Splatoon Raiders Manga Adaptation Coming on July 15

Splatoon Raiders manga adaptation has been officially announced! This new series, illustrated by Sankichi Hinodeya, will start publishing on July 15 in Japan. Hinodeya was previously known for the Splatoon and Splatoon 3: Splatlands mangas, so this comes as no surprise to fans.

So what exactly is Splatoon Raiders? This mobile game, announced by Nintendo in 2023, combines the classic Splatoon formula with the tower defense genre. Players defend their territory against waves of enemies using ink-shooting weapons. Although there is no official release date yet, the manga adaptation will offer an opportunity to explore the game's universe and characters in more depth.

Hinodeya's previous Splatoon mangas were highly praised for expanding the game's story and for their colorful art style. In particular, the Splatoon 3: Splatlands series pleased fans with new areas and characters. Now the same talented artist might achieve similar success with Splatoon Raiders. The manga will likely tell the story of the game's main characters and the behind-the-scenes of ink battles.

This adaptation is a great opportunity for those who want to experience the Splatoon universe not only through the game but also through manga. Additionally, even though the Splatoon Raiders game has not been released yet, the manga can provide a preview before the game's launch. Fans will be able to find the first chapter on July 15 in bookstores and digital platforms in Japan. International translations are not yet known, but given the global popularity of the Splatoon series, it is expected to be translated into other languages soon.