Are there male Octarians?

The existence of male Octarians is confirmed, with characters like Octo Samurai and DJ Octavio being referred to as male, and the male version of Agent 8 is also the first appearance of a character which is clearly shown to be a male Octoling in-game. The male Octolings have distinct characteristics, such as their octopus form being more reminiscent of the squid form of Inklings, with a key difference being that their eyes are separated instead of together.

Introduction to Octarians

To further understand the concept of male Octarians, it’s essential to delve into the world of Splatoon and explore the various facets of these intriguing characters.

FAQs about Octarians

General Questions

1. What is the difference between Octolings and Octarians?: Octolings are a variant of Octarians who serve as elite fighters in their army, and the octopus equivalent of an Inkling.
2. Why are Octarians and Octolings different?: The main difference lies in their physical appearance and abilities, with Octolings being more humanoid and Octarians having a more tentacle-like appearance.
3. Why do Octarians hate Inklings?: The reason for this hatred is not explicitly stated, but it’s speculated that it might be due to the Inklings’ ability to survive in any color of ink, whereas Octarians can only adapt to purple ink.

Character-Specific Questions

4. Is Agent 3 an Octoling?: Agent 3 is a playable character that can be either an Inkling or an Octoling.
5. Are Shiver and Frye Octolings or Inklings?: Shiver is an Octoling, while Frye is an Inkling, and they are part of the band Deep Cut in Splatoon 3.
6. Does DJ Octavio have a human form?: DJ Octavio has been depicted in a humanoid form in multiple pictures, and he also has a full octopus form.

World-Building Questions

7. Is Inkopolis on Earth?: Inkopolis exists approximately 12,000 years in the future of current-day Earth, after excessive flooding of the planet has occurred.
8. What happened to the humans in Splatoon?: While humans are no longer present in the world of Splatoon, their artifacts and fossils remain, providing insight into their past.
9. Why are the Octarians fuzzy in Splatoon 3?: The Fuzzy Octarians are a variation of Octarians that have been possessed by Fuzzy Ooze, and they serve as the main antagonistic species in Splatoon 3.

Gameplay and Characteristic Questions

10. Do Inklings wear bras?: Inkling Girls wear a black sports bra, while Inkling Boys are shirtless.
11. How do Octarians reproduce?: According to The Art of Splatoon, Octarians are not able to reproduce on their own and are thus created by cutting off a tentacle from a host.
12. Why are Octarians sanitized?: Sanitized Octarians have been sterilized of life’s energies with blended ink created by Commander Tartar, resulting in a loss of free will.

Miscellaneous Questions

13. Why did the Octarians steal the Zapfish?: The Octarians stole the Great Zapfish as an act of revenge for their loss in the Great Turf War.
14. What color is the Octarian ink?: The main ink color of the Octarians is purple or magenta.
15. Are there any humans left in Splatoon?: While humans are no longer present in the world of Splatoon, their artifacts and fossils remain, providing insight into their past.