Aoba

Aoba (青葉, あおば) is a major character in Kantai Collection (艦隊これくしょん, KanColle). She is a moe anthropomorphism of the Imperial Japanese Navy heavy cruiser Aoba, known for her role as a journalist and public affairs specialist. In the game, Aoba is depicted with pink hair tied in a ponytail, blue eyes, and a sailor uniform with black stockings, equipped with naval guns and a flight deck. Her personality is characterized by her active and curious nature, with a keen interest in news and gossip, often leading to portrayals as an inquisitive reporter in fan works. Aoba can be obtained through construction or drops in the game, and she possesses moderate firepower, torpedo capabilities, and night attack power. Her lines and actions frequently reflect her curiosity and dedication to news reporting. She also has several seasonal special voice lines, adding to her charm. Aoba's background is rooted in real history, where the real Aoba had a war correspondent on board during World War II. As a popular character in Kantai Collection, Aoba is active not only within the game but also holds an important position in fan-created works.