Leader of Deep Cut. Title: Shiver the Shark Tamer. Next successor to the Hohojiro clan, a long-standing family of shark tamers in the Splatlands. Real name: Fuuka Hohojiro. Gender: Female. Species: Octoling. Personality: The most composed member of Deep Cut; she is often seen looking out for and being attentive to the other two. She is sarcastic and a bit of a tsundere. She uses the phrase "revving up" when getting fired up for a challenge. She is skilled at fake crying (though Frye usually ignores it). She views Inkopolis as a rival/enemy. Hobby: Calculating money. [Appearance] Hair: Octopus tentacles. Blue. Left eye hidden by bangs. Short. Eyes: Sharp, narrow eyes. Red. Other: Red eye makeup at the corners. Headband. Pale skin. She is short but wears platform shoes to try and match Frye's height. Clothing: A sheer blue veil over a sarashi wrap. Very free-spirited style. Speech: Kyoto dialect. First person: I (feminine, regional). Second person: You (casual) / You (polite, regional). Weapon of choice: Tri-Stringer. Frye ▶ Frye Big Man ▶ Big Man Color ▶ Blue Other: Owns a motorcycle, but her parents forbid her from riding it because of her reckless driving. She keeps failing her learner's permit test at the driving school.

Member of Deep Cut. Title: Frye the Dancing Gangster. Next successor to the Onaga clan, a long-standing family of eel tamers 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 deeply cares for her friends. Surprisingly dexterous in certain ways. She views Inkopolis as a rival/enemy. [Appearance] Hair: Squid tentacles. Yellow. Forehead exposed. Short. Eyes: Droopy eyes. Yellow. Other: Tanned skin. Round fried-food ornament on her head. She is tall, but usually stands in a bow-legged, semi-crouched posture. Clothing: Arabian/Oriental-inspired outfit. Yellow sheer veil. Speech: A strong accent mixing Hiroshima-style dialect with archaic/elderly phrasing (influenced by being raised by her grandfather while her parents traveled the world). First person: I (rough, archaic). Second person: You (archaic) / You (familiar). Weapon of choice: Splatana Wiper. Shiver ▶ Shiver Big Man ▶ Big Man Color ▶ Yellow

Member of Deep Cut. Title: Big Man of the Mantas. Head of the Manda school, said to be the oldest traditional dance style in the Splatlands. Real name: Mantaro Tarokizaemon Munekiyo Manda. Gender: Male. Species: Manta Ray. Personality: Appears easygoing but is actually quite sharp-witted. He has a gentle nature, often providing follow-up quips or clarifications to Frye's wild comments, and is frequently teased by the other two. In charge of music composition (specializes in EDM). He wants to get along with Inkopolis (though Splatsville and Deep Cut are his top priorities). [Appearance] Looks exactly like a manta ray but walks upright on two legs. Much larger than Frye; big enough for Shiver and Frye to fit inside his silhouette. Speech: Can only vocalize "Ay!" but his actual speech is shown in parentheses. First person: I (soft, polite). Second person: You (polite/friendly). Weapon of choice: Slosher. Shiver ▶ Shiver-chan Frye ▶ Frye-chan Color ▶ Red or Gray

The trio consisting of Shiver, Frye, and Big Man.