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Smallfry

Smallfry in Splatoon 3
SpeciesSalmonid (Smallfry)
Habitat
Height
Hair colorRed
Eye colorRed with black pupils and yellow sclera
Age
GenderUnspecified[a]
Pronouns
RelationsAgent 3 (companion)
LocationThe Splatlands,Splatsville,The Crater,Alterna,Inkopolis Plaza,Inkopolis Square
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HP
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This article is about the character fromSplatoon 3'sstory mode. For the type of Salmonid this character belongs to, seeSmallfry.

Smallfry (occasionally also referred to aslittle buddy) is aSalmonid of theeponymous type that accompaniesthe player inSplatoon 3. It assists the player in the single-player campaignReturn of the Mammalians, being able to be thrown atenemies to cause damage, distract enemies, and activate variousmechanics, such asInkrails,Propellers, andInk Switches. It is unaffected byFuzzy Ooze and can eat it to clean it up if fed with enoughPower Eggs.

Appearance

As a Smallfry, it is the smallest type ofSalmonid. It is distinguished from the enemySmallfry by its completely gray skin, customizable hairstyle, lack of a spoon, and dark green pants.

History

Early life

Sunken Scroll 8 depicting Smallfry.

Smallfry is a very rare case of a youngSalmonid who strayed too far from their original school during a run and became lost. It met the soon-to-beAgent 3 who made a living by hunting for scraps. With Smallfry being able to eat about anything, it works together with Agent 3 out of a shared motivation.

Splatoon 3

Smallfry continues to follow the player acrossthe Splatlands and hangs aroundSplatsville,Inkopolis Plaza orInkopolis Square.

It accompanies the player when they get appointed "Agent 3" inthe Crater and is vital to further progress, as it is not only unaffected byFuzzy Ooze but can remove it by eating attachedFuzzballs. At the Crater's base,Cuttlefish and Agent 3 are confronted byDJ Octavio. In the ensuing battle, Smallfry obstructs Octavio'sInk Vac by being thrown at it, enabling Agent 3 to counter his attacks and defeat him. As the battle concludes, the ground beneath them collapses as Fuzzy Ooze flows out, causing all four to plummet into the depths.

Smallfry and Agent 3 in Alterna.

Smallfry and Agent 3 find themselves inAlterna, where they meet theNew Squidbeak Splatoon. Smallfry helps Agent 3 by continuing to clean the Fuzzy Ooze around thesites of Alterna while being able to assist them duringmissions with theHero Gear or Smallfry asweapon options as well as the fights against the members ofDeep Cut. After combining the threetreasures guarded by Deep Cut, which the Captain uses to get rid of the sharp fuzz on the central island, Agent 3 can enter theAlterna Space Center, where Cuttlefish is held byMr. Grizz.

TheEntrance prohibits weapons, only allowing "pets and/or sidekicks". As such, Smallfry is key to Agent 3's infiltration: it presses buttons, distracts and defeats enemies, stunsFlooders, and activates devices likeballoon fish andpropellers, enabling Agent 3 to progress through the section until they can obtain their confiscated Hero Gear. Upon completing the climb through the space center, Smallfry is present when Deep Cut arranges to send Agent 3 into space in pursuit ofMr. Grizz and the just-launched Spirit Lifter. As Agent 3 rockets out of sight, Smallfry can be seen comically trailing behind, desperately fluttering its body and fins to fly after them.

After landing on the rocket, Agent 3 and Smallfry battle their way through hordes ofOctarian troops, with Smallfry using the largeGolden Eggs scattered around to boost itself, eating the Fuzzballs on the rocket before ultimately targeting those on Mr. Grizz himself. After having some of his Fuzzballs splatted, Mr. Grizz knocks Agent 3 and Smallfry out from his rocket as he absorbs the Fuzzy Ooze and plans to send it to Earth himself.

Fortunately, DJ Octavio appears in his modified Octobot King, catching the two. Together with him, theSquid Sisters and Deep Cut play theCalamari Inkantation 3MIX, causing Smallfry to transform into Hugefry from an influx of 'marine-life energy'. Hugefry confronts Mr. Grizz one-on-one as DJ Octavio and Agent 3 vacuum the Fuzzballs on Mr. Grizz's body. After vacuuming the ooze, they blast the ink back at him, resulting in his defeat. After transforming back into Smallfry, it returns to Earth alongside Agent 3 and Octavio.

Abilities

Smallfry can be thrown like asub weapon in certain stages. If it directly hits an enemy or destructible object, it will deal consecutive damage to it over time. Otherwise, it will distract nearby enemies so they will attack Smallfry instead of the player; this allows for opportunities to attack troublesome enemies such as Shielded Octotroopers. If Smallfry takes too much damage, it will be splatted and the player must wait until it respawns to use it again.

Smallfry can be recalled using the "This Way!" command or by trying to use it as a sub weapon when it is not already on the player's back. It will also automatically return to the player after a short time, upon falling off the stage, or if the player moves too far away from it.

Smallfry's attributes can be upgraded withUpgrade Points, allowing it to deal more damage and take more damage before being splatted as well as reducing the amount of ink needed to throw it.

A large red exclamation point may sometimes appear over Smallfry's head when it is near aloot anchor (including those that are invisible). If this happens, it will run toward the loot anchor and begin to glow with a yellow light while bouncing next to it, alerting the player to its presence.

Smallfry can consume Fuzzballs, destroying Fuzzy Ooze connected to them. Each Fuzzball requires a specific number of Power Eggs to eliminate, which can be seen by pressing down on the right stick while inAlterna. For the Fuzzballs found aboard the Spirit Lifter, Golden Eggs are required instead.

During the last phase of the final boss, Smallfry transforms into "Hugefry", a gigantic Atlantic salmon.

In themanga series

InSplatoon 3: Splatlands, Smallfry is a minor character who followsBraid around while she practices. He uses the "Classic" hairstyle. In Chapter 78 of Vol. 19, Smallfry introducesGrizzco Industries for the first time in the Splatlands manga, when at the end of the chapter he can be seen in front of it.

Quotes

“If diving into a sewer sounds intimidating, at least you won't have to go it alone. You'll haveSmallfry as a companion, and it turns out that having aSalmonid buddy is pretty handy! Smallfry can attack, it can be a decoy, and it can interact in useful ways with the environment.”
— @SplatoonNA on Twitter[2]


“Distracting enemies ✔️
Neutralising traps ✔️
Helping to solve puzzles ✔️
Eating... fuzz? ✔️

Yes,Smallfry can do it all!		”
— @NintendoEurope on Twitter[3]


“Aww, check out this li'l buddy
Salmonid partner Smallfry joins you on your adventure. Yeet ‘em at enemies and stuff you need help with. They're a real team player!		”
—Splatoon 3 official site[1]

Gallery

Promotional

Artwork
Video
Merchandise
  • amiibo
  • Smallfry and Agent 3 on the cover of the Nintendo Magazine (2022 Winter)

    Smallfry and Agent 3 on the cover of theNintendo Magazine (2022 Winter)

  • Running Smallfry collection by Nintendo Tokyo

    Running Smallfry collection by Nintendo Tokyo

  • Plush toy by SAN-EI

    Plush toy by SAN-EI

  • Plush toy prize by Bandai

    Plush toy prize by Bandai

  • Rubber key ring prize by Bandai

    Rubber key ring prize by Bandai

  • Design towel prize by Bandai

    Design towel prize by Bandai

  • Magnets by Bandai

    Magnets by Bandai

  • Magnets by Bandai

    Magnets by Bandai

  • "Classic"

    "Classic"

  • "Mohawk"

    "Mohawk"

  • "Spiky"

    "Spiky"

  • "Pompadour"

    "Pompadour"

  • "Swept"

    "Swept"

  • "Bun"

    "Bun"

  • "Pineapple"

    "Pineapple"

In-game

  • Sub weapon icon

    Sub weapon icon

  • Sub weapon icon in SplatNet 3

    Sub weapon icon inSplatNet 3

  • Smallfry Damage Up upgrade icon

    Smallfry Damage Up upgrade icon

  • Smallfry HP Up upgrade icon

    Smallfry HP Up upgrade icon

  • Smallfry Ink Saver upgrade icon

    Smallfry Ink Saver upgrade icon

  • Smallfry Quick Respawn upgrade icon

    Smallfry Quick Respawn upgrade icon

  • The Tableturf Battle card icon of Smallfry

    TheTableturf Battlecard icon of Smallfry

  • Smallfry's customization screen

    Smallfry'scustomization screen

  • Classic hairstyle

    Classic hairstyle

  • Mohawk hairstyle

    Mohawk hairstyle

  • Spiky hairstyle

    Spiky hairstyle

  • Pompadour hairstyle

    Pompadour hairstyle

  • Swept hairstyle

    Swept hairstyle

  • Bun hairstyle

    Bun hairstyle

  • Pineapple hairstyle

    Pineapple hairstyle

  • Smallfry alerting the player to an invisible loot anchor

    Smallfry alerting the player to an invisibleloot anchor

  • Agent 3 after touching Fuzzy Ooze next to Smallfry

    Agent 3 after touching Fuzzy Ooze next to Smallfry

  • Smallfry napping near Agent 3 in Future Utopia Island

    Smallfry napping near Agent 3 inFuture Utopia Island

  • Smallfry sitting perched in Agent 3's ink tank

    Smallfry sitting perched inAgent 3's ink tank

  • Agent 3 holding Smallfry after defeating Mr. Grizz

    Agent 3 holding Smallfry after defeating Mr. Grizz

  • Smallfry taking a nap

    Smallfry taking a nap

  • Unofficial render of Smallfry's game model on The Models Resource

    Unofficial render of Smallfry's game model onThe Models Resource

  • Smallfry in the cafe

    Smallfry in the cafe

  • Smallfry during Zombie vs. Skeleton vs. Ghost
  • Smallfry during Friends vs. Family vs. Solo
  • A snapshot of Smallfry

    A snapshot of Smallfry

Hugefry

  • Hugefry (Classic hairstyle)

    Hugefry (Classic hairstyle)

  • Hugefry (Mohawk hairstyle)

    Hugefry (Mohawk hairstyle)

  • Hugefry (Spiky hairstyle)

    Hugefry (Spiky hairstyle)

  • Hugefry (Pompadour hairstyle)

    Hugefry (Pompadour hairstyle)

  • Hugefry (Swept hairstyle)

    Hugefry (Swept hairstyle)

  • Hugefry (Bun hairstyle)

    Hugefry (Bun hairstyle)

  • Hugefry (Pineapple hairstyle)

    Hugefry (Pineapple hairstyle)

  • Unofficial render of Hugefry's game model on The Models Resource

    Unofficial render of Hugefry's game model onThe Models Resource

Trivia

  • It is stated that the bond between Agent 3 and Smallfry - while unusual due to the normal aggressionSalmonids show towards Inklings and Octolings - came to be when Smallfry decided to work together with Agent 3 out of a shared motivation, with Agent 3 salvaging scrap around the Splatlands for profit, and Smallfry being willing to eat just about anything, presumably including said scrap.[4]
    • Sunken Scroll 8 mentions that in rare cases younger Salmonids can end up separated from their schools during a run. As a picture of Smallfry (and their hairstyles) is included in the scroll, this might suggest that the player took it in after it got lost.
      • In the Japanese version, the Sunken Scroll refers to this type of Salmonid as "ケイジ" (keiji), which is a reference to a type of salmon in real life called "鮭児".[5]
  • Smallfry appears inSplatsville in random locations, namely:
    • On the stool outside ofCrush Station
    • On the metal crate to the left of theAmmo Knights entrance and right of the main stairs
    • Behind the player's spawn on a square drain
    • In front of the waterfall river garden in the northern quad
    • Next toMurch, lying down
    • On the concrete ledge next to the manhole
    • High up inside of the cafe aboveDeep Cut's studio
    • High up on top of a sign attached aboveHotlantis
    • On top of the sidewalk pole in front ofHotlantis
    • On the railing at the top of the staircase overlooking the waterfall river garden
  • Smallfry appears inInkopolis Plaza in random locations, namely:
  • Smallfry appears inInkopolis Square in random locations, namely:
    • On top of the turtle statue's head
    • On top of a few boxes to the left ofGrizzco Industries
    • OutsideHeadspace looking through their window
    • Next to the arrows forming a circle that are in the middle ofInkopolis Square
    • In the cafe next toIso Padre
    • InOff the Hook's studio, behindMarina's turntables; only its tail is visible from the outside
    • On top of an electric pole next to the claw machine
    • On top of a tall building that can be seen from theamiibo box
    • On top of a faraway building that can be seen from the train station
    • Through the window of the brick building that is to the right of the skate park. This spot can only be seen through camera mode.
  • If the player remains idle for long enough, Smallfry can occasionally be heard hummingCalamari Inkantation. After the player has completedReturn of the Mammalians, it may alternatively humHappy Little Workers.
  • Hugefry's likeness is carved into a rock face overlookingBonerattle Arena.
  • During certainspecial Splatfests, Smallfry wears a small party hat while in Inkopolis or Splatsville. The design depends on the Splatfest.

Names in other languages

Smallfry
LanguageNameMeaning
Japan Japaneseコジャケ
kojake		Small salmon
Netherlands DutchSalminiFromSalmoniet ("Salmonid") andmini
CanadaFrance FrenchSalmiocheFromSalmonoïde ("Salmonid") andmioche ("kid", "brat")
Germany GermanSalminiFromSalmonide ("Salmonid") andmini
Italy ItalianSalmonelloLittle Salmonid[note 1]
Russia RussianМалетчик
Malyotchik		From малёкmalyok ("whitebait", "fry") or маленькийmalen'kiy ("small") and налётчикnalyotchik ("raider")
Mexico Spanish (NOA)EscamitaLittle [fish] scale[note 2]
Spain Spanish (NOE)CenutrínFromcenutrio ("twerp", "brat")
China Chinese (Simplified)小鲑鱼
Xiǎo guīyú		Little Salmon
Hong Kong Chinese (Traditional)小鮭魚
Xiǎo guīyú		Little Salmon
South Korea Korean꼬마연어
kkoma-yeoneo		Little Salmon


Hugefry
LanguageNameMeaning
Japan Japaneseオオジャケ様
ōjake-sama		The Great Big Salmon
Netherlands DutchSalmegaFromSalmoniet ("Salmonid") andmega
Germany GermanSalmaxiFromSalmonide ("Salmonid") andMaximum
Italy ItalianSalmononeFrom Salmonello ("Smallfry") and the suffix -one used to describe something big. Literally translates to "Big Salmon"
Russia RussianМегалетчик
Megalyotchik		Megafry[note 3]
Mexico Spanish (NOA)EscamotaLarge [fish] scale[note 4]
Spain Spanish (NOE)MegacenutrínMega + fromcenutrio ("twerp", "brat")
China Chinese (Simplified)大鲑鱼大人
Dà guīyú dàrén		Same as Japanese
Hong Kong Chinese (Traditional)神聖大鮭魚
Shénshèng dà guīyú		The Holy Big Salmon
South Korea Korean대왕연어
daewang-yeoneo		King Salmon

Translation notes

  1. ↑Ending -ello is used to describe something small or cute, translating literally to "Small Salmon"
  2. ↑The suffix-ita is used to describe a noun that is small. In this case, they added-ita to the wordescama meaning scale.
  3. ↑From мегаmega and малётчикmalyotchik ("Smallfry")
  4. ↑The suffix-ota is used to describe a noun that is large. In this case, they added-ota to the wordescama meaning scale.

Notes

  1. ↑Smallfry's gender is neither specified in-game nor selectable in thePlayer Settings ofSplatoon 3. In-game, Smallfry is referred to with it/its pronouns. The officialSplatoon 3 website uses they/them pronouns in one instance.[1]

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