List of Splatoon live performances

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The Splatoon franchise is a third-person shooter video game series developed by Nintendo. The series' music is portrayed diegetically, with fictional musical acts performing the songs as heard in-game in a constructed language. [1] [2] [3] The most notable of these acts are three groups named the Squid Sisters, Off the Hook, and Deep Cut, each debuting in Splatoon , Splatoon 2 , and Splatoon 3 respectively. These groups consist of idol characters that, alongside songwriting, also regularly inform players of available game modes and playable maps by means of an in-universe news broadcast. [4] Their members are Callie and Marie for the Squid Sisters; Pearl and Marina for Off the Hook; and Shiver, Frye, and Big Man for Deep Cut. [5] These characters have attracted dedicated media attention and been positively received by critics and players alike. [6] [7] [8] Splatoon's soundtrack itself has been critically acclaimed for its distinctiveness and experimental nature. [9] [10]

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Starting in 2016, Nintendo has hosted several concerts showcasing virtual performances by the three musical groups. These concerts generallly feature 3D holographic projections of the idol characters accompanied by live music, with real-world musicians performing the games’ soundtracks. [11]

Concerts

Splatoon (2016)

DateEventTitleCountryVenuePerformer(s)NotesRef.
January 30, 2016Niconico Tokaigi 2016ShiokaliveJapan Makuhari Messe Squid SistersN/a [12]
April 29, 2016Niconico Chokaigi 2016ShiokaliveJapan Makuhari Messe Squid SistersN/a [13]
July 8, 2016Japan Expo 2016Squid Sisters ConcertFrance Parc des Expositions de Villepinte Squid SistersFirst international performance in Paris, France, with translated footage shared online. [14]
November 3, 2016Niconico Choparty 2016ShiokaliveJapan Saitama Super Arena Squid SistersN/a [15]

Splatoon 2 (2018–2019)

DateEventTitleCountryVenuePerformer(s)NotesRef.
February 10, 2018Niconico Tokaigi 2018HaikaliveJapan Makuhari Messe Off the Hook
Squid Sisters [A] 		N/a [16]
March 31, 2018Polymanga 2018Off the Hook ConcertSwitzerland Montreux Music & Convention Centre Off the Hook
Squid Sisters [A] 		Held in Montreux, Switzerland, as part of the Splatoon 2 European Championship. [17]
April 28, 2018Niconico Chokaigi 2018HaikaliveJapan Makuhari Messe Off the Hook
Squid Sisters [A] 		Premiered the song “Nasty Majesty” from the Octo Expansion DLC. [18]
January 26, 2019Niconico Tokaigi 2019TentaliveJapan Makuhari Messe Off the HookMarketed as Off the Hook’s first solo concert, later released internationally on YouTube and Blu-ray. [19]
October 13–14, 2019Nintendo Live 2019Haikalive Kyoto MixJapan Kyoto International Conference Center Off the Hook
Squid Sisters [A] 		A large-scale event in Kyoto featuring Off the Hook and a guest appearance by K.K. Slider from Animal Crossing . [20]

Splatoon 3 (2022–present)

DateEventTitleCountryVenuePerformer(s)NotesRef.
October 8–9, 2022Nintendo Live 2022BankaliveJapan Tokyo Big Sight Deep Cut
Squid Sisters [A] 		Introduced Deep Cut as the featured idol group ahead of the Splatoon 3 release. [21]
February 10, 2024Nintendo Live 2024Bankalive GouJapan Ota City General Gymnasium Deep Cut
Off the Hook [A] 		Originally scheduled for January in Tokyo but canceled due to security threats. A pre-recorded concert was streamed on February 10, 2024, alongside a performance from The Legend of Zelda orchestral concert. [22] [23] [24] [25]


Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Guest appearance

References

  1. ↑ "Ask the Developer Vol. 7, Splatoon 3–Part 1 - News - Nintendo Official Site". www.nintendo.com. Archived from the original on August 17, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  2. ↑ rawmeatcowboy (September 7, 2022). "Splatoon 3 devs detail the importance of music to the franchise". GoNintendo. Archived from the original on August 17, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  3. ↑ "「Splatoon(スプラトゥーン)」のイカしたデザインのひみつ(後編)" [The Secret Behind Splatoon's Cool Design (Part 2)]. TechPlus (in Japanese). August 6, 2015. Archived from the original on July 9, 2025. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Splatoon 3: Who is Deep Cut, the New Idol Group?". Newsweek. August 10, 2022. Archived from the original on July 16, 2025. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  5. ↑ Kok, William "Shadowz" (July 19, 2024). "Splatoon 3 Unveils the Grand Festival". The Outerhaven. Archived from the original on April 18, 2025. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  6. ↑ Rochlin, Jason (October 5, 2022). "Marie's Podcast Is a Perfect Real-World Marketing Opportunity for Splatoon 3". Game Rant. Archived from the original on December 6, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  7. ↑ Ramos, Jeff (July 6, 2017). "Splatoon 2's new hosts, Pearl and Marina, are already fan favorites". Polygon . Archived from the original on March 22, 2019. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  8. ↑ Diaz, Ana (10 August 2022). "Everyone loves Splatoon 3's new hosts, Deep Cut". Polygon . Archived from the original on 6 December 2022. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
  9. ↑ Johnson, Ben (September 12, 2022). "We need to talk about the Splatoon 3 soundtrack". Pocket Tactics . Archived from the original on May 10, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  10. ↑ IGN staff (December 7, 2022). "The Best Video Game Music of 2022". IGN . Archived from the original on April 1, 2025. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  11. ↑ Webster, Andrew (January 23, 2020). "This hour-long Splatoon concert features holographic squid kids". The Verge . Archived from the original on December 16, 2025. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  12. ↑ "イカ好きの祭典！「Splatoonガチ盆まつり」直前特集". Nintendo. April 25, 2016. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  13. ↑ "『Splatoon（スプラトゥーン）』ニコニコ超会議2016で開催される"ガチ盆マッチ"、"ガチ盆踊り"の詳細情報が公開！". Famitsu . Kadokawa Game Linkage. April 20, 2016. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  14. ↑ Whitehead, Thomas (June 1, 2016). "Splatoon's Squid Sisters Confirmed for Live Concert in Paris". Nintendo Life . Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  15. ↑ Splatoon（スプラトゥーン） [@SplatoonJP] (October 22, 2016). "11月3日さいたまスーパーアリーナで行われる「ニコニコ超パーティ2016」にシオカラーズが出演することが決定した。多くのアーティストが参加するイベントのため、過去のシオカライブに比べ、コンパクトなライブになるようだ。詳しくは→http://choparty.jp" (Tweet). Archived from the original on March 2, 2021. Retrieved May 29, 2024– via Twitter.
  16. ↑ "［闘会議2018］「スプラトゥーン2」テンタクルズ初の人間界ライブ"ハイカライブ"をレポート。後半はシオカラーズも登場". 4Gamer.net . Aetas. February 10, 2018. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  17. ↑ Lada, Jenni (February 19, 2018). "Splatoon 2 Off The Hook Concert Set For Polymanga 2018". Siliconera . Gamurs . Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  18. ↑ "テンタクルズとシオカラーズの共演再び！ 『オクト』の新曲で新たなカラーも見せた『スプラトゥーン2』ハイカライブリポート【ニコニコ超会議2018】". Famitsu . Kadokawa Game Linkage. April 30, 2018. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  19. ↑ ""闘会議2019"で開催される"第4回スプラトゥーン甲子園"全国決勝大会や『スマブラSP』東日本リーグなどの新情報が公開". Famitsu . Kadokawa Game Linkage. December 13, 2018. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
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  21. ↑ "Nintendo Live 2022開催決定！『スプラトゥーン3』『スマブラSP』など人気ゲームが大集合！". Dengeki Online. Dengeki. July 21, 2022. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  22. ↑ "Nintendo Live 2024 TOKYOが開催中止に。理由は「お客様の安全を十分に確保できないとの判断に至ったことから」". Famitsu . Kadokawa Game Linkage. December 7, 2023. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
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  24. ↑ Dinsdale, Ryan (December 7, 2023). "Nintendo Cancels Japanese Esports Events Following Threats to Staff and Spectators". IGN . IGN Entertainment Inc. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
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