Akatsuki

Info

 
 
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(あかつき) Akatsuki
Akatsuki Class Destroyer

HP  1519FP  10→29
ARM  6→19TORP 27→79
EVA  42→89AA  12→39
PLA  0ASW  20→49
SPD  FastLOS  5→19
RGE  ShortLUK  12→49
AircraftEquipment
012.7cm Twin Gun Mount
061cm Triple Torpedo Mount
-Locked-
-Locked-
Modernization  1   1   0   0
Build Time0:20 (Normal)Remodel Req
Consumption  15   20Dismantle  1   1   5   0
IllustratorYadokariSeiyuuSuzaki Aya
 
 
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(あかつきかい) Akatsuki Kai
Akatsuki Class Destroyer

HP  3035FP  12→49
ARM  13→49TORP 28→79
EVA  45→89AA  15→49
PLA  0ASW  24→59
SPD  FastLOS  7→39
RGE  ShortLUK  12→59
AircraftEquipment
061cm Triple Torpedo Mount
0Type 94 Depth Charge Projector
0-Unequipped-
-Locked-
Modernization  1   1   1   1
Remodel Level20Remodel Req  100   100
Consumption  15   20Dismantle  1   2   10   0
IllustratorYadokariSeiyuuSuzaki Aya
 
 
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改二 (あかつきかいに) Akatsuki Kai Ni
Akatsuki Class Destroyer

HP  3136FP  14→62
ARM  14→50TORP 32→90
EVA  46→89AA  19→59
PLA  0ASW  28→66
SPD  FastLOS  17→60
RGE  ShortLUK  15→67
AircraftEquipment
012.7cm Twin High-angle Gun Mount (Late Model)
0Searchlight
061cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount
-Locked-
Modernization  1   2   1   1
Remodel Level70Remodel Req  190   190
Consumption  15   20Dismantle  1   2   10   0
IllustratorYadokariSeiyuuSuzaki Aya

Gameplay Notes

Destroyers (DD) are very versatile, utilizing   Small Caliber Main Guns,   Torpedoes, and    ASW equipment, and having high torpedo  , ASW  , and evasion  , and good "night attack power  " stats, to the detriment of firepower and armor. They:

Special Mechanics

  • None

Equipability Exceptions

DD Default equipment compatibility
✔️ Can Equip ❌ Cannot Equip
           Sp  Recon  Bomber            
           Small  Small      Sp    Sp_Sec  Sub  Minisub  Large  Large  Sp  
                       Medium  Large  Large            
RE:            
Equipability notes:  =  ;  =  ;  =  ;   = Recon ;   = Bomber ;  Small=  ;  Medium=  ;  Sec=  ;  = 
  • Default DD equipment compatibility

Fit Bonuses

[edit]Akatsuki Kai Ni Equipment Bonuses
Equipment Extra Requirement                 Note
 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model B Kai 2  +1
 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model A Kai 2  +1
+ Surface Radar +3 +1 +2 One-time
+ 61cm Triple Torpedo Mount  OR 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount  OR 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount Late Model  +1 +3 One-time
+ 2nd 61cm Triple Torpedo Mount  OR 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount  OR 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount Late Model  +1 +2 One-time
+ 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount Late Model  +1 One-time
 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model A  +1
 Prototype Long-barrel 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model A Kai 4  +2 +1
+ Surface Radar +3 +1 +2 One-time
+ Air Radar +4 One-time
+ 61cm Triple Torpedo Mount  OR 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount  OR 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount Late Model  +1 +3 One-time
+ 2nd 61cm Triple Torpedo Mount  OR 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount  OR 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount Late Model  +1 +2 One-time
+ 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount Late Model  +1 One-time
 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model A Kai 3 (Wartime Modification) + Anti-Aircraft Fire Director  +2 +2
+ Surface Radar +3 +1 +2 One-time
+ Air Radar +6 One-time
+ 61cm Triple Torpedo Mount  OR 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount  OR 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount Late Model  +1 +3 One-time
+ 2nd 61cm Triple Torpedo Mount  OR 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount  OR 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount Late Model  +1 +2 One-time
+ 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount Late Model  +1 One-time
 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model B Kai 4 (Wartime Modification) + Anti-Aircraft Fire Director  +1
+ Surface Radar +1 +2 +2 One-time
+ Air Radar +5 One-time
+ 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount  OR 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount Late Model  +1 +3 One-time
 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount Late Model  (1st equipped) (★0-9) +2 +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★MAX) +1 +3 +1 One-time
(2nd equipped) (★0-9) +2 +1 One-time
(2nd equipped) (★MAX) +1 +2 +1 One-time
(3rd equipped) (★MAX) +3 One-time
 Passive Radiolocator (E27) + Type 22 Surface Radar Kai 4 (Calibrated Late Model)  (1st equipped) (★0-6) +1 +1 +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★7) +1 +2 +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★8) +1 +2 +2 One-time
(1st equipped) (★9) +1 +1 +2 +2 One-time
(1st equipped) (★MAX) +1 +1 +3 +2 One-time
+ ★3+ 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model D Kai 2  OR ★3+ 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model D Kai 3  +1 +1 One-time
+ ★4+ Type 13 Air Radar Kai (Late Model)  +1 +4 +1 +3 One-time
 Type 3 Active Sonar Kai  (1st equipped) +1 +1 One-time
 Searchlight  (1st equipped) +4 -1 One-time
 Skilled Lookouts  +1 +2 +2 +1 +2
 Torpedo Squadron Skilled Lookouts  +1 +3
(1st equipped) (★0-3) +2 +4 +2 One-time
(1st equipped) (★4-7) +3 +4 +2 One-time
(1st equipped) (★8-MAX) +3 +5 +2 One-time
Ship-Type Bonuses
 5inch Single Gun Mount Mk.30 Kai + GFCS Mk.37  +1
 12cm Single High-angle Gun Mount Model E Kai  (★2-3) +1
(★4-5) +1 +2
(★6-7) +1 +1 +2
(★8-9) +1 +2 +2
(★MAX) +1 +2 +1 +2
 53cm Bow (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount  -5
 Type 2 Depth Charge  (★8-9) +1
(★MAX) +2
 Hedgehog (Initial Model)  (1st equipped) +1 +1 One-time
 Type 2 Depth Charge Kai 2  +1 +1
 2cm Flakvierling 38  (★4-6) +1 +1
(★7-9) +1 +2 +1
(★MAX) +1 +3 +2
(★4-MAX) + Air Radar +1 One-time
 3.7cm FlaK M42  (★6-7) +1 +1
(★8-9) +1 +1 +1
(★MAX) +1 +1 +1 +2
(★6-MAX) + Air Radar +2 One-time
 25mm Anti-aircraft Autocannon Mount & Machine Guns  +1 +2 +2
[edit]Akatsuki Equipment Bonuses
Equipment Extra Requirement                 Note
 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model B Kai 2  +1
 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model A Kai 2  +1
+ Surface Radar +3 +1 +2 One-time
+ 61cm Triple Torpedo Mount  OR 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount  OR 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount Late Model  +1 +3 One-time
+ 2nd 61cm Triple Torpedo Mount  OR 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount  OR 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount Late Model  +1 +2 One-time
+ 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount Late Model  +1 One-time
 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model A  +1
 Prototype Long-barrel 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model A Kai 4  +2 +1
+ Surface Radar +3 +1 +2 One-time
+ Air Radar +4 One-time
+ 61cm Triple Torpedo Mount  OR 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount  OR 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount Late Model  +1 +3 One-time
+ 2nd 61cm Triple Torpedo Mount  OR 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount  OR 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount Late Model  +1 +2 One-time
+ 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount Late Model  +1 One-time
 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model A Kai 3 (Wartime Modification) + Anti-Aircraft Fire Director  +2 +2
+ Surface Radar +3 +1 +2 One-time
+ Air Radar +6 One-time
+ 61cm Triple Torpedo Mount  OR 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount  OR 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount Late Model  +1 +3 One-time
+ 2nd 61cm Triple Torpedo Mount  OR 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount  OR 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount Late Model  +1 +2 One-time
+ 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount Late Model  +1 One-time
 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model B Kai 4 (Wartime Modification) + Anti-Aircraft Fire Director  +1
+ Surface Radar +1 +2 +2 One-time
+ Air Radar +5 One-time
+ 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount  OR 61cm Triple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount Late Model  +1 +3 One-time
 Passive Radiolocator (E27) + Type 22 Surface Radar Kai 4 (Calibrated Late Model)  (1st equipped) (★0-6) +1 +1 +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★7) +1 +2 +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★8) +1 +2 +2 One-time
(1st equipped) (★9) +1 +1 +2 +2 One-time
(1st equipped) (★MAX) +1 +1 +3 +2 One-time
+ ★3+ 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model D Kai 2  OR ★3+ 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model D Kai 3  +1 +1 One-time
+ ★4+ Type 13 Air Radar Kai (Late Model)  +1 +4 +1 +3 One-time
 Type 3 Active Sonar Kai  (1st equipped) +1 +1 One-time
 Searchlight  (1st equipped) +4 -1 One-time
 Skilled Lookouts  +1 +2 +2 +1 +2
 Torpedo Squadron Skilled Lookouts  +1 +3
(1st equipped) (★0-3) +2 +4 +2 One-time
(1st equipped) (★4-7) +3 +4 +2 One-time
(1st equipped) (★8-MAX) +3 +5 +2 One-time
Ship-Type Bonuses
 5inch Single Gun Mount Mk.30 Kai + GFCS Mk.37  +1
 12cm Single High-angle Gun Mount Model E Kai  (★2-3) +1
(★4-5) +1 +2
(★6-7) +1 +1 +2
(★8-9) +1 +2 +2
(★MAX) +1 +2 +1 +2
 53cm Bow (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount  -5
 Type 2 Depth Charge  (★8-9) +1
(★MAX) +2
 Hedgehog (Initial Model)  (1st equipped) +1 +1 One-time
 Type 2 Depth Charge Kai 2  +1 +1
 2cm Flakvierling 38  (★4-6) +1 +1
(★7-9) +1 +2 +1
(★MAX) +1 +3 +2
(★4-MAX) + Air Radar +1 One-time
 3.7cm FlaK M42  (★6-7) +1 +1
(★8-9) +1 +1 +1
(★MAX) +1 +1 +1 +2
(★6-MAX) + Air Radar +2 One-time
 25mm Anti-aircraft Autocannon Mount & Machine Guns  +1 +2 +2

Important Information

Drop Locations

ShipRarityTypeNo.World 1World 2World 3World 7World 4World 5World 6Remarks
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AkatsukiUncommonDD071✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️Buildable (no LSC)

Voice Lines

Quotes

Event Japanese/English
Introduction
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I'm Akatsuki! Treat me like the first-class lady that I am!
暁よ。一人前のレディーとして扱ってよね!
Library
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I'm the 1st ship of the Special Type III destroyers, Akatsuki.[1]

I have improved maneuverability and cruising distance over the basic Fubuki-class.[2] I'm the perfected form of the Special Type destroyers! I behaved like a proper lady you know! Re-really!

特III型駆逐艦1番艦の暁よ。

吹雪型をベースに航行性能や航続距離を向上させたの。特型駆逐艦の最終完成形なんだから! ちゃんとレディーとして活躍したのよ!ほ、ほんとなんだからっ。

Secretary 1
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Good day to you Commander.
司令官、ごきげんようです
Secretary 2
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Today is a lucky day.
本日はお日柄もよく、なのです
Secretary 2
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Don't pat my head like that! Didn't I say that I'm not a child anymore?
頭をなでなでしないでよ!もう子供じゃないって言ってるでしょ!
Secretary 3
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Don't pat my head like that! Didn't I say that I'm not a child anymore?
頭をなでなでしないでよ!もう子供じゃないって言ってるでしょ!
Secretary 3
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If you keep looking at me like that Commander, I'll... I'll...! Hey! What do you mean my hat is askew!? Jeez~!
司令官、そんなに見つめられると私…私っ…!って!帽子がズレてるって何よそれ!もうっ!
Secretary (Idle)
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*fidget fidget*... I can wait for hours![3]
そわそわ、そわそわ…何時間でも待っていられるんだから!
Secretary (Married)
Play
C-c-c-commander, I'll praise you since you've worked hard. Stick out your head.
し、し、しっ司令官、がんばっているから褒めてあげるわ。頭出しなさい。
Wedding
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To have a meal with the commander, just the two of us, as a lady... Wait! Why do I have juice? Furthermore, why does the pilaf have a flag in it![4]
司令官と2人でお食事なんて、レディーとして…。あれ?なんで暁だけジュースなのよ?それにどうしてピラフの上に旗が立っているのよ!
Player's Score
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It's a telegram for you Commander. Please read it quickly.
司令官に電文よ、早く読んで
Joining the Fleet
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It's my turn right. Watch me!
暁の出番ね。見てなさい
Equipment 1
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Thank you. You have my regards.
ありがとう。お礼はちゃんと言えるし[5]
Equipment 2
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"The equipment looks too big"? It's obviously just the right size!
装備が大きすぎないかって?丁度いいに決まってるじゃないっ
Equipment 3[6]
Play
N-naturally!
と、当然よ!
Supply
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I will accept this as a first-class lady.
一人前のレディとして頂くわ。
Docking (Minor)
Play
It's not that I'm tired or anything.
別に疲れた訳じゃないんだから。
Docking (Major)
Play
I'm only being deployed to tough battles, how troubling...
激しい戦闘ばかりに駆り出されて、困っちゃうわ。
Construction
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A new ship has been completed.
新しい船が出来たって
Returning from Sortie
Play
The fleet is back. *whew*
艦隊が帰ってきたんだって。ふぅ
Starting a Sortie
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The torpedo squadron and I are sortieing.
暁、水雷戦隊、出撃します
Starting a Battle
Play
Time to attack, yes?
攻撃するからね
Attack
Play
Yaa!
やぁー!
Night Battle Attack
Play
Don't call me a chiiild!
お子様言うなぁー!
Night Battle
Play
I'm charging in!
突撃するんだから!
MVP
Play
No matter how slice it, you have to say I'm the best!
どう考えても、暁が一番って事よね!
Minor Damage 1
Play
I'm not concerned!
へっちゃらだし
Minor Damage 2
Play
Kyaah!
きゃあっ!
Major Damage
Play
Jeez, I won't forgive you... I really won't!
もう、許さない…許さないんだから!
Sunk
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I don't want to... sink in a place like this...
こんなところで沈むの…いやだよぉ…
  1. The Special Type III destroyers are the Akatsuki-class. Type I and Type II were the Fubuki and Ayanami-classes respectively.
  2. The Akatsuki-class had the efficiencies of their boilers increased and the number reduced from four to three. Ships of her class also had their funnels narrowed.
  3. Sowasowa (そわそわ) is the onomatopoeia for fidgeting, it shows restlessness.
  4. Children's meals in Japan typically have a little flag as a decoration.
  5. Shared with Supply before Kai.
  6. This line is shared with expedition selection, resource collection, instant repair and development.

Hourlies

Time Japanese/English
00:00
Play
It's 0000. The base is quiet now. ...Whew, it's so dark...
マルマルマルマルよ。鎮守府も静か。…ふえぇ、暗いよぉ…
01:00
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0100. A lady's beauty will be marred if they don't go to bed early, you know!
マルヒトマルマル。早く寝ないと、レディの美貌が台無しじゃない!
02:00
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0200. C-commander... I'm a little concerned about the hallway. Could we go take a look together?
マルフタマルマル。し、司令官・・・ちょっと廊下の奥が気になるの。一緒に見回りしてもいいのよ?
03:00
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0300. It's not like I needed to go to the toilet or anything!
マルサンマルマル。別に、トイレに行きたかったわけじゃないし!
04:00
Play
04...00... Ladies are great at pulling all nighters too right?
マルヨン・・・マルマル・・・。レディーは徹夜しても完璧なのよ?
05:00
Play
05...00... *sleeping sounds*
マルゴ・・・マルマル・・・。(寝息が聞こえる)
06:00
Play
0...6...00... Ah... Don't say that "a well-slept child is a well-kept child​"![1]
マル・・・ロク・・・マルマル・・・。あっ・・・寝る子は育つって言うじゃない!
07:00
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07...00.. Eh, oh no! I'm really late now right!
マルナナ・・・マルマル・・・。えっ、やだ!完全に遅刻じゃない!
08:00
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0800. You dummy Commander! Dummy! Why didn't you wake me up! Huh? Comma~nder!
マルハチマルマル。司令官のばかばかばか!なんで起こしてくれないのよ!あれ?しれいかーん!
09:00
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0900. A lady prepares for the morning without delay.
マルキュウマルマル。レディーは速攻で朝の準備をするわ
10:00
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1000. Wha-! There's nobody here at all!
ヒトマルマルマル。ふぇー!もうみんないないしぃ!
11:00
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1100. Ah, they're back~! You're all mean, going off on long expeditions!
ヒトヒトマルマル。あ、戻ってきたー!みんなで大遠征なんて狡いよー!
12:00
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1200. A-hem! While you all were away, I looked after the base all by myself!
ヒトフタマルマル。えっへん!留守中の鎮守府は、この暁が一人で守ったわ
13:00
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1300. Well then, feel free to treat me to an extravagant lunch, ok?
ヒトサンマルマル。さぁ、豪華なランチを奢ってもいいのよ?
14:00
Play
1400. I. Am. Asking. You! Why is there a flag in my extravagant lunch? well, I do like fried prawns, hamburgers, and spaghetti though.[2]
ヒトヨンマルマル。だーかーらー!どうして豪華なランチに旗が立ってるのよぉ!・・・まぁ、エビフライもハンバーグも、スパゲッティも好きだけど
15:00
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1500. Don't say "Hey, isn't it extravagant"! *pouts*[3]
ヒトゴーマルマル。「ほら、豪勢だろ?」じゃないわよ!プンスカ!
16:00
Play
1600. Well then, as a first-class lady, I will go make a name for myself.
ヒトロクマルマル。では暁、一人前のレディとして、一旗あげてくるわ
17:00
Play
1700. Now, let's go the extra mile.
ヒトナナマルマル。さて、もうひと頑張りしましょ
18:00
Play
1800. Whew, breaks are vital for ladies as well right?
ヒトハチマルマル。ふぅ、レディーにも休息は必要ね
19:00
Play
1900. Do we have any herbal tea Commander? ...Yeah, I guess not.
ヒトキューマルマル。司令官、ハーブティーとかないかしら?・・・うん、どうせないわよね
20:00
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2000. I did my best to make curry! How is it, how is it?
フタマルマルマル。暁ががんばってカレー作ったのよ。どうかな、どうかな?
21:00
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2100. Eh? It's mild you say? But, I thought I made it plenty spicy...
フタヒトマルマル。えぇ~、甘口ですって?これでも、ずいぶん辛くしたつもりなんだけど・・・
22:00
Play
2200. Well then, from now on it's the adult's - the ladies' time!
フタフタマルマル。さぁ、これからは大人の、レディの時間よ!
23:00
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23...00... *sleeping sounds*
フタサン・・・マルマル・・・(寝息が聞こえる)
  1. It's a Japanese proverb.
  2. Flags are typically stuck into children's meals in Japan. Hamburger here refers to Salisbury steak instead of a patty in a bun.
  3. Punsuka (プンスカ) is the onomatopoeia for expressing anger.

Seasonal

Ship Japanese/English Notes
Valentine’s Day 2016
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Co-commander! I-I made some chocolates! As a proper lady I… Ummm, you know…
し、司令官!ちょ、チョコ、作ったわ!一人前のレディとして…あの、その…
White Day 2016
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Where’s the return gift fit for a lady, Commander… Ah, it’s this! …Ah, I’ll open it later!
司令官、レディーに対するチョコのお返しは…あぁ、これね! …あぁ、後で開けるわ!
Spring 2016
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It’s almost spring. Cherry blossom viewing is something ladies do. I’m so excited, will I get an invitation soon?
もすぐ春ね~。レデイは花見に参加する物。ワクワク、早く招待されないかしら?
3rd Anniversary
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Congratulations on the 3rd Anniversary, Commander! I’ll celebrate this like a first class lady!
司令官、三周年おめでとうです!一人前のレディとしてお祝いするわ!
Rainy Season 2016
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The rainy season… It’s a bit depressing. Ah, Inazuma. Is that a teruteru bouzu? Not bad!
梅雨かぁ…ちょっとしょぼーん。あぁ、電。それ、てるてる坊主? やるじゃない!
Midsummer 2016
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Jeez, building sandcastles isn’t a game! It’s perfect training for building island fortifications.
もぅ、砂浜のお城作りは遊びじゃないわ!立派な諸島防衛の築城演習なのよ。
Autumn 2016
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I don’t really like going to the toilet in the middle of the night during autumn…… O-only during this time of year! Humph!
秋は少し、夜中にお手洗い行くのが苦手……。こ、この季節だけよ!ぷんすかっ!
Saury Festival 2016
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You want to collect saury right? Leave it to me! I’ll show you the 6th Destroyer Division’s power!
秋刀魚を集めるんでしょ? 任せておいて! 第六駆逐隊の力、見てなさい!
Christmas 2016
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I’m not a child so I’m not really interested in things like cake you know? *nom nom*
子供じゃないんだから、ケーキにそんなに興味があるわけじゃないのよ?もぐもぐ。
Setsubun 2017
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I’m not a kid anymore so I can play the Oni. Ow! That hurt… *sobs*…
もう子供じゃないから鬼役立ってできること。いた!いたい…うえぇ…

CG

Regular

Trivia

General Information
  • Her name means "dawn".
  • She was launched on the 7th of May 1932.
  • Sunk in action off Guadalcanal on the 13th of November 1942.
Update History
  • She was part of the original game's launch when the game was released on the 23rd of April 2013.
  • She got her Kai Ni on the 29th of May 2015.
Misc
  • The Akatsuki-Class are sometimes considered a subclass of the Fubuki-Class, like the Ayanami-Class, as during the war they were not treated as distinct. They featured improved boilers and torpedo launcher turrets over the Ayanami-class.

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