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[Game Music] Splatoon BGM and Popular Songs Compilation
In this article, I’ll be introducing the background music from the massively popular Splatoon game series, which first launched as a title for the Nintendo Wii U!
Splatoon puts a lot of emphasis on its soundtrack.
I’m sure many of you have found yourselves growing to love the tracks as you play.
The live events where in-game characters perform have also been a huge hit every time they’re held.
I’ve put together a list of some of the most popular songs in the series, so be sure to check them out!
[Game Music] Splatoon BGM and Popular Songs Summary (1–10)
Maritime MemoryShiokarāzu
It’s a ballad that leaves you with a quietly wistful feeling.
It’s known as the ending theme of the first Splatoon.
The phrases from “Squid Sisters” (Shiokara-bushi) woven in between create a poignantly different mood from the original.
clamorous; boisterous; noisyω-3
An eerie, quite avant-garde musical style.
It even feels a bit scary.
This is the BGM from Salmon Run, the cooperative mode in Splatoon 2 where you team up with allies to defeat enemies.
The “den-don den-don” sound really sticks in your head.
Shiokara-bushiShiokarāzu
If you know the phrase “Heaven to hear, paradise to sing,” there’s a good chance you’re quite the Splatoon fan.
This track is marked by its catchy, four-on-the-floor beat with a Japanese flair.
It’s a crowd favorite that especially fires up the audience at live events!
Ultra Color PulseTentakuruzu
This is a song performed by Off the Hook, the idol duo appearing in Splatoon 2.
The laid-back electronic beats are really pleasant to the ear! It plays in the main square during in-game “Splatfest” events, where you can take your time and listen to it.
Ima Nura Never!Shiokarāzu
This is a super cool song that starts playing in the last minute of the match! It really makes you want to sing along! The title has a clever pun.
The artist is Squid Squad, but in Splatoon 2 the Tentacles version plays.
Night of the Bomb RushDJ Octavio feat. AORI vs Hotaru
This is the last battle BGM from Splatoon 2’s Hero Mode.
With its aggressive and grand composition, it gets your heart racing before you even realize it, even if you aren’t consciously listening while playing.
It’s one of the most popular tracks in all of Splatoon 2.
Night of the Sumi-soaeHotaru
It’s a rather slow-tempo ballad song performed by the Squid Sisters’ Callie, Hotaru.
The nostalgic melody and vocals really tug at your heart.
Since it’s a solo track, it’s especially popular among Hotaru fans.
By the way, “Sumisoae” refers to a dish dressed with vinegar-miso sauce.
Friend ListABXY
A pop and energetic rock track that incorporates chiptune! “Friend List,” used as online battle BGM in Splatoon, is a song by the in-game band ABXY.
The powerful guitar backing pairs perfectly with vocals processed with electronic effects.
And of course, the standout feature has to be the bit-crushed synth sound! Those snappy, beeping tones are guaranteed to get you hyped!
Battery FullABXY
A track by the popular in-game four-piece band ABXY.
It’s a fast-paced pop tune that will totally lift your spirits! Since it plays during online matches in Splatoon 2, many players are sure to find it memorable.
Seafoam Shanty ~Rough-Sea Rodeo~From Bottom
As the title suggests, it’s a high-energy track where a fierce, wave-crashing guitar rock sound is layered with a string riff.
Among the Splatoon 2 BGMs, it’s particularly fast-paced and spirited! It’s the kind of song you can keep listening to without ever getting bored.