Sazanami

Sazanami (漣, さざなみ) is a ship girl character from the game *Kantai Collection* (艦隊これくしょん, KanColle). She is based on the Japanese Imperial Navy's *Ayanami*-class destroyer, Sazanami. Known for her cheerful and energetic personality, Sazanami acts like a stereotypical maid, addressing the admiral as "Master (goshujinsama)" and often saying her catchphrase, "kitakore (ktkr)." She's characterized by her pink twintails, sailor uniform, and a small rabbit companion. As a high-speed destroyer in the game, Sazanami possesses strong evasion and torpedo capabilities. Historically, the ship she is based on participated in the Midway bombardment during the early Pacific War and was later sunk by an American submarine. In the game, Sazanami can be upgraded into Sazanami Kai, and receives bonuses when equipped with specific weaponry. She is voiced by Kozue Hayasaka and designed by drew. Sazanami has gained a popular following among fans, and has generated a lot of fan art and merchandise.