Kumano
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Gameplay Notes
Special Mechanics
- Able to equip seaplane bombers and fighters on Kai.
- Able to convert between a CAV and CVL on Kai Ni.
A blueprint is required whenever you remodel her to a CVL.
- Unlike other CVLs, she will prioritise surface ships over submarines.
Overview
Kai
- Decent firepower and torpedo.
- Low HP and armour.
Kai Ni
- Decent firepower and armour.
- Good torpedo and HP.
Kai Ni Kou
- Great firepower, HP and armour.
- Low plane count.
- Decent slot distribution.
Fit Bonuses
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Hidden Fit Bonuses
- She gains bonus evasion and accuracy at night when equipped with 20.3cm variants. Please see Gun Fit Bonuses for mode details.
Analysis
Kumano Kai
Priority: High
- This heavy cruiser can be remodeled into an aviation cruiser (CAV) very early (level 10), which allows her to carry seaplane bombers and, much more importantly, fighters.
- Thus, while she isn't anything worth writing home about when it comes to surface combat, she can play an extremely important role when it comes to gaining air superiority.
- Do note that, while aviation cruisers can attack enemy submarines with proper equipment, they are generally a very poor choice for this role.
Kumano Kai Ni
Priority: Medium-High
- Her second remodel increases her Torpedo, AA, LOS, HP and Evasion stat, increasing her suitability and night battle potential.
- The ability to equip some guns in her Reinforcement Expansion slot further emphasize her usefulness during night battles.
- However, her base Luck stat is low so she's not a reliable choice for cut-in attacks unless very significant investments are made in order to increase it.
- Keep in mind that this remodel requires a Blueprint.
Kumano Kai A
Priority: Medium-Low
- Her Kou remodel turns her into a "fast attack" type of light carrier (CVL), and while this is theoretically a convertible remodel keep in mind that going from CAV to CVL requires a further Blueprint every time, making it a de facto permanent one.
- As carriers, she and her sister have a small air wing, but fast speed, great survivability for their ship category and the highest firepower available to a light carrier.
- This makes them hit very hard during daytime shelling, while sacrificing some bombing efficiency.
- Unlike other CVLs, she will target surface ships over submarines when both are present.
Recommended Roles
- Surface combat
- Night battle (second remodel only)
- Air superiority (second remodel and beyond)
- Shelling support (second remodel A only)
Not Recommended Roles
- ASW
Important Info
- Required for A76 and B101.
Voice Lines
Quotes
| Event | Japanese/English |
|---|---|
| Introduction Play |
How do you do? I'm the heavy cruiser Kumano. |
| ご機嫌よう。私が重巡熊野ですわ。 | |
| Introduction (Kai Ni) Play |
Aviation Cruiser Kumano. Reporting for duty.[1] |
| 航空巡洋艦、熊野。推参いたします。 | |
| Introduction (Kai Ni Kou) Play |
Understood. Aircraft carrier, Kumano. Has arrived! |
| 承りましてよ。航空母艦、熊野。参りますわ！[2] | |
| Library Play |
I'm the stylish heavy cruiser from Kobe, Kumano.
I was present at many famous bloody battles like Malaya, Midway, Solomon and Marinara. I did want to return to Japan at the end though...[3] |
| 神戸生まれのお洒落な重巡といえば、私、熊野ですね。
マレー、ミッドウェー、ソロモン、マリアナと主要な名所、いえ激戦地に参上いたしましたのよ。 最期は日本に帰りたかったけれど……。 | |
| Secretary 1 Play |
Oh my, do you have some business with me, Admiral? |
| あら提督、熊野になにか御用？ | |
| Secretary 2 Play |
Isn't it time for work? Aren't you being lazy... |
| 今頃ご出勤？のろまなのねえ… | |
| Secretary 3 Play |
Touching me so causally, are you misunderstanding something, Admiral? |
| この熊野に気安く触るなんて、提督もなにか勘違いされているのではなくって？ | |
| Secretary Idle Play |
Ngh... Nggghhh... *yawn* I'm feeling a little sleepy. |
| ん…んぅぅ……ふぁぁ…私、ちょっと眠くなってきましたわ。 | |
| Secretary (Married) Play |
Admiral. We... well... Aren't you doing well now? I just might start praising you. |
| 提督。ま、まぁ…よ、よくやってるじゃない。褒めてあげてもいいのよ。 | |
| Wedding Play |
Your room has such a pleasant feel to it Admiral. I don't dislike it you know? Well, if you make such a request, it will be fine for me to stay forever right? Eh, if that is what you really wish for... |
| 提督のお部屋って、とてもいい趣味をしていらっしゃるのね。私、嫌いではなくってよ？ まぁ、そんなに頼むのなら、ずーっといてもいいのよ？ えぇ、あなたがそれほど望むのならば… | |
| Player's Score Play |
You've got a reprimand from Headquarters, Admiral. |
| 提督に、軍令部よりお叱りのご連絡ですわ。 | |
| Joining the Fleet Play |
Understood.[4] |
| 承りましてよ。 | |
| Joining the Fleet (Kai Ni) Play |
Understood. Improved Suzuya-class aviation cruiser, Kumano. Setting sail! |
| 承りましてよ。改鈴谷型航空巡洋艦、熊野。抜錨しますわ！ | |
| Equipment 1 Play |
I'll gladly accept this but... |
| 貰ってあげてもいいけど… | |
| Equipment 2 Play |
I don't want low-quality weapons alright? |
| あまり下品な兵装は嫌よ？ | |
| Equipment 3[5] Play |
Thank you. |
| よろしくてよ。 | |
| Equipment 3[6] Play |
Oh my, thank you. |
| あら、よろしくてよ。 | |
| Supply Play |
Somehow, I'm already satisfied. |
| なんかもう、いっぱいですわ | |
| Docking (Minor Damage) Play |
Well, I don't really mind taking a bath... |
| まぁ、お風呂は嫌いではないけれど… | |
| Docking (Major Damage) Play |
I'd like a full-body beautification course please.[7] |
| 全身エステ、フルコースでお願いするわ。 | |
| Docking (Major Damage) Play |
I'd like a top-level full-body beautification course please. |
| 全身エステ、最上級コースでお願いいたします。 | |
| Construction Play |
Oh my, you've employed another new girl? That's fine I suppose... |
| あら、また新しい子を雇ったの？良いけれど… | |
| Returning from Sortie Play |
The fleet has returned to port. |
| 艦隊が帰投いたしましたわ。 | |
| Starting a Sortie Play |
Heavy cruiser Kumano, reporting for duty! |
| 重巡熊野、推参いたします！ | |
| Starting a Battle Play |
Let's silence these pushovers. |
| 一捻りで黙らせてやりますわ。 | |
| Starting a Battle (Kai Ni Kou) Play |
Kumano attack corps, begin takeoff! |
| 熊野攻撃隊、発艦、を始めなさい! | |
| Attack Play |
Hyaaah! |
| ひゃぁあっ！ | |
| Attack (Kai Ni Kou) Play |
We've found them. Kumano air corps, all planes, begin attack! Wooooo↑ooooah↓! |
| 見つけましたは。熊野航空隊、全機、突撃ですわ！とぉぉ↑おう↓！！ | |
| Air Battle/ Daytime Spotting/ Night Battle Attack Play |
Wooooo↑ooooah↓! |
| とぉぉ↑おう↓！！ | |
| Night Battle Play |
Night battle... There is an idiot who loves them.[8] |
| 夜戦…どこかのバカが好きでしたわね。 | |
| MVP Play |
MVP, this is but one of the things ladies nowadays can accomplish. I humbly accept your thanks. |
| MVP、それは今どきのレディの嗜みの一つでもありますわ。ありがたく頂戴いたします。 | |
| MVP Play |
MVP, this is the accomplishment of a newly remodeled lady. I'll accept your thanks. |
| MVP、それは改装された新のレディの嗜みでもありますは。ありがたくいだたきますわ。 | |
| Minor Damage 1 Play |
Kyaaah! Wh... what are you doing!? |
| きゃぁっ！な、何をするんですの！？ | |
| Minor Damage 2 Play |
You got my clothes dirty! |
| 服が汚れたじゃなぁい！ | |
| Minor Damage 2 (Kai Ni) Play |
Kyah! Humph, my precious clothes are all dirty! |
| きゃぁっ！うん、せっかくの服が汚れたじゃない！ | |
| Minor Damage 2 (Kou Kai Ni) Play |
Wooooo↑ooooah↓Hyaah! My precious clothes are getting all dirty! |
| とぉぉ↑おう↓ひゃああ！せっかくの服が汚れたじゃない！ | |
| Major Damage Play |
I can't... I can't believe that I am in such a state! |
| 私にこのような格好をさせるとは…あ、ありえませんわぁ！ | |
| Major Damage (Kai Ni) Play |
I'd like if you avoided getting this seaplane deck dirty. |
| この航空甲板汚さないでいだたきたいですわ。 | |
| Major Damage (Kou Kai Ni) Play |
I'd like if you avoided getting this flight deck dirty. |
| この飛行甲板汚さないでいだたきたいですわ。 | |
| Sunk Play |
To sink in such a place... I wanted to to wear cute clothes and eat Kobe beef... in my birthplace of Kobe... |
| こんな所で沈むなんて…故郷の神戸で、可愛い服を着て、神戸牛を食べたかった…ですわ… |
- ↑ She literally says she's "paying an unannounced visit".
- ↑ Shared with Joining the Fleet.
- ↑ Kumano was heavily damaged in every battle she was in, and was finally sunk at Santa Cruz by US bombers.
- ↑ Literal meaning is 'acknowledging orders'.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Referring to a spa course.
- ↑ Referring to Sendai.
Hourlies
| Time | Japanese/English |
|---|---|
| 00:00 Play |
It's 12am. |
| 深夜0時ですわ | |
| 01:00 Play |
It's 1 o'clock. It's bad for my skin... Are you trying to ruin my beauty? |
| 1時よ。お肌に悪いわ……熊野の美貌に対する挑戦なの？ | |
| 02:00 Play |
Admiral? How much longer are you going to be awake? It's 2 o'clock. |
| 提督？いつまで起きていらっしゃるの？2時よ。 | |
| 03:00 Play |
It's already 3am? I don't believe it![1] |
| 深夜3時ですって？ありえませんわ！ | |
| 04:00 Play |
It's 4am... I'm not keeping you company anymore. |
| 深夜4時よ…付き合ってられませんわ。 | |
| 05:00 Play |
Jeez~! "Late at night", it's more like 5am in the morning! |
| も～！深夜っていうか、朝5時ですわ！ | |
| 06:00 Play |
It's 6 o'clock, it's time to open your eyes. |
| 6時よ、ちゃんと目をお開けなさいな。 | |
| 07:00 Play |
It's now 7 o'clock. Did you know I'm lacking sleep because of you, Admiral? |
| 7時になりましてよ。提督のおかげで寝不足でしてよ？ | |
| 08:00 Play |
It's 8 o'clock. Can you please help comb my hair? |
| 8時ですわ。私の髪、梳すくってくださる？ | |
| 09:00 Play |
It's already 9 o'clock, aren't you running late? |
| もう9時よ、遅刻でなくって？ | |
| 10:00 Play |
Oh my? Are we not doing anything today? It's already 10 o'clock... |
| あら？今日は何もありませんの？10時ですのに… | |
| 11:00 Play |
11 o'clock... It can't be helped, I'll accompany you. |
| 11時…仕方ないので、付き合ってあげますわ | |
| 12:00 Play |
12 o'clock. I desire sandwiches for lunch. |
| 12時。私、ランチにはサンドイッチを所望しますわ。 | |
| 13:00 Play |
Admiral? This is the first time I'm eating "convenience store" sandwiches. They're pretty good... Ah, it's 1 o'clock now. |
| 提督？私コンビニとやらのサンドイッチ、初めていただきましたわ。意外にいけるんですのね…ああ、13時ですわ。 | |
| 14:00 Play |
It's 2 o'clock. I'll take an after meal nap now. I bid you good day, Admiral. |
| 14時よ。食事の後は仮眠をとりますの。では、ごきげんよう、提督 | |
| 15:00 Play |
It's 3 o'clock. I'm so refreshed after my nap that I can perform admirably in study, work or Kancolle. |
| 15時ね。仮眠の後はすっきりするので、勉強も仕事も、艦これも、効率が良いと言われているわ。 | |
| 16:00 Play |
It's 4 o'clock, Admiral. What are you staring at so intently? |
| 提督、16時ですわ。熱心に何を見てらっしゃいますの？ | |
| 17:00 Play |
5 o'clock. I have a beauty treatment appointment. May I please be excused soon? |
| 17時。熊野はエステの予約がありますの。そろそろ失礼させてもらっていいかしら？ | |
| 18:00 Play |
6 o'clock. I'm in the middle of a beauty treatment now, Admiral. Could you please show some tact? |
| 18時。私、エステ中でしてよ、提督。遠慮してくださるかしら。 | |
| 19:00 Play |
7 o'clock huh... *sigh* That felt good. Ah, you were here, Admiral? |
| 19時ね。……はぁ、気持ちよかった。あぁ。提督、いらしたの？ | |
| 20:00 Play |
It's 8 o'clock, Admiral. Would you like to have some rose hip tea together? |
| 提督、20時よ。ローズヒップティーでも、ご一緒にいかが？ | |
| 21:00 Play |
It's now 9 o'clock. Wouldn't it be fine to have a late dinner? |
| 21時になりましたわ。遅めのディナーも、よろしいんじゃなくて？ | |
| 22:00 Play |
10 o'clock. I'm going to get some sleep for the sake of my beauty. |
| 22時。私、美容のため仮眠いただきますわ。 | |
| 23:00 Play |
It's 11 o'clock, Admiral. I wonder what we should do tonight. |
| 23時です、提督。夜はこれから、どうされるのかしら。 |
- ↑ 深夜 actually means 'late at night'.
Seasonal
| Ship | Japanese/English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| White Day 2015 Play |
What is this? Admiral. What’s in this package? I smell something good! Eeh? Is this for me? | |
| 何ですの？提督。この包みは。いい匂いが致しますは！ええっ？これをわたくしに？ | ||
| 2nd Anniversary Play |
Admiral? Is today not a wonderful anniversary? I wonder if we’ll celebrate with champagne. | |
| 提督？今日は素晴らしい記念日ではなくて？シャンパンでお祝いされるのかしら。 | ||
| Early Summer 2015 Play |
I feel summer approaching. I want to go buy the latest swimsuits, Suzuya! | |
| 夏の足音を感じますわ。鈴谷、わたくし、最新の水着を買いに行きたいですわ！ | ||
| Midsummer 2015 Play |
It’s summer!! I want to go to a resort this year… Truk Island? Is that a resort?[1] | |
| 夏ですわ～！！ 今年もリゾートに行きたいですわ～ ん…トラック島？ それは、リゾートですの？ | ||
| Early Autumn 2015 Play |
The season is now autumn. Somehow I feel sadder as autumn goes on. | |
| 季節は、秋ですのね。秋が深まってくると、何か、もの悲しい気持ちになりますわ。 | ||
| Christmas 2015 Play |
…What’s with this grilled turkey… It’s delicious! | |
| …なんですのこの七面鳥のグリルとやらは…なかなかいけます！ | ||
| New Year 2016 Play |
Please take care of me this year too alright, Admiral? When are we going to visit the shrine? | |
| 提督、新年もこの熊野を、よろしくお願いしてよ？初詣には、いつ出発なさるの？ | ||
| Setsubun 2016 Play |
*nom* *chewing sounds* Are you listening, Suzuya? If you can eat this ehomaki… Mmmm… all in one go… *nom*… you’ll have good health for the rest of the year… *nom* *chewing sounds* Mmm! | |
| はむっ、ふっふっ、ふっふん。いいこと鈴谷？この恵方巻きは……ん、ん……一気呵成に食することで…はむっ…一年の無病息災などを……はむっふっふっふっんぐっーん、んっ！ | ||
| Valentine’s Day 2016 Play |
Toooah! Will you accept my chocolate, Admiral? | |
| トー～！提督この熊野のチョコレート受けとてもいいの？ | ||
| Rainy Season 2016 Play |
It’s raining… It’s the rainy season. I’d like to eat some sandwiches on days like these. | |
| 雨…梅雨の季節ですの。こんな日には、サンドイッチが食べたくなりますわ。 | ||
| Saury Festival 2016 Play |
Saury? What’s that? Are they an ingredient you put in a sandwich? Eh, you can use them that way? I see… Then I’ll have to put my all into this! Let’s head out, Suzuya! | |
| 秋刀魚？なんですの、それは？サンドイッチの具にも会いますの？えぇ、やり方によってはいける？そう…なら、全力でいくしかないですわ！鈴谷、出かけますわよ！ | ||
| 4th Anniversary Play |
It’s the 4th Anniversary. Isn’t this a major event? I am very impressed, yes. | |
| 四周年ですのねぇ。大変なことではなくって？この熊野、素直に感動いたしましたわ、ええ。 | ||
| Saury Festival 2017 Play |
Please leave it to me! Actually, I’ve been looking forward to saury fishing. Whoo↑aaaaaah↓!! | |
| お任せ下さいませ！この熊野、実は秋刀魚漁を楽しみにしていたのですわ。とぉぉ↑おう↓！！ | ||
| 5th Anniversary Play |
The 5th Anniversary? So we’ve already come this far. How were last year’s commemorative saury sandwiches, Admiral? I’ve made something new this year. H-huh? Ad-Admiral? | |
| 五周年？ついにここまで来てしまえましたのね。提督、享年の記念サンマサンドウィッチはいかがでしたか？この熊野、今年を新作をご用いしてますの。あ、あれ？て、提督？ |
- ↑ Kumano was based in the Truk islands for a considerable amount of time.
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Drop Locations
Trivia
- She is named after the Kumano River.
- 2013 August event E2-4 boss drop
- She was added earlier than planned because the I-19 voice records were missing, thus couldn't be introduced in time.
- Buildable as of 16 October 2013
- Sunk, 25 November 1944 off the coast of Santa Cruz, Zambales, Philippines. Currently resting upside-down in 108 ft. of water