Famitsu
Famitsu is agear brand withinSplatoon and a real world line of Japanese video gamemagazines. Unlike most other brands,gear of this brand does not have increased or decreased chances of getting a certainability.
Real world
Squid Fashion Contest 2015
On21 May 2015, Famitsu magazine held a competition, for readers to submit designs for a chance to have the design added toSplatoon.[1] On25 June 2015 the winner was announced, with over 800 entries received. The winning design was based on a traditional Japanese chef outfit and was added toSplatoon as theTraditional Headband,Traditional Apron and theTraditional Sandals in version2.0.0. Also, the development staff ofSplatoon and the staff at Famitsu selected three runners-up each. The ones selected by theSplatoon developers received a poster with signatures from the team, while the ones selected by Famitsu received a poster by Takahashi Kino, the author of theMellow Squid 4-Panel Comic.[2]
Squid Fashion Contest 2017
In a July 2017 issue, the Famitsu magazine held the Squid Fashion Contest 2017, which allowed readers to submit gear designs for a chance at having the design added toSplatoon 2. The winning design, called Ghillie Suit Style, was added to the game in version2.0.0, appearing as theMoist Ghillie Helmet,Moist Ghillie Suit andMoist Ghillie Boots. These were produced byForge rather than the Famitsu brand.
Squid Fashion Contest 2017 also allowed the submission ofgraffiti. The winning design, Noshi Ika Graffiti, was added to the game, appearing inWalleye Warehouse.[3]
Gallery
Traditional Gear, the winning design ofSquid Fashion Contest 2015
Ghillie Suit Style, the winning gear design ofSquid Fashion Contest 2017
Noshi Ika Graffiti, the winning graffiti design ofSquid Fashion Contest 2017
Splatoon strategy guide
Front cover ofWeekly Famitsu (1 August 2019)
Cover art
Front cover ofWeekly Famitsu (11 June 2020)
Cover art
Front cover ofWeekly Famitsu (26 September 2024)
Cover art
Gear
For the category page, seeCategory:Famitsu.
| Name | Brand | Availability | Ability | Star power | Added in | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Traditional Headband |  Famitsu |  1600 |  Comeback |   | 2.0.0 |
| Name | Brand | Availability | Ability | Star power | Added in | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Traditional Apron | Famitsu | 2000 |  Quick Respawn | | 2.0.0 |
| Name | Brand | Availability | Ability | Star power | Added in | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Traditional Sandals | Famitsu | 1700 |  Run Speed Up | | 2.0.0 |
Gallery
Inkling girls and boys wearing theTraditional Gear.
An Inkling girl wearing the Traditional Gear.
Trivia
- Famitsu is the onlygear brand inSplatoon to feature fan-made gear.
- Since this brand makes one set, the only abilities it has areComeback,Quick Respawn, andRun Speed Up.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese | ファミ通 Famitsū | An abbreviation forFamicon Tsūshin, theFamicom (NES) News Service |
 French | Famitsu | |
 German | Famitsu | |
 Italian | Famitsu | |
 Spanish | Famitsu |
See also
References
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