Naka

Naka is a character in the game *Kantai Collection* (KanColle). She is the second ship of the Sendai-class light cruiser. In the game, Naka is known for her bubbly and outgoing personality, even proclaiming herself as the fleet's idol, which is reflected in many of her in-game lines. Naka tends to want to be the "center" of the fleet; her name (Naka), which can also be written as "中", means "center" or "in the middle of", which mirrors her personality. Naka appears in the anime adaptation of *Kantai Collection* as a member of Torpedo Squad 3, alongside her sister ships Sendai and Jintsuu. She has multiple forms, including her base form, Kai form, and Kai Ni form, each with different stats and equipment. Naka is portrayed as an energetic idol figure in both the game and its derivative works and has garnered a large fanbase. Her abyssal form is assumed to be the Light Cruiser Demon 1st form.