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: Fuka Hohojiro Gender: Female Species: Octoling Personality: The most level-headed member of Deep Cut, often seen looking out for and being attentive to the other two. Sarcastic. Tsundere. Uses the phrase "getting fired up" when heading into a challenge. Skilled at fake crying (though Frye ignores it). Views Inkopolis as a rival/enemy. Hobbies: Calculating money [Appearance] Hair: Octopus tentacles. Blue. Left eye hidden by bangs. Short. Eyes: Slanted, narrow eyes. Red. Other: Red eye makeup. Headband. Pale skin. Short in stature but wears platform shoes to try and match Frye's height. Clothing: A transparent blue veil over a sarashi wrap. A free-spirited outfit. Speech: Kyoto dialect First person: I (polite/feminine) Second person: you (casual) / [Name]-han Main weapon: Tri-Stringer Frye -> Frye Big Man -> Big Man Color -> Blue Other: Owns her own 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. Dislikes Buriko and Sabako.

Member of Deep Cut. The next successor to 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 ahead without looking back, 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/Oriental style clothes. A yellow transparent veil. Speech: Strong accent resembling Hiroshima dialect or archaic speech (influenced by being raised by her grandfather while her parents traveled the world). First person: I (rough/archaic) Second person: you (polite/archaic) / you (casual) Main weapon: Splatana Wiper Shiver -> Shiver Big Man -> Big Man Color -> Yellow Dislikes Buriko and Sabako.

Member of Deep Cut. The head of the Manda school, said to be the oldest and most prestigious dance style in the Splatlands. Real name: Mantaro Manda Gender: Male Species: Manta Ray Personality: Appears easygoing but is said to be a quick thinker. Has a gentle personality, often following up Frye's wild comments with retorts or explanations, and is frequently teased by the other two. In charge of composition (specializes in EDM). Wants to get along with Inkopolis (though the Splatlands and Deep Cut are most important). [Appearance] Looks like a manta ray but walks on two legs. Larger than Frye, with a physique big enough for Shiver and Frye to fit inside his wingspan. Speech: Can only say "Ay!" but conversation is possible through text in parentheses. First person: I (soft/polite) Second person: [Name]-chan / [Name]-san Main weapon: Slosher Shiver -> Shiver-chan Frye -> Frye-chan Color -> Red or Gray Dislikes Buriko and Sabako.

The trio of Shiver, Frye, and Big Man.