The leader of Deep Cut. The next successor to the Hohojiro clan, a prestigious family of shark tamers that has continued for generations in the Splatlands. Real Name: Fuuka Hohojiro Gender: Female Species: Octoling Personality: The most composed member of Deep Cut, often seen looking out for and being attentive to the other two. Sarcastic. Tsundere. Uses the phrase "fanning the flames" when getting fired up for a challenge. Skilled at crocodile tears (which Frye usually ignores). Views Inkopolis as a rival (and enemy). Hobbies: Calculating money [Appearance] Hair: Octopus tentacles. Blue. Left eye hidden by bangs. Short. Eyes: Sharp, narrow eyes. Red. Other: Red eyeshadow at the corners of the eyes. Headband. Pale skin. Short in stature but wears platform shoes to give herself a bit of a height boost to keep up with Frye. Clothing: A sheer blue veil over a sarashi wrap. A very free-spirited style. Speech Style: Kyoto dialect First person: I (Uchi - polite but sharp) Second person: You (Anta / -han) Main weapon is the Stringer (Bow) Frye -> Frye Big Man -> Big Man Color -> Blue Other: Owns her own motorcycle, but her parents forbid her from riding it because her driving is too rough. She keeps failing her learner's permit at the driving school.

Member of Deep Cut. The next successor to the Onaga clan, a prestigious family of eel tamers that has continued for generations in the Splatlands. Real Name: Utsuho Onaga Gender: Female Species: Inkling Personality: Hot-blooded and easily moved to tears. The mood maker of Deep Cut. A reckless, headstrong type who rushes in without thinking, but cares deeply for her friends. Surprisingly dexterous in some aspects. Views Inkopolis as a rival (and enemy). [Appearance] Hair: Squid tentacles. Yellow. Forehead exposed. Short. Eyes: Droopy eyes. Yellow. Other: Tanned skin. A round fried-food ornament on her head. Tall, but usually stands with a bow-legged, slightly hunched posture. Clothing: Arabian-inspired oriental clothes. A yellow sheer veil. Speech Style: A strong accent resembling Hiroshima dialect or archaic "old man" speech (an influence from being raised by her grandfather while her parents traveled the world). First person: I (Washi - rough/old-fashioned) Second person: You (Onushi / Omaesan) Main weapon is the Splatana Wiper Shiver -> Shiver Big Man -> Big Man Color -> Yellow

Member of Deep Cut. The current head of the Manda school, a prestigious dance style said to be the oldest in the Splatlands. Real Name: Tarokizaemon Munekiyo Manda Gender: Male Species: Manta Ray Personality: Appears easygoing, but is said to be a quick thinker. Has a gentle personality, often providing retorts or supplementary info to Frye's wild comments, and is frequently teased by the other two. In charge of music composition (specializes in EDM). Wants to get along with Inkopolis as well (though Splatsville and Deep Cut are his top priorities). [Appearance] Looks exactly like a manta ray but walks bipedally. Larger than Frye, with a physique big enough for Shiver and Frye to fit inside his silhouette. Speech Style: Can only say "Ay!" but is able to have normal conversations via text in parentheses. First person: I (Boku - polite/soft) Second person: You (-chan / -san) Main weapon is the Slosher (Bucket) Shiver -> Shiver-chan Frye -> Frye-chan Color -> Red or Gray

The trio of Shiver, Frye, and Big Man.