List of Splatoon live performances

The Splatoon franchise is a Japanese video game series developed by Nintendo. One of its notable features is its fictional in-game musical acts, portrayed by virtual idols. These characters are voiced and animated to perform songs as part of the game’s universe. As of 2025, the franchise features three primary idol groups: the Squid Sisters (debuting in Splatoon, 2015), Off the Hook (Splatoon 2, 2017), and Deep Cut (Splatoon 3, 2022). The groups have performed in a series of virtual concerts, often as part of public gaming events and festivals.

Overview

Nintendo has hosted several live events showcasing virtual performances by the Splatoon idol characters. These concerts often feature 3D holographic projections accompanied by live music, with musicians performing the games’ soundtracks. Beginning in 2019, concerts included opening acts by live bands performing instrumental tracks from the series.

In Japan, concert titles typically combine the idol group’s name with the word “live,” resulting in stylized titles such as “Shiokalive” (a blend of “Shiokarazu”, the Japanese name for the Squid Sisters, and “live”).

Date	Event	Title	Country	Venue	Performer(s)
January 30, 2016	Niconico Tokaigi 2016	Shiokalive	Japan	Makuhari Messe	Squid Sisters
April 29, 2016	Niconico Chokaigi 2016	Shiokalive	Japan	Makuhari Messe	Squid Sisters
July 8, 2016	Japan Expo 2016	Squid Sisters Concert	France	Parc des Expositions de Villepinte	Squid Sisters
November 3, 2016	Niconico Choparty 2016	Shiokalive	Japan	Saitama Super Arena	Squid Sisters
February 10, 2018	Niconico Tokaigi 2018	Haikalive	Japan	Makuhari Messe	Off the Hook Squid Sisters
March 31, 2018	Polymanga 2018	Off the Hook Concert	Switzerland	Montreux Music & Convention Centre	Off the Hook Squid Sisters
April 28, 2018	Niconico Chokaigi 2018	Haikalive	Japan	Makuhari Messe	Off the Hook Squid Sisters
January 26, 2019	Niconico Tokaigi 2019	Tentalive	Japan	Makuhari Messe	Off the Hook
October 13–14, 2019	Nintendo Live 2019	Haikalive Kyoto Mix	Japan	Kyoto International Conference Center	Off the Hook Squid Sisters
October 8–9, 2022	Nintendo Live 2022	Bankalive	Japan	Tokyo Big Sight	Deep Cut Squid Sisters
February 10, 2024	Nintendo Live 2024	Bankalive Gou	Japan	Ota City General Gymnasium	Deep Cut Off the Hook

List

Splatoon (2016)

Niconico Tokaigi 2016

Debut performance of the Squid Sisters following a Splatoon tournament. Songs included “Ink Me Up,” “Now or Never!,” and “Calamari Inkantation.”

Niconico Chokaigi 2016

Return of the Squid Sisters with an extended setlist and side events including an Obon dance remix of “Calamari Inkantation.”

Japan Expo 2016

First international performance in Paris, France, with translated footage shared online.

Niconico Choparty 2016

A shorter set performed at a music festival in Saitama Super Arena.

Splatoon 2 (2018–2019)

Niconico Tokaigi 2018

Featured Off the Hook with guest appearances by the Squid Sisters.

Polymanga 2018

Held in Montreux, Switzerland, as part of the Splatoon 2 European Championship.

Niconico Chokaigi 2018

Premiered the song “Nasty Majesty” from the Octo Expansion DLC.

Niconico Tokaigi 2019

Marketed as Off the Hook’s first solo concert, later released internationally on YouTube and Blu-ray.

Nintendo Live 2019

A large-scale event in Kyoto featuring Off the Hook and a guest appearance by K.K. Slider from Animal Crossing.

Splatoon 3 (2022–present)

Nintendo Live 2022

Introduced Deep Cut as the featured idol group ahead of the Splatoon 3 release.

Nintendo Live 2024

Originally scheduled for January in Tokyo but canceled due to security threats. A pre-recorded concert was streamed on February 10, 2024, alongside a performance from The Legend of Zelda orchestral concert.

Song Lists

Each concert typically featured a rotating setlist of songs from the game’s soundtracks. Recurring songs include “Calamari Inkantation,” “Now or Never!,” “Fresh Start,” and “Ebb & Flow.” Deep Cut performances introduced new titles such as “Anarchy Rainbow,” “Fins in the Air,” and “Daybreaker Anthem.”