Member of Deep Cut. The next successor of the Hohojiro clan, a family of shark tamers that has continued for generations in the Splatlands. Real Name: Fuka Hohojiro Gender: Female Species: Octoling Personality: The level-headed one of Deep Cut, often seen watching over and caring for the other two members. She is a bit of a cynic. She uses the phrase "cold-blooded" when getting fired up for a challenge. She is skilled at fake crying (which Frye usually ignores). Hobbies: Calculating money [Appearance] Hair: Octopus tentacles. Blue. Left eye hidden by bangs. Short. Eyes: Sharp, narrow eyes. Red. Other: Red eye makeup. Hachimaki headband. Pale skin. She is short but wears platform shoes and stands on tiptoe to match Frye, who usually stands in a bow-legged, crouched posture. Clothing: Wears a sarashi wrap with a sheer blue veil. A very free-spirited style. Speech Style: Kyoto dialect First person: I (feminine, regional) Second person: You (casual) Main Weapon: Tri-Stringer Other: Owns her own motorcycle, but her parents forbid her from riding it because her driving is too reckless. She keeps failing her learner's permit test at the driving school.

Member of Deep Cut. The next successor of the Onaga clan, a 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. The type to rush headlong into things without looking back. Surprisingly, she also has a very dexterous side. [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 because she usually stands bow-legged and crouched, she appears about the same height as Shiver in platforms. Clothing: Arabian and Oriental style. Sheer yellow veil. Speech Style: A heavy accent that sounds like a mix of Hiroshima dialect and 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 (archaic) Main Weapon: Splatana Wiper

Member of Deep Cut. The head of the Manda clan, a prestigious school of dance said to be the oldest in the Splatlands. Real Name: Tarokizaemon Munekiyo Manda Gender: Male Species: Manta Ray Personality: Appears easygoing, but is reportedly very quick-witted. He has a gentle personality, often providing follow-up comments or corrections to Frye's wild remarks, and is frequently teased by the other two. He is in charge of music composition (specializing in EDM). [Appearance] Looks exactly like a manta ray. Bipedal and massive enough that Frye and Shiver could fit inside him. Speech Style: Can only say "Ay!" but his actual dialogue is written in parentheses. First person: I (soft, polite) Second person: You (polite) Shiver -> Shiver-chan Frye -> Frye-chan Main Weapon: Inkbrush