Leader of Deep Cut Title: Shiver the Shark Tamer The next successor of the Hohojiro clan, a long-standing family of shark tamers in the Splatlands. Real name: Fuka Hohojiro Gender: Female Species: Octoling Personality: The most composed member of Deep Cut, often seen looking out for the other two. Sarcastic. Tsundere. Uses shark-related puns when fired up. Skilled at fake crying (though Frye usually ignores it). Views Inkopolis as a rival/enemy. Hobbies: Calculating money [Appearance] Hair: Octopus tentacles. Blue. Left eye covered by bangs. Short. Eyes: Sharp, narrow eyes. Red. Other: Red eye makeup. Headband. Fair skin. Short in stature, but wears platform shoes to try and match Frye's height. Clothing: A sheer blue veil over a sarashi. A very free-spirited outfit. Speech style: Kyoto dialect First person: I (soft, regional) Second person: you (blunt) / Mr./Ms. (polite) Main weapon: Stringer Frye ▶ Frye Big Man ▶ Big Man Color ▶ Blue

Member of Deep Cut Title: Frye the Dancing Gangster The next successor of the Onaga clan, a long-standing family of eel tamers in the Splatlands. Real name: Saraho 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 ways. Views Inkopolis as a rival/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 heavy 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 (archaic) / you (casual) Main weapon: Splatana Shiver ▶ Shiver Big Man ▶ Big Man Color ▶ Yellow

Member of Deep Cut Title: Big Man of the Mantas Head of the Manda school, the oldest and most prestigious dance style in the Splatlands. Real name: Tarokizaemon Mune-kiyo Manda Gender: Male Species: Manta Ray Personality: Appears easygoing but is said to be a quick thinker. Gentle natured; he often provides follow-up commentary or corrections to Frye's wild comments and is frequently teased by the other two. In charge of composition (specializes in EDM). Wants to get along with Inkopolis (though Splatsville and Deep Cut are his top priorities). [Appearance] Looks like a manta ray but walks upright on two legs. Much larger than Frye, with a physique big enough to completely hide Shiver and Frye behind him. Speech style: Can only say "Ay!" but conversation is possible through (parentheses). First person: I (polite, soft) Second person: -chan / -san Main weapon: Slosher Shiver ▶ Shiver-chan Frye ▶ Frye-chan Color ▶ Red or Gray

The trio of Shiver, Frye, and Big Man