List of bassists for the Splatoon series
TABOKUN
| Full name | Endo Tatsuhiro |
| Native name | 遠藤"TABOKUN"龍弘 (えんどう"TABOKUN"たつひろ) |
| Pseudonym | TABOKUN |
| Born | 9 February (age unknown) |
| Occupation | Bassist |
| Role(s) | Bassist for Squid Squad and Front Roe |
| Instrument(s) | Bass |
| First game | Splatoon |
| Latest game | Splatoon 3 |
Tatsuhiro "TABOKUN" Endo is the bassist for Squid Squad and Front Roe. Tatsuhiro has played bass for numerous Nintendo related projects outside of the Splatoon series, including songs from Xenoblade Chronicles and as the bassist for the Nintendo Special Rock Band.
Work in Splatoon
| Title | Credit |
|---|---|
| Splatune (Splatoon Original Soundtrack) | Bass |
| Splatune 3 (Splatoon 3 Original Soundtrack) |
Soundtrack credits
Splatune (Splatoon Original Soundtrack)
| Album cover | Song title | In-game artist's name |
|---|---|---|
Splatune (Splatoon Original Soundtrack) |
Opening | Squid Squad |
| Splattack! (Jam Session) | ||
| Splattack! | ||
| Ink or Sink | ||
| Seaskape | ||
| Kraken Up | ||
| Metalopod | ||
| Now or Never! |
Splatune 3 (Splatoon 3 Original Soundtrack)
| Album cover | Song title | In-game artist's name |
|---|---|---|
Splatune 3 (Splatoon 3 Original Soundtrack) |
Sea Me Now | Front Roe |
| Sandy Side Up |
Other credits
| Title | Credit |
|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch Experience 2017 | Bass for the Nintendo Special Rock Band |
| Xenoblade Chronicles 2 | Electric Bass (as TABOKUN) |
| Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition | Bass (as TABOKUN) |
Gallery
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Endo recording Splattack!
External links
BOH
| Full name | Bohte Daisuke |
| Native name | 棒手BOH大輔 |
| Pseudonym | BOH |
| Born | 14 August 1982 (age 44) Asahikawa, Japan |
| Occupation | Bassist |
| Role(s) | Bassist at multiple live concerts |
| Instrument(s) | Bass |
| First game | N/A |
| Latest game | N/A |
Daisuke "BOH" Bohte was the exclusive bassist for the Splatoon series live virtual concerts held in Japan up until Haicalive at Chokaigi 2018.
Work in Splatoon
| Title | Credit |
|---|---|
| Shiokalive 2016 | Bass |
| Squid Sisters 2nd Live Concert from Chokaigi 2016 | |
| Splatoon Live in Makuhari -Shiokalive- | |
| Shiokalive at Cho Party 2016 | |
| Haicalive at Tokaigi 2018 | |
| Octotune (Splatoon 2 Original Soundtrack) | Live Bass |
| Splatoon 2 Live in Makuhari -Tentalive- | Live Bass (Squid Sisters only) |
Soundtrack credits
Splatoon Live in Makuhari -Shiokalive-
| Album cover | Song title | In-game artist's name |
|---|---|---|
Splatoon Live in Makuhari -Shiokalive- |
Commence the Fest ~ MC1 (1st Concert) | Squid Sisters |
| Ink Me Up (1st Concert) | ||
| Now or Never! (1st Concert) | ||
| City of Color (1st Concert) | ||
| Maritime Memory (1st Concert) | ||
| Calamari Inkantation (1st Concert) | ||
| Commence the Fest ~ MC1 (2nd Concert) | ||
| Ink Me Up (2nd Concert) | ||
| Now or Never! (2nd Concert) | ||
| City of Color (2nd Concert) | ||
| Maritime Memory (2nd Concert) | ||
| Calamari Inkantation (2nd Concert) | ||
| Bomb Rush Blush (2nd Concert) | Callie | |
| Tide Goes Out (2nd Concert) | Marie |
Octotune (Splatoon 2 Original Soundtrack)
| Album cover | Song title | In-game artist's name |
|---|---|---|
Octotune (Splatoon 2 Original Soundtrack) | ||
| Color Pulse (1st Concert) | Off the Hook | |
| Acid Hues (1st Concert) | ||
| Muck Warfare (1st Concert) | ||
| Ebb & Flow (1st Concert) | ||
| Fresh Start (1st Concert) | Squid Sisters | |
| Spicy Calamari Inkantation (1st Concert) | ||
| Now or Never! (1st Concert) | Off the Hook & Squid Sisters |
Splatoon 2 Live in Makuhari -Tentalive-
| Album cover | Song title | In-game artist's name |
|---|---|---|
Splatoon 2 Live in Makuhari -Tentalive- |
City of Color (Cho Party 2016) | Squid Sisters |
| Ink Me Up (Cho Party 2016) | ||
| Maritime Memory (Cho Party 2016) | ||
| Calamari Inkantation (Cho Party 2016) |
Gallery
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A photo of BOH with the musicians from Haicalive at Tokaigi 2018. From left to right: 一Q, BOH, CO-K, Tetsuya Oyama, and BUN
External links
Chap
| Full name | Benjamin Weislo |
| Native name | Benjamin « Chap » Weislo[1] |
| Pseudonym | Chap |
| Born | Unknown |
| Occupation | Bassist Animator Actor[2] |
| Role(s) | Bassist for European live concerts |
| Instrument(s) | Bass |
| First game | N/A |
| Latest game | N/A |
Ben "Chap" Weislo was the first bassist to perform at a Splatoon series live concert outside of Japan with Squid Sisters at Japan Expo 2016, which took place in Paris, France. He would return as bassist for Off the Hook Concert at Polymanga 2018, the second European live concert.
Work in Splatoon
| Title | Credit |
|---|---|
| Squid Sisters at Japan Expo 2016 | Bass |
| Off the Hook Concert at Polymanga 2018 |
Gallery
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A photo of Chap from his YouTube video "i've been somewhere"
Shorter Takagi
| Full name | Takagi Shorter |
| Native name | 高木 祥太 (たかぎ しょうた) |
| Born | 20 February 1995[3] |
| Occupation | Bassist |
| Role(s) | Bassist for Wet Floor Shibuya |
| Instrument(s) | Bass |
| First game | N/A |
| Latest game | N/A |
Shorter Takagi played bass for Wet Floor Shibuya, a band that would perform live at the Tower Records location in
Shibuya, Japan. While there is no recording of the band live, the Tower Records Japan YouTube channel would post a video of the Wet Floor Shibuya band rehearsing and recording their version of Inkoming!, which would be featured on the CD of the same name.
Work in Splatoon
| Title | Credit |
|---|---|
| Inkoming! (Tower Records) | Bass |
Soundtrack credits
Inkoming! (Tower Records)
| Album cover | Song title | In-game artists name |
|---|---|---|
Inkoming! (Tower Records) |
Inkoming! (performed by Wet Floor Shibuya) | Wet Floor Shibuya |
Gallery
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A photo of Shorter Takagi from Wet Floor Shibuya's Instagram
External links
IKUO
| Full name | Shibutani Ikuo |
| Native name | 渋谷 郁央 (しぶたに いくお) |
| Pseudonym | IKUO |
| Born | 24 September (age unknown) |
| Occupation | Bassist |
| Role(s) | Bassist for Wet Floor |
| Instrument(s) | Bass |
| First game | Splatoon 2 |
| Latest game | Splatoon 2 |
Ikuo "IKUO" Shibutani is a Japanese bassist from Shimane Prefecture. He has performed for multiple video games and Vocaloid performances. He is the bassist for Wet Floor.
Work in Splatoon
| Title | Credit |
|---|---|
| Splatune 2 (Splatoon 2 Original Soundtrack) | Electric Bass |
Soundtrack credits
Splatune 2 (Splatoon 2 Original Soundtrack)
| Album cover | Song title | In-game artists name |
|---|---|---|
Splatune 2 (Splatoon 2 Original Soundtrack) |
Opening | Wet Floor |
| Inkoming! | ||
| Rip Entry | ||
| Undertow | ||
| Don't Slip | ||
| Endolphin Surge | ||
| Now or Never! | ||
| Turf Master | ||
| Ink Another Day | ||
| Inkoming! (Cloud Edit) |
Gallery
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Shibutani recording Don't Slip.
External links
Satoshi Adachi
| Full name | Satoshi Adachi |
| Native name | 安達 さとし (あだち さとし) |
| Born | Unknown Birthplace Unknown |
| Occupation | Bassists |
| Role(s) | Bassist at multiple live concerts |
| Instrument(s) | Bass |
| First game | N/A |
| Latest game | N/A |
Satoshi Adachi is a bassist who has performed for multiple live concerts.
Work in Splatoon
| Title | Credit |
|---|---|
| Haicalive at Chokaigi 2018 | Bass |
| Tentalive at Tokaigi 2019 | |
| Splatoon 2 Live in Makuhari -Tentalive- | Bass (Off the Hook Live) |
| Haicalive Kyoto Mix | Bass |
| Deep Cut Concert at Nintendo Live 2022 | |
| Splatune 3 (Splatoon 3 Original Soundtrack) | Live Bass |
Soundtrack credits
Splatoon 2 Live in Makuhari -Tentalive-
Splatune 3 (Splatoon 3 Original Soundtrack)
| Album cover | Song title | In-game artists name |
|---|---|---|
Splatune 3 (Splatoon 3 Original Soundtrack) |
Anarchy Splatcast (1st Deep Cut Concert) | Deep Cut |
| Anarchy Rainbow (1st Deep Cut Concert) | ||
| Fins in the Air (1st Deep Cut Concert) | ||
| Hide and Sleek (1st Deep Cut Concert) | ||
| Opening (1st Deep Cut Concert) | N/A | |
| Clickbait (1st Deep Cut Concert) | ||
| Sea Me Now (1st Deep Cut Concert) | ||
| Calamari Inkantation 3MIX (1st Deep Cut Concert) | Deep Cut x Squid Sisters |
Gallery
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Adachi performing at Tokaigi 2019.
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A photo of the live musicians from Tentalive at Tokaigi 2019. Left to right: Jimbo-chan, Adachi, Ena Suzuki, CO-K.
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A photo of the live musicians from Haicalive Kyoto Mix. Left to right: DORA, Mai Imamura, Tetsuya Oyama, Adachi, Ena Suzuki.
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A photo of the live musicians from the Deep Cut Concert at Nintendo Live 2022. Top row from left to right: Kasane Murata, Adachi, Seiichiro Hayakawa, Haruka Sakamoto. Bottom row from left to right: Nao Ohashi, Tetsuya Oyama, NanaN, Shoko Nagasaki
External links
Ryosuke Nikamoto
| Full name | Ryosuke Nikamoto |
| Native name | 二家本 亮介 (にかもと りょうすけ) |
| Born | 16 January 1986 (age 40) Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan |
| Role(s) | Bassist for C-Side |
| Instrument(s) | Bass |
| First game | Splatoon 3 |
| Latest game | Splatoon 3 |
Ryosuke Nikamoto performs the bass part for C-Side.
He is also the bassist for the Japanese band UKRampage.
Work in Splatoon
| Title | Credit |
|---|---|
| Splatune 3 (Splatoon 3 Original Soundtrack) | Bass |
Soundtrack credits
Splatune 3 (Splatoon 3 Original Soundtrack)
| Album cover | Song title | In-game artists name |
|---|---|---|
Splatune 3 (Splatoon 3 Original Soundtrack) |
Opening | C-Side |
| Clickbait (Splash Sessions Demo) | ||
| Clickbait | ||
| Headhammer | ||
| Triple Dip | ||
| Paintscraper | ||
| Splattack! | ||
| Now or Never! | ||
| Rinse/Repeat | ||
| Learning Curve |
External links
Hiroo Yamaguchi
| Full name | Yamaguchi Hiroo |
| Native name | 山口 寛雄 (やまぐち ひろお) |
| Born | Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan[4] |
| Occupation | Bassist Composer |
| Role(s) | Bassist for Damp Socks feat. Off the Hook |
| Instrument(s) | Bass |
| First game | Splatoon 3 |
| Latest game | Splatoon 3 |
Hiroo Yamaguchi is the bassist for Damp Socks feat. Off the Hook.
Outside of the Splatoon series, Yamaguchi has been credited under the alias "hiroo."[5]
Work in Splatoon
| Title | Credit |
|---|---|
| Splatune 3 (Splatoon 3 Original Soundtrack) | Bass |
Soundtrack credits
Splatune 3 (Splatoon 3 Original Soundtrack)
| Album cover | Song title | In-game artists name |
|---|---|---|
Splatune 3 (Splatoon 3 Original Soundtrack) |
Candy-Coated Rocks | Damp Socks feat. Off the Hook |
| Tentacle to the Metal |
External links
Wakazaemon
| Native name | わかざえもん |
| Pseudonym | Wakazaemon |
| Born | 29 September 1997 (age 28) Tokyo Prefecture, Japan[6] |
| Occupation | Bassist |
| Role(s) | Bassist for the Splatoon 3 Live Concert featuring Deep Cut at Nintendo Live 2024 TOKYO |
| Instrument(s) | Bass |
| First game | N/A |
| Latest game | N/A |
Wakazaemon is a left handed bassist who performed for the Splatoon 3 Live Concert featuring Deep Cut at Nintendo Live 2024 TOKYO, successding Satoshi Adachi as the bassist for Deep Cut's virtual concerts.
Wakazaemon's real name is unknown, and when asked about it she doesn't answer.[7]
Work in Splatoon
| Title | Credit |
|---|---|
| Splatoon 3 Live Concert featuring Deep Cut at Nintendo Live 2024 TOKYO | Bass |
| Ordertune (Splatoon 3 Original Soundtrack) | Live Bass |
Soundtrack credits
Ordertune (Splatoon 3 Original Soundtrack)
External links
Chiaki Ito
| Full name | Ito Chiaki |
| Native name | 伊藤 千明 (いとう ちあき) |
| Born | March 1, 1989 (age 37)[8] Oita Prefecture, Japan |
| Occupation | Bassist |
| Role(s) | Bassist for Yoko & the Gold Bazookas |
| Instrument(s) | Bass |
| First game | Splatoon 3 |
| Latest game | Splatoon 3 |
Chiaki Ito is the bassist for Yoko & the Gold Bazookas.
Often when an in-universe band member from a previous game returns, the real-life musician who played their part returns as well. Yet, despite Oonie from Ink Theory returning as Yoko & the Gold Bazookas' bass, Ito did not perform the bass part for Ink Theory in Splatoon 2, and the role, if it was live recorded, remains uncredited.
Work in Splatoon
| Title | Credit |
|---|---|
| Ordertune (Splatoon 3 Original Soundtrack) | Bass |
Soundtrack credits
Ordertune (Splatoon 3 Original Soundtrack)
| Album cover | Song title | In-game artist's name |
|---|---|---|
Ordertune (Splatoon 3 Original Soundtrack) |
Ska-BLAM | Yoko & the Gold Bazookas |
| Three-Horn Circus | ||
| Rockagilly Blues |
Gallery
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Ito recording Ska-BLAM.
Naoki Kobayashi
| Full name | Kobayashi Naoki |
| Native name | 小林 修己 (こばやし なおき) |
| Born | Unknown |
| Occupation | Bassist |
| Role(s) | Bassist for H2Whoa |
| Instrument(s) | Bass |
| First game | Splatoon 3 |
| Latest game | Splatoon 3 |
Naoki Kobayashi performs the bass part for H2Whoa.
Work in Splatoon
| Title | Credit |
|---|---|
| Ordertune (Splatoon 3 Original Soundtrack) | Bass |
Soundtrack credits
Ordertune (Splatoon 3 Original Soundtrack)
| Album cover | Song title | In-game artist's name |
|---|---|---|
Ordertune (Splatoon 3 Original Soundtrack) |
Ripstop & Go | H2Whoa |
| Aquasonic |
External links
Manabu Nimura
| Full name | Nimura Manabu |
| Native name | 二村 学 (にむら まなぶ) |
| Born | 17 August 1985 (age 41) Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan[9] |
| Occupation | Bassist |
| Role(s) | Bassist for Riot Act |
| Instrument(s) | Bass |
| First game | Splatoon 3 |
| Latest game | Splatoon 3 |
Manabu Nimura is the bassist for Riot Act.
Manabu, as well as the other performers for Riot Act, can be seen recording No Plan Survives in one of Nintendo's "In the Studio" videos that get posted on their various social medias.[10][11]
Work in Splatoon
| Title | Credit |
|---|---|
| Ordertune (Splatoon 3 Original Soundtrack) | Bass |
Soundtrack credits
Ordertune (Splatoon 3 Original Soundtrack)
| Album cover | Song title | In-game artists name |
|---|---|---|
Ordertune (Splatoon 3 Original Soundtrack) |
Shifting Stars | Riot Act |
| No Plan Survives |
External links
Shotaro Tamaki
| Full name | Tamaki Shotaro |
| Native name | 玉木 正太郎 (たまき しょうたろう) |
| Born | 13 November 1986 (age 39)[12] Kyoto Prefecture, Japan[13] |
| Occupation | Bassist Producer Composer Arranger[14] |
| Role(s) | Bassist for SashiMori |
| Instrument(s) | Bass |
| First game | Splatoon 3 |
| Latest game | Splatoon 3 |
Shotaro Tamaki plays the bass part for SashiMori's songs debtuting in Splatoon 3.
Work in Splatoon
| Title | Credit |
|---|---|
| Ordertune (Splatoon 3 Original Soundtrack) | Bass |
Soundtrack credits
Ordertune (Splatoon 3 Original Soundtrack)
| Album cover | Song title | In-game artists name |
|---|---|---|
Ordertune (Splatoon 3 Original Soundtrack) |
Amalgamania | SashiMori |
| Seasource |
Gallery
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Tamaki recording Amalgamania.
External links
References
- ↑
Splatoon - Japan Expo 2016 Concert Rehearsal - 7 July 2016 (Nintendo UK)
- ↑ Benjamin Weislo on Linkedin
- ↑
shortakagi on Twitter
- ↑ Hiroo Yamaguchi's profile on SCOOP MUSIC
- ↑ hiroo's profile on VGMdb
- ↑
@waka_lh on Twitter
- ↑ https://mono-ho.jp/influencer/wakazaemon-profile/
- ↑ BLSTN Support Member Introduction
- ↑ https://mullahnin.jimdofree.com/profile-1/
- ↑
@SplatoonNA on Twitter
- ↑
Splatoon 3 - No Quarters and More [In the Studio] - Nintendo Switch
- ↑
shotaro_tamaki on Twitter
- ↑ Shotaro Tamaki's profile on Ameba
- ↑ https://www.tunecore.co.jp/artists/shotaro_tamaki