All Splatoon Idols Reveals (Deep Cut, Off The Hook & Squid Sisters)

[@randomname1924]

I love how they manage to make them all so different style wise (the Squid Sisters being your typical idol maybe J-pop duo, Off The Hook giving a more modern vibe with Pop & Rap, and now Deep Cut giving fusion group vibes). Also this style reflects in all the songs and they are all such BANGERS even if it’s gibberish

[@flandrescarlet506]

Squid Sisters were J-Pop, Off the Hook was English pop, Deep Cut appears to be... their own thing (because chaos lol), but a fusion of traditional music with pop vibes and I love them

[@jinglejinglebell7844]

I think Deep cut is traditional Japanese music like the traditional festive musics

[@Rhythmgameenthusiast]

@@jinglejinglebell7844 its actually a mix of indian, brazilian, and japanese traditional music i think

[@hanhan3695]

SO TRUEEE

[@normanred9212]

lol dude Pop & Rap is the 1980s, they went old school for them

[@squiggly_peters]

I genuinely love how much they took on the chaos concept with Deep Cuts overall style

[@ifcat2147]

I wonder what they would've looked like if Order won....

[@joeyoOreo]

@@ifcat2147 If order won I imagine it would be like futuristic Kinda like synth pop or techno ya know

[@squiggly_peters]

@@ifcat2147 Honestly when I think of that scenario I just think about daft punk 😭

[@CofyLovy]

Ok i really love your pfp ;;;;;

[@nicolovespanda]

they dont look that chaotic though.. just more traditional leading as opposed to a futuristic cyber type style

[@ElToland]

Deep Cut's Splatfest music is the best IMO, it really sounds like a festival

[@Dolquin]

sounds like a celebration than a splatfest song

[@maple7616]

@@Dolquin sounds like a fest

[@freeforall2069]

@@maple7616 a splat fest

[@Justic_]

Yeah, pretty much their song is a mix of Japanese summer festival and Brazilian carneval music, so it just has this overall chaotic, fun vibe.

[@casualanarchist4483]

ikr! i get chills every time i listen to it

[@c0reproducer]

its weird how this all went from an original game idea about tofu blocks shooting ink, into this community, this masterpiece :D

[@triggerhappy4199]

Fr

[@lol_fruits]

Don't forget the rabbit idea that kinda stuck for a while to the point that the plaza from that version stayed basically the same

[@Anaea]

@@lol_fruits don't forget DO THE MARIO SWING YOUR ARMS FROM SIDE TO SI-

[@lol_fruits]

@@Anaea You right. Can't forgot that

[@pamelarlynn]

@@Anaea Never gonna forget that

[@ghostbyun]

It's really amusing seeing people complaining about Frye's design the exact way people complained about Pearl's design when she was first revealed. Pearl is now super beloved, I'm sure the same will happen with Frye.

[@Chou-shi]

Frye is so original and unique plus she's a vampire squid probably and her inspo are soo cool ✨

[@TuxPeng]

I was always team Pearl, I find Fryes design to be a little odd

[@smolmochi8133]

Not with that big ass forehead ☠️

[@franz.francisco]

i still don't like pearl, and i think frye is a bit odd

[@pascuala.]

I love cute girls with huge foreheads B)

[@LittleParade_]

I also love how ambiguous Frye and Shiver's appearances are, in the way that they don't look fully Inkling or fully Octoling. Like after the events of Octo Expansion, Octoling and Inklings cultures, styles, and appearances all kinda fused together like a true melting pot

[@danihamasaki]

If I hadn't read the wiki I wouldn't have known that Shiver was an Octoling, she looks very neutral just like Frye, that makes them special in my opinion

[@masculinedevil9344]

I've read some things that frye is supposed to be a vampire squid.

[@catalinaargyriou8603]

shiver doesn't seem to have the eye markings of either inklings or octolings. they honestly hit an uncanny valley, with the red blushing and lack of eye markings. the only thing signifying that they aren't human is their hair.

[@cowfin06]

They're chaotic in literally every way possible I LOVE IT SO MUCH bc like WHAT ARE THEY 😭

[@ReadilyAvailibleChomper]

Shiver is obviously an octoling. Suction cups on her hair, octoling teeth, no nose bride thing and rounded ears.

[@eliseamoose1841]

Everyone says Frye’s forehead being that big looks dumb but idk? I actually feel it suits her and I love her design so much

[@anonymousperidot7446]

At first I thought it looked a little weird but now she’s starting to grow on me

[@yazzythecattyweirdo188]

@@anonymousperidot7446 Same, actually...

[@Yozhi2]

Yeah

[@chronomage4939]

they managed to make some of pearl's design choices actually good

[@Devilcakes]

To be fair, I think all three idols fulfill a trend of media in Japan. With Frye, the typical "Mo'" Look. With Shiver, the Fox Eye look. And finally with Big Man, the classical Mascot look, like Kumamon. Although, this doesn't mean that Big Man is a costume. He just... sorta resembles one.

[@gomamon8439]

I instantly liked Frye. Her design is giving me Thai vibes especially with how she dances. I also see the kabuki inspiration and the Japanese “wild” style.

[@UrosFred]

Its just shes built like megamind

[@neptun1055]

She is cute but why the gigantic forehead?

[@BombFromII]

@@neptun1055 some people just have big foreheads

[@neptun1055]

@@BombFromII As the member of the big ass forehead community: bangs exist. Not everything needs to be represented

[@mayka2982]

@@neptun1055 i hope ur forehead grows

[@brayzaroo]

My favorite part about the 3 groups is that it’s ridiculously hard to hate them. Each group has their own strengths and niches that they fit *perfectly* so choosing a favorite comes down to personal preference instead of who’s objectively the best.

[@hierarchyofmood1220]

You got a good point out of all the games and new idols they made None of them feel like there badly designed or hated and there all very unique to there theme

[@oraliamachado880]

Has anyone realized that Frye may not be an inkling OR an octoling? Frye doesn’t have suction cups on her hair (not on the inside nor on the outside), her ears are different from octoling and inkling ears, and her eyes/eyelashes are very unique! Could this be a new species?

[@beebs2060]

some people have speculated she's a cuttleling but i can't say for sure!

[@ouchthehedge]

@@beebs2060 That could be true, but what’s a cuttleling?

[@hifriends5560]

I think a cuttleling is what captain cuddlefish is

[@nyxnight6311]

@@hifriends5560 He’s not. That’s just his last name.

[@Kurocathere]

Yes i thought that too.

[@cobaltnoodle1370]

The idol designs have come such a long way since the first game. I do like the Squid Sisters, but they felt too similar appearance-wise. I adored Off the Hook and became more attached to them because of their uniqueness. Deep Cut’s designs feel the most creative yet and I can’t wait to find out more about their personalities in-game. Off the Hook will always have a special place in my heart, but I’m really excited about the new reveal and I’m as pumped as ever for Splatoon 3. Bring it! Also, Anarchy Rainbow is already my favourite Splatfest concert song of the three! 😁

[@jjrocker1235]

Agreed, city of color is great but color pulse is a little boring and basic for off the hooks songs. Anarchy rainbow makes you feel the hype of a splatfest

[@BlueBrightYT]

I love anarchy rainbow sense it has a Chinese feel to it and goes with Deep Cut's look

[@taciturnsummertime7711]

Man fyre forehead is so big…

[@Asryal]

sameeee, i love off the hook and i feel like ive bonded a lot with them through the dlc as well, and if they're in that new dlc like the silhouettes suggest then ill be very happy

[@Ag3nt-MC]

Marie will always be my favorite, Frye can try as hard as she can!

[@caramelmousse8509]

Something thats been on my mind for a long time since playing splatoon 1 is that the animations for the hands for each game just get better and better. Like, its a weird detail to point out, but the Squid Sisters always felt a little weird when dancing because their hands were always so clunky and never seemed to move much when the rest of them did, or looked like they held no weight at all when resting on their sides or such. Off The Hook were much more expressive with their hands when dancing, especially Pearl, and were a lot more believeable in weight, though some parts of their animations were still a little clunky. Deep Cut, however, are absolutely fantastic looking! Their animations look perfect, expressive, and super well done, and it's really cool to see just how much the developers and artists have grown since Splat1.

[@BombFromII]

ikr, its so cool to see how far the animation has come in the splatoon games

[@cozmo_Comet]

this is such a neat thing to point out!! Youre so right

[@pancrepe5576]

I think that splatoon 3's dancing still looks unnatural to me.

[@itsnatemate7697]

@@pancrepe5576 Probably because it’s more cultural...which is amazing

[@pancrepe5576]

@@itsnatemate7697 no not because of the cultural aspect it's just how they execute the moves.

[@blitszina2570]

I love the difference between deep cut and the other idol groups I love off the hook and squid sisters but they're pretty mainstream esque, not a bad thing but I love how the chaos (which isn't shown to be a bad thing in the new game so far atm) can cause beautiful new kinds of things Deep cut feels like they're unapologetically themselves, not caring about what the corporate world wants. Fuck the rich, they're making a Japanese, Indian, Brazilian esque song and it's gonna be awesome Also their styles, gosh I want it

[@dannyrivera2733]

Frye gives me very Brazilian energy mixed with the Japanese culture and I love her so much

[@RoobyRockDoll]

Frye literally has Arabian pants on tho..

[@travfisher]

Ya ya ya cool I do love Frye for that also I’m so sad we never get see Callie again after this game🥺

[@sniper8560]

Can’t wait for big shots. They’re gonna be so fun

[@blitszina2570]

@@RoobyRockDoll that's so cool! I love how this group has these kind of amazing clothes

[@SodaTacticooler]

I love Deep Cut's "Anarchy Rainbow" song!

[@williamgroves3134]

Perfect mix of traditional Asian music with Samba

[@normanred9212]

@@williamgroves3134 not samba, it is more Indian/arab/persian

[@PootisPlayer]

@@normanred9212 actually a mix of southeast asia, japanese, and brazilian samba

[@syifangaming6835]

@@normanred9212 indian, arab, persian they are asians

[@azendantforces1897]

@@normanred9212 funny I hear samba

[@chraze8397]

For me the Squid Sisters (as a german, I know them as the Sea Sirens) will always be the best Inkopolis Duo. Calamari Inkantation is a class for itself. But Anarchy Rainbows truelly sound epic.

[@ara8813]

Agreed, Sea Sirens are the best Duo!

[@ThatPikminOrchestra]

I agree with you as well! I love the way they look like yin Yang twins tbh, and they are both super sweet

[@little_creecher]

They get to be called Sea Sirens in Germany? That's such a cool name!!!

[@AmillyReal]

@@little_creecher Theyre called „Aioli“ and „Limone“ for some reason tho…….. Limone I get but Aioli is literally just a sauce 😦 edit: (the squid sisters i mean)

[@somethingelse4282]

They are iconic. But are terrible overall. If they were switched and placed in splatoon 2 or 3 everyone would hate them

[@Tufftism]

I love with Deep Cut that their floats fly around Splatsville, but come together when they sing together. That's gonna be so cool to watch in game!

[@unkown4522]

I like that Splatoon 3 is finally showing growth of society. In Splatoon 1 octolings were discriminated underground but they now live peacefully with inklings, now some mysterious species might be revealed, the new idol shiver appears to be neither inking nor octoling, and there is probably lore behind her species

[@cbsyll]

Shes an octoling, she has the same ears as one and she has one suction cup on the top of her head inside her headpiece

[@kekeandtofo]

Some people say that Frye doesn't look like neither an inkling or octoling either. New species perhaps? Guess we'll have to find out when we all get to play the game.

[@cbsyll]

@@kekeandtofo they've been speculating the existence of Cuttlelings (cuttlefish) for a while now, they're saying she could also be that

[@kekeandtofo]

@@cbsyll that could be a possibility as well. I mean the game is about sea creatures of all kinds over ruling the lands, I wouldn't be surprised if a cuttling exists in the world of Splatoon

[@IJC039]

I think shiver is an octoling because she has the suction cups on the outside of her hair

[@Rondezzi]

Ill miss the first 2 but anarchy rainbow does give the splatfests more of a festival theme

[@LTisDumb]

The music never fails to be such a bop

[@hrpang]

So every idol has some kind of head ornament. Calli and Marie wear ikayaki and raw calamari ring respectively, both popular dishes to prepare squid into. Pearl has a Crown and Marina has her Headphones, like how stereotypically rappers have their bling and DJs have headphones. Pearl's crown could also be a reference to the fact she's rich. Frye is wearing what looks like, a fried calamari ring, maybe she's a Calli Mari fan. It could also be a scrunchie so bonus points for that sporty feel. Shiver is wearing a mix between sake cup and hachimachi. Really leaning into the Yakuza/Japanese Delinquent vibe she's trying to pull. I have no clue what Big Man is wearing though, but ay it looks good.

[@GUTZZZZZZZZZZ]

Big man is his own style

[@mischievous6380]

I’m not sure of the exact name, but I’m pretty sure big man’s wearing a hibachi chef hat!! Also- thank god for your notes too- it’s super fun to learn the little design details from someone who knows more!!

[@bomasempetite]

Why did i laugh while reading "but *ay* it looks good."

[@NORWAYRAT]

BigMan wears a sword rest on his head.

[@fuckomcducko2844]

pearl and marina’s headpieces (crown and headscarf) are references to tupac and biggie small :)

[@D_Artella]

Off The Hook will always be my favorite group but damnit Deep Cut's song is a bop! That samba beat is infectious and I can't resist shaking my ass!

[@nakyradidntaskh5205]

YESS!!

[@SliceJosiah]

@@nakyradidntaskh5205 Dang I agree so much.

[@kirb3963]

It’s such a bop :)

[@darklinggaymer3032]

It's funny how these reveals change each game. Splatoon 1- A very janky dance that was probably early in their early studio. Splatoon 2- Shows em just dancing while in the square instead of a random area like Splatoon 1s. Splatoon 3- Has an animated intro and shows em dancing in the new hub area. Love the evolution of the reveals.

[@heyimburgerking]

i do not care what yall say, frye is adorable

[@Vibe_I_n]

English ain't working out for ya?

[@SpeedDemonPowerage98]

I agree minus your misspellings.

[@heyimburgerking]

@@Vibe_I_n bro literally nobody cares about your teachers pet response, literally had one misspelling. this isnt ELA class, this is youtube. 💀💀💀

[@Alchemyyyyyy]

@@Vibe_I_n your brain ain’t working out for ya?

[@ericw6331]

Yeah😊

[@thelittlethings_]

Im sorry Fly Octo Fly and but Anarchy Rainbow has now taken second best spot of Splatoon songs. Calamari Inkantation will forever stay the first. It is THE Splatoon song

[@Sheik-yo9fj]

I love how Off the Hook and Deep cut are so entertaining. They actually look like their interacting with the public and enjoying their music

[@hannahgracieeeeee]

I love how Shiver looks elegant and sort of villainous with her sharp eyes, and how Frye looks like she’s about to explode with chaotic energy and the contrast gives me life Also what is there to say for big man he speaks for himself

[@ice-choco-Icecream]

I think I never fell in love so fast with an introduction than with Deep Cut's, it's definitely living up to the name of Splatoon

[@emmamiller.]

I was actually crying during the direct when Deep Cut was revealed because I am going to miss Pearl and Marina more than ever :(((

[@kevingamboa9420]

Same here. It was pretty emotional

[@carzia_speed2235]

How did you think us og splatoon fans felt when Pearl and Marina were revealed

[@KIIROCORE]

i mean they are gonna be in the dlc (probably) if anything

[@InfiniteThePhantomJackal]

@@KIIROCORE Their silhouettes were used for it so it's almost certain. They also do some of the match music

[@GUTZZZZZZZZZZ]

They’re going to pop up in that dlc, you could see the shadows, don’t worry! The squid sisters popped up in splatoon 2 so pearl and marina will be in this game as well!!

[@_Viper.Vich72]

squid sisters will always be my favorite but deep cut is definitely growing on me!!

[@rumizuums]

Deep Cut Is So True To The Chaos Style and I love the Culture Nintendo put into it. I don't know why everyone's saying Frye's design is bad. I personally think Deep Cut has some of the best Idol/character designs. Also The New Idol Song Is amazing. Prove me wrong. You cant Edit: I didn't Mean For anyone In the comments To Start Beef Or Whatever But You Do You LOL And Thanks Sm For The Likes

[@The_Artist_Official]

Okay then, here are the only problems I have with the new Idol designs (-big man) Frye- I don’t mind the forehead, it’s the eyes that put me off. And her costume is *kinda* bland, not much color. Shiver- again, the eyes, but more creep factor. Costume is gud tho. Edit: Didn’t realize I was using twitter today

[@m7mdhadi383]

the reason we say frye design is bad bc of her oversized forehead and her eyes is too low looking very bad and a little bit weird

[@JadeJuno]

Unrelated to the message but _what's up with the random capitalization?_

[@fgrey-]

@@JadeJuno probably wrote it on their phone

[@ixnatallietheidiotxi8710]

@@The_Artist_Official bro casually calls Asian eyes creepy

[@LittleParade_]

The immense visual improvement of the models and graphics in general over the three games is so lovely to witness

[@theakiwar9118]

All these years have led up to the best idol now being able to perform next month. The one and only BIG MAN

[@GUTZZZZZZZZZZ]

YES THE NEW SHREK IS HERE

[@Snorth93]

Big man stans rise up!

[@touchthesky1523]

Yes

[@isick357]

Team Scissors!

[@keynanmartinez]

Yes!

[@T_the_Smeargle]

Underrated, he’s got my vote after this first splatfest is over with!

[@epicjon]

Hello.

[@gaminggladiator06]

I’m gonna call it, the final splatfest for 3 is going to be a against all the idols. Squid sister vs. off the hook vs. deep cuts. I’ve been thinking it since the reveal trailer dropped amd all the numbers just add up, which is 3.

[@triggerhappy4199]

True

[@gaminggladiator06]

That does make me realize that, in the lore of the game, a splatfest is partially an excuse to officiate that one thing is better than another, so if such a splatfest happens, by the end of it, one group is going to be considered the best of them all. That’s gonna be a tough choice.

[@nautilume7114]

THAT WOULD BE SO COOL, I’m going team Off the Hook if these new ones don’t steal my #1 spot again

[@TuxPeng]

Makes a little sense, but then Shiver & Frye would be saying that their group's not the best

[@xilitla.]

@@TuxPeng or a cameo on the broadcast, like off the hook hacking into the broadcast like they do in octo expansion, and squid sisters busting into the studio brute force or smth idk 💀 and they all have their own teams

[@iris1568]

I shall say Pearls forehead is a lot smaller compared to Frye's

[@sherbertshortkake6649]

I guess us Pearl fans are finally getting justice? At the expense of another idol? I sympathize with Frye fans as a Pearl fan.

[@yuffy3831]

🦲

[@gingerrrrr_rat]

All the energetic female idols past Splatoon 2 have mountain sized foreheads and they’re getting bigger by the second

[@sherbertshortkake6649]

@@gingerrrrr_rat In Splatoon 5 their forehead becomes the screen for a projector that shows the news.

[@Vibe_I_n]

@@sherbertshortkake6649 💀

[@Apenknul]

You can say anything you want about Frye's head design, but I believe her main design is based on Arabic Belly Dancers. If I'm correct, and please if any arabic people can vouch for me, I can hear a Mizmar (arabic wind instrument) in the song. I really love her design tbh.

[@achoch]

As an Arab maybe yes but can’t confirm

[@tiramisu7282]

I'm not arab, nor am I an expert in any of this, but the music here is a combination of traditional Japanese music and Brazilian Samba. Given the Japanese influence on Shiver, we might want to consider if there is some Brazilian influence for Frye? I've also seen people state she has some Indian influence. I'm curious to see if we'll be able to find development notes about this in the future! I also love Frye's design a lot, including her head. I think she's really cute.

[@animdoodle]

@@tiramisu7282 I highly agree! And I love shiver also for her sharp edge! Big man is also the best :3 he seems so cool

[@gomamon8439]

It’s leaning more towards Thai with how she dances. At least that’s how I see it. The pants and top, her ears, the makeup. Very Thai looking.

[@Yozhi2]

I think she’s a vampire squid, explaining the big head.

[@AlexandraStubbs]

Amazing the differences between Splatoon 1 and currently Splatoon 3. We have come a long way boys!

[@MASTERLINKX1]

tbh I kind of miss the hyper pop sound of the previous two but it's cool that they decided to take a new direction with the music

[@megansutton9699]

Me too, but then again, you never know

[@MASTERLINKX1]

@@megansutton9699 true

[@megansutton9699]

@Bubble The direct DID mention a that there’s going to be a DLC, and it has Off the Hook’s silhouettes, so they might either beck be available after completing it, or we might just see them in the story I would really love to see what Marina’s galaxy hair looks like in the game

[@Moon_5962]

Who knows what would've happend if team order won

[@megansutton9699]

@@Moon_5962 We probably would’ve got a Daft Punk-esque band or maybe we would’ve got DedF1sh as an idol

[@zulimations]

what amazes me is how the scale gets bigger as the games do. the first idol introduction was a casual “here’s the idol group, look at them sing” that wasn’t touched on for more than some seconds with overall basic visuals. by splatoon 2, idols were known, and the next reveal served as an introduction to the change in musical style and personality that the game had. and now, after 2 huge successes, splatoon 3 has the ball fully rolling with this amazing reveal that thousands of people are hyping over days later

[@Unexpectedzoomer8]

The last singers had my blood pumping and vibe meter 🤩.

[@ReyaitheShadowWolf]

4:24 Look at him... not a thought behind those eyes... I love him

[@animdoodle]

So majestic

[@badasstoad9419]

There *are* thoughts. Wholesome ❤️☺️

[@gingergamer8204]

For a real ray, the eyes would be on the other side of the body. Hate to say it, but that could be his nose 😭

[@whatisthis1958]

@@gingergamer8204 Somehow, that makes it even better.

[@hollsssssss]

I actually loved Frye’s design when she was first revealed, I was super sad when everyone hated her, but thankfully most people love her now :)

[@amneetthedelicioussandwich8921]

Such a fun trip down memory lane- Splatoon’s music has been the source of so many great memories, and I know for sure that Splatoon 3 will make many more!

[@megansutton9699]

We’ve gone from cousins with a bond like sisters, an inkling princess rapper and her octoling DJ mermaid friend to a vibrant inkling Bollywood dancer, an octoling geisha and a BIG MAN… ta ray

[@Vibe_I_n]

Imagine we could play as a Manta Ray species

[@touchthesky1523]

Imagine if the DLC is based off of that-

[@OriginalGameteer]

Splatoon 3: Ray Expansion

[@Alchemyyyyyy]

Or sharklings:D

[@Vibe_I_n]

@@Alchemyyyyyy like the ones shiver mentions?

[@xoiyoub]

No ink

[@carlkoopa7389]

They're all certainly distinctive from each other in regards of... everything really I just want the squid sisters to stay relevant now that there's even more idols, but it seems they play a bigger role in the story so I'm optimistic about it Also, deep cut is cool as a group and all, but big man... he's the character ever

[@GUTZZZZZZZZZZ]

Big man is the new shreck

[@zoruasnivy]

Big man is life

[@aymuhspunj]

I wish I could be called Big Man.

[@succuwhore8840]

@@aymuhspunj consider your wish granted, Big Man

[@vii2773]

3:57 the drop for this song keeps bringing me to tears i love it so much 😭

[@bootleg1902]

2:48 if you listen closely you can hear Frye's mask hit smallfry lmao

[@amybessette676]

I'm sorry but I love deep cut I think they might be my new favorite idols

[@ciel-bell]

Pearl and Marina's introduction was so hype. I remember seeing the internet flooded with posts about them.

[@pokemasterzelda8291]

I like how they've gone with different music styles (and just styles in general) over the course of the games- Splat1 was a sort traditional bubbly pop and electronic music with a big Tokyo city like feel, Splat2 was a little electro, but also had rap and hip hop elements and a more New York city like feel, and now Splat3 has more traditional Japanese music combined with an almost slums like city, like places you might find in the south of the US

[@drec_is_here5229]

From Pop Star Idol (Squid Sisters), to Modern Rap now it's Japanese Culture(Deep Cut). Seems like were embracing tradition with Chaos Theme on this really shows how far it has been

[@Chou-shi]

I think its more a chaotic agglomeration of cultures , like there's the odori japanese dance and so japanese like scenery but theres also instrument reminiscing of Brazilian samba carnival, south asia too ! I like to think since they are soo unique they are the fusion of Chinese/japanese vibes (shiver) and afro-brazillian vibes (Frye).

[@binxglitch]

throwback to when i would watch off the hook videos with subs and actually thought the translations were real 💀

[@jellyfrogs_]

“don’t get cooked, stay off the hook” will forever be iconic to me

[@xaviersaenz1375]

I absolutely love how Frye threw the mask to show how she's like a chaotic gremlin and you can hear the mask hit the ground, and in contrast, Shiver swiftly went from holding a mask to a hand fan while keeping a noble-ish pose to show she's kind of the opposite to frye, Shiver's properness to Frye's chaoticness is so much fun. And big man is big man, we all love him regardless

[@lemonboi5064]

I love the new idols I like Nintendo stretching the idea of what and inkling or octo long could look like

[@PhoenixWrightAceAttorney]

Yeah, Rindude I agree.

[@SamDavs]

The animation quality just gets better each time it’s so full of life now

[@xyz1Official]

I was literally cheering for Big Man when he was revealed, might actually buy this game

[@Kevin_MG69]

Same here

[@jaques5954]

the new idols look sick, easily my favorite ones and damn the animation quality increased so much over the years.

[@theclearmoon5724]

I didn't know that the Japanese and English versions had different names! Squid Sisters 　　↓ Shio colors Callie→Aori Marie→Hotaru Off the Hook 　　↓ Tentacles Marina→Iida Pearl→Hime Deep Cut 　　↓ Surimi Rengo Frye→Utsuho Shiver→Fuuka Big Man→Mantaro

[@gam70]

When Pearl said: "blloobllbblloooplbbppoolp" That hit different

[@CobiaCrossink]

As the series goes am, I hope they never forget the Squid Sisters. I love Off the Hook as they made the big step up to S2, but I will never forget the moments I helped win the Finalfest for Marie & the devastation of losing to Chaos in both games.

[@x.piercedprincess]

I like how theres always a small cute and hyper one and a tall mature and chill one

[@av4lique]

They really did improve with the animation through 2016-2022, I really love the fact Nintendo mixed different kind of culture into the game.

[@Cloudeusz]

You can really see how much the game has visually improved when you compare the squid sisters introduction to the deep cut introduction

[@tyw123]

I love Shiver already. There’s something about her that really gets to me. She gets my vote, although Big Man is definitely quite the contender.

[@agentx8440]

Seeing Big Man so happy just warms my heart

[@lololordjr]

In the comment section for the direct the "its just dlc theres nothing new" commenters have arrived

[@Snorth93]

I'll make a final video next week tackling that subject.

[@lololordjr]

@@Snorth93 ok ill make sure to watch it

[@venus2393]

it honestly looks very distant from the 2 previous ones

[@amaira4651]

@@venus2393 agreed

[@lololordjr]

@@venus2393 ikr, what more could they want

[@KogawaYuri-ENVtuber]

I love Deep Cut! Their designs are so cool! 💖💖💖

[@EdgyGamer24]

You can see one of the inkling doing the Macarena in the video

[@dheft1445]

WHERE WHERE

[@hwtvi3466]

I love how Deep Cut, while still having the two girl idols, also has a male idol.

[@El1sL1n]

Something I love about splatoon 3 is the splatfests actually draw me to the game! Before I heard a splatfest was coming up and was just like "oh yeah thats cool, Im gonna keep playing (insert other game) tho." but with splatoon 3 I'm like GIVE ME THAT BOMB ASS MUSIC RIGHT NOW AAAAAAAH

[@natcommittingcrime7479]

Seeing how far these games have come when you skip from the squid sisters straight to deep cut it just absolutely amazing. Nintendo has mastered creating the most amazing atmosphere for festivals over the years

[@Lowcharisma_LC]

seeing the difference in quality between 1 and 2 really shows how far the games have come

[@aricat98]

The last presentation was impressive

[@mae_bloom]

I love the way how Shiver just makes her mask a fan fast-

[@lula4324]

My attachment to Off the hook is shocking lmaoo, but I can't wait to discover the new idols

[@Gboy86ify]

I like how the dancing animations have clearly been improving over time.

[@_zzzz2666]

Idc how ‘unique’ the other idols are. Squid sisters will always have a very special place in my heart

[@gustavotomas2310]

All of the Splatfests are amazing!!!! But I have to say that I am absolutely in love with Shiver, Frye, and Big Man's version of a Splatfest! It's chaotic and full of energy giving the new battle mechanic. But I love the new song Anarchy Rainbow because it seems like a song that brings everybody together and everyone sing together! It's also full of inspirations from different cultures which I love and appreciate it! I'm glad they went this route for chaos instead of typical heavy metal and rock chaos

[@brothersbornmedia]

Off the hook will always be my favorite idol group. But I absolutely love shiver there is an elegance to her design that you don’t see in the other characters.

[@sissysovereign1294]

They really getting more and more creative with the designs! I love Off The Hook but Deep Cut looks really cool as well! Their designs are so stylized. Especially Frye.

[@PeridotMotions]

Oh Pearl has a challenger now for world biggest forehead

[@saihrva4142]

deep cuts. thats it. they are all beautiful AND THE SONG SLAPS

[@IsimpforKavehandImnotashamed]

2:53 omg the mask to fan transition is so cool- Also stan shiver

[@senritsujumpsuit6021]

The new town square no longer looks safe to live in lol but it does look like a fun time I dream of an event where the last two duo's get a tour of the place by Deep Cut

[@susankornas2613]

Honestly Off the Hook will always be my fav one. I’ve played a lot of Splatoon 2 and even took part in some Splatfests, so Pearl and Marina are the closest ones to me, I also loved their role in the Octo Expansion ❤️ Can’t wait to play Splatoon 3!

[@tomou_]

the dlc based on off the hook they announced for splatoon 3 fcking hypes me i don’t see a lot of ppl preferring off the hook over squid sisters or deep cut, in term of design they are the bests in my opinion but hey we all wanna know where deep cut comes from ! i hope we get some details about that in the dlc or story lode

[@LARKXHIN]

It's amazing seeing how much the cutscenes have improved from 1

[@keynanmartinez]

Best Female Designs In Video Game History!

[@inhuman_human6790]

Very true. They really know how to capture peoples attention with them. I mean had a whole live concert in real life for the Squid Sisters

[@keynanmartinez]

@@inhuman_human6790 God Bless Nintendo Making These Idols!

[@Anaea]

what about big man

[@Yozhi2]

@@Anaea big man is not a girl

[@whatisthis1958]

@@Yozhi2 Sometimes it takes a man to be best girl

[@tacoman123ism]

Watching the first performance of the squid sisters reminds that we grow up with them and now with a wave good bye we can appreciate them for all they have done for inkling culture and our very way of life.

[@lucariokid9122]

Man we’ve come a long way from that initial squid sisters reveal

[@rockinrainbow25]

Seeing their animation improve is awesome

[@mysterykiddo2167]

Frye is so cute

[@sonicthesilly]

I remember the reveal- i was so shook on splat 3’s because i actually got to see it in real time- 😭

[@itshaitime2089]

I saw people complaining about Deep Cut earlier today on Reddit and I can't understand it in the slightest. Shiver and Frye are absolutely gorgeous, not to mention BIG MAN!!!! Genuinely the most creative designs we've had so far and I'm so hyped to see them in action in the game!!!

[@youmuplush]

ok but can we appreciate how much better the animation got in general? the body movements, the lip syncing, etc!

[@Aiken...]

The music reminds me a lot of Brazil and its carnivals! I love that splatfests have that chaotic energy of a carnival

[@x.m.doodles]

I love how you can hear Pearl's rapping

[@Jonah-Adventure]

Big man and his back ups probably got the best reveal in my opinion

[@PACSAX]

Splatoon 3 really is going to be the best Splatoon game ever. Well at least until Splatoon 4 comes out lmao

[@thelittlethings_]

I don't think there's gonna be a Splatoon 3. In the direct it said the story mode was the "finale of the saga"

[@brownie2648]

@@thelittlethings_ of the octo canyon saga, which means just the story mode.

[@thelittlethings_]

@@brownie2648 hm yeah but what splatoon game won't have a story mode?

[@lemonfromkpop]

@@thelittlethings_ A story mode but not in the canyon. Maybe we’ll fight against new creatures. Maybe BIG MAN ?? omg I’m already excited (lol)

[@brownie2648]

@@thelittlethings_ we'll still get story, just not the octo canyon setting we're used to