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Episode List

1. Nice to Meet You, Commander!
2. Without Dissent, Without Shame, Without Regret!
3. The W Island Capture Operation!
4. Now it's Our Turn! Follow Me!
5. Don't Put Me Together with CarDiv5's Kids.
6. The Sixth Destroyer Division & the Battle of Curry Sea!
7. I Hate CarDiv1!
8. I'm not a Hotel!
9. Kai Ni-poi?!
10. Let's Do Our Best!
11. Operation MI, Commence!
12. Enemy Planes Above, Dive-bombing!

Official Summaries

Official summaries

Episode 1

English	Japanese	Romaji	Script	Storyboard	Episode Director	Animation Directors	Air date	Advance Screening
Nice to Meet You, Commander!	初めまして！司令官！	Hajimemasite! Shireikan!	Hanada Jukki	Kusakawa Keizou	Mishio Tempei	Ide Naomi, Matsumoto Mayuko	January 8th, 2015	December 27th, 2014

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Briefing

Newly-assigned Fubuki arrives at a naval base & is interrupted during a tour to sortie against a mysterious enemy.

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「It's Fubuki! With Regards!」 Ship girls are those whom possess souls of ships from days past. Now, at a naval base that is assigned such girls, Special Type Destroyer Fubuki arrives. Along with her roommates Mutsuki & Yuudachi, she tours the First Carrier Division's training grounds, where she cannot not look away from Aircraft Carrier Akagi's awe-inspiring figure. Akagi's words - "I hope we can fight in the same fleet someday" - cause Fubuki's heart to throb.

Strategy

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Strategy Within the water, a recitation of the Gosei is heard. As the setting is described, an Abyssal fleet, Fleet Zero, is shown. Along with a palette shift, a it morphs into Fleet One & is then engaged by a naval base's Fourth Fleet. The naval base is in search of the Abyssal's base. A newly-assigned & now arrived Fubuki procedes inside the main building, is taken on a tour, one stop being a shared room & meeting the rest of the Third Torpedo Squadron. A fight scene interrupts, with the result being the base is located & the Fourth Fleet is ordered to return. Back at the base, Mutsuki, Yuudachi, & Fubuki share their combat experience, with Fubuki providing an odd answer. She's saved by a trip to the to the famous First Carrier Division. Akagi's words strike a chord within Fubuki, especially the hope to be in the same fleet. The next stop is Cafe Mamiya, but before they get to fully enjoy, a siren activates, notifying them & others. At the port, the Third Torpedo Squadron, the First (Carrier) Task Force, & the Second Support Fleet are briefed as the Fourth Fleet rests in the docks. Troubles arise when it is revealed Fubuki has no experience, but with coaxing from the others, she pushes on. They encounter Fleet Two, with Second Support Fleet soon engaging as well. Suddenly, Fubuki is ambushed by a Fleet Three Destroyer I-Class Elite Late Model, but before it can damage her the Second Fleet's air wing strikes. With the Second Support Fleet's assistance, Akagi's third wave wraps it up. As the day comes to a close, Fubuki is left somber; however, the admiral takes time now to step in & reinvigorate Fubuki, sending her back to her fleet as they wind down from the day. Fubuki really idolizes Akagi & wants to be her escort. Participants Naval Base Destroyers: Mutsuki, Kisaragi, Fubuki, Akatsuki, Hibiki, Ikazuchi, Inazuma, Wakaba(?), Shiratsuyu, Shigure, Murasame, Yuudachi, Samidare, Asashio, Ooshio, Michishio, Kagerou, Shimakaze Light Cruisers: Kuma, Tama, Kitakami, Ooi, Sendai, Jintsuu, Naka, Yuubari, Ooyodo Heavy Cruisers: Atago, Mogami, Tone Standard Carriers: Akagi, Kaga, Souryuu, Hiryuu, Shoukaku Battleships: Kongou, Hiei, Haruna, Kirishima, Nagato, Mutsu Other: Mamiya, Fairies Abyssal Fleet Destroyers: Destroyer I-Class Late Model, Destroyer I-Class Elite Late Model, Destroyer Ro-Class, Destroyer Ha-Class, Destroyer Ni-Class Light Cruisers: Light Cruiser Ho-Class, Light Cruiser He-Class, Light Cruiser To-Class Torpedo Cruisers: Torpedo Cruiser Chi-Class Heavy Cruisers: Heavy Cruiser Ri-Class Light Carriers: Light Carrier Nu-Class Standard Carriers: Standard Carrier Wo-Class Battleships: Battleship Ru-Class Bosses: Anchorage Hime Naval Base Fleets First (Carrier) Task Force: Akagi (flagship), Kaga, Souryuu, Hiryuu, Ikazuchi, Inazuma First Wave: Akagi, Kaga: Type 21 Zero Fighter Second Wave: Akagi, Kaga: Type 99 Dive Bomber Third Wave: Akagi: Type 97 Torpedo Bomber Second Support Fleet: Kongou (flagship), Hiei, Mogami, Yuubari, Akatsuki, Hibiki Third Torpedo Squadron: Jintsuu (flagship), Sendai, Naka, Mutsuki, Yuudachi, Fubuki Fourth Fleet: Haruna (flagship?), Kirishima, Shoukaku, Kuma, Tama, Atago Multiple Waves: Shoukaku: Type 97 Torpedo Bomber, Type 99 Dive Bomber Abyssal Fleets Fleet Zero: Standard Carrier Wo-Class (leadship), Destroyer I-Class, Destroyer Ha-Class, Light Cruiser Ho-Class, Light Cruiser To-Class, Battleship Ru-Class Fleet One: Battleship Ru-Class (leadship), Destroyer I-Class Late Model, an unindentified Late Model, Light Cruiser Ho-Class, Torpedo Cruiser Chi-Class, Heavy Cruiser Ri-Class Fleet Two: 3 Destroyer I-Class, 3 Destroyer Ro-Class, 2 Destroyer Ha-Class Fleet Three: Anchorage Hime (boss) with numerous of: Destroyer I-Class, Destroyer I-Class Elite Late Model, Destroyer Ro-Class, Destroyer Ha-Class, Light Cruiser Ho-Class, Light Cruiser To-Class, Torpedo Cruiser Chi-Class, Heavy Cruiser Ri-Class, Light Carrier Nu-Class, Battleship Ru-Class Results Damaged at least Ri-Class of Fleet One Mogami of the Second Support Fleet Sendai & Naka of the Third Torpedo Squadron Sunk unknown of Fleet One (presumably) all of Fleet Two all of Fleet Three Notes The episode composition is an info-dump Possibly utilizes short scenes & one-liners to add as many kanmusu & animate as many game aspects as possible. As of January 8th, 2015, there are 147 kanmusu. Certain seiyuu have multiple roles As can be observed in the credits Gosei is read by Mdm Sakakibara (?) These reflections were originally devised by Vice Admiral Hajime Matsushita, who was the Chief of the Imperial Japanese Naval Academy. Every evening cadets are expected to meditate on these inter-related questions. 1. Hast thou not gone against sincerity 2. Hast thou not felt ashamed of thy words and deeds 3. Hast thou not lacked vigor 4. Hast thou exerted all possible efforts 5. Hast thou not become slothful Mutsuki implies that there are multiple bases According to English subtitles, anyways Naka is advertising her first live It seems she is relatively new or has only recently set being an idol as a goal The CM outro is a Shibafu Fubuki illustration Most duties are handled by the Secretary Ship Etch our victory into the sunrise! Possibly a IJN motto? No arrogance! It is a running theme in the second half, as well as a oft used line of Akagi's A speculation, but perhaps a reference to a common belief regarding the IJN's loss of momentum in WWII Only Kongou is Kai Ni. Fighters have enough gun & cannon firepower to deflect destroyers Unlike the game, much less reality Arrows transmogrify in a yellow aura after shooting into aircraft The basic Kongou Class armaments can fire in the X-form or compact form. Trivia Lazy Yuudachi & her bear~ Plain Fubuki confirmed~ by all she encounters~ A snazzy launch sequence that is similar to Bubblegum Crash & Starcraft, among others. Carriers have a bonus sequence. Fairies are in the planes rather than on. It's possibly the same for equipment. Drinking Game Counts +1 Burning Love! +2 Ossois +18 Pois +2 Yasens +1 Khorosho +2 Teitoku scenes Which is from their perspective, except to indicate whom it is

Episode 2

English	Japanese	Romaji	Script	Storyboard	Episode Director	Animation Directors	Air date
Without Dissent, Without Shame, Without Regret!	悖らず、恥じず、憾まず!	Motorazu、Hajizu、Uramazu!	Hanada Jukki	Kusakawa Keizou	Amano Syouta	Ide Naomi, Matsumoto Mayuko	January 15th, 2015

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Briefing

With the revelation Fubuki is inexperienced, her crash course begins. An unexpected amount of 'help' is offered, but an encounter re-energizes her in time for two make-or-break moments.

Official Details rough translation

「It would be wonderful if I could protect everyone like that, too....」 So says Fubuki, whom has safely returned from her first sortie. With admiration of Akagi & the other aircraft carriers' actions during the battle, Fubuki plans to one day be a part the same fleet. However, at her current ability, whether she would even be able to sortie is uncertain. One after another, the Sendai-class cruisers call out to Fubuki, who begins her special training immediately.

Strategy

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Strategy In the early morning, Fubuki starts additional training. During classes, Yuudachi's laziness results in trouble, but Fubuki shares her smarts....which makes it a wonder why she has issues in her practicals. Fubuki is left with determination. In Mamiya's Cafe, Mutsuki tries to cheer Fubuki up, though Yuudachi is blunt. Fubuki's idol-worship of Akagi leads to a trip to the docks to ask Akagi for advice. The power of the docks is illustrated, while Akagi is saved from a lengthy bath by an instant repair bucket. They spend some time together. At night, Sendai interrupts Fubuki's sleep for extra training. She's followed by Jintsuu in the morning. After classes, Naka grabs her for an idol sess....attempt to gain Kitakami's assistance. Before the cycle repeats that night, Mutsuki lays down the law, allowing Sendai, Jintsuu, & Naka realize what's been happening. However, Mutsuki is briefed on the situation. In the end, Fubuki has taken the decision into her own hands, continuing extra training. The Third Torpedo Squadron has her back. The days pass & Fubuki's tenacity impresses Kitakami into tutoring. During the determining exercise, although Fubuki is still not at combat readiness, her torpedo girl's creed impresses Nagato enough to allow her into the operation. Participants Naval Base Destroyers: Mutsuki, Kisaragi, Yayoi, Mochizuki, Fubuki, Akatsuki, Hibiki, Ikazuchi, Inazuma, Shiratsuyu, Shigure, Murasame, Yuudachi, Samidare, Asashio, Ooshio, Kagerou, Shimakaze Light Cruisers: Kuma, Tama, Kitakami, Ooi, Sendai, Jintsuu, Naka Heavy Cruisers: Kako, Aoba, Kinugasa, Ashigara, Atago, Tone, Chikuma Standard Carriers: Akagi Battleships: Nagato Results Sendai won't give up Jintsuu the Drill Sergeant Even if the game is boring, please don't hate Naka-chan! Kitakami has been swayed Ooi's face (is) expressing maximum dissatisfaction - must scowl harder.... Fubuki is suffering from sleep deprivation Nagato is most pleased Notes Evidently, this holds true: In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not. — Albert Einstein Akagi initially had a 015:30:45 second repair time The CM outro is a bob Sendai, Naka, Jintsuu illustration Without Dissent, Without Shame, Without Regret! It seems to be an idiom derived from the Gosei (the Gosei in full) It, as the title, is repeated many times It was translated differently by different people, & even by the same group (Crunchyroll) Don't be Bad, Don't be Ashamed, Don't Slack! into Without Dissent, Without Shame, Without Resentment! Don't go against, don't feel ashamed, & do exert all possible effort! In Japan, 憤り means resentment & 憾み is regret. Given Fubuki's steadfastness, it is better to use 'regret'. Via 153.192.11.140 1 & 153.192.11.140 2 All of the kanmusu without lines had static character frames Kako, Mochizuki, & Yayoi vanish vanish by the end of the idol session First Love Torpedo Squadron Seiyuu: Sa....nevermind Apparently, a kanmusu's mental state can result in sinking Endless squats in bloomers! Fubuki has 'the soul of a torpedo girl' It is perhaps better interpreted as a 'torpedo girl's creed General anime notes Trivia 20 Pois (plus 3 Ashigara pois) 1 Spoilt [Inazuma] making 3 Nanodesus 3 Ladys 1 Khorosho 2 Oichiis 1 Teitoku scene Which is from their perspective 1 Farewell, Pride! Instant repair buckets are, this episode, better than this image or this image, yet luckily, did not result in this image Um, Admiral? Is it mealti-No! Is it time to start the operation yet!? General anime trivia Observations 60.240.224.113 on visual discrepancies 1 .... But then again, maybe this is over analysing things. The image only appears for a few frames and in most of them the image is really hard to see. On top of that, the shipgirls have a scale that weighs in kilotons (http://imgur.com/Fsq3YqM) but Fubuki manages to balance on top of two baseballs without crushing them (http://imgur.com/ETmXPqC) and walks on sand without making any footprints (http://imgur.com/Xn3saPs). OVERTHINKING MOE ANIMU http://imgur.com/GMMnEI0 Fubuki isn't in pain because her right hand is slightly stretched, or because Naka's microphone disappears for several frames, she's in pain because several bricks in the background are slightly longer than they should be. 60.240.224.113 on visual discrepancies 2 I don't know how short you thought she was, but she's only a bit taller than Yuudachi according to this shot (http://imgur.com/YC5alTR). On a height related note: Fubuki and Nagato's heights compared against the Admiral's door (http://imgur.com/LDkrWX2,atfWV50,Dy90gta#0) Since we're measuring height we'll just break the door up into 3 sections based on the pattern; the bottom rectangle, the middle (longer) rectangle and the top rectangle. Looking at the first image, Fubuki seems to be just tall enough to have her head reach the bottom of the top rectangle. She would be a little shorted if you moved her back against the door. Looking at the second image shows you that Nagato is about the same height as Fubuki against the door, however when you look at the third image you notice that Nagato is a fair bit closer to the Admiral than Fubuki was, indicating that if you put Nagato up against the door she would be shorter than Fubuki. The moral of the story - backgrounds aren't a good height reference. Before getting rambunctious over the visual discrepancies, remember that TV is mostly the rough & ready version, where a lot of detail is missing. Have a look at Mami's room in Magica Madoka. Tragicwind This image from a frame in the opening animation may be a burning & capsizing non-kanmusu Akagi. FirstDagr Opening & Ending Opening Color of the Sea Fubuki as a training ship, with scenes of various others Ending Fubuki Scenes of Fubuki, Mutsuki, & Yuudachi Gallery Sendai & Fubuki in the morning Fubuki the training ship A destroyer class A destroyer instructor, Ashigara Practice issues Fubuki repaired & in bliss The docks....that timer! Akagi repaired & in bliss Mamiya's cafeteria by bob Sendai helps Fubuki's training Jintsuu helps Fubuki's training Class time Naka (doesn't) help Fubuki's training Idol session Ooi is MOST DISPLEASED Naka-chan's smile~! The united Third Torpedo Squadron A light cruiser class The campus front Dormitories on the other end Teitoku's only scene

Episode 3

English	Japanese	Romaji	Script	Storyboard	Episode Director	Animation Directors	Air date
The W Island Capture Operation!	W島攻略作戦！	W Tou Kouryaku Sakusen!	Yoshino Hiroyuki	Tamaki Shingo	Tamaki Shingo	Honda Mino	January 22nd, 2015

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Briefing

The preparations for the operation begin & Fubuki is feeling the pressure. A combination of kanmusu help build her confidence & start the operation wonderfully; however, the operation runs into a snag....

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「Thank you. I love you. You're wonderful. I'm so happy.... Convey your important feelings to your loved ones.」 After successful exercises & special training, Fubuki is to participate in an operation to capture W Island along with the Third Torpedo Squadron. To ease the tension & gently soothe Fubuki's anxiety before the sortie, Mutsuki intervenes. The tenderness of Mutsuki's is a trait endowed from her sister-ship Kisaragi. The next day, Fubuki, Mutsuki, Kisaragi, & the rest initiate the W Island capture operation.

Strategy

Absolute Spoilers

Strategy The reason for the impromptu boot camp is elaborated upon - orders from Naval Headquarters. As it is Fubuki's first standard briefing, she is quite nervous with the assembled Third Torpedo Squadron, Fourth Torpedo Squadron, & Secretary Ship with her aide. With the success from sunking Anchorage Hime, measures must be taken to reinforce the adjusted battle lines & push forward. Thus, the W Island is the target. Fubuki, however, is apprehensive once more. Although various kanmusu cheer her on at Mamiya's Cafe, her urge for last-minute practice persists until Mutsuki intervenes multiple times. Yet, the next morning, Fubuki starts last-second practice anyways, but Mutsuki gains Akagi's assistance. The thoughts & support from her idol are successful & so, the operation begins. At W Island, the Third Torpedo Squadron launches scouts & take turns on overwatch until nightfall; unfortunately, the plan was not cautious enough & an Abyssal Dive Bomber passes by. Torpedo Squadron One begins their defense & the Third Torpedo Squadron is ordered to scrub the operation. However, Fleet Two blocks their route & the Fourth Torpedo Squadron is called in to delay Torpedo Squadron One. While the Third Torpedo Squadron is able to deal with one carrier, the air wings continue to cause havoc until Second Fleet arrives & wraps things up. Despite this, while Torpedo Squadron One retreats, a damaged Fleet Two fighter successfully sneak attacks & sinks Kisaragi. Back at base, the Third Torpedo Squadron returns to much fanfare, & Mutsuki & Fubuki rush off to wait for Kisaragi. Aside, Tone wonders if Jintsuu's hope is crueler. At 1542, 56 km off W Island's coast, destroyer Kisaragi was sunk by an enemy bomber. The Fourth Torpedo Squadron searched for her without success. (inexact) Participants Naval Base Destroyers: Mutsuki, Kisaragi, Yayoi, Mochizuki, Fubuki, Akatsuki, Hibiki, Ikazuchi, Inazuma, Yuudachi Light Cruisers: Kuma, Tama, Kitakami, Ooi, Sendai, Jintsuu, Naka, Yuubari, Ooyodo Heavy Cruisers: Takao, Atago, Mogami, Tone Standard Carriers: Akagi Battleships: Kongou, Hiei, Haruna, Kirishima, Nagato, Mutsu Other: Mamiya, Fairies Abyssal Fleet Destroyers: Destroyer Ro-Class Late Model, Destroyer Ha-Class Late Model Light Cruisers: Light Cruiser Ho-Class Light Carriers: Light Carrier Nu-Class Naval Base Fleets Third Torpedo Squadron: Jintsuu (flagship), Sendai, Naka, Mutsuki, Yuudachi, Fubuki Scouts: Sendai, Jintsuu, Naka: Type 0 Recon Seaplane Fourth Torpedo Squadron: Yuubari (flagship), Kuma, Tama, Kisaragi, Yayoi, Mochizuki Second Fleet: Kongo (flagship), Hiei, Haruna, Kirishima Abyssal Fleets Torpedo Squadron One: 3 Destroyer Ro-Class Late Model, 1 Destroyer Ha-Class Late Model, 2 Light Cruiser Ho-Class Fleet Two: 2 Light Carrier Nu-Class Massed wave: Nu-Class: Abyssal Dive Bomber Results MVP Fubuki Damaged Mutsuki of the Third Torpedo Squadron Sunk Kisaragi of the Fourth Torpedo Squadron 1 Light Cruiser Ho-Class Torpedo Squadron One all of Fleet Two Notes Perhaps due to their real life construction, Mutsuki & Kisaragi are characterized with a strong bond Kisaragi occasionally observes how Mutsuki is doing Game-wise, it's only reflected in how they share the same outfit Due to the above, Mutsuki is carrying on the comfort it has given her by mentoring Fubuki True shooting, certain hitting (seisha hicchū) Kyūdō on wikipedia The CM outro is a Yoshinori Shizuma Nagato & Mutsu illustration The Abyssal aircraft launch in a mini-form, then enlarge within a yellow aura The torpedos run shallow & otherwise visible enough to be shot at & destroyed Sanshiki It's shown that communications between the naval base & operating fleets utilize morse code. General anime notes Trivia 17 Pois 3 Yasens 1 Khorosho 2 Teitoku scenes One is a flashback 5 Death flags As illustrated in Monster Musume no Iru Nichijou chapter 24, pages 27-28. Essentially, a common literary technique to indicate the impending death of a character. Though a few are expected given the nature of this series - war, that is Akagi makes an interesting speech that's being both realistic & optimistic Fubuki continues to struggle under deployment pressure with no real explanation of why she's assigned instead of the plentiful other destroyers, whether it be countless expeditions or whatnot. General anime trivia Speculation 217.162.95.62 on BD sales That's an invalid conclusion drawn from misinterpreting the real meaning of the data. What it shows is merely the ranking positions, which by itself tells us nothing. Kancolle had skyhigh ranking positions for the first week or so (it started off at #1 of all BD sales), so naturally the number of people potentially preordering now is greatly reduced simply through the fact that so many people already preordered. Then, to take a look at the ranking position change for the day (0:00 to 23:00) of the airing of the anime: Episode 1: 50 --> 13 Episode 2: 92 --> 60 Episode 3: 134 --> 78 Furthermore, this is only the ranking of the special edition of volume 1, there is also a regular version: Episode 1: 129 --> 24 Episode 2: 172 --> 101 Episode 3: 331 --> 215 Of course ranking position alone tells us nothing, because it doesn't provide the data on the amount, perhaps the difference between position 1-50 is as big as the gap between 51-1000. The Amazon stalker, from where all this data is, provides an estimation based on points (a point being the equivalent of a unit sold). So, as for the point change on the day of airing: Episode 1: +232 / +139 Episode 2: +94 / +45 Episode 3: +73 / +29 Sure, the gains are decreasing, but considering the amount of preorders already made, that is something to be expected and not an indicator of episode 3 dropping the hammer on the sales. Opening & Ending Opening Color of the Sea Ending Let's Not Say 'Good-bye' Audio-only version to extend the episode proper Gallery Fubuki's jittery Finally! My long-awaited night battle! One of the various encouragements Kisaragi's watching~ The finale of Akagi's speech Type 0 Recon Seaplane fairy's salute~ Mutsuki's elation with an alternative success Tone's contemplation of being realistic or hopeful

Episode 4

English	Japanese	Romaji	Script	Storyboard	Episode Director	Animation Directors	Air date
Now it's Our Turn! Follow Me!	私たちの出番ネ! Follow me!	Watashitachi No Deban Ne! Follow Me!	Aoshima Takashi	Inagaki Takayuki	Kosaka Harumi	Wang Guonian, Hoshino Reika, Takamoto Itsuki	January 29th, 2015

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Briefing

Although having proved herself, Fubuki has been rattled, among others. However, she is assigned on another sortie. Yet....it does not go quite as planned. From the start, even. (It's absolutely the Teitoku's fault.)

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「It's okay, I understand perfectly」 Overwhelming force - the Kongou-class Fast Battleship sisters. They have won over Fubuki. On the other hand, Mutsuki was still waiting for Kisaragi, whom will not come back. Fubuki tries to encourage her & somehow, while over what words I know not, is incorporated into the Southwest Area Fleet, led by Kongou. As such, it became that challenge again to fight against the Abyssal Fleet.

Strategy

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Strategy The day after Operation FS, the Secretary Ship with her aide discuss the prior engagement & plan for the next one in the southwest sea zone. Elsewhere, destroyer classes for the day have been ineffectual with Kisaragi's loss. Everyone is treading delicately around Mutsuki, whom is the only one acting normal. However, Shimakaze & Fubuki have been summoned for another mission. Upon learning they've been temporarily assigned with Kongou's fleet, Fubuki begins another idolization session. Unfortunately, the ideal shatters as Kongou charges in & proceeds to be herself, along with the rest of the Kongou class. The next day, before the mission can begin, a hunt for Shimakaze has to be undertaken as she's quite free-spirited. The first attempt is music, the second attempt is sweetness, & the third attempt is baiting, but the method that draws her is food. The mission is finally underway & the battleships duke it out while the destroyers skirmish. However, a Ru-Class targets Fubuki, yet before one of the shells hit, Kongou begs to differ. The others buy time for Kongou to console Fubuki's heart & dispel the squall. Kongou & Shimakaze wrap things up. Mutsuki, whom has been taking Kisaragi's loss poorly, is finally able to grieve with Fubuki utilizing what Kongou has shown her - a hug. Participants Naval Base Destroyers: Mutsuki, Yayoi, Mochizuki, Fubuki, Akatsuki, Hibiki, Ikazuchi, Inazuma, Shiratsuyu, Shigure, Yuudachi, Asashio, Ooshio, Michishio, Kagerou, Shiranui, Shimakaze Light Cruisers: Kuma, Tama, Kitakami, Ooi, Naka, Yuubari, Ooyodo Heavy Cruisers: Myoukou, Nachi, Ashigara, Haguro, Takao, Atago, Mogami, Mikuma, Tone, Chikuma Light Carriers: Houshou Battleships: Kongou, Hiei, Haruna, Kirishima, Nagato, Mutsu Abyssal Fleet Destroyers: Destroyer I-Class, Destroyer Ro-Class, Destroyer Ha-Class Battleships: Battleship Ru-Class Naval Base Fleets Southwestern Theater Fleet: Kongou (flagship), Hiei, Haruna, Kirishima, Fubuki, Shimakaze Abyssal Fleets Fleet One: 2 Ru-Class (leadships), 1 Destroyer I-Class, 2 Destroyer Ro-Class, 1 Destroyer Ha-Class Results MVP Kongou Was there ever any doubt? Damaged Fubuki of the Southwestern Theater Fleet Destroyed All of Fleet One Notes Kongou nicknames Ooyodo Yodo, Shimakaze Zekamashi, & Fubuki Bukki Off-duty kanmusu can be quite different from their on-duty selves A kanmusu's mental state affects buoyancy Abyssal shells are shown as cracked spheres These Abyssals are quite passive - no evasive maneuvers during the torpedo attacks, & blandly tanking shots General anime notes Trivia 4 Pois 3 Oi! Oh!s, 2 Ossois 2 Burning Love!s 1 Lady 1 Wailing session Countless scenes worth clipping With a few, but not limited to * A BB-class facepalm is unable to stop Shimakaze TEI-TO-KUUUU!!!! BURNING....LOVE!!!! the Kongous HAVE ARRIVED Sneaky entrace part 1 Rensouhou-chan's flying~ Kongou cheering 1 Kongou cheering 2 Shimakaze OP, plz nerf It's rammed in that Mutsuki doesn't take Kisaragi's loss well Crunchyroll translates Bukki as Bucky General anime trivia Observations Visual discrepancies by ToastSoul Opening & Ending Opening Color of the Sea Ending Fubuki Gallery The Myoukous are all instructors Kongous, ASSEMBLE!! Mondai nothing♪ Shimakaze OP, plz nerf Ru-class is most expectant Did you see my exploits? I'll do even better, so don't look away!

Episode 5

English	Japanese	Romaji	Script	Storyboard	Episode Director	Animation Directors	Air date
Don't Put Me Together with CarDiv5's Kids.	五航戦の子なんかと一緒にしないで!	Gokousen No Ko Nankato Issyo Ni Shinaide!	Hanada Jukki	Yoshida Tōru	Tokoro Toshikatsu	Taniguchi Motohiro, Synod	February 5th, 2015

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Briefing

Due to the ongoing Operation FS, a fleet reorganization has been announced. Fubuki has been ported with familar, yet unfamilar, kanmusu. Unfortunately, most everyone's personalities do not mesh....

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「Reorganization...?」 By the Teitoku's order's, each fleet of the naval base is to be reorganized. Fubuki of the Third Torpedo Squadron is incorporated into the Fifth Mobile Unit. Kaga, Zuikaku, Kongou, Kitakami, & Oi......radiate strong idiosyncrasies, but one person puzzled Fubuki. Be that as it may, the selection of this new fleet's flagship causes the kanmusu to violently collide.

Strategy

Absolute Spoilers

Strategy With the secure of the southwestern resources, the Teitoku abruptly orders a fleet reorganization. The Third Torpedo Squadron is in shock, yet begins to pack up their belongings. Before sleeping, Fubuki & Mutsuki stroll outside to contemplate the recent happenings, but Yuudachi was right behind, followed by Sendai, Jintsuu, & Naka. They end on a cheer by Naka, since Jintsuu's was too serious. The next day, the whole base is gradually given their reassignments one-by-one in the Teitoku's office. The atmosphere in the hallway is filled with nervousness. Fubuki has been reassigned to the Fifth Mobile Unit while Mutsuki is in the Fourth Fleet. They head off to their new dormitories & at one of the Fifth Mobile Unit's rooms, Fubuki encounters Kitakami & Ooi. Before greetings can be exchanged, Ooi interrupts to usher Fubuki out. Ooi desires a room for Kitakami & herself & as such, directs Fubuki to the unit's other room. Unfortunately, within, Kaga & Zuikaku are not compatible. Fubuki awkwardly exits & runs into Kongou, the last member of their unit. Now that they've gathered, they first attempt to arrange rooms.... It's been slotted for the future. After classes that day, Fubuki consults Mutsuki & Yuudachi, but they've meshed quite well in their new fleets. At Mamiya's Cafe, Fubuki runs into Akagi & she cannot resist consulting with her once more. In the process, Akagi explains Operation FS. With renewed cheer, Fubuki rushes back to the Fifth Mobile Unit's rooms. However, it's dashed during the unit's current task - deciding upon the flagship. It's become chaos. To resolve the situation, a round of rotating flagships with the overall MVP being the permanent flagship is settled upon. Kongou starts....& fails spectacularly. Zuikaku's next....& fails spectacularly. It does not improve during Kaga's, Kongou's (second), or Ooi's turns. As such, with nearly everyone's agreement, Zuikaku decides to request the Fifth Mobile Unit be disbanded & reassigned. However, Fubuki wish-washily disagrees until she's reminded of Akagi. Before she's able to persuade Zuikaku, a convenient emergency arises that somehow only has the Fifth Mobile Unit as responders. Even having lost multiple bases, the Abyssal Fleet is able to assault the mainland itself. The sortie begins poorly, with Zuikaku & Ooi doing their own thing. Here, Fubuki interjects & goes back to the basics. The engagement initiates with Fubuki as point & taking fire. A Type 21 Zero Fighter then distracts while a Type 97 Torpedo Bomber & Kongou attack. Kitakami & Ooi wrap things up while the others are delt with offscreen. After returning, Fubuki has been selected as flagship & the rooms have been arranged. However, Kongou is missing her tea time, & Kaga would appreciate her personal space. Participants Naval Base Destroyers: Mutsuki, Yayoi, Mochizuki, Fubuki, Akatsuki, Hibiki, Ikazuchi, Inazuma, Shiratsuyu, Shigure, Murasame, Yuudachi Light Cruisers: Kitakami, Ooi, Sendai, Jintsuu, Naka, Yuubari, Ooyodo Heavy Cruisers: Takao, Atago, Mogami Standard Carriers: Akagi, Kaga, Shoukaku, Zuikaku Battleships: Kongou, Nagato Other: Mamiya Abyssal Fleet Destroyers: Destroyer I-class, Destroyer Ro-class Torpedo Cruisers: Torpedo Cruiser Chi-class Naval Base Fleets Third Torpedo Squadron: Jintsuu (flagship), Sendai, Naka, Mutsuki, Fubuki, Yuudachi Fifth Mobile Unit: Fubuki (flagship), Zuikaku, Kaga, Kongou, Kitakami, Ooi First Wave: Kaga, Zuikaku: Type 97 Torpedo Bomber Second Wave: Kaga, Zuikaku: Type 21 Zero Fighter Fourth Fleet: Mogami (flagship), .... , Mutsuki ?: Naka (flagship), .... , Yuudachi Abyssal Fleets Fleet One: unseen Fleet Two: unseen Fleet Three: unseen Fleet Four: unseen Fleet Five: unseen Fleet Six: 1 Torpedo Cruiser Chi-class (leadship), 1 Destroyer I-class, 1 Destroyer Ro-class Results Damaged The whole Fifth Mobile Unit, five times Sunk All of Fleet Six Notes 'The soul of a torpedo girl' It is perhaps better interpreted as a 'torpedo girl's creed The CM outro is a Konishi Shoukaku & Zuikaku illustration Regarding Operation FS's current status: There are two Abyssal bases in the southwest, relative to the naval base The plan is to split their sea lanes so they can be neutralized in an order The hope is to discover the Abyssal fleet's origins & goals A step the Naval Base is taking is to increase the fleets' flexibility Of which the reorganization is one part Regarding the flagship rotation: Kongou may be relying upon instinctual communication with her sisters Zuikaku was not able to outrange the Abyssals, or have Kaga follow her orders Kaga is ineffective Ooi relies on instinctual communication with Kitakami while everyone else only protects Kitakami Destroyers being flagships has happened multiple times Not including the game of course Fifth Mobile Unit Room assignments Kitakami, Ooi, Kongou Fubuki, Kaga, Zuikaku General anime notes Trivia # Burning Love! # Pois # Yasens ∞ Kitakami-sexual Ooi scenes 1 Teitoku scene Which is from their perspective 2 Flightdecks The flightdeck's....Zuikaku? Gomennasaiiii, Ryuujouuuu Shoukaku acknowledges the assistance of support ships Fubuki's the tsukkomi The episode is over at least eight days unless the admiral was plowing through buckets Disregarding travel time & whatnot Grinding? Some of the other Shiratsuyu sisters finally drawn well~ General anime trivia Speculation Grinding 3-2A? Without submarines? Homuhomu123, 68.253.133.103 Opening & Ending Opening Color of the Sea Ending Fubuki Gallery The Third Torpedo Squadron disbands Shoukaku appreciates support ships They don't get along.... Convenient main character Aggressive, but too much so Two of the dysfunctional members

Episode 6

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The Sixth Destroyer Division & the Battle of Curry Sea!	第六駆逐隊、カレー洋作戦!	Dairokukuchikutai, Kare-you Sakusen!	Aoshima Takashi	Ōshima Hiroyuki	Ōshima Hiroyuki	Moroishi Kota	February 12th, 2015

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「Now, all of the curry is present in here」 The day-to-day guidepost for kanmusu is the important cuisine, 'curry'. Once again, it's the season for the 'Naval Base Curry Tournament' that determines the top of such curry. The distinguished, long-running 'Naval Base Curry Tournament' was born long ago. The Sixth Destroyer Division consisting of Akatsuki, Hibiki, Ikazuchi, & Inazuma are practicing for the challenge bravely. How will the contest end?

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Strategy The Secretary Ship is ready to sacrifice everything & her aide can only be there for her.... The Sixth Destroyer Division is seen in the docks, washing up. Once again, Anime/Characters#Akagi is there & occupying herself with something to pass the time. Much to Akagi's delight, they are an expedition fleet that have gained excellent bauxite rewards. Though once done, Akatsuki is displeased about her goal of becoming a lady. They notice a flyer to the yearly Naval Base Curry Tournament & Takao & Atago explain it as they pass by. Naturally, Akatsuki focuses upon the comment of being the number one cook as a shortcut in being a lady. As such, at Mamiya's Cafe she persuades the rest of DesDiv6 to join as well. When they cheer themselves on, Kongou suddenly joins in. Both Ashigara & her won't let the chance slide by either. Though for....differing reasons. In a kitchen, they begin their practice. However, they are impatient during the stewing & at the construction area, speed it up with....undesirable results. As they reaffirm their commitment, Yuubari helps them with a new pot & Mamiya assists them with ingredients. Their expedition for it fails, though. As they contemplate resigning, Nagato steps in to encourage them. The competition beings with the teams of Kongou & Hiei, Shoukaku & Zuikaku, Akagi & Kaga, Shimakaze, Ashigara & Haguro, & DesDiv6. The Secretary Ship is the judge. Surprisingly, or unsurprisingly, teams begin to drop out due to self-inflicted sabotage. However, one of the remaining teams lays on a heavy revelation. It takes Nagato to step in once more to reinvigorate DesDiv6 & the audience to continue challenging THE BOSS. Once the time is up, the Secretary Ship tastes Ashigara & Haguro & DesDiv6 dishes. After a hard decision, DesDiv6 is declared the winner. Everyone has a serving of the winning curry & DesDiv6 has the rest of champions. Participants Naval Base Destroyers: Mutsuki, Satsuki, Fumizuki, Fubuki, Akatsuki, Hibiki, Ikazuchi, Inazuma, Yuudachi, Asashio, Ooshio, Arashio, Michishio, Shimakaze Light Cruisers: Kuma, Tama, Kitakami, Ooi, Sendai, Jintsuu, Naka, Yuubari Heavy Cruisers: Myoukou, Nachi, Ashigara, Haguro, Takao, Atago Standard Carriers: Akagi, Kaga, Souryuu, Hiryuu, Shoukaku, Zuikaku Battleships: Kongou, Hiei, Haruna, Kirishima, Nagato, Mutsu Light Carriers: Houshou Other: Mamiya Naval Base Fleets Sixth Destroyer Division: Akatsuki (flagship), Hibiki, Ikazuchi, Inazuma Results Expedition BBS: Bauxite-Bottom Sound Failure! Tournament 6th: Kongou & Hiei Dropped out due to knockout 5th: Akagi & Kaga Dropped out due to no dish 4th: Shoukaku & Zuikaku Dropped out due to wardrobe malfunction 3rd: Shimakaze Dropped out due to no dish 2nd: Ashigara & Haguro Lost 1st: Akatsuki, Hibiki, Ikazuchi, & Inazuma Victors Notes Takao & Atago have been assigned to the Naval Base for over a year Sixth Destroyer Division was assigned to the Naval Base sometime after the prior Naval Base Curry Tournament Akatsuki wants to be lady & lead the Akatsuki class Hibiki just enjoys being with her sisters Ikazuchi wants to be relied upon more, of which being a major fleet flagship is one Inazuma doesn't want anyone to fight each other Kongou's latest nicknames Akatsuki as Tsuki Ikazuchi & Inazuma as Raiden (It's a combination of their kanji) Boke: Kirishima Tsukkomi: Naka General anime notes Trivia .# Khorosho .# Lady .# Nanodesu 3 Oi! Oh!s, 2 Ossois .# Pan-paka-pan! # Pois .# Spoilt [kanmusu] making 2 Breakdowns 5 Dropouts 2 Knockouts 2 Mispronounciations 1 CarDiv1, Akagi! I'm here to ea-cook! 1 Shounen/Shoujo FINAL BATTLE Crunchyroll translates Tsuki as Zucky General anime trivia Speculation Opening & Ending Opening Color of the Sea Ending Fubuki Gallery Nagato's ready to sacrifice everything! Mutsu can only watch in apprehension.... Ashigara lays down the gauntlet! DesDiv6 won't give up! Mamiya provides advice Hiei cannot distinguish friend from foe?

Episode 7

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I Hate CarDiv1!	一航戦なんて、大ッッキライ！	Ikkousen Nante, Dai Kirai!	Yoshino Hiroyuki	Yoshida Tooru	Yoshida Tooru	Uetake Tetsurou	February 19th, 2015

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Operation FS continues with a new mission that requires the abilities of multiple Naval Bases. However, due to an shakedown run incident, a kanmusu must be switched out. Compounding this are suspicions regarding the failed W Island capture operation.

This mission may be a fight against fate....

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「Now, I'm going, Zuikaku!」 The Fifth Mobile Unit appears to be finally coming together under Fubuki's efforts. Meanwhile, a moment of inattention during a sortie by Zuikaku leads to Kaga being torpedoed. Instead of the wounded Kaga, Shoukaku will participate in battle. Fubuki participates in an operation to capture MO along with the two kanmusu of CarDiv5, where they encounter an abyssal carrier task force in the Coral Archipelago Sea.

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Episode 8

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I'm not a Hotel!	ホテルじゃありませんっ!	Hotel Jya Arimasen!	Hanada Jukki	Kusakawa Keizou	Ninomiya Souji	Honda Mino, Ide Naomi, Matsumoto Mayuko	February 26th, 2015

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The operation to capture MO was a tactical success, although a strategic failure. Regardless, the Naval Base relocates to a forward base. While preparations for the next operation are underway, everyone has a bit of downtime. Interestingly, there's amazing facilities & a curious host....

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「Yamato-class, first ship, Yamato. Heading forth!」 The wounded Shoukaku along with Fubuki & the Fifth Mobile Unit have arrived at the FS strategy execution forward base, Truk Island. They are welcomed by the strongest, state-of-the-art kannmusu: the Yamato-class battleship, first ship, Yamato. In the tropical weather, the kanmusu can finally relax for the first time in a while. However, for Fubuki, the lonely expression of the hosting Yamato is worrisome.

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Episode 9

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Kai Ni-poi?!	改二っぽい?!	Kai Ni-poi?!	Hanada Jyukki	Aoyama Hiroshi	Kosaka Harumi	Wang Guonian, Lee Duck Ho	March 5th, 2015

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Yuudachi has remodelled, & with it, the fleet organization has entered review. However, it's not without reason, as soon becomes apparent at the Naval Base....

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「I'll fight it out, even with a hammock as a sail!」 Physical conditioning transforms Yuudachi. Seeing that state for the first time, the other destroyers are curious. Upon seeing Yuudachi, Nagato leads her to the factory. Filled with worry, Fubuki & Mutsuki follow the Yuudachi into the factory. So those two people saw - !?

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Episode 10

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Let's Do Our Best!	頑張っていきましょー!	Ganbatte Ikimasyou!	Hanada Jukki	Hayashi Hiroki	Ooshima Hiroyuki	Kim Jeong Eun	March 12th, 2015

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While various fleets are on reconnaissance, Fubuki focuses on training & gaining experience to the exclusion of all else. Although there is a near miss, a special training session may yet justify her overzealousness....

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「I want to be useful to someone!」 Fubuki heard from Nagato, the Teitoku's words. Inspired by those words, Fubuki became dedicated to raising her proficiency. To achieve a large-scale remodeling, Fubuki continues training, studying, combat, & exerting effort. Witnessing an important friend changing beyond recognition, Mutsuki is watching & feeling a sad premonition.

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Episode 11

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Operation MI, Commence!	MI作戦! 発動!	MI Sakusen! Hatsudou!	Yoshino Hiroyuki	Ibata Shouta	Ibata Shouta	Ibata Shouta, Lee Duck Ho, Kim Jeong Eun	March 19th, 2015

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Akagi's premonitions have lead to a change in the battle deployments. As the operation nears the outset, everyone is on edge. Will fate have it's way? Unfortunately, the plan doesn't stay on course....

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「First Carrier Task Force, going!」 Finally, "Operation MI" has commenced. Based on the Teitoku's orders left behind, the Naval District's fleets proceed with the sortie preparations. Meanwhile, Akagi alone secretly feels uneasiness. In order to shake off that disturbing premonition, Akagi submits an opinion on the task forces' fleet organization proposal to Nagato before the decisive battle.

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Episode 12

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Enemy Planes Above, Dive-bombing!	敵機直上、急降下!	Tekki Tyokujyou, Kyuukouka!	Hanada Jyukki	Hayashi Hiroki, Kusakawa Keizou	Kusakawa Keizou	Ide Naomi, Matsumoto Mayuko, Honda Mino, Kohara Makoto	March 26th, 2015

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Sequel: In the Works
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