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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 Tracks Summary (21–30)

Splattack!Squid Squad

[High Quality] Splatoon Main Theme - Splattack!
Splattack!Squid Squad

Many people probably think of this track first as Splatoon’s BGM, right? It’s the main theme from Splatoon on the Wii U.

Its rock-inspired, energetic sound is the hallmark.

It really fires you up and makes you want to jump into battle!

Full Throttle TentacleTentakuruzu

[Splatoon 2] Off the Hook "Full Throttle Tentacle"
Full Throttle TentacleTentakuruzu

This is the song that plays during matches in the Splatoon 2 event “Splatfest.” It’s an upbeat tune that makes battles even more heated than usual! It’s also used as the finale track at live events, where the crowd goes wild.

The synthesizer riff is really cool!

Friend from FarawayTentakuruzu

Ending 'Friend from Faraway' / Ending 'Into the Light' [Octo Expansion] [Splatoon 2]
Friend from FarawayTentakuruzu

This song is striking for its finger-snapping sounds and handclaps.

It’s the track used in the end credits of Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion.

The wistful vocals and melody are wonderful.

Be sure to play it and listen—the song will sink in much more deeply that way.

Fly, Octo, FlyTentakuruzu

Tentalive Fly Octo Fly (Fly Octo Fly)
Fly, Octo, FlyTentakuruzu

This is the track that plays in the final stage of Splatoon 2’s additional content, Octo Expansion.

Its driving four-on-the-floor arrangement really amps up the energy.

The catchy melody sticks with you before you know it.

Dye me in your colorsShiokarāzu

Splatoon TRACK21 Tint It Your Color / Squid Sisters
Dye me in your colorsShiokarāzu

This is a track used as Splatoon’s Splatfest BGM, and it’s highly praised by fans.

The surging, relentless chorus melody is especially great, isn’t it? I bet many people are reminded of how absorbed they were in Splatoon when they hear this song.

entropicalSashiMori

[10-minute endurance] Splatoon 2 Sashimori Entropical
entropicalSashiMori

A stylish track that blends loud guitar tones with DJ sounds.

It was added after the release of Splatoon 2 and plays during online battles.

Incidentally, there’s a rumor that Hime, the main character of Splatoon 2, used to be the vocalist of SashiMori…

SeaskapeSquid Squad

Splatoon TRACK03 Seaskape / Squid Squad
SeaskapeSquid Squad

The offbeat phrases on the drums and guitar really get you pumped.

This track was used as a battle BGM in the original Splatoon.

It’s a straight-ahead band tune, and its catchy groove keeps it popular even today.

In Splatoon 2, you can also listen to it in-game by using an amiibo.