Firefin
English translations of these names are unofficial.
Note:The founders' names
Firefin is agear brand within theSplatoon series, founded by SAYGO and a75ching.[1] Firefingear has 5× higher chance to rollInk Saver (Sub), and a 0.5× lower chance to rollInk Recovery Up.
According to SplatoonJP, Firefin produces street-style fashion for youngInklings.[2]
InSplatoon 2, the Firefin brand created theFirefin Splat Charger andFirefin Splatterscope in collaboration with theweapon brand Splat.
InSplatoon 3, Firefin merged withZekko to formZ+F,[3][4] with the aforementioned weapons being succeeded by theZ+F Splat Charger andZ+F Splatterscope, respectively, in this game.
List of Firefin gear
For the category page, seeCategory:Firefin.
| Name | Brand | Availability | Ability | Star power | Added in | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Blowfish Bell Hat |  Firefin |  700 |  Ink Recovery Up |   | 2.0.0 |
 | Camo Mesh | Firefin | 2500 |  Swim Speed Up | | Initial Release (1.0.0) |
 | FishFry Visor | Firefin | 500 |  Special Charge Up | | Initial Release (1.0.0) |
 | Jet Cap | Firefin | 700 |  Special Saver | | Initial Release (1.0.0) |
 | Jungle Hat | Firefin | 9000 |  Ink Saver (Main) | | Initial Release (1.0.0) |
 | Octoglasses | Firefin | 8800 |  Last-Ditch Effort | | 2.3.0 |
| Name | Brand | Availability | Ability | Star power | Added in | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Baseball Jersey | Firefin | 10000 | Special Charge Up | | Initial Release (1.0.0) |
 | Black 8-Bit FishFry | Firefin | 600 |  Defense Up | | Initial Release (1.0.0) |
 | Camo Zip Hoodie | Firefin | 9000 |  Quick Respawn | | Initial Release (1.0.0) |
 | Carnivore Tee | Firefin | 500 | Defense Up | | 2.0.0 |
 | Dark Urban Vest | Firefin | 10000 |  Cold Blooded | | Initial Release (1.0.0) |
 | Firefin Navy Sweat | Firefin | 2500 |  Bomb Range Up | | Initial Release (1.0.0) |
 | Fugu Tee | Firefin | 750 | Swim Speed Up | | 2.3.0 |
 | Green Zip Hoodie | Firefin | 2800 |  Special Duration Up | | Initial Release (1.0.0) |
 | Herbivore Tee | Firefin | 500 |  Ninja Squid | | 2.3.0 |
 | White 8-Bit FishFry | Firefin | 600 |  Recon (ability) | | Initial Release (1.0.0) |
 | Yellow Urban Vest | Firefin | 3000 |  Haunt | | Initial Release (1.0.0) |
| Name | Brand | Availability | Ability | Star power | Added in | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Black FishFry Bandana |  Firefin |  1250 |  Bomb Defense Up DX | | Initial Release (1.0.0) |
 | Blowfish Bell Hat | Firefin | 850 |  Ink Recovery Up | | 3.0.0 |
 | Blowfish Newsie | Firefin | 4200 |  Quick Super Jump | | 3.0.0 |
 | Camo Mesh | Firefin | 1400 |  Swim Speed Up | | Initial Release (1.0.0) |
 | Firefin Facemask | Firefin | 650 |  Run Speed Up | | Initial Release (1.0.0) |
 | FishFry Biscuit Bandana | Firefin | 1250 |  Special Power Up | | 2.0.0 |
 | FishFry Visor | Firefin | 500 |  Special Charge Up | | Initial Release (1.0.0) |
 | Fugu Bell Hat | Firefin | 1700 |  Quick Respawn | | 2.0.0 |
 | Jet Cap | Firefin | 700 |  Special Saver | | 2.0.0 |
 | Jungle Hat | Firefin | 9000 |  Ink Saver (Main) | | 2.0.0 |
 | Knitted Hat | Firefin | 1400 |  Ink Resistance Up | | Initial Release (1.0.0) |
 | Octoglasses | Firefin | 8800 |  Last-Ditch Effort | | 3.0.0 |
| Name | Brand | Availability | Ability | Star power | Added in | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Baseball Jersey | Firefin | 10000 | Special Charge Up | | 2.0.0 |
 | Black 8-Bit FishFry | Firefin | 600 | Bomb Defense Up DX | | 2.0.0 |
 | Blue 16-Bit FishFry | Firefin | 3750 | Special Saver | | 3.0.0 |
 | Camo Zip Hoodie | Firefin | 9000 | Quick Respawn | | Initial Release (1.0.0) |
 | Carnivore Tee | Firefin | 500 | Bomb Defense Up DX | | 2.0.0 |
 | Dark Urban Vest | Firefin | 10000 |  Main Power Up | | Initial Release (1.0.0) |
 | Firefin Navy Sweat | Firefin | 2500 |  Sub Power Up | | 2.0.0 |
 | Fugu Tee | Firefin | 750 | Swim Speed Up | | Initial Release (1.0.0) |
 | Gray 8-Bit FishFry | Firefin | 800 | Special Charge Up | | Initial Release (1.0.0) |
 | Green Zip Hoodie | Firefin | 2800 | Special Power Up | | 2.0.0 |
 | Herbivore Tee | Firefin | 500 |  Ninja Squid | | 3.0.0 |
 | Khaki 16-Bit FishFry | Firefin | 3750 | Ink Recovery Up | | 3.0.0 |
 | White 8-Bit FishFry | Firefin | 800 | Sub Power Up | | Initial Release (1.0.0) |
 | Yellow Urban Vest | Firefin | 4100 |  Haunt | | Initial Release (1.0.0) |
 | ω-3 Tee | Firefin | 1200 |  Respawn Punisher | | 2.0.0 |
| Name | Brand | Availability | Ability | Star power | Added in | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Red FishFry Sandals | Firefin | 2880 |  Object Shredder | | 2.0.0 |
 | Yellow FishFry Sandals | Firefin | 2880 | Main Power Up | | 3.0.0 |
| Name | Brand | Availability | Ability | Star power | Added in | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Red FishFry Sandals |  Firefin |  2,880 |  Object Shredder | | Drizzle Season 2022 (1.1.0) |
 | Yellow FishFry Sandals | Firefin | 2,880 |  Intensify Action | | Drizzle Season 2022 (1.1.0) |
Weapons
Firefin Splat Charger (collaboration with"Splat")
Firefin Splatterscope (collaboration with"Splat")
Label
Firefin has gear with thelabels 'FishFry' and 'Fugu'.
Quotes
Splatoon
| “ | TheFirefin logo, a stylized blowfish, has long been a favorite of squid-hop set and anyone else who likes to keep it 100. Fans dig the loose fit and laid-back vibe that has become Firefin signature. Did you know that Firefin fans are up to ten times more likely to take selfies in front of graffiti while gazing into the distance? | ” |
Splatoon 2
| “ | Firefin is the king of streetwear brands. Not only are their hoodies and caps always brimming with classic style, their bell hats and visors are a throwback to old-school hip-hop style, and their large selection of designs makes them stand out from the sea of other streetwear brands. | ” |
| “ | Your 'tude is righteous, as you say. Is your science as defiant? Prove that your battle rhymes can slay. | ” |
Splatoon 3
| “ | Squid Research Lab Fashion Desk intern on deck! Have you stared into the angry eyes of the FishFry? Then you're already familiar withFirefin, thegear brand for the streets, by the streets. Feel gritty - look fresh. Like diving into the ocean after getting sand in your shorts. | ” |
— @SplatoonNA on Twitter[7] | ||
Splatoon Base
| “ | Street-brand royalty. Firefin's range included not just style essentials like hoodies and caps but also more chic items like bell hats and sun visors. Right before they merged with Zekko, their FishFry merch went out of stock in every store. | ” |
Badges
- Main article:Badge#Gear brands
Reaching a cumulative amount of stars on Firefin gear will reward the player withbadges.
| Firefin badges | ||
|---|---|---|
 | Combined Firefin Gear at 30+ Stars | |
 | Combined Firefin Gear at 100+ Stars | |
Gallery
Splatoon
Firefin promotional image
Some Firefin stickers plastered aroundInkopolis Plaza.
AnInkling girl wearing Firefin headgear and clothing.
Promotional art ofCallie for theCallie vs. MarieSplatfest with a Firefin sticker on her suitcase.
Splatoon 2
Information fromThe Art of Splatoon 2
A promotional image fromThe Art of Splatoon 2
Promotional image of theFirefin Splat Charger inSplatoon 2
Promotional image of theFirefin Splatterscope inSplatoon 2
Themem cake of Firefin
Firefin graffiti designed forFamily vs. Friends
Graffiti designed forTrick vs. Treat
Graffiti designed forHare vs. Tortoise
Graffiti designed forChaos vs. Order
Splatoon 3
A promotional image of Firefin magazines forSplatoon 3
Clean version with logo seen onSplatNet 3 Firefin daily drops.
Promotional image
Firefin graffiti designed forBaby Chicks vs.Li'l Bunnies vs. Bear Cubs.
Firefin graffiti designed forPalace vs. Theme Park vs. Beach.
Another version.
Firefin graffiti designed forPast vs. Present vs. Future.
Trivia
- Firefin stickers can be seen plastered aroundInkopolis Plaza, variousstages, andOcto Valley.
- It seems that the character featured in Firefin's logo is nicknamed "FishFry". This name is often featured in the names ofgear that depicts the character, such as theWhite 8-Bit FishFry.
- A Firefin sticker can be seen on thesplash screen.
- InSplatoon 2, a 3D Firefin logo can be seen at the end of the barrel of theFirefin Splat Charger andFirefin Splatterscope.
- InSplatoon, there is no Firefin gear that hasBomb Sniffer,Comeback,Damage Up,Ink Resistance Up,Ink Saver (Sub),Opening Gambit,Quick Super Jump,Run Speed Up,Stealth Jump, orTenacity as a primary ability.
- InSplatoon 2, there is no Firefin gear that has Comeback,Drop Roller, Ink Saver (Sub), Opening Gambit, Stealth Jump, Tenacity, orThermal Ink as a primary ability.
- Firefin appears to be based onSpitfire, a skateboard hardware company that also makes apparel, due to the name and similar-in-concept logos.
- InSplatoon 2, all Firefin-branded shoes are 2-star items.
- InSplatoon 3, due to them merging intoZ+F, Firefin andZekko are the only brands to not receive any new gear.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese | ホッコリー Hokkorī | from "ほっこり"hokkori (Onomatopoeia for something warm and fluffy; like steamy hot food, warm rooms in winter, warming heart) |
 Dutch | Firefin | - |
 French (NOA) | Arki | |
 French (NOE) | Friture | Frying |
 German | Rilax | Relax |
 Italian | Torryd | Comes fromtorrido ("very hot" or "scorching"), though never used in relation to cooking |
 Russian | Фритюр Frityur | From фритюрfrityur "(deep-fryer") |
 Spanish (NOA) | Shachi | Likely a reference toshachi (Japanese word for "killer whale") |
 Spanish (NOE) | Chokkor | Similar romanization to the Japanese name |
 Chinese | 暖流 nuǎn liú | Warm current |
 Korean | 파이어핀 |
References
- ↑HaikaraWalker pages 78-81,translation by rassicas on Tumblr
- ↑
@SplatoonJP on Twitter - ↑ @SplatoonJP on Twitter
- ↑ @SplatoonNA on Twitter
- ↑
Live from Squid Research Lab — The Firefin logo, a stylized blowfish, has long... - ↑File:Firefin info.png
- ↑ @SplatoonNA on Twitter
- ↑
Splatoon Base - Gear - Feature 2: The Hottest Brands, Demystified
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