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'''Akizuki''' is the lead ship of the seven [[:Category:Akizuki_Class|Akizuki-class]] anti-air Destroyers. Currently 3 out of the 7 Akizuki-class destroyers are in-game; [[Akizuki]], [[Teruzuki]] and [[Hatsuzuki]].

As an anti-air destroyer, Akizuki performs the same combat functions as other destroyers, but her true strength lies in her ability to trigger [[Aerial_Combat#Anti-Air_Cut-In|Anti-Air Cut-Ins]], greatly mitigating damage directed towards her fleet from enemy aircraft. Her tremendously high anti-air stat also makes most aircraft attacks upon her ineffective.

Akizuki's shortcomings are her mediocre torpedo stat and average firepower compared to the other [[Destroyers]], which causes her to struggle to match other destroyers in [[Combat/Night_Battle|night battles.]] Since during night battles both firepower and torpedo stats are used in calculating damage.

Despite her shortcomings she is a very popular addition to a fleet that has to sortie into maps with heavy enemy air presence, such as event maps or [[World 4]] onwards, since she can mitigate the enemy aircraft squadrons from heavily damaging the fleet. During mandatory [[Combined Fleet]] maps the escort fleet (2nd fleet) always requires at least one [[Light Cruiser]] and two destroyers, which is a popular spot for an Akizuki-class if the map has enemy aircraft consistently deal heavy damage to your fleet.

An alternative option to sortieing an Akizuki-class is to use [[Maya| Maya Kai Ni]] if one does not possess an Akizuki or wish to use stronger destroyers for the purpose of having a stronger night battle capability. [[Fubuki|Fubuki Kai Ni]] is also an alternative if one does not wish to use a [[Heavy Cruiser]] in their fleet composition, but do not have an Akizuki. It must be noted that Fubuki's anti-air cut-in is not as powerful as that of an Akizuki or Maya.

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==Service History==
''{{Main|Wikipedia:Japanese destroyer Akizuki|l1=Japanese destroyer Akizuki in Wikipedia}}''

The Akizuki-class destroyers (秋月型駆逐艦 Akizuki-gata Kuchikukan?) were one of the primary classes of new destroyers of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) after 1942. The IJN called them Type-B Destroyer (乙型駆逐艦, Otsu-gata Kuchikukan?) from their plan name. They were designed to fight smaller ships, aircraft and submarines.

In October 1944 Akizuki was part of the Northern Force commanded by Vice Admiral Ozawa Jisaburo, in the Japanese attack on the Allied forces supporting the invasion of Leyte. On 25 October, in the Battle off Cape Engaño, the ship was sunk, probably by torpedo, east-northeast of Cape Engaño (20°29′N 126°30′ECoordinates: 20°29′N 126°30′E), during the initial U.S. air attack on the Northern Force. Most sources credit the hit to aircraft of Task Force 38, but some give credit to the submarine USS Halibut.

==Acquisition==
'''Unavailable.''' Currently unbuildable and unobtainable. Originally a reward from [[Fall_2014_Event#E-2:_.E7.AC.AC.E4.BA.8C.E6.AC.A1.E6.B8.BE.E4.BD.9C.E6.88.A6|Fall 2014 Event E-2.]]

Akizuki is currently unobtainable outside of events, but has returned during [[Events]] after her initial availability as a random drop in certain maps.
*Keep a close watch on the [https://twitter.com/kancolle_staff Official Twitter] and various KanColle-related news outlets for upcoming events.
*It is advised that caution should be exercised in the earlier stages of events, since a lot of drop reports can be unconfirmed and based upon rumours.

==Quotes==
{| class="wikitable" align="center" style="width:100%;font-size:14px;line-height:22px;margin:0;"
!style="width: 10%; text-align: center; background-color:#99CCFF" |Introduction
|-
|{{ShipquoteHeader}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = Introduction
|origin = 秋月型防空駆逐艦、一番艦、秋月。
ここに推参致しました。お任せください！
|translation = Akizuki-class anti-air destroyer, first ship, Akizuki.
I'm reporting in here. Please leave it to me!
|audio = Akizuki-Introduction.ogg
}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = Library
|origin = 艦隊防空のために建造された乙型一等駆逐艦、秋月型駆逐艦一番艦、秋月です。
4基8門の長10ｃｍ砲と高射装置を備えた防空艦として、寮艦の初月らと共に第61駆逐隊を編成しました。頑張ります！
|translation = Designed for the fleet's anti-air, Type-B first class destroyer, Akizuki-class 1st destroyer, Akizuki.
As an anti-air ship equipped with 4x 8-barrel Long 10cm guns and anti-aircraft fire director, along with Hatsuzuki and the others, we formed the 61st DesDiv. I'll do my best!
|audio = Akizuki-Library_Info.ogg
}}
|} <references/>
|}

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" align="center" style="width:100%;font-size:14px;line-height:22px;margin:0;"
!style="width: 10%; text-align: center; background-color:#99CCFF" |Port
|-
|{{ShipquoteHeader}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = Secretary 1
|origin = 秋月、推参します！
|translation = Akizuki, reporting in!
|audio = Akizuki-Secretary_1.ogg
}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario =  Secretary 2
|origin = この秋月の長10cm砲と高射装置。この力で、艦隊をきっとお守りします！
|translation = My long 10cm guns and anti-aircraft fire director. With this power, I'll definitely protect the fleet!
|audio = Akizuki-Secretary_2.ogg
}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario =  Secretary 2 (Kai)
|origin = 増設された高射装置と長10cm砲。秋月の本当の力…これで、艦隊をお守りします！（改）
|translation = The added anti-aircraft fire director and long 10cm guns. Akizuki's real power... with this, I'll protect the fleet!
|audio = Akizuki-Secretary_2_Kai.ogg
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
| scenario    =Secretary 3
| origin      =長10cm砲ちゃん、あんまり暴れないでぇ！ あら、あらら？ 提…督？ ああっ、失礼致しました！
| translation =Choujuusenchihou-chan, don't struggle! Eh, huh? Ad...miral? Ahh! Please excuse me!
| audio       =Akizuki-Secretary_3.ogg
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
| scenario    =Secretary (Idle)
| origin      =長10cmよし、高射装置よし、酸素魚雷、よし…よし！ 万全ね、大丈夫！ えっと、あとは…
| translation =Long 10cm, check! Anti-aircraft fire director, check! Oxygen torpedoes, check... alright! Everything's perfect! Umm, next is...
| audio       =Akizuki-Secretary_%28Idle%29.ogg
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
| scenario    =Wedding
| origin      =司令、秋月をお呼びでしょうか？　あの、対空戦に不備が？　そうではなくって？　では、翔鶴さんになにか？　でもなくって？　…ほぁ、もしかして、これ…あ、ありがとうございます！
| translation =Commander, did you call me? Um, was my anti-air inadequate? That's not it? Then does it have to do with Shoukaku-san? Not that either? ...Howaa~, could this be... T-thank you very much!
| audio       =Akizuki-Wedding_Line.ogg
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
| scenario    =Secretary (Married)
| origin      =司令、いつもお疲れ様です。この秋月が、艦隊と司令をお護りします。だ、大丈夫！
| translation =Commander, thanks as always. This Akizuki will protect the fleet, and you. Yeah, it's alright!
| audio       =Akizuki-Secretary_%28Married%29.ogg
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
| scenario    =Show player's Score
| origin      =そうですね。艦隊の今を知ることは、大事です！
| translation =That's true. It's important to know what the fleet knows!
| audio       =Akizuki-Show_Player%27s_Score.ogg
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
| scenario    =Joining a fleet
| origin      =防空駆逐艦、秋月。出撃致します！
| translation =Anti-air destroyer, Akizuki. Prepared to sortie.
| audio       =Akizuki-Joining_A_Fleet.ogg
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
| scenario    =Equipment 1
| origin      =ありがとうございます！よい装備…
| translation =Thank you! It's good equipment...
| audio       =Akizuki-Equipment_1.ogg
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
| scenario    =Equipment 2
| origin      =これなら敵機動部隊にも負けません！
| translation =With this, I won't lose to the enemy fleet!
| audio       =Akizuki-Equipment_2.ogg
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
| scenario    =Equipment 3
| origin      =やらせません！
| translation =I won't let them!
| audio       =Akizuki-Equipment_3.ogg
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
| scenario    =Supply
| origin      =補給、ありがとうございます！
| translation =Thank you for the supplies!
| audio       =Akizuki-Supply.ogg
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
| scenario    =Supply (Kai)
| origin      =大切な補給物資、ありがとうございます！
| translation =Thank you for the important supply materials!
| audio       =Akizuki-Supply_Kai.ogg
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
| scenario    =Docking (Minor)
| origin      =す、少しだけ、お休みを…
| translation =J-just for a bit, I'll take a break...
| audio       =Akizuki-Docking_Minor.ogg
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
| scenario    =Docking (Major)
| origin      =高射装置も、しっかり装備しなくちゃ…
| translation =My anti-air fire director too, I need to firmly attach it...
| audio       =Akizuki-Docking_Moderate.ogg
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
| scenario    =Construction
| origin      =新造艦が生まれたみたいですね！
| translation =It seems like a new ship was born!
| audio       =Akizuki-Construction.ogg
}}
|} <references/>
|}

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" align="center" style="width:100%;font-size:14px;line-height:22px;margin:0;"
!style="width: 10%; text-align: center; background-color:#99CCFF" |Sortie
|-
|{{ShipquoteHeader}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
| scenario    =Starting a sortie
| origin      =第61駆逐隊、直ちに抜錨。出撃です！
| translation =61st DesDiv, setting sail immediately. Setting off!
| audio       =Akizuki-Starting_A_Sortie.ogg
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
| scenario    =Return from sortie
| origin      =艦隊が無事帰投しました。皆さん、お疲れです！
| translation =The fleet has safely returned. Everyone, good work!
| audio       =Akizuki-Return_From_Sortie.ogg
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
| scenario    =Battle start
| origin      =さあ、始めましょう。撃ち方、始め！
| translation =Now, shall we begin? Begin firing!
| audio       =Akizuki-Battle_Start.ogg
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
| scenario    =Attack
| origin      =この秋月が健在な限り、やらせはしません！
| translation =While this Akizuki still has strength, I won't let you!
| audio       =Akizuki-Attack.ogg
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
| scenario    =Night Battle
| origin      =秋月の夜戦、お見せしましょうか。
| translation =Akizuki's night battle, shall I show it to you?
| audio       =Akizuki-Night_Battle.ogg
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
| scenario    =Night attack
| origin      =弾幕が薄い…ような気がします。弾幕です！
| translation =I feel like... the barrage is light. Barrage!
| audio       =Akizuki-Night_Attack.ogg
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
| scenario    =MVP
| origin      =秋月、艦隊をお守りしました。大丈夫、次もきっと、大丈夫です！
| translation =Akizuki protected the fleet. It's alright, next time, too, will be alright!
| audio       =Akizuki-MVP.ogg
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
| scenario    =Minor Damage 1
| origin      =くっ！まだ行けます！
| translation =Kugh! I can still go on!
| audio       =Akizuki-Minor_Damage_1.ogg
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
| scenario    =Minor Damage 2
| origin      =魚雷の誘爆を防いで！ 大丈夫！
| translation =Defending against torpedo attack! It's alright!
| audio       =Akizuki-Minor_Damage_2.ogg
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
| scenario    =≥Moderate Damage
| origin      =まだ…まだ、沈みません！艦隊の防空を…私はっ！
| translation =Not yet... I won't sink yet! The fleet's anti-air... I will-!
| audio       =Akizuki-Moderate_Damage.ogg
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
| scenario    =≥Moderate Damage (Kai)
| origin      =被弾！？ 魚雷を全て放棄して、誘爆を防いで！ まだ……まだ大丈夫！
| translation =Hit!? Abandon all torpedoes, prevent detonation!... not yet... I can keep going! 
| audio       =Akizuki-Moderate_Damage_Kai.ogg
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
| scenario    =Sunk
| origin      =翔鶴さんも…大鳳さんも…健在？　ふぅ…、大丈夫…艦隊は…だいじょう…ぶ…
| translation =Shoukaku-san... Taihou-san... are you well? Ugh... , alright... the fleet is... alri...ght...
| audio       =Akizuki-Sunk.ogg
}}
|} <references/>
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{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" align="center" style="width:100%;font-size:14px;line-height:22px;"
!style="width: 10%; text-align: center; background-color:#99CCFF" |Hourlies
|-
|{{ShipquoteHeader}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = 0000
|origin = 司令、この秋月が、時刻を報告します。現在時刻、〇〇〇〇、です！
|translation = Commander, Akizuki will report the time. The current time is 0000!
|audio = Akizuki-00.ogg
}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = 0100
|origin = 〇一〇〇をご報告します。こんな形でよろしいでしょうか、司令？
|translation = 	The 0100 report. Is this the right way, Commander?
|audio = Akizuki-01.ogg
}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = 0200
|origin = 〇二〇〇です。今夜は月が…月が綺麗ですね、司令。ん、司令？
|translation = 0200. The moon tonight... the moon sure is beautiful, commander. Eh, commander? <ref> A reference to an anecdotal incident where Meiji era writer Natsume Sōseki, during his time as an English teacher, suggested to his students that the English phrase "I love you" be translated as "The moon is beautiful" (月が綺麗ですね). </ref>
|audio = Akizuki-02.ogg
}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = 0300
|origin = 〇三〇〇です、司令。この時間はとても静かですね。本当に静かです…
|translation = 0300, Commander. It's very quiet at this time. It's really quiet...
|audio = Akizuki-03.ogg
}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = 0400
|origin = 〇四〇〇です。司令、眠くはありませんか？　濃い目のお茶、入れましょう。
|translation = 	0400. Commander, are you not tired?　Let's have some strong tea.
|audio = Akizuki-04.ogg
}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = 0500
|origin = 〇五〇〇となりました、司令。はい。秋月、総員起こしの準備、了解です！
|translation = It is now 0500. Commander. Yes. Akizuki, prepared to wake everyone, roger!
|audio = Akizuki-05.ogg
}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = 0600
|origin = 〇六〇〇です。おはようございます、司令。はい、気持ちのよい朝ですね♪
|translation = 0600. Good morning, Commander. Yes, it is a nice morning♪
|audio = Akizuki-06.ogg
}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = 0700
|origin = 〇七〇〇です。司令、朝食の用意、こちらです。簡単で…すいません
|translation = 0700. Commander, I'm preparing breakfast over here. I'm sorry that it's... simple.
|audio = Akizuki-07.ogg
}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = 0800
|origin = 〇八〇〇。第六一駆逐隊、出撃準備、完了です。いつでも抜錨、出来ます！
|translation = 0800. 61st DesDiv, sortie preparations complete. We can set sail at any time!
|audio = Akizuki-08.ogg
}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = 0900
|origin = 〇九〇〇です。護衛する主力艦は戦艦？　空母ですか？　お任せください♪
|translation = 0900. The capital ship of the escort is a battleship? Carrier? Leave it to me!
|audio = Akizuki-09.ogg
}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = 1000
|origin = 一〇〇〇をご報告します。司令、演習もしっかりこなしていきたいですね
|translation = It's the 1000 report. Commander, I wish to properly complete the exercises as well.
|audio = Akizuki-10.ogg
}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = 1100
|origin = 一一〇〇です。司令、お昼はどうなさいますか？　秋月がご用意しましょうか？
|translation = 1100. Commander, what will you have for lunch? Shall I prepare it for you?
|audio = Akizuki-11.ogg
}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = 1200
|origin = 一二〇〇です。司令、握り飯と沢庵のお昼です。あ…簡単で、すいません…
|translation = 	1200. Commander, lunch is rice balls and pickled radish. Ah, sorry that it's simple...
|audio = Akizuki-12.ogg
}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = 1300
|origin = 一三〇〇となりました。司令、すいません。夕食は豪華に頑張りますから！
|translation = It is now 1300. Commander, I apologize. I'll try my best to prepare a wonderful dinner!
|audio = Akizuki-13.ogg
}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = 1400
|origin = 一四〇〇です。初月、元気かなぁ…あ、司令。午後も頑張りましょう！
|translation = 1400. I wonder how Hatsuzuki is... Ah, Commander. Let's do our best in the afternoon too!
|audio = Akizuki-14.ogg
}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = 1500
|origin = 一五〇〇です。あ、はい。明石さんにもとってもお世話になりました。
|translation = 1500. Ah, yes. I've been in the care of Akashi-san
|audio = Akizuki-15.ogg
}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = 1600
|origin = 一六〇〇です。はい、後部にも高射装置を付けましたから、もう万全です！
|translation = 1600. Yes, I've attached an anti-air fire director on the stern as well. It's perfect!
|audio = Akizuki-16.ogg
}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = 1700
|origin = 一七〇〇をご報告します。日も落ちますから、対空警戒もここまでですね。
|translation = It's the 1700 report. The sun is setting, so the anti-aircraft watch is ending.
|audio = Akizuki-17.ogg
}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = 1800
|origin = 一八〇〇となりました。はい、夕食の準備、秋月、豪華に頑張ります！
|translation = It is now 1800. Yes, Akizuki will do her best to prepare a wonderful dinner!
|audio = Akizuki-18.ogg
}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = 1900
|origin = 一九〇〇です！　熱々の麦飯、沢庵、そして牛缶に、お味噌汁も♪　どう？
|translation = 1900! Piping hot barley and rice, pickled radish, also canned beef, and miso soup♪ How is it?
|audio = Akizuki-19.ogg
}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = 2000
|origin = 二〇〇〇。はい、秋月、今日はすこし奮発してしまいました。どうでした？
|translation = 2000. Yes, today, I pushed myself a bit extra. How was I?
|audio = Akizuki-20.ogg
}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = 2100
|origin = 二一〇〇です。え、涼月ですか？　はい、自慢の妹です。ええ！
|translation = 2100. Eh, Suzutsuki? Yes, she's a little sister I'm proud of. Ei!
|audio = Akizuki-21.ogg
}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = 2200
|origin = 二二〇〇。あ、翔鶴さん、瑞鶴さん。お疲れ様です。はい、大丈夫です！
|translation = 2200. Ah, Shoukaku-san, Zuikaku-san. Good work. Yes, I'm alright!
|audio = Akizuki-22.ogg
}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = 2300
|origin = 二三〇〇。少し、緊張しました。はぁ…司令、本日も大変お疲れ様でした。
|translation = 2300. I was a bit nervous. Haa... Commander, very good work today.
|audio = Akizuki-23.ogg
}}
|} <references/>
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{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" align="center" style="width:100%;font-size:14px;line-height:22px;"
!style="width: 10%; text-align: center; background-color:#99CCFF" |Seasonal
|-
|{{ShipquoteHeader}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = [[Seasonal/Christmas_2014|Christmas 2014]]
|origin = メリー・クリスマスです、指令！秋月、七面鳥を焼いたんですよ。あっ！だめっ！何で？！
|translation = Merry Christmas, Commander! I roasted a turkey...oh! I shouldn't have? Why?!
|audio = Akizuki_christmas2014.ogg
}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = [[Seasonal/New_Year_2015|New Year 2015]]
|origin = あけましておめでとうございます。司令！本年も、どうぞよろしくお願い致します！
|translation = Happy New Year. Commander, please treat me well this year too!
|audio = Akizuki_2015newyear.ogg
}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = [[Seasonal/Second_Anniversary|Second Anniversary]]
|origin = 二周年おめでとうございます司令！これからも秋月、艦隊防空がんばります！
|translation = Congratulations on two years, Commander! From here on, too, Akizuki will do her best for the fleet!
|audio = ?.ogg
}}
|{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = [[Seasonal/Third_Anniversary|Third Anniversary]]
|origin = あーけーど……？司令、あーけーどって何ですか？……ふむふむ。秋月、勉強になります！
|translation = Arcade? Commander, what is an arcade? Hmm, Hmm. Akizuki has found this most informative!
|audio = ?.ogg
}}
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==[[Akizuki/Gallery|Gallery]]==
<gallery>
421.png|Standard
421_X.png|Damaged
Akizuki_Autumn_2016.png|[[Seasonal/Autumn_2016|Autumn CG]]
Akizuki_Autumn_2016_dmg.png|[[Seasonal/Autumn_2016|Autumn CG damaged]]
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* Reward from [[Fall 2014 Event]] E-2.
* Her name means "Autumn Moon"
* Constructed at Maizuru Naval Arsenal. Commissioned on 11 June 1942.
* She refers to her turrets as [[10cm Twin High-angle Mount + Anti-Aircraft Fire Director|Choujuusenchihou-chan]] (長10cm砲ちゃん).
* Like [[Z1]], [[Z3]] and [[Amatsukaze]], she has 3 slots from the beginning. Other DDs have only 2 slots before remodeling.
* She can trigger Anti-Air Cut-Ins without Fire Directors.

==See Also==
*[[Akizuki/Gallery|View Akizuki CG]]
*[[EliteDD|List of Destroyers]]
*[[wikipedia:Japanese_destroyer_Akizuki|Wikipedia entry on destroyer Akizuki]]
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