Battle of the Freshest

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The main logo for the show as well as the official logo for Battle of the Freshest (season 1)
Battle of the Freshest (新鮮な戦い ~ Battle of the Freshest ~ in Japanese) is a remix on the classic hit reality TV show Survivor with the hit Nintendo series Splatoon. In this show produced by Hoola-Z Productions, four of the most famous pop singers in Inkopolis will lead teams in surviving in a completely Inkling-made area full of bare necessities where these Inklings and Octolings must survive. 24 Inklings and Octolings are left there to survive, compete in challenges, and be the last one remaining to win 1,000,000.
== History ==
Many times throughout the show, even in the first season, contestants mention "previous seasons". These previous seasons were seasons filmed by humans years before Inklings even became the dominant species. Inklings discovered these seasons on an old technology they identified as "box viewers" or "bv's", but we referred to them as "compact discs" or "cd's".
These discoveries were kept secret from the public for several years while scientists investigated the "bv's". When they discovered the true identity of the "bv's", they released the show Survivor (US) to the public seven years after originally discovering it. The show became a hit among Inklings, and Ania in conjunction with Hoola-Z Productions began the show Battle of the Freshest to create the newest popular sensation.
== Overview ==
Battle of the Freshest has the same overview of the US version of Survivor, with the same amount of days and approximately the same amount of contestants in each season. A number of Inklings and Octolings are marooned in an isolated area to live for 44 days. Every few days, they will be forced to vote someone out.
Upon getting marooned, the contestants are divided into a number of tribes. Each tribe (usually) has their own camp, and they are forced to build a shelter and fire to live. They are only given bare necessities such as a bag of rice and an axe. They live alone only with their tribemates.
Every few days, there is a challenge, either reward or immunity. At least one immunity challenge is on each episode, and they are either tribal or individual. Tribal challenges occur when the contestants are divided into tribes. The winning tribe gains immunity. But, the losing tribe is forced to go to a tribal council, where the host will have a discussion with them, and then someone will be completely voted out of the game, never to return. Reward challenges can also be tribal or individual. Tribal reward challenges usually gain some reward for the tribe, such as food or comfort.
After the voting has continued for a short time, the tribes swap, meaning that the contestants mix up which tribes they are on. Sometimes a tribe swap can reduce or increase the number of tribes. The tribes then continue as they are until either another tribe swap or a merge. In the merge, the tribes are dissolved into one large tribe.
In this form, everyone goes to tribal council together, and everyone casts a vote. Challenges are usually individual at this point. Immunity challenges will gain the winner(s) immunity at the next tribal council, so they cannot have votes casted against them. Reward challenges can either have a single person on each team, or a group of people. The winner(s) of the reward challenge will usually get to eat food they have not eaten, or have some experience, like flying to an oasis (where food is usually set up as well). If an individual wins a reward challenge, they will be able to pick others to go with them also.
As people are voted out after the merge, they do not leave the game, instead they become part of the jury. As people are voted out, the jury grows. Please note that jury members cannot win the game, they are simply here to decide who wins out of the final two/three. The jury returns at every tribal council, but they are not allowed to interact with the contestants who are still in the game in any way.
Eventually, after lots of tribal councils, there is a final two or a final three. At this point in the game, the contestants' fate is out of their own hands, instead, the jury (who they voted out) will cast votes to decide who wins out of the finalists. At the final tribal council, the jury will be able to interact with the finalists for the first time since they were voted out. The person with the most votes from the jury wins the game!
If there is a voting tie at any tribal council other than the final four tribal council/the final tribal council, there is a revote. At the revote, the people who the vote is tied between do not vote, and everyone else votes for any of the contestants the vote is tied between. If the revote does not change the outcome, the two contestants with votes cast against them are safe, and everyone else is forced to draw rocks out of a hat. The person with the unique rock is eliminated from the game.
In the game, there are usually items called hidden immunity idols. There special items can be found around camp or at challenges. Usually, there is a clue to help find an idol hidden in the jungle around each camp. There is always an equal number of immunity idols at each camp. Hidden immunity idols can be kept secret, or they can be shared (it is the holder of the idol's option). Hidden immunity idols are used at tribal council after the votes have been cast, but before they have been read. The hidden immunity idol cancels any votes cast for the user, or the person they use it for.
=== Twists ===
Each season contains multiple twists not mentioned in the above overview. Instead, the major twists are listed in the Twists section on each season's page. Twists can range from contestants re-entering the game to a special hidden immunity idol that can be used AFTER the votes have been read.
=== Host ===
Ania does not use her normal form in this show. Instead, she has an inkling form to make her fit in better with the contestants. Ania's roles on the show include sharing twists with the contestants, showing the challenges to the contestants, narrating the challenges, hosting the tribal council, and reading the votes. She also snuff the eliminated contestants' torches with the mystical words "The tribe has spoken."
== Seasons ==
Battle of the Freshest currently has one announced season, and no aired season. Please note that no results will be shared in this section, but going to the respective season's subpages, such as season and character pages will share results.
=== Season 1 ===
Air Dates: TBA
Season 1 of Battle of the Freshest featured 24 contestants divided into four teams - Callie, Marie, Pearl, and Marina. The 24 Inklings and Octolings had to survive in the Inkling-made plateau entitled Barracuda Basin for 44 days. The opening theme is a remix of Calamari Inkantation for this season. Full details can be viewed here.
==== Barracuda Basin ====
Barracuda Basin is a broad flat plateau. The camps are set around a large lake, and respawn areas are available in the camps. There is plenty of trees and wildlife here, but it can still get pretty boring here for the contestants.
==== Contestants ====
 	
Mia Feris 	
Mia Feris 	Inkling ~ Secret Service Agent
Mia Feris 	Mia is secret service agent who works to fight against the Octarians. Due to the secrecy of the situation, it is unknown whether she has any connection with Callie, Marie, and Cap'n Cuttlefish. Mia is not permitted to share that she is a secret service agent, so instead, her occupation for this show is Model. She has always found herself underestimated because of her beauty, but she knows in the secrecy of her heart that she is a strong and confident female. Whenever she perceives that someone is judging her simply based off of her beauty, she tries her best to hold her fury, but sometimes it comes out anyway.
Nick Darsish 	
Nick Darsish 	Inkling ~ Business-Inkling
Nick Darsish 	Nick is a business-Inkling who works for an investing company. He has worked in this business for several years, only taking off to take an occasional vacation. He has no friendly relationships with anyone, instead living his life alone with his Jellyfish roommate, Roberto. He has a practical and logical outlook of life. This quirk "turns him off" to many others. He is a huge fan of this shows and prepares to look at it completely strategically, as opposed to socially.
Alli Banks 	
Alli Banks 	Octoling ~ Psychiatric Physician
Alli Banks 	Alli is a highly educated Octoling who has received a Ph. D. from Inkopian University. She grew up in a small town where she wanted to become a doctor to help others. However, her queasiness for anatomy caused her to study to become a psychiatric physician. She currently is a very successfully psychiatrist who has even given top celebrities psychological advice, including Dedf1sh. Alli is a specialist in analyzing others' thoughts and feelings, allowing her to perform her job successfully.
Josh Terdzire 	
Josh Terdzire 	Octoling ~ Unemployed
Josh Terdzire 	Josh is a witty unemployed Octoling who switches between living with his parents and in his car. He can commonly get his way out of tough situations and has been called a good debater, despite his resistance to the matter. While his skills give him the opportunity, he chooses not to work, saying that being unemployed allows himself to "be free". He has only worked at a server at a restaurant a few years ago that has since closed. Josh is used to tough situations and hard trials, but he may not be expecting all the work awaiting him at camp.
Louise Andison	
Louise Andison	Inkling ~ Entertainer (Singer)
Louise Andison	Louise works as an entertainment singer at a bar. She has a sweet personality, but her voice has incredible power and texture. She aspires to become the next hit singer in Inkopolis. She has been working for years to become discovered by some of the greatest of all time. Louise's hard work ethic could benefit her on the plateau, but her physicality and boisterous personality could impose on her.
Chris Paxin 	
Chris Paxin 	Octoling ~ Accountant
Chris Paxin 	Chris is a hardworking accountant working in a tax service. He respects those who have integrity and high standards, and attempts to exhibit these attributes. Chris is calm under pressure, and he is also joyful. However, he can sometimes become overbearing when it comes to being a leader. His only reason for being here away from his job he says, "...is for my family".
 	
Dina Aimie 	
Dina Aimie 	Inkling ~ Balloon Sales-Inkling
Dina Aimie 	Dina works as a cute balloon sales-Inkling at an amusement park. She enjoys giving balloon animals out to young enthusiastic Inklings and Octolings. Her large heart, but short-temper and grand passions, can cause drama around others if she is in a bad mood. Dina is not physically capable, so she could be an easy first out. However, she could contribute positive energy as long as she is joyful and happy.
Mel Esteen 	
Mel Esteen 	Inkling ~ Jewelry Business Owner
Mel Esteen 	Mel, also referred to by her full name of Melissa, is a small business owner. She sells expensive craft-jewelry, and the luxury of her jewelry store has been praised. She caters to a high-end market. She loves jewelry herself and loves material items, and so she is not in the best status financially. She dearly tries to hide her poor financial status from her wealthy friends, who she met through her store. Mel is a hustler, but she may not have the strategic or social game to keep herself around for long.
Rick Rodgers 	
Rick Rodgers 	Octoling ~ Police Officer
Rick Rodgers 	Rick works as a police officer in a suburban community. He recently graduated from police academy, and this "vacation" of Battle of the Freshest is one of his first days off from his new job. Previously, he worked as a hotel janitor part time while at the academy. Rick, even with a part time job, managed to graduate at the top of his class. He plans to be the best in the basin at survival skills.
Serena Helsena	
Serena Helsena	Octoling ~ Gifted Students Teacher
Serena Helsena	An intelligent young Octoling herself, Serena helps in the education of gifted young Inklings and Octolings. Serena has been teaching just long enough to see her past students graduate from college, one of whom became a bio-engineer. Serena always prepares to teach her students by presenting the big picture before moving on to details, and she plans to use this technique for strategizing in the game.
David Prodis 	
David Prodis 	Inkling ~ Retail Store Manager
David Prodis 	David is an Inkling who is the manager of a store who sells luxury clothing to the high-class residents and visitors of Inkopolis. He is used to endurance and physical challenges from his tough life up to this point, but he has become snooty and sometimes even acts pampered from his new well-paying job.
Jax Nentarma 	
Jax Nentarma 	Octoling ~ Fast Food Worker
Jax Nentarma 	Jax is an Octoling who struggles to keep his home by performing his multiple jobs. While he is very friendly, and has made friends with many of his co-workers, none have offered to help him. Jax believes that he can achieve riches completely alone without anyone else's help, which has led him to make some terrible mistakes. His strong work ethic, but poor-decision-making, may work to his advantage or disadvantage.
 	
Vania Hejorkima	
Vania Hejorkima	Inkling ~ Actress
Vania Hejorkima	Vania is an Inkling actress who has been a cast member in major films. She has never starred in a movie, but many producers view here as a great actress. While she is a bit snooty and sarcastic from time to time, she is usually pleasant to be around and is overall nice. She does know that she has more natural talent and beauty than many others in several different attributes.
Mark Tillman 	
Mark Tillman 	Octoling ~ Pilot
Mark Tillman 	Mark is a highly educated pilot Octoling who makes a good living simply flying planes all around the world. He says he doesn't need a family but he secretly desires true love, though he doesn't have time for such a matter. Mark doesn't spend much time around others and so is quite a quiet and anti-social Inkling, and is not a great team player.
Wanda Fenti 	
Wanda Fenti 	Octoling ~ Firefighter
Wanda Fenti 	Wanda is an Octoling who has lived a tough life, but eventually achieved her dream job. When she was young, she grew up under a single father, and she then became orphaned until she grew up and proved her cleverness, earning her a degree for college. After going through some very tough years of her life, she went into training to become a firefighter, a dream of her's since she was young. When she became a firefighter, she proved to the world that an Octoling with no chance of any success could achieve her dreams. Her whole life has given her a strong character and a persistent yet strong attitude.
Freia Chronison	
Freia Chronison	Inkling ~ Nurse
Freia Chronison	Freia is a young registered nurse Inkling whose whole family wanted her to become a doctor. Freia is afraid of too much responsibility, even though she wants to become a doctor as well, and thus took on the less pressing role of nurse. Freia is a shy Octoling, but she is a very kind one. Freia works day and night tirelessly for her patients, but she's ready for some "relaxation" from her job.
Logan Dredgo 	
Logan Dredgo 	Inkling ~ Casting Director
Logan Dredgo 	Logan is a minor casting director Inkling who has cast a few movies. He does have a talent for choosing the right voices for the right parts, but he has never had the opportunity to cast a major movie. Logan has persistently tried to contact major film producing companies, but he has never been successful. His persistence can become annoying if you have to deal with it long enough though.
Jenn Campbell 	
Jenn Campbell 	Octoling ~ Small Business Owner
Jenn Campbell 	Jenn is a small business owner Octoling who has a great entrepreneurial spirit. They have a had a hard fight getting to the point where they are currently at. Jenn made many strategic moves in growing their business, but they don't have many other imposing talents other than their current knowledge of business.
 	
Carlo Ramirez 	
Carlo Ramirez 	Octoling ~ Supermarket Franchise Owner
Carlo Ramirez 	Carlo is a humble and wealthy supermarket franchise owner Octoling, who commonly gives his profits to charity. Carlo is still a very tough and staid inkling who lives in solitude and doesn't really live in contact with anyone else unless he's talking business. He keeps his solitude secret from those who view him as heroically kind.
Kai Taxista 	
Kai Taxista 	Inkling ~ Taxi Driver
Kai Taxista 	Kai is a taxi driver Inkling in Inkopolis. He has one of the best memories of anyone you know, and he also has all possibly strategies for Battle of the Freshest analyzed in his head. But, even he could find himself overwhelmed by all the possibilities that can happen in this chaotic and sometimes frantic game.
Kireena Andrews 	
Kireena Andrews 	Octoling ~ Children's Charity Partner
Kireena Andrews 	Kireena is a lively and sweet Octoling who has dedicated her life to helping abandoned Inkling and Octoling children. She is patiently saintly and never complains when there is hard work to be done. But, she is not very strong physically and may almost never win an individual immunity challenge.
Kamille Philomena	
Kamille Philomena	Inkling ~ Stay-at-home-mom
Kamille Philomena	Kamille is a strict and humorless stay-at-home-mom Inkling. While she is still as helpful as she can possibly be to her kids, she remains a very unlikeable and rude competitor. She usually lays around hanging out with the other females. She has developed great strength from handling such a large family of children.
Mindy Hardis 	
Mindy Hardis 	Octoling ~ Recent College Graduate
Mindy Hardis 	Mindy is a new college graduate Octoling, who dreams of going to law school and becoming a patent attorney. She is still young, but she has a couple of kids as well as a growing family outside of her husband and kids. Mindy doesn't have a great work ethic, but when she does work, she is definitely in contention for being one of the strongest females on this season.
Dallas Shuniara 	
Dallas Shuniara 	Inkling ~ Bank Teller
Dallas Shuniara 	Dallas is a bank teller Inkling in a small town. But in his spare time, he loves taking care of his building projects at his house, such as his large treehouse he is building in his backyard. Dallas wishes to remain single his whole life, and loves to live in solitude with nature.
== Development ==
Battle of the Freshest was announced originally under the title of Splatoon Survivor on August 24, 2019. While most of the content has remained the same since, more details differing the show from the original Survivor have been announced as well. Slowly, more information of the show was released and the first episode of the first season aired ____________.
== Online Website ==
Beginning in the very first season, an online site opened allowing for viewers to get extra information on Battle of the Freshest. Numerous different features are available on this site, and all the information about the current season and past seasons can be viewed here.
=== Online Site Features ===
While seasons are airing, fans can view extra filming, which doesn't include challenges, mostly just dialogue. There are a couple hours of extra filming after each episode that gets released the to the site. These are not viewable a month after the season ends.
As mentioned before, fans can also view intricate information about each season, current and past. There are plenty of statistics - tribal council votes, alliances, etc. The information is never removed from the site, but it's suggested that viewers do watch the season before looking back at information at past seasons, as there are spoilers.
Directly after the second episode of the season airs, a poll opens up on the site and allows viewers to vote who they think is going to be the winner of Battle of the Freshest. Voting on the poll automatically enters them in the lottery. One of the people that voted for the winner of the competition will win the lottery at the end of the season once the winner is publicly announced.
On the site, Battle of the Freshest fan gear is available for fans to purchase. Whether you want to show off which team you support or how you are simply a fan of the show, these merchandise items and clothes are for you!
== Gallery ==
Battle_of_the_Freshest_1_Logo.png|The current logo for Battle of the Freshest as well as the logo for Battle of the Freshest (season 1)
File:Survivor_Splatoon_Logo.png|The original logo for the show back when the title remained as Splatoon Survivor
== Trivia ==
*Ania's original form was used for the show at first. But eventually, an Inkling form was created for her in order to better fit the show.
*The opening theme for this show does not follow the normal Survivor song, rather it uses different Splatoon music, which itself has been slightly remixed to fit the Survivor theme.
* have names that reference the first two winners of Survivor (US): and .
== Credits ==
*Credit to for minor coding tips!
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