Goggle-kun, Headphones-chan, Knit Cap-chan, and Glasses-kun are about to get embroiled in an all-out Splatoon Turf War! These four Inklings who can switch between human and squid forms get caught up in all-new adventures based on the hit Nintendo video game series!
For All Ages!
Is It Good?Splatoon Vol. 1 is a disappointing start for a series. While it serves its target demographics (particularly young adult males) perfectly fine and captures almost all of the franchise's aesthetic, it feels like the story missed its mark by quite a bit. It ignores almost all of the female characters (strange for a videogame series where the female characters are remarkably recognizable and iconic), the action in an action series is toned incredibly down, and all of the characters and writing just feel flat. There's nothing offensive here, but beyond just its small target audience, there's no real reason for fans of Splatoon to check it out. Read Full Review
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