adaptation Ability
- Motivation
- To excel in Turf War as a stylish and strong squid, gaining status and fame in Inkopolis.
- Habits
- Catchphrase is 'Squid, nice to meetcha!'
- Favorite colors
- Team Color Ink
- Favorite foods
- Rice, Bread, Sushi Toppings (Especially Squid)
- Hobbies
- Turf War, Fashion, Music Appreciation
- Favorite places
- Inkopolis, Octo Valley
History
- Backstory
- Young squids around 14 years old with the special ability to change from squid to human form. Participates in Turf War while coming from the countryside to the urban Inkopolis for fashion.
- Debut date
- May 28, 2015
- Work title
- Splatoon
- Media type
- Game
Splatoon Release
- Significant event
- Splatoon Release
- Description
- Released as a Wii U software. Featured TPS-style ink battles and gained popularity as a new action game.
Major Updates
- Significant event
- Major Updates
- Description
- Free updates added new weapons, matching modes, and Splatfests, expanding the play environment.
Inkling Service Launch
- Significant event
- Inkling Service Launch
- Description
- Online friend interaction service launched in August 2015. Service ended in September 2017.
Various Splatfest Events
- Significant event
- Various Splatfest Events
- Description
- Limited-time ranking events saw massive user participation and excitement.
Relationships
Callie
Best friend
Active together as Squid Sisters, a popular unit that livened up Splatfests.
Marie
Best friend
Callie's cousin and the other member of Squid Sisters. Acts together in Turf War and events.
Commander Cuttlefish
Mentor
Guides in Hero Mode, leading juniors as a hero of the past Great Turf War.
New Squidbeak Splatoon
New Squidbeak Splatoon: member
Media appearances
Splatoon
Game / Protagonist
2015 Wii U
Splatoon 2
Game / Protagonist
2017 Nintendo Switch
Splatoon 3
Game / Protagonist
2022 Nintendo Switch
Voice cast and creators
Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development Division Production Group No. 2
- Creator name
- Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development Division Production Group No. 2
- Role
- Original author
Hisashi Nogami
- Creator name
- Hisashi Nogami
- Role
- Producer
Yusuke Amano, Tsubasa Sakaguchi
- Creator name
- Yusuke Amano, Tsubasa Sakaguchi
- Role
- Director
Keisuke Nishimori
- Creator name
- Keisuke Nishimori
- Role
- Designer
Toru Minegishi, Shiho Fujii
- Creator name
- Toru Minegishi, Shiho Fujii
- Role
- Music Composer
Related goods
Squid · Girl · Boy amiibo
- Item name
- Squid · Girl · Boy amiibo
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular