Umikaze

Umikaze is a ship girl (kanmusu) in the Japanese browser game *Kantai Collection* (KanColle), based on the Imperial Japanese Navy's Shiratsuyu-class destroyer, specifically the seventh ship of the original class and the first of the improved Shiratsuyu class. She is recognizable by her long, silver-white hair styled in a single braid, and a beauty mark under her left eye. In the game, Umikaze is known for her kind and caring personality, as well as her pride as the “first ship of the improved Shiratsuyu class.” She often worries about her younger sister, Kawakaze, and offers food and tea in her hourly announcements. Beyond combat effectiveness, Umikaze greatly values her relationship with the Admiral and serves as a reliable secretary. She is a versatile destroyer, equipped with a variety of guns, torpedoes, and ASW equipment. Her unique design features black and white clothing with blue accents, reflecting her personality and naval background. Players can acquire her in various ways in the game and upgrade her abilities through leveling and remodeling. Umikaze is also a popular character in various forms of fan media such as manga and anime, further expanding her fanbase.