Emperor

* Splatoon 2
* Blueperor

> "*Now, entertain me more. The king awaits.*"
> ― Emperor, after dodging Tenta Missiles.
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**Emperor** is the leader of Team Emperor (alternatively “Team Monarch”). He first appeared in Chapter 11 as a shadow on Gloves' phone and is a recurring character in the manga series.

## Appearance

Emperor appears to be the tallest character in the series. Just like other inklings, Emperor has sharp teeth and pointed ears. However, instead of being rounded, his face mask has a slanted rhombus-like shape, giving him a more intimidating look. Emperor’s hairstyle differs from other Inklings and isn't available in the games, though it looks similar to the “Hipster” hairstyle; however, it has no ponytail. Instead, all 6 tentacles are swept to the right, while the left part appears shaven. His ink and eye color are both sun yellow to match his team's, but he can change his ink color at will—for example, when he teamed up with Team Blue.

He wears the Milky Eminence gear exclusive to CoroCoro Comic readers in Japan. However, starting from Chapter 32, he wears a Black Velour Octoking Tee instead, the rest of his gear remaining the same.

## Personality

Emperor was known for being very prideful and cocky as he lead the highly regarded Team Emperor. Though he is strict with his younger brother Prince as well as his team's actions in battle, he does seem to care for them, as he praises them after their fight against X-Blood. During the Ranked Battle Cup Final match with Team Blue, he sees his team having fun and begins to doubt their battling method.

After his defeat at the Square King Cup Final in Chapter 22, Emperor leaves on a journey of self-growth and to train, leaving Prince in charge of the team. Since then, he has become more of a so-called “Funny Man,” but he maintains his arrogant air, his habit of referring to himself as "the King,” and of calling other people “commoners.” Despite these quirks, he seems to genuinely want to always improve himself and his team.

## Trivia

* All of his gear (excluding the Enperry Splat Dualies) comprised the first set of manga-exclusive gear. Serial codes were released in a 2018 CoroCoro magazine issue, and the codes are region-locked to Japanese copies of the game.
* He and Prince are the only characters with custom hairstyles.
* He gave Gloves his first set of Splat Dualies [a prototype] before the events of the manga.
* Emperor refers to himself with the kanji for “king” (“王”). Given his and Prince's names, appearance, and status, their family is likely rich.
* When getting pantsed, Emperor's privates are censored like other characters, but Emperor's censor is his team's symbol rather than his species logo (i.e., a squid).
* The team naturally gathers around Emperor during practice, even without his order.
* The parents of Emperor's teammates have all known each other for a long time.
* It was stated that Emperor had won the Square King Cup four years in a row. Given that Inklings first start Turf War at age 14, he could be about 18 years old during Splatoon 2.
* He has currently won five Square King Cups; four turf wars and one Ranked Battle Cup (when he was in Team Blueperor).
* In the Volume 9 Bonus Chapter, Emperor helps out at Crusty Sean's food truck for a day in Part Time King. He tells Crusty Sean that new experiences are vital to becoming a greater king, both in and out of battle.
	+ Coincidentally, him working there and accidentally destroying the food truck set off the events of the Ranked Battle Cup.
* Emperor takes Specs place on Team Blue due to Specs' wasp sting injuries during the Ranked Battle Arc.
* He has his own private bathroom.

## Quotes

* "The king can never be defeated."
* "Come now. Entertain me more."
* "The Emperor Road must never be disrupted."'
* “Hmm” - Emperor's reaction to multiple scenarios.
* "You have my permission to take your order."
* "How is it? The taste of despair?"
* ”But the King’s Road will NOT falter”
* "Commoners grovel on the ground while the King looks up from high"; The weak & strong will NEVER share enjoyment"

### Promotional

Promotional artwork for the Champion vs. Challenger Splatfest.Champion vs. Challenger Splatfest artwork.Team Emperor's logo
### Covers

Emperor featured on the cover of Volume 5.Goggles and Emperor featured on the cover of Volume 6Emperor and Specs featured on the back cover of Volume 11.Emperor, Rider and Goggles featured on the cover of Chapter 16Emperor, Rider and Goggles featured on the cover of Chapter 17Gloves, Goggles and Emperor featured on the cover of Chapter 18Gloves, Goggles and Emperor featured on the cover of Chapter 19Goggles, Emperor and Prinz featured on the cover of Chapter 20Goggles and Emperor featured on the cover of Chapter 21Goggles and Emperor featured on the cover of Chapter 22Goggles, Gloves, Emperor, and Mask featured on the cover of Chapter 23.Prinz, Vintage, Goggles and Emperor featured on the cover of Chapter 35
### Splatoon 2

The S4 after being defeated by Emperor's Team.Emperor and his team being announced in the semifinals in Chapter 16Emperor splatting Rider's teammates.Emperor during his match with Yellow-green Team.Emperor admitting to Team Blue that he'll not loseEmperor with his pants down whilst on InkjetGoggles pantsing Emperor again in Chapter 21A stunned Emperor getting splatted by a suction bomb with his pants down.Emperor offering his assistance to Crusty Sean in Part Time KingEmperor possessed by the power of Specs
### Inkling Almanac

Thank you message in the Inkling Almanac.Various faces of Emperor.Emperor's outfit during the Salmon Run Chapter 23.Emperor's new outfit as part of Team Blueperor.
### Concept Art

Emperor's beta design.Early design of Emperor Team, known as "Team Monarch."Colorized drawing for Team Monarch.