Kongou

Info

金剛 (こんごう)		Kongou
21
Kongou Class Fast Battleship

HP	63→70	FP	63→89
ARM	52→69	TORP	0
EVA	30→59	AA	24→69
PLA	9	ASW	0
SPD	Fast	LOS	13→39
RGE	Long	LUK	12→49

Aircraft	Equipment
3	35.6cm Twin Gun Mount
3	15.2cm Single Gun Mount
3	7.7mm Machine Gun
	-Locked-

Modernization	3 0 1 3
Build Time	4:00 (Normal, LSC)	Remodel Req
Consumption	80 110	Dismantle	10 14 33 3
Illustrator	Konishi	Seiyuu	Touyama Nao

金剛改 (こんごうかい)		Kongou Kai
21
Kongou Class Fast Battleship

HP	75→83	FP	72→94
ARM	67→89	TORP	0
EVA	35→69	AA	28→79
PLA	12	ASW	0
SPD	Fast	LOS	15→49
RGE	Long	LUK	12→69

Aircraft	Equipment
3	41cm Twin Gun Mount
3	15.5cm Triple Secondary Gun Mount
3	12.7cm Twin High-angle Gun Mount
3	-Unequipped-

Modernization	4 0 2 3
Remodel Level	25	Remodel Req	600 400
Consumption	90 120	Dismantle	10 14 33 3
Illustrator	Konishi	Seiyuu	Touyama Nao

金剛改二 (こんごうかいに)		Kongou Kai Ni
149
Kongou Class Fast Battleship

HP	82→90	FP	76→98
ARM	70→94	TORP	0
EVA	37→73	AA	30→87
PLA	12	ASW	0
SPD	Fast	LOS	16→49
RGE	Long	LUK	15→89

Aircraft	Equipment
3	41cm Twin Gun Mount
3	Type 21 Air Radar
3	Type 22 Surface Radar
3	-Unequipped-

Modernization	4 0 2 4
Remodel Level	75	Remodel Req	2400 2400
Consumption	100 125	Dismantle	10 14 33 3
Illustrator	Konishi	Seiyuu	Touyama Nao

金剛改二丙 (こんごうかいにへい)		Kongou Kai Ni C
391
Kongou Class Fast Battleship

HP	86→94	FP	76→99
ARM	72→91	TORP	20→44
EVA	40→75	AA	32→89
PLA	13	ASW	0
SPD	Fast	LOS	17→51
RGE	Long	LUK	18→98

Aircraft	Equipment
2	35.6cm Twin Gun Mount Kai
2	35.6cm Twin Gun Mount Kai
3	53cm Twin Torpedo Mount ★+6
6	25mm Triple Autocannon Mount

Modernization	4 1 2 4
Remodel Level	92	Remodel Req	8800 7900 2 1 300 2
Consumption	100 160	Dismantle	14 19 38 4
Illustrator	Konishi	Seiyuu	Touyama Nao

Gameplay Notes

Special Mechanics

Able to perform special AACI on Kai Ni. Please see Anti-Air Cut-In for more details.
Able to equip torpedoes and perform closing torpedo at Kai Ni C.
Able to equip seaplane bombers at Kai Ni C.
She gains a night battle special attack on Kai Ni C that targets 2 enemies at random:
- Activation requirements are as follows:
  - Kongou Kai Ni C must be Flagship.
  - Hiei Kai Ni C, Haruna Kai Ni, Warspite or Nelson are the second ship.
  - She must not be more than lightly damaged (小破).
  - The escorting BB must not be heavily damaged (大破).
  - Line Ahead needs to be selected in a single fleet OR Cruising Formation 4 for a combined fleet.
- It can only be activated once per sortie and only if no other special attack was triggered in the same sortie
- The attack will consume extra ammo from both participating battleships when triggered. The total ammo consumption will be x1.3 of the original ammo consumption of when the attack is triggered, hence:
  - If it is triggered in day battle, it costs 6% extra ammo.
  - If it is triggered in an night battle node, it costs 2% extra ammo.
  - If it is triggered in a night battle in a normal node, it costs 9% extra ammo.
- Multipliers and activation chance increase are tbd at this point

Overview

Kai

Average firepower.
Low HP and armour.

Kai Ni

Average firepower and armour.
Low HP

Kai Ni C

Average firepower, HP and armour.
High torpedo stat for a battleship.
Gains Access to the Kongou Class Night Battle Special Attack

Fit Bonuses

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Hidden Fit Bonuses

She has accuracy bonuses and penalties when equipped with certain large guns. Please see Gun Fit Bonuses for mode details.

Analysis

Priority:

Kai/Kai Ni: High

She and her sisters are the only fast battleships obtainable through normal construction. Until you get the LSC and event fast battleships, you will be depending heavily on the Kongou-class when you need battleships for maps with speed restrictions.

Her Kai has low firepower and defensive stats but she is still usable.

Her Kai Ni improves her firepower and defensive stats. When taking into account her rarity, remodel level and remodel cost; she is a necessary fast battleship for every admiral. However, do note that her AACI has a low fixed shootdown and weak multiplier. It also has a high API number which means it will override nearly all other AACI in the fleet.

Kai Ni C: Low

She gains a bit of HP and a significant torpedo stat. She also loses a bit of armour. The torpedo stat puts her on par with the Yamato-class during night battles but due to being unable to equip 51cm guns, she falls slightly short. Her ability to carry seaplane bombers doesn't amount to much because of her small slot sizes. They are liable to get emptied. The steep cost of this remodel is another strike against it.

Recommended Roles

Combat
Support Expeditions

Not Recommended Roles

Anti-Air

Important Info

Required for unlocking the 4th fleet slot.
Required for quests A16 and A40

Voice Lines

Quotes

Event	Japanese/English
Introduction Play	I'm the English-born returnee, Kongou! Please take good care of me!
Introduction Play	英国で産まれた帰国子女の金剛デース！ヨロシクオネガイシマース！
Introduction Play	I'm the English-born returnee, Kongou! Now with my 3rd remodel! Admiral, please take good care of me!
Introduction Play	英国で産まれた帰国子女の金剛、その第三改装デース！提督、ドゾヨロシクオネガイシマース！
Library Play	I'm the super dreadnought built with foreign technology by the Vickers Shipbuilding Company in England, Kongou!^[1] I'll put my naturally high speed to great use in the Pacific Theatre too!^[2] Look forward to it!
Library Play	超弩級戦艦として建造技術導入を兼ねて英国ヴィッカース社で建造された、金剛デース！太平洋戦域でも持ち前の高速力を活かして、大活躍デース！期待してネ！
Secretary 1 Play	Hi! Today is another splendid day!
Secretary 1 Play	Hi！今日も良い天気ネー！
Secretary 2 Play	I'd love a cuppa~
Secretary 2 Play	紅茶が飲みたいネー
Secretary 2 Play	I want to drink tea with the Admiral again after this battle!
Secretary 2 Play	この戦いの後も、また提督と紅茶を飲みたいネ！
Secretary 3 Play	Hey, Admiral! I don't mind you touching me, but mind the time and place!
Secretary 3 Play	Hey、提督ぅー！触ってもイイけどサー、時間と場所をわきまえなヨー！
Secretary 3 Play	Hey, Admiral! It's fine to be lovey dovey, but mind the time and place! Ok?
Secretary 3 Play	Hey、提督ぅー！愛し合うのはof courseだけど、時間と場所をわきまえなヨー！OK?
Secretary Idle Play	I told you not to take your eyes off me~! Admiral, what are you doing~!?
Secretary Idle Play	目を離さないでって言ったのにぃ～！提督ぅー、何してるデース！
Secretary (Married) Play	Hey, Admiral~! You're always working hard, but I hope that you don't overdo it!
Secretary (Married) Play	Hey、提督ぅ～！いつも頑張ってるけど、あまり無理はしないで欲しいデース！
Secretary (Married) Play	Admiral... it's fine to hold me just a little tighter... Ngh... Ehehe. Thank you! I can keep working hard!
Secretary (Married) Play	提督…少しだけギュットしてもらってもいいデス…んー…えへへぇ。Thank you! またがんばれます！
Wedding Play	Admiral~, even though it's the right time and place; it will still be a "No"... If you forget the mood and timing, alright...?
Wedding Play	提督ぅ～、時間と場所もそうだケド、ムードとタイミングも忘れたらNOなんだからネ…?
Player's Score Play	Admiral! You've got mail! I won't forgive you if it's a love letter!
Player's Score Play	提督！You've got mail！Love letterは許さないからネ！
Joining the Fleet Play	It's our turn now! Follow me! Everyone, please give it your all!
Joining the Fleet Play	私たちの出番ネ！Follow me！皆さん、ついてきてくださいネー
Joining the Fleet Play	1st Striking Force, 2nd Section, it's our turn to shine. Follow me! Everyone, please really give it your all!
Joining the Fleet Play	第一遊撃部隊、第二部隊、私達の出番ネー。Follow me! 皆さん、本気でついてきてくださいネー！
Equipment 1 Play	Yes! I will show you what I'm made of!
Equipment 1 Play	Yes！私の実力、見せてあげるネー！
Equipment 2 Play	It feels like I've finally became my true self!
Equipment 2 Play	やっと本当の私になれた気がシマース！
Equipment 3^[3] Play	Wow! Congratulations!
Equipment 3^[3] Play	Wow！congratulations！
Equipment 3^[4] Play	Wow! Presents from the Admiral!
Equipment 3^[4] Play	Wow！提督にpresentsネー！
Supply Play	Supplies are important!
Supply Play	Supplyは大切ネ！
Docking (Minor Damage) Play	It's important to take time out for tea time!
Docking (Minor Damage) Play	Tea timeは大事にしないとネー！
Docking (Major Damage) Play	Oh... seems like my exertions are catching up to me. ^[5]
Docking (Major Damage) Play	うー…日頃の無理が祟ったみたいデース…
Construction Play	A new face has arrived~
Construction Play	Newfaceが登場したヨー
Returning from Sortie Play	The battle results are in!
Returning from Sortie Play	戦果resultがあがったヨー！
Starting a Sortie Play	I will be the one who wins the Admiral's heart!
Starting a Sortie Play	提督のハートを掴むのは、私デース！
Starting a Sortie Play	Haruna, are you ready? 3rd fleet, weigh anchor! We'll be the ones to win the Admiral's heart!
Starting a Sortie Play	榛名、準備はいい？第三戦隊、抜錨！提督のハートを掴むのは、私達デス！
Starting a Battle Play	Engaging! FIRE!
Starting a Battle Play	撃ちます！Fire！
Starting a Battle Play	I'll show you the firepower of the new Kongou-class!
Starting a Battle Play	New Kongou-classのfirepowerを見るデス！
Attack Play	Burning... Love!
Attack Play	Burning...Love！
Special 1 Play	Now, it's the moment of truth! All main guns, on target!
Special 1 Play	さあ、決めますよ！全主砲、target!
Daytime Spotting/ Night Battle Attack Play	All guns, Fire!
Daytime Spotting/ Night Battle Attack Play	全砲門！Fire！
Night Battle Play	You think I'm finished!? Think again! I won't let go once I've got you!
Night Battle Play	これでfinish！？な訳無いデショ！私は食らいついたら離さないワ！
Night Battle Play	I told you... I won't let you go once I've got you!
Night Battle Play	食らいついたら話さないって…行ったデース！
MVP Play	Did you see my exploits? I'll do even better so don't take your eyes off me!
MVP Play	私の活躍見てくれたの？もっと頑張るから目を離しちゃnoなんだからネ！
Minor Damage 1 Play	Aah!
Minor Damage 1 Play	あぁあっ！
Minor Damage 2 Play	Admiral~!
Minor Damage 2 Play	提督ぅー！
Major Damage Play	Shit! The precious equipment I got from the Admiral has...!
Major Damage Play	Shit！提督に貰った大切な装備が！
Sunk Play	Admiral... May your fortunes hold...I'll... be watching from Valhalla... ^[6]
Sunk Play	提督…どうか武運長久を…私…ヴァルハラから見ているネ…

↑ The IJN commissioned George Thurston to design them a modern battleship, the result was an improved Lion-class.
↑ She had a maximum speed of 30 knots, faster than most of her contemporaries and could keep up with the lighter ships in the fleet.
↑ This line is shared with expedition selection, resource collection, instant repair and development.
↑ This line is shared with expedition selection, resource collection, instant repair and development.
↑ Kongou was routinely deployed in battles due to her speed.
↑ Valhalla means a old Norse Valhöll "hall of the slain who die in combat travel to Valhalla upon death influence in Norse mythology in Europe.

Hourlies

Time	Japanese/English
00:00 Play	It's just 12am!
00:00 Play	午前０時justデース！
01:00 Play	1am. You're a hard worker, Admiral.
01:00 Play	午前１時。提督は働き者デース。
02:00 Play	2... am... How long will you keep working? Yawn...
02:00 Play	午前…２時…いつまで働くのー？　ふぇぇ…
03:00 Play	3... am... I'm just sleeping now...
03:00 Play	午前...三時...I'm just sleeping now...
04:00 Play	4... am... So you came over too, Admiral... sleeping sounds... Admiral~?
04:00 Play	午前...４時...提督もこっちに来るネ…すぅすぅ…提督～？
05:00 Play	5am. Hmm? Did I just hear Hiei screaming?
05:00 Play	午前５時。ん？今比叡の叫び声が聞こえたような？
06:00 Play	Good morning! It's 6 in the morning! You look good in the morning, Admiral!
06:00 Play	Good morning!朝６時デース！提督ぅー。朝からかっこいいデース！
07:00 Play	It's 7 in the morning! What are you having for breakfast, Admiral?
07:00 Play	朝７時デース！提督のbreakfastなんですカー？
08:00 Play	It's 8am. Wow! Natto in the morning? Ummm, first mix it then put it on top like this right!
08:00 Play	午前８時デース。Wow!朝は納豆ですカー。あのー、混ぜたり、乗せたりするやつですネー！
09:00 Play	It's 9am. I enjoyed that Japanese breakfast.
09:00 Play	午前９時デース。ジャパニーズbreakfast、堪能シマシター。
10:00 Play	Ten o'clock! Come on, let's do the morning's work!
10:00 Play	Ten o'clock!朝のお仕事、come on!
11:00 Play	Eleven~! Hey, Admiral~... You just don't get tired of watching me~!
11:00 Play	Eleven～！Hey, 提督ぅー。見ているダケで、飽きないネー！
12:00 Play	It's the 12pm announcement! It's time for lunch!
12:00 Play	正午１２時をアナウンスするデース！ランチの時間デース！
13:00 Play	1pm.! You're having natto for lunch again, Admiral? That... doesn't go well with... black tea...
13:00 Play	午後１時！提督のランチはまた納豆デスカー。紅茶とはあんまり...合わないデス...
14:00 Play	2pm. It's almost tea time! I've got scones waiting for you!
14:00 Play	午後２時。もうすぐ tea time ネー！スコーン用意して、waiting for you！
15:00 Play	3pm. Tea time with the Admiral! Mmmmm, black tea is delicious♪
15:00 Play	午後３時。提督と二人でtea timeデース！huuuum～紅茶が美味しいネー♪
16:00 Play	4pm. Hey, Admiral~ How about having one of my hand-made scones?
16:00 Play	午後４時。HEY！提督ぅー、私手作りのスコーンはいかがでしたか～？
17:00 Play	Five o'clock in the evening. I won't lose to anyone in feelings for you, Admiral!
17:00 Play	Evening five o'clock．提督を想う気持ちは誰にも負けないネ！
18:00 Play	6pm. I'll be making English-style curry for you tonight, Admiral!
18:00 Play	午後６時。今日のディナーは英国式のカレーを提督に作ってあげるデース！
19:00 Play	A hourly announcement? I'm making soup right now. Please don't talk to me.
19:00 Play	時報ですかー？今スープの煮込み中デース。話しかけないで下サーイ。
20:00 Play	It's 8pm. Hey, Admiral! Kongou's English-style curry is done~ Help yourself♪
20:00 Play	午後８時デース、HEY、テイトク―！英国式金剛カレーが出来上がったヨー、召し上がれ♪
21:00 Play	9pm. There's nothing in the curry? That's not a problem♪ It's all blended in!
21:00 Play	午後９時。カレーの具がないですって？問題nothing♪ 溶け込んでるのデース！
22:00 Play	It's 10pm! Thanks for all your hard work everyday, Admiral! Let's work hard together tomorrow too!
22:00 Play	午後１０時デース！提督ぅー。今日も一日、ご苦労様ネー！一緒に明日も頑張るネ。
23:00 Play	It's almost 'good night' time! I'll be your time keeper tomorrow too alright, Admiral?
23:00 Play	そろそろgood nightの時間デース、明日も提督のtime keeper担当するからネ!

Seasonal

Ship	Japanese/English	Notes
Valentine’s Day 2015 Play	Hey, Admiral! I’ve got you some chocolates full of BURNING LOVE~!	Secretary 1
Valentine’s Day 2015 Play	HEY、提督ぅー！BURNING LOVEな、チョコレート持ってきたヨ－！	Secretary 1
Valentine’s Day 2015 Play	Burning… Valentine’s love!	Attack
Valentine’s Day 2015 Play	バーニング...バレンタインラブ！	Attack
White Day 2015 Play	Hey, Admiral. What’s the big return gift I’m getting for White Day?
White Day 2015 Play	HEY、提督.わたしへのホワイトデーのビッグなお返しは、なんですか？
2nd Anniversary Play	Hey, Admiral! It’s the 2nd anniversary! Congratulations!
2nd Anniversary Play	Hey、提督！Second Anniversaryだよ！Congratulations！
Rainy Season 2015 Play	Oh, I’m don’t like the rainy season! Urgh~
Rainy Season 2015 Play	Oh、Rainyな梅雨のSeason、私苦手デース！うぅ～
Midsummer 2015 Play	Summer is here! Hiei? What about my swimsuit? Eh, nothing?
Midsummer 2015 Play	Summer season到来デース！比叡？私のswimming wearは？えぇ、nothing？
Christmas 2015 Play	Hey, Admiral! Merry Christmas! Now, hurry up and bring out my present! Hurry it up! Ah, he ran away! Wait!!
Christmas 2015 Play	Hey、提督！メリークリスマスだよ！さ、私へのプレゼントを早く出すのデス！さ！さぁ！あぁ、逃げたデス！待て！！
End of Year 2015 Play	Oh! It’s already December! Time flies, Admiral. Spring cleaning the Naval Base? Leave it to me!
End of Year 2015 Play	おぉ！今年ももうディセンバーです！早いものですね、提督。鎮守府も大掃除ですか？私に任せるデス！
New Year 2016 Play	Yay, Happy New Year!! Please take care of the Kongou-class fast battleships this year too, Admiral!!
New Year 2016 Play	わぁ、Happy New Year！！提督ぅ、New Yearも、金剛型高速戦艦を、よろしくお願いしマース！！
Setsubun 2016 Play	Hey, Admiral! Let us four Kongou-class sisters direct Setsubun this year! First, the Oni will be… Ah, Admiral! Why are you running away!?
Setsubun 2016 Play	Hey、提督ぅー！今年の節分は、この金剛型四姉妹がdirectionさせていただきマース！まず、鬼役ですが…あぁ、提督ぅ！なぜ逃げるデース！？
3rd Anniversary Play	Hey, Admiral! It’s the 3rd Anniversary! Yay! Congratulations… and… BURNING… LOVE!
3rd Anniversary Play	Hey 、提督！Third Anniversaryだよ！Yay! Congratulations…and…BURNING…LOVE!
Saury Festival 2016 Play	Sanma…? Oh, you mean saury! Let’s load up the searchlights and head to the fishing grounds! This will be fun!
Saury Festival 2016 Play	サンマ…？Oh、秋刀魚デスネー！探照灯を満載して、漁場に向かうデース！こういうのも、楽しいネー！
4th Anniversary Play	HEY, HEY, HEY! Admiral~! It’s the 4th Anniversary!! Yeaaah! Congratulations and burning… LOOOOOOVE!!
4th Anniversary Play	HEY、HEY、HEY!提督ぅー！Fourth Anniversaryダヨー!!Yeaaah！！Congratulations、and Burning…Looooooove!!
5th Anniversary Play	Hey, Admiral! It’s the 5th Annviersary! Congratulations and BURNING LOVE!
5th Anniversary Play	Hey, 提督！5th Anniversaryだよー！Congratulation and BURNING LOVE!
Late Autumn 2018 Play	It's the Naval Base Festival, Hiei! Let's go together, Admiral! Looks like it's... some strange festival this year?
Late Autumn 2018 Play	比叡、鎮守府祭り！提督、一緒に行くです！今年も何やら…変な祭りです？
6th Anniversary Play	Hey, Admiral! It's the 6th Anniversary! Yay! Congratulations and BURNING LOVE!
6th Anniversary Play	Hey, 提督！ 6th Anniversaryダヨ！Yay! Congratulations and BURNING LOVE!
Spring 2020 Play	Welcome! Welcome to the Naval Base!	Kai Ni C
Spring 2020 Play	いらっしゃいませ！鎮守府へようこそです！	Kai Ni C
7th Anniversary 2020 Play	Hey, HEY, Admiral! It's the 7th Anniversary! Congratulations aaaaaaaand... BURNING LOVE!!
7th Anniversary 2020 Play	Hey, HEY, 提督！7th Anniversaryだよ！Congratulations aaaaaaaand... BURNING LOVE!!

Misc Lines

Ship	Japanese/English	Notes
Eve of the Final Battle 2018 Play	BatDiv3 has begun preparations too, Admiral.	Seretary 2
Eve of the Final Battle 2018 Play	提督、私達三戦隊も、準備を始めるネ。	Seretary 2
Final Battle 2018 Play	I want to have tea with the Admiral again after this battle!	Secretary 2
Final Battle 2018 Play	この戦いの後も、また提督と紅茶を飲みたいネー！	Secretary 2
Final Battle 2018 Play	Hit! Just a bit closer!	Attack
Final Battle 2018 Play	届いて！もう少しだから！	Attack
Final Battle 2018 Play	I told you, I won’t let go once I’ve got you!	Night Battle Attack
Final Battle 2018 Play	食らいついたら離さないって、言ったデース！	Night Battle Attack
Final Battle 2018 Play	BatDiv3, are you ready, Haruna? I’ll be the one to capture the Admiral’s heart!	Friend Fleet line
Final Battle 2018 Play	第三戦隊、榛名、準備はいい？提督のハートは掴むのは、私デス！	Friend Fleet line
Homecoming 2018 Play	We won, Admiral. We’ve all returned to port from the Final Battle of Leyte Gulf, Operation Sho-1. …Admiral? Heh, are you tired?
Homecoming 2018 Play	提督、私達勝ったよ。レイテ沖の決戦、捷一号作戦、私達、みんなで港に戻れるよ。…提督？えへ、疲れたの？
Spring 2019 Event Play	Hey, Admiral! You better not miss our fight!	Friend Fleet Line
Spring 2019 Event Play	Hey、提督！私達の活躍、絶対見ていてくださいネー！	Friend Fleet Line

CG

Regular
Base Base Damaged Kai Ni Kai Ni Damaged Kai Ni C Kai Ni C Damaged

Seasonal
Nakau Collaboration Nakau Collaboration Damaged Kai Ni Nakau Collaboration Kai Ni Nakau Collaboration Damaged Kai Ni Final Battle 2018 Kai Ni Final Battle 2018 Damaged Kai Ni C Spring 2020 Kai Ni C Spring 2020 Damaged

Drop Locations

Ship	Rarity	Type	No.	World 1						World 2					World 3					World 7					World 4					World 5					World 6					Remarks
Ship	Rarity	Type	No.	1	2	3	4	5	6	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3	4	5	Remarks
Kongou	Very Rare	FBB	021								✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️		✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️		✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	Buildable

Trivia

She is named after Mount Kongou which translates to "indestructible"
The radar wings that she and her sisters wear share a similar coloration and design to the alternative name for "金剛" which also means "vajra", but may be more accurately "ghanta" (bells). See this page (scroll to 12th Century) and compare to the CG artwork.
She was the last IJN capital ship to be built by a foreign country.
- Her affinity for tea is based on her British heritage.
She was the only Japanese battleship sunk by submarine in the Second World War, and the last battleship sunk by submarine in history.
She received her Kai Ni on November 1, 2013.
She is still an existing JDS name as of present, along with Kirishima.

Appearances in derivative works

Kongou appears in the anime adaptation of Kantai Collection, and was also featured in the adaptation's first trailer. She played a big role in it, as she appears to be the only member of the Fifth Mobile Fleet Fubuki can get along with.
Kongou appears as one of the main characters in side:Kongou.
Kongou - along with other ships voiced by Nao Touyama - was featured in the first KanColle Drama CD, titled "Hiei's Curry" (比叡、カレーを作る). Due to one seiyuu doing all the voices, the CD's short story is also referred to as "One Nao Show". A translated version of the short story can be found here.