The leader of Deep Cut. The next successor of 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 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 (and an enemy). Interests: Calculating money [Appearance] Hair: Octopus tentacles. Blue. Left eye hidden by bangs. Short. Eyes: Sharp, narrow eyes. Red. Other: Red eye makeup. 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. A very free-spirited outfit. Speech style: Kyoto dialect First person: I (feminine, polite but sharp) Second person: You (casual) / You (polite, using -han) Main weapon: 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.

Member of Deep Cut. The next successor of the Onaga clan, a prestigious 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 type who charges headlong into things but cares deeply for her friends. Surprisingly dexterous in some ways. She views Inkopolis as a rival (and an enemy). [Appearance] Hair: Squid tentacles. Yellow. Exposed forehead. Short. Eyes: Droopy eyes. Yellow. Other: Dark skin. A round fried-food ornament on her head. She is tall but usually stands in a bow-legged, half-crouched posture. Clothing: Arabian-inspired oriental clothes. A sheer yellow veil. Speech style: Strong accent resembling Hiroshima dialect or archaic "old man" speech (influenced by being raised by her grandfather while her parents traveled the world). First person: I (rough, archaic) Second person: You (blunt) / You (familiar) Main weapon: Splatana Wiper Shiver ▶ Shiver Big Man ▶ Big Man Color ▶ Yellow

Member of Deep Cut. The current head of the Manta clan, a distinguished school of dance said to be the oldest in the Splatlands. Real Name: Mantaro Kusazezemon Mune-kiyo Gender: Male Species: Manta Ray Personality: Appears easygoing but is actually quite sharp-witted. He has a gentle personality, often providing the straight-man commentary or supplementary info to Frye's wild comments, and is frequently teased by the other two. He is in charge of music composition (specializing in EDM). He wants to get along with Inkopolis (though the Splatlands and Deep Cut are his top priorities). [Appearance] Looks like a manta ray but walks on two legs. Larger than Frye, with a physique big enough to completely hide Shiver and Frye behind him. Speech style: Can only say "Ay!" but is translated into normal speech in parentheses. First person: I (soft, polite) Second person: You (using -chan) / You (using -san) Main weapon: Inkbrush Shiver ▶ Shiver-chan Frye ▶ Frye-chan Color ▶ Red or Gray

The trio of Shiver, Frye, and Big Man.