Gary

Gary Doyle is a character from the Splatoon series, created by Faz Studios as their de-facto mascot during their era as a Nintendo second-party publisher. Since his inception, he has appeared in a variety of crossover titles, including games not made by Faz Studios.
==Appearance==
In short, Gary can be described as an average Inkling boy build-wise. He has the standard figure for male Inklings, but is a few inches shorter than the average height of one of his age (a fact which bothers him greatly). His eyes are a deep blue.
Due to a genetic oddity, Gary's natural ink color is a bright red, similar to the ink used for Team Ketchup. While this doesn't interfere with his ability to shift his ink color, he usually keeps it red (aside from Turf Wars), feeling as doing otherwise would be lying in a sense. His hairstyle is the "Topknot", a ponytail-like style in which two medium-sized tentacles protrude from his hair. Four smaller tentacles are also present further down.
Gary's usual outfit consists of the Retro Sweat, a pinkish sweater adorned with a image of Judd and a phrase in the Inkling language, black shorts with a red stripe on the side, and the Orange Arrows, a pair of orange and blue sneakers.
==Personality==
Gary can best be described a optimistic, yet awkward person with a big heart. He's usually very polite and caring, often striving to do the right thing. However, he is also socially anxious, which can lead to awkward encounters, especially around newcomers. Due to this, he often second-guesses himself in conversation and apologizes profusely for any inconvenience.
Despite all this, he'll take any opportunity to make a new friend, and keeps the ones he has close. His empathy has also given him a strong sense of justice, with one of his greatest pet peeves being bullying and inequality within the community.
A notable trait about Gary is his passion for video games. While he's willing to discuss other topics, conversations about gaming get him particularly interested, and can lead to a lengthy tirade about the subject from him. Alongside video games, he has also taken up an interest in singing, hoping to become a famous musician one day.
However, despite Gary's usual enthusiasm, he can be quite timid and shy at times. He also stresses somewhat easily, usually being caused by him trying to live up to the assumed expectations of others. It's this fear of letting others down which keeps him from coming out of his shell at times.
However, his greatest flaw is his inability to control or mask his emotions, especially if the situation at hand involves something or someone he deeply cares about. He's prone to getting flustered or angry if pushed, which often times leads him to making irrational decisions. Due to his emotional nature, he is also quite easy to read, and most can gain an understanding of his current mood solely by his facial expression.
Some of Gary's behaviors are due to him being on the autism spectrum, such as his anxiety and video games being a special interest of his.
==Abilities==
Gary has the abilities of an average Inkling. He possesses the ability to generate ink, which he can shoot at enemies. He has a number of weapons he can use his ink with, but is mainly an N-Zap '89 main. However, he is only slightly skilled with these weapons. He can also turn into a squid and swim around in the ink he creates. He is capable of Super Jumping, which allows him to launch himself vast distances.
Due to a pair of uniquely developed vocal cords, Gary also possesses a powerful voice, which he can raise up to 130 decibels, allowing him to be heard from over a mile away. The most common application of this ability is utilize sound waves to produce various effects. This ability has many applications, but these attacks are only at their strongest if Gary partakes in a few minutes of vocal exercises before using them. If used too long/often or without warmup, they can easily result in damage to Gary's throat. In addition, the nature of his vocal cords tends to cause his voice to rise in volume and pitch should he get panicked or angry, causing quite a din that can be painful to listen to.
Aside from his combat-based abilities, Gary has also demonstrated considerable singing talent, being able to hit some very high notes with enough vocal exercises beforehand. Due to his vocal cords, these high notes can hit a register capable of shattering glass.
==History==
Gary was born with two abnormalities; a bright red ink color and abnormally developed vocal cords. Despite this, he was raised as any child would be in Inkopolis, leading a generally good life without anything special happening. He developed a love of video games and music at a young age, leading to them becoming his favorite interests. However, upon entering school, he struggled with making friends due to his abnormal ink color and general awkwardness. This lead to him being picked on at times, which he never talked about to any of the adults in his life.
However, it was during an encounter with some of his bullies when Gary discovered his vocal ability. Having been pushed to the breaking point by the teasing, he screamed at such a volume that a few of the school's windows were shattered by the sound. While this did result in the teasing coming to an end, it did get Gary into some trouble with school officials. Feeling remorse and shame for the incident, Gary vowed to control his abilities as much as he could.
Many years after this incident, Gary moved out of his parents' house after finishing school, now trying to survive on his own in the world. While he did find a small group of friends, he still feels somewhat discontent with his life, yearning for something more.
This would come in the form of a late-night abduction by the Octarians, which caused Gary to fall into Anenome Abyss after a failed escape. This is where he would meet Sephalow, a rebelling Octotrooper who needed help taking down DJ Octavio. He took Gary into his rebellion to find Zapfish for the group, leading him on a grand journey throughout the Octarian homeland. After taking down DJ Octavio, he returned to Inkopolis.
==Appearances==
===Canon===
====Gary's Inktastic Journey====
Gary appears as the protagonist of Gary's Inktastic Journey, serving as the sole playable character. In the game, he is set on an adventure to gather Zapfish for a group of rebelling Octarians, using their power to open up Sectors and eventually reach Cephalopod HQ.
===Non-Canon===
====Random Rumble: Revamped====
Gary appears in Random Rumble: Revamped as a modded character. He is designed as a semi-clone of Smash Ultimate’s Inkling, with the only major change being the replacement of the Splat Roller with the Woomy of Doomy (an early name for the Wailing Waves).
====Nintendo & Fantendo Play: Dodgeball!====
Gary appears in Nintendo & Fantendo Play: Dodgeball! as part of the Green Faction, the team consisting of Nintendo fan characters.
====Fantendo Smash Bros. Something====
Gary appears in Fantendo Smash Bros. Something as an Assist Trophy.
When Gary is summoned, he stands in place, firing ink at enemies with his N-ZAP '89, which will increase the damage his targets take. After some time, he finishes attacking by using Wailing Waves, creating damaging sound waves that break shields and can cause powerful damage, before going away. He can be KOed.
====Fantendo's Card Cataclysm====
Gary appears in Fantendo's Card Cataclysm as one of many Hero Cards.
====Super Smash Bros. Unbounded====
Gary appears in Super Smash Bros. Unbounded as a downloadable Solo Fighter and the fourth DLC fighter overall, released to commemorate the Ketchup vs. Mayo Splatfest rematch in Splatoon 2.
Neutral Special	N-Zap '89
Side Special 	Wailing Waves
Up Special 	Super Jump
Down Special 	Auto Bomb
Final Smash 	Tenta Missile Madness
====SMASH BROS. EVERY SINGLE THING!====
Gary makes a playable appearance in SMASH BROS. EVERY SINGLE THING!.
Gary 	Gary
  	Born with a distinct red ink color and powerful vocal chords, Gary is a shy, somewhat awkward Inkling. Despite this, though, he tries his best to put his best foot forward and help those in need.
Gary has an Ink Meter which allows him to ink his opponents, increasing the damage they take from attacks.
Neutral BN-Zap '89 	
Gary fires his N-Zap '89 forward, dealing multiple hits of damage while draining his Ink Meter.
Side BWailing Waves 	Gary rears back before opening his mouth to release a series of soundwaves which do low damage, but great knockback.
Up BSuper Jump 	Gary turns into his squid form and rockets into the air at a slight angle.
Down BAuto Bomb 	Gary tosses an Auto Bomb forwards which tries to home in on an opponent before exploding into a burst of ink.
Shield BInk Refill 	Gary hops into a puddle of ink to refill his Ink Meter.
Final SmashTenta Missiles	Gary pulls out his Tenta Missiles and begins firing homing missiles at opponents. The move concludes with Gary releasing a loud scream which deals heavy knockback to opponents in its wake.
====Fantendo Minigame Mania====
Gary appears in Fantendo Minigame Mania as one of its many playable characters, being a Super Rare character hailing from the Splatoon franchise. This makes him one of the game's few characters to hail from a non-Fantendo property.
====Tetris Attack: Fantendo Frenzy====
Gary appears in Tetris Attack: Fantendo Frenzy as a playable character, having been added to the game as a free update.
====CrossClash====
Gary appears in CrossClash as a starting fighter.
Gary 	Gary
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Optimistic yet awkward, Gary Doyle is just one of many Inklings living in Inkopolis. However, he has two unique traits which set him apart; His bright red ink and a pair of vocal cords which can produce supersonic screams!
Gary, much like Inkling, is a fighter with good mobility and low attack power. However, Gary is slightly lighter in exchange for higher attack power.
Gary's alternate costume gives him a Hero Suit.	
Neutral B: N-Zap '89 	Gary fires from his N-Zap '89, dealing multiple hits of small damage.
Forward B: Wailing Waves	Gary releases a yell which produces soundwaves, which fly forwards as a projectile.
Back B: Booyah Burst 	Gary breaths in before letting out a shout which deals high damage. However, the shout's radius is small and takes a while to charge up.
Up B: Super Jump 	Gary turns into a squid and leaps into the air.
Down B: Auto Bomb 	Gary places an Auto Bomb down, which waddles a short distance forwards before exploding.
Clash Attacks 	
Level 1 (Ink Armor): Gary equips his Ink Armor, increasing his resistance to attacks for a short time.
Level 2 (Tenta Missiles): Gary fires a series of missiles at the opponent, each one doing large damage.
Level 3 (Red Roar): Pulling out a speaker, Gary lets out a staggering cry which has incredible dange and hits the opponent multiple times.
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*Taunt: Gary poses, nearly losing his balance before getting back into fighting position.
*Victory Animation: Gary pumps a fist in the air with a cheer, only to notice the camera and gain an awkward expression.
*Victory Theme: Gary's victory theme is the Splatfest Victory theme from Splatoon 2.
====Super Slam Jam====
Gary makes a playable appearance in Super Slam Jam, being the first DLC character announced and released for the game. This incarnation of Gary appears to be much more feral than his usual appearances.
Gary	
Gary 	
	Gary Doyle is a character from the Splatoon series, created by Faz Studios as their mascot. Because of a genetic oddity, his hair is naturally a red color, and his uniquely developed vocal cords to create powerful soundwaves. His inky abilities will surely slip up any player who faces him!	
	Playstyle: 
Balanced - Gary is a balanced character with a boost in technique and speed, at the cost of health and damage. 	
Offensive Special: 
Booyah Ball - Gary coats the ball in sound-like energy, causing it to glow a grayish color. Upon being thrown, the ball emits sound waves around it, and anyone hit by them will shrink. Multiplies your point score by 1.5x if landed.	Super Slam Special: 
Wailing Waves - Gary charges up before launching an incredibly powerful sound wave that covers the entire screen and pushes the ball straight into the goal. Players who time it right can steal the ball out of the air, but those who miss will be hit and shrunk by the sound wave.	Super Slam Special: 
Wailing Waves - Gary charges up before launching an incredibly powerful sound wave that covers the entire screen and pushes the ball straight into the goal. Players who time it right can steal the ball out of the air, but those who miss will be hit and shrunk by the sound wave.
Defensive Special: 
N-ZAP 89 - Gary begins firing shots from his N-ZAP 89, covering the ground in front of him in ink. Anyone touching the ink will be slowed down.	Super Slam Special: 
Wailing Waves - Gary charges up before launching an incredibly powerful sound wave that covers the entire screen and pushes the ball straight into the goal. Players who time it right can steal the ball out of the air, but those who miss will be hit and shrunk by the sound wave.	Super Slam Special: 
Wailing Waves - Gary charges up before launching an incredibly powerful sound wave that covers the entire screen and pushes the ball straight into the goal. Players who time it right can steal the ball out of the air, but those who miss will be hit and shrunk by the sound wave.
====CrossClash II====
Gary appears in CrossClash II as a starting fighter.
Gary 	Gary 	Gary 	Gary
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Debut: Gary's Inktastic Journey (2021)
Voice Actor: Yuki Tsuji
Gary Doyle is a reserved and somewhat nervous Inkling who isn't too savvy when it comes to combat. However, after being abducted by the Octarians, he has to face his fears and become a hero in his own right to stop DJ Octavio!
Gary, like most other Splatoon fighters, relies on an Ink mechanic which must be monitored for optimal play. However, Gary's playstyle focuses more on mobility than power, with a few ranged options which don't rely on ink.	Debut: Gary's Inktastic Journey (2021)
Voice Actor: Yuki Tsuji
Gary Doyle is a reserved and somewhat nervous Inkling who isn't too savvy when it comes to combat. However, after being abducted by the Octarians, he has to face his fears and become a hero in his own right to stop DJ Octavio!
Gary, like most other Splatoon fighters, relies on an Ink mechanic which must be monitored for optimal play. However, Gary's playstyle focuses more on mobility than power, with a few ranged options which don't rely on ink.	 	
Unlock Method: Gary is unlocked by default.	Unlock Method: Gary is unlocked by default. 	Unlock Method: Gary is unlocked by default.	Unlock Method: Gary is unlocked by default.
<tabber>Normal Attacks=
*Basic Attack: Gary throws a slap.
*Weak Forward Attack: Gary shoves the opponent forward.
*Strong Forward Attack: Gary fires a burst of ink from his N-Zap '89, catching him off-guard. This move drains Gary's Ink Meter.
*Weak Up Attack: Gary whips his N-Zap '89 upwards.
*Strong Up Attack: Gary fires his N-Zap '89 upwards. This move drains Gary's Ink Meter.
*Weak Down Attack: Gary sweeps his arm across the ground.
*Strong Down Attack: Gary puts an Ink Mine on the ground which suddenly explodes. This move drains Gary's Ink Meter.
*Basic Aerial: Gary curls up and screams, creating a sound wave around himself.
*Forward Aerial: Gary throws a slap.
*Back Aerial: Gary throws a hip bash behind himself.	<tabber>Normal Attacks=
*Basic Attack: Gary throws a slap.
*Weak Forward Attack: Gary shoves the opponent forward.
*Strong Forward Attack: Gary fires a burst of ink from his N-Zap '89, catching him off-guard. This move drains Gary's Ink Meter.
*Weak Up Attack: Gary whips his N-Zap '89 upwards.
*Strong Up Attack: Gary fires his N-Zap '89 upwards. This move drains Gary's Ink Meter.
*Weak Down Attack: Gary sweeps his arm across the ground.
*Strong Down Attack: Gary puts an Ink Mine on the ground which suddenly explodes. This move drains Gary's Ink Meter.
*Basic Aerial: Gary curls up and screams, creating a sound wave around himself.
*Forward Aerial: Gary throws a slap.
*Back Aerial: Gary throws a hip bash behind himself.	<tabber>Normal Attacks=
*Basic Attack: Gary throws a slap.
*Weak Forward Attack: Gary shoves the opponent forward.
*Strong Forward Attack: Gary fires a burst of ink from his N-Zap '89, catching him off-guard. This move drains Gary's Ink Meter.
*Weak Up Attack: Gary whips his N-Zap '89 upwards.
*Strong Up Attack: Gary fires his N-Zap '89 upwards. This move drains Gary's Ink Meter.
*Weak Down Attack: Gary sweeps his arm across the ground.
*Strong Down Attack: Gary puts an Ink Mine on the ground which suddenly explodes. This move drains Gary's Ink Meter.
*Basic Aerial: Gary curls up and screams, creating a sound wave around himself.
*Forward Aerial: Gary throws a slap.
*Back Aerial: Gary throws a hip bash behind himself.	<tabber>Normal Attacks=
*Basic Attack: Gary throws a slap.
*Weak Forward Attack: Gary shoves the opponent forward.
*Strong Forward Attack: Gary fires a burst of ink from his N-Zap '89, catching him off-guard. This move drains Gary's Ink Meter.
*Weak Up Attack: Gary whips his N-Zap '89 upwards.
*Strong Up Attack: Gary fires his N-Zap '89 upwards. This move drains Gary's Ink Meter.
*Weak Down Attack: Gary sweeps his arm across the ground.
*Strong Down Attack: Gary puts an Ink Mine on the ground which suddenly explodes. This move drains Gary's Ink Meter.
*Basic Aerial: Gary curls up and screams, creating a sound wave around himself.
*Forward Aerial: Gary throws a slap.
*Back Aerial: Gary throws a hip bash behind himself.
 	Gary's default appearance. 	 	
 	Gary wears the Zekko Hoodie, an outfit worn in Gary's Inktastic Journey. 	 	
 	Gary wears the Black V-Neck Tee, an outfit worn in Gary's Inktastic Journey. 	 	
 	Gary wears the Khaki 16-Bit FishFry, an outfit worn in Gary's Inktastic Journey.	 	
 	Gary wears the Aloha Shirt, an outfit worn in Gary's Inktastic Journey. 	 	
 	Gary wears the Pearlescent Outfit from Splatoon 2. 	 	
====Super Slam Jam 2====
Gary makes a playable appearance in Super Slam Jam 2, now being in the base game. He retains his more feral design, but now sports a Hero Suit rather than a basketball jersey.
====Fantendo Smash Bros. Soul====
Gary appears as a playable character in Fantendo Smash Bros. Soul.
In addition, the version of Gary seen in the Super Slam Jam games, dubbed "Scary Gary", appears as a Summoner Orb character. When summoned, he releases his signature Booyah Burst, screaming so loud that it shakes the screen and releases a shockwave around him that causes high damage to anyone nearby (including players if their volume was up too high).
====Beatdown Town====
Gary appears in versions of Beatdown Town for Nintendo consoles as a bonus boss included with the Nintendo Jams album. Having arrived in the universe through unknown means, he enlists the help of Zoe to return home, developing a friendship with her along the way rather than a proper confrontation between the two.
===Misc. Appearances===
*While not appearing physically, Gary is the inspiration for Biolume's "Inktastic" skin in Project Cape.
==Gallery==
===Game Appearances===
GP3-removebg-preview.png|Gary in Random Rumble: Revamped.
GaryNaFPPainted.png|Gary in Nintendo & Fantendo Play: Dodgeball! Art by Exotoro.
FantendoFisticuffsGary(transparent).png|Gary in Fantendo Smash Bros. Something. Art by CrakaboLazy4090.
FCC Gary.png|Gary in Fantendo's Card Cataclysm. Art by Thepuddlecat.
GaryProfile2.png|Gary, as he appears in Tetris Attack: Fantendo Frenzy.
File:GaryBestRenderDefine.png|Gary in Super Smash Bros. Unbounded, SMASH BROS. EVERY SINGLE THING!, CrossClash, and Super Smash Bros. Dokkan.
Garyminigamemayhem(tp).png|Gary in Fantendo Minigame Mania. Art by CrakaboLazy4090.
AgentGaryCC.png|Gary in a Hero Suit, as seen in CrossClash.
GarySlamJam.png|Gary in Super Slam Jam. Art by CrakaboLazy4090.
GaryGIJ.png|Gary in Gary's Inktastic Journey.
GaryNA.png|Gary in CrossClash II and Fantendo Smash Bros. Soul.
GaryAgentNA.png|Gary in a Hero Suit, as seen in CrossClash II.
GarySlamJam2.png|"Scary Gary", as seen in Super Slam Jam 2 and Fantendo Smash Bros. Soul. Art by CrakaboLazy4090.
GarySlamCC2.png|Gary's Super Slam Jam attire, as seen in CrossClash II.
GaryBT.PNG|Gary, as he appears in Beatdown Town.
===Fan Art===
GaryDraw.png|Art by TheWikiOddish.
DrawingSubmissionGary.png|Drawing by TheWikiOddish's sister.
GaryScarlet.png|Drawing by Empress Scarlet.
Gary_Drawing.png|Drawing by RampageRoyale.
Garyward.png|Gary as Squidward. Drawing by CrakaboLazy4090.
Hero Gear Gary.png|Gary in a Hero Suit. Drawing by Samtendo09.
GaryYokai.png|Gary as drawn by MrYokaiAndWatch902.
===Miscellaneous===
GaryProfile.png
GaryOctober2020.png
GaryRender.png|A 3D render of Gary.
GarySquidForm.png|Gary in squid form.
GaryHeroMode3.jpg|Gary's theoretical Hero Mode icon.
GaryCustomStockIcon.png|Gary's head in the style of a Super Smash Bros. stock icon.
gary sprite but better.png|A sprite for Gary, resembling the Inkling Boy costume in Super Mario Maker.
GaryProm.png|Gary in a tuxedo. Created for Fantendo Prom 2020.
SummerGary.png|Gary at the beach. Created for the Beach Day Community Art Prompt event.
GaryAndPearl.png|Gary and Pearl. Created for the Canon Crossover Community Art Prompt event.
==Trivia==
*Gary's name is partially inspired by the gar, a species of various fishes that have an elongate body resembling that of a pike and long narrow jaws.
*Gary's natural ink color being red was chosen because red is TheFazDude's favorite color.
*Gary's birthday, July 8th, is recognized as Video Games Day, referencing his love for gaming.
*Gary's vocal abilities were somewhat inspired by Pearl's similar abilities in Splatoon 2, specifically the Octo Expansion DLC.
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