Judd

The only mammal battle judge in the Inkling world

A cat character and the only mammal in the Splatoon world that judges battle wins and losses.

Quotes

  • Inkling, nice to meet ya~!
  • Nice!
  • Have fun at the Fest too!

Trivia

  • The only mammal character in this world.
  • Nicknamed 'Judge'.
  • Handles battle judging and plays an important role in the game.
  • Laid-back napping pose in the square is popular with fans.
  • Setting exists that its true identity is the pet cat of an ancient civilization researcher.

Alternate names

Judd Judge Referee Cat

Tags

Cat Battle Judge Mammal Nintendo Splatoon Inkling NPC Famitsu Awards Game Character

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Profile

Species
Cat
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Round face with half white and half dark gray fur coloring, often seen with eyes closed. Iconic for napping in front of the Inkling Tree in the square.
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Multicolor
Distinguishing features
  • White and gray mottled pattern
  • Eyes-closed expression
  • Round facial features
Iconic items
  • Battle judging whistle

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Laid-back
Detailed personality
Loves napping and is laid-back. However, possesses the ability to instantly judge battle outcomes and is reliable in serious situations.
Keywords
  • Calm
  • Strict
  • Observation
  • Sleep-loving
  • Fair
Motto
Judge battles fairly; that's Judd's motto.
Talents
  • Accurate battle result judging ability
  • Eye to instantly discern ally and enemy strengths
  • Calm judgment
Skills
  • Battle situation observation
  • Matchmaking knowledge
Motivation
To continue ensuring fair matches in the Splatoon world.
Habits
Often naps in the square, seems unapproachable but is friendly.
Favorite foods
Fish, Milk
Favorite places
Inkling Tree Square
Disliked situations
Unfair battles, Noisy environments

History

Backstory
Originally the pet cat of a scholar who warned of the collapse of human civilization over 10,000 years ago, revived as Judd after a long time. Currently the only mammal in the Splatoon world, involved in win/loss judging.
Debut date
May 28, 2015
Work title
Splatoon
Media type
Game

Splatoon debut

Significant event
Splatoon debut
Description
First appeared as the battle win/loss judge in the 2015 Wii U version of Splatoon.

Super Abalone distribution

Significant event
Super Abalone distribution
Description
Also handled the role of giving bonuses to players based on the freshness meter status.

Fes match judge

Significant event
Fes match judge
Description
Judged the results of player battles during limited-time events.

Relationships

Spyke

Ally

Serves together as the hub for gear power and item exchanges

Cap'n Cuttlefish

Mentor

Mentor role in the Hero Mode story

Splatoon world

Splatoon world: unknown

Media appearances

Splatoon

Game

2015 Wii U

Voice cast and creators

Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 2

Creator name
Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 2
Role
Original author

Nintendo

Creator name
Nintendo
Role
Publisher

Keisuke Nishimori

Creator name
Keisuke Nishimori
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Judd plush

Item name
Judd plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Judd figure

Item name
Judd figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited

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