#splatoon 3 headcanons

[npdfavs]

Shiver Hohojiro from Splatoon 3 has NPD! ( headcanon )

[toonie-doodle-splat]

Explanation for Poll:

Due to how much octoling's hair-tentacles move, I always imagined the tentacles would cause havoc in an octoling's sleep (i.e. grabbing the pillow and never letting go). As a result, I think they would wear tentacle-proof bonnets/hair covers to bed.

I mainly headcanon Marina wearing one, due to how long her hair is.

[sketchhead-thoughts]

Here we go, SPLATOON HEADCANON!

This has been living in my head for a while:

So you know the characters promoted on that Splatoon 3 quiz?

These guys?

Ok? Ok, consider…..

They are all dating-

[sayosweeti]

I think Polycule deep cut is valid but i believe Aro-Ace Autism (triple AY) Big Man is correct. In my headcanons hes just an omega third-wheel to Shiver and Fryes chaotic relationship.

[spiderzlover]

Onaga kids with their quirky names🔥🔥

[leixo-demo]

I was doodling the other day as my bf finally pulled art (he's in constant artblock) I asked him if he could imagine what skeleton bit Dedfish, he answered "Those tiny fuckers surely" and it ended with this thing (((He also answered that it should have blue blood tho my hc is that they have red one :] it gives a good contrast too!

What skeleton do you think bit them?

[squidthusiast]

Ok, but why do I imagine Eight being the unofficial child of Pearl x Marina?

Because I imagine Eight was minding their business and all of a sudden, Pearl would slam the paper down and said “You’re adopted now”

Basically OTH at the start of their world tour haha, I love that they took Eight with them.

I have more detailed thoughts under the cut for those interested in my ramblings, analysis and interpretations of the characters.

Disclaimer: This is my own take on it, don’t let it ruin your fun!

I personally don’t really subscribe to the fandom’s ‘pearlina moms’ headcanon.

On the one hand, I am an absolute sucker for the ‘found family’ trope, and I definitely think Agent 8 and OTH fit in it!

On the other hand, I think people immediately put Pearl and Marina into the ‘parenthood’ box, a little too eagerly. Not saying this specific ask is that, btw, it just reminded me of some instances i’ve seen.

I personally think that the relationship between OTH and Agent 8 is a little more nuanced & sibling-esque, for the following reasons:

1. Within canon, we often see 8 being referred to as a friend by both Pearl and Marina.

Pearl does it more explicitly (see that one interview at her house), whereas with Marina it’s more insinuated (ex. In the Side Order dev diaries, she starts calling Agent 8 as ‘Eight’, which is stated to be a name used by their friends).

Pearl seems to be an accidental-duck-parent of sorts who haphazardly collects octoling teenagers & young musical talent. It goes in line with her whole mentor-esque leader personality, and i’m sure these disoriented teens find relief in an idol who seemingly knows what she’s doing (she really doesn’t).

However she doesn’t act in a parental manner. More-so like your estranged gay cousin who hit it big in another country and is down to show your queer little butt the ropes.

Marina on the other hand seems to have a more empathetic approach with Agent 8 (opposite to Pearl’s brashness). Marina clearly connects with Agent 8 through their shared experience as defected octoling soldiers, and probably sees her younger self in them. She’s already caring as it is, but this is accentuated during octo expansion given the circumstances.

I feel however that, unlike Pearl, Marina has a bit of a harder time actually forming a bond with Eight at the beginning. Their similarities (seemingly) end at their shared experience, and probably leaves Marina awkwardly wondering how to approach them further. What we can assume though is that they become closer friends during OTH’s world tour, given the events described in the Memverse Dev Diaries.

Meeting Eight during difficult circumstances (OE) and helping them get out creates a sense of camaraderie between them, which probably devolves into genuine care, established friendship and a strong bond amongst the three overtime.

2. Pearl and Marina are very career-centric both in Splat 2 and 3.

It is reasonable that the two young idols, who see their fame and musical recognition rise spectacularly & fast, are not particularly interested in settling down at this point in their lives.

Now entering her late 20s, Pearl is most definitely still interested in keeping the ball rolling with Off the Hook’s international success. Her character often points towards restlessness, freedom and discovery. There has definitely been character development in regards to her maturity in Splatoon 3, but these aforementioned traits are still ever present in her demeanour & decision-making.

Marina on the other hand can be seen slowly blossoming from a supporting character to being her own person. She definitely develops more self-confidence by Splatoon 3, but is still naturally bashful. It’s clear that she is allowing herself to explore & open up to new things for her own sake. She remains a caring and somewhat nurturing individual, but she is at a stage where she’s learning to live for herself and not for others.

Parenthood (and all the responsibilities and sacrifices it entails) at this moment of their lives would probably freak Pearl out, and stunt Marina’s personal growth.

3. The age gaps between OTH and Agent 8 are too close for it to create a parent/kid bond.

This makes their relationship a little hazy in regards to roles; 8 is still young enough that they may seek out rolemodels and mentors (still relatively influenceable), but they’re also nearing their 20s. By this point they are fairly self sufficient, have a sense of their personal values & identity, and they are relatively responsible & mature.

Pearl and Marina are 8’s seniors by approximately 4-6 years. However, in Splatoon 2 they’re entering their early 20s and their career has just begun to take off.

They are both still relatively youngsters, albeit older & more mature(? glancing at Pearl) youngsters than 8. This places them in a position where they can guide 8 and offer certain support and resources, but lack the maturity and experience of a full-fledged adult. This would approximate their relationship closer to that of siblings in a family setting.

Pearl & Marina are also less likely to feel a duty towards Eight as an adult would with a child. Instead, the latter’s circumstances are more likely to incite feelings of rapport and compassion as a fellow young inkfish.

Now, with all of this said, I will acknowledge that friendship/found family is MUCH more nuanced than a strict binary.

From personal experience in my last years of college, I did find myself caring for my fellow freshmen as though they were my kids, in certain ways. Hell, I called them my kids.

I acted as a proud parent whenever some of them achieved something, attempted to pass down my knowledge to them, and was protective of them to a certain extent.

They also annoyed me sometimes, like younger people do haha. And i’m sure I annoyed them too!

So I wouldn’t put it past OTH to call Eight their kid and have this mentor/parent-esque rapport with them in certain circumstances.

This is all based both on canon & my own interpretations of it, but still closely aligned to what has been shown in-game.

So if you have a different interpretation of Agent 8 and OTH, that’s great! I love to see people’s personal headcanons. Ultimately, Agent 8 is meant to be somewhat of a blank slate for the players to mold, with some hinted-at personality traits of their own.

As long as you have fun with these characters, that’s all that matters. This is just my personal opinion on their relationship in-game.

If you read all of this, you deserve the biggest golden star for listening to my incessant yapping 🤲⭐️

Feel free to bother me about this or other opinions you may have in my inbox, just be kind please!

[b-a-m]

shiver is still genderfluid in my heart

[skidcd-megamix]

Guess who filled three whole canvases with A.B.A doodles (plus a continuation of a joke and two mini comics)

Oh yeah if A.B.A was an idol this would be her song me thinksss

[cheeesecak]

dating marina headcanons!!

(male reader x marina)

- she leaves you for a woman

[gatoburr0]

Idunno I like being multi headcanon

[toonie-doodle-splat]

Based on the results of the last poll...

Images for reference:

Images were found on the Splatoon Fandom Wiki and hard-drive, respectfully.

[sketchhead-thoughts]

GUYS I FINALLY HAVE SPLATOON 3 AND-

ITS THEM!!! MY BBYS R ON THE COVER LESGOO I LOVE THEM <333

My favorite Splatoon ship 🥺🥺 (/srs)

[squoobest]

THE VERDICT.....

(link to original poll here <- there it is!)

[wynterasiuuki]

Where 8 and 4 really were during the events of Alterna...

Honestly, if the macarena can exist post-humanity then so can Just Dance. It's simply too iconic.

BONUS: Agent 8's (Percy's) first experience at the Crust Bucket is forever immortalized as his pfp on Cap's phone.

[thehappiestgolucky]

the implication Frye can puppet two giant eel sleeves is so whimsy to me