A look back at the three biggest groups
18 July 2024
Learn more about the biggest music acts to come out of Inkopolis and the Splatlands so far! Be sure to also check out the jumbo-sized interview with all seven members.
The OG Inkopolis News Hosts
SQUID SISTERS
An idol group formed by two cousins. After debuting with City of Color, they quickly rose to top-idol status when their fourth single, Calamari Inkantation, became a massive hit. Their catchphrase is “stay fresh!”
Callie
Cheerful and upbeat, she plays the comedic foil of the group. She likes being outdoors and is so energetic that she never runs out of steam. After moving on from Inkopolis News, she also made appearances in dramas.
Marie
Cool and self-assured, she’s the one with the acerbic wit. She prefers staying indoors and relaxing. She also does a solo radio program called "Marie After Midnight".
Youth Folk-Singing Contest champs
A judge from this event later became their producer. After spending years working on their act in private, they made their debut.
Agent 1 | Captain (Formerly Agent 3) | Agent 2 | Cuttlefish
Agents 1 & 2 of the New Squidbeak Splatoon
Both are grandchildren of (former) Captain Cuttlefish and members of the New Squidbeak Splatoon. They protect the world in secret from threats such as the Octarian army.
Callie the Traitor [Splatoon 2]
After being brainwashed by DJ Octavio’s hypnoshades, she briefly threw her lot in with the Octarians.
Marie taking careful aim to save Callie.
A caster’s duties
Deliver the news
On Inkopolis News and Anarchy Splatcast, these groups deliver news inkfish can use, such as the current modes and stages.
Hyping Splatfests
In Splatfests, where players choose a side on an issue to battle it out, each member of the group reps one team. During the event, they perform live together.
They rock new outfits for special seasonal Splatfests!
The Fresh Faces of Inkopolis News
OFF THE HOOK
A duo formed by Pearl, a confident but abrasive MC, and Marina, the scatterbrained genius DJ. After their recent tour, they’re known all the world over, not just in Inkopolis. Their catchphrase is “don't get cooked—stay off the hook!”
Pearl
Her voice is powerful enough to destroy her surroundings when she goes all out. She had a rough time with her voice quality in her solo years, but after meeting Marina, she was able to get it under control. Her family is extremely wealthy—however rich you’re thinking, they’re richer than that.
Marina
She was formerly an elite Octoling soldier in Octarian society. She cares deeply for Pearl. A self-admitted huge fan of the Squid Sisters.
[Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion]
When Pearl happened to pick up a wireless transceiver, Off the Hook linked up with Agent 8, who was trying to climb from the Undersea Metro to the surface. The duo guided Agent 8 in escaping.
The pair picking up Agent 8 in their personal copter. (Did we mention Pearl is rich?)
Pearl’s voice and Marina’s tech combine in the Princess Cannon to save the day.
Another Agent 8 Team Up
[Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass – Wave 2: Side Order]
Off the Hook found themselves in a version of Inkopolis Square drained of color. Alongside Agent 8, they fought their way up the Spire of Order to find the secret at its heart.
Anarchy Splatcast
DEEP CUT
A trio of mischievous rascals. Each is the scion of a prominent Splatsville family. They love their homeland, with Frye in particular seeing Inkopolis as bitter rivals. Their catchphrase is “catch ya later!”
Shiver
Official leader of Deep Cut, as determined in a previous Splatfest. Likes to count money in her spare time.
Frye
Though reckless, brash, and prone to fights, she is actually quite softhearted. She’s the foodie of the group.
Big Man
The good-natured musician behind Deep Cut’s backing tracks. The tips of his fins are dexterous enough to handle both musical instruments and weapons.
Self-Professed Noble Bandits [Splatoon 3]
Their banditry proceeds go toward saving Splatsville from financial hardship. They end up clashing with the New Squidbeak Splatoon in Alterna, which they snuck into to loot it.
Relations with the Other Groups
With the Squid Sisters
Big Man worked with the Squid Sisters under a pseudonym without telling the rest of Deep Cut.
When they found out, the group had a musical reckoning.
Vs. Off the Hook
Off the Hook accidentally barged into Deep Cut’s performance.
In return, Shiver and Frye rushed the stage at Off the Hook’s Splatlands show, resulting in a battle song.
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