BIO

Takoyaki is DJ Octavio Takowasa's nephew. He ended up in his uncle's care after losing both parents to natural causes when he was around six years old - he doesn't remember much of his biological parents. He and Octavio call one another 'Uncle' and 'Nephew' over their names. 

Octavio is deeply protective over his nephew due to what happened during his graduation ceremony. An octoling graduation ceremony comes after they finish school around 12-13 years old, it is a ceremonial recreation of the turf war - though residents of Octo Valley hadn't really seen it as a sport until after the events of Splat1.

Takoyaki's respawn anchor had failed, and though they were the champion due to being the last octo standing, they did recieve an injury over their right eye. Luckily there was no permanant damage to the eye itself, but they gained a comet-shaped scar over the eye.

Despite the injury (and their uncle's growing protectiveness due to failure being suspected sabotage), Tako continued working hard to become an engineer. They were mentored by Marina Ida for a few months, developing a close friendship before she vanished.

They have mixed feelings on Marina, though they never told others what happened they did sneak new copies of her music underground.

Around 16, Tako began sneaking out of Octo Valley to explore Inkopolis. Initally he performed petty acts of vandalism, but after going viral on social media a few times, he found he was... strangely popular with inklings.

When he turned 19, he decided to sneak out of Octo Valley and make a name for himself on the surface. He ended up falling asleep on the train and became stranded in the Splatlands. He was ultimately taken in by an inkling, Taiyaki and her smallfry Bebo.