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[Game Music] Splatoon BGM and Popular Songs Compilation

[Game Music] Splatoon BGM and Popular Songs Compilation
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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

[Splatoon ED] Maritime Memory – 1-Hour Loop [BGM for Work/Study]
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

Tumult (Salmon Run (ω-3)) – Splatoon 2
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

Shiokara Bushi 3-Hour Endurance [BGM for Work/Study]
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!

Night of the Bomb RushDJ Octavio feat. AORI vs Hotaru

Splatoon 2 TRACK 17 Bomb Rush Nights / DJ Octavio feat. Callie vs. Marie
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

Splatoon - Hotaru Solo PV: “The Night of Sumisoae”
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

[Splatoon 2] ABXY "Battery Full"
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.