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A hundred years ago, the Empire of Japan was isolated and inward-looking - and then Western powers kicked in their door, and they realized they would either have to modernize or to become accustomed to subservience.

They made their choice.

A modern, militarized Japan seized control of Taiwan, Korea, and the nearest chunk of the Sakhalin archipelago - and now Manchuria. They mean to keep Asia in Asian hands, beating foreign imperialists - and Morganas - at their own game.

— In-game description

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Japanese Belles in General

Destroyers (DD)

Kamikaze-class

Kamikaze

Voiced by: Michelle Marie

Nationalistic. Dauntless.

"You honored myself and the Empire of Japan by coming to my aid, Kanchou. My name is Kamikaze. I will serve you with the same loyalty I serve the Empire."

Belle of the destroyer Kamikaze. Available for rescue at the 1939 start of the game and a starter Belle option for Japanese captains.

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Mutsuki-class

Nagatsuki

Voiced by: Ayumu Yukishiro

Zany. Fun-loving.

"What a battle! I had half a mind to surf the waves created during the fight. Not that I would actually do something like that, Kanchou... heh. Call me Nagatsuki."

Belle of the destroyer Nagatsuki. Available for rescue at the 1939 start of the game and a starter Belle option for Japanese captains.

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• Temporal Theme Naming: Her name translates to either "September" or "Long Moon."

Fubuki-class

Fubuki

Voiced by: Ashiroda Makoto

Wistful. Thoughtful.

"I was prepared to meet my sister Miyuki in death... but it appears fate had other plans in store. Kanchou, I am Fubuki."

Belle of the destroyer Fubuki. Available for rescue at the 1939 start of the game.

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• Meaningful Name: Her name translates to "Blizzard" and she wears appropriate clothing to match.

Ikazuchi

Voiced by: N/A

Confident. Powerful.

"You're quite the competitor, Kanchou! I'm Ikazuchi, gymnast extraordinaire. If the two of us were to train together, we could make quite the team!"

Belle of the destroyer Ikazuchi. Available for rescue at the 1939 start of the game.

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• Meaningful Name: Her name translates to "Thunder".

Hatsuharu-class

Nenohi

Voiced by: Fusako Shiotani

Joyful. Bold.

"I know you could do it! What a battle, Kanchou, I've never seen anything like it! I'm Nenohi, and let me tell you, I can't wait to serve in your fleet!"

Belle of the destroyer Nenohi. Available for rescue at the 1939 start of the game and a starter Belle option for Japanese captains.

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• Temporal Theme Naming: She is named after the New Year's Day in the old Japanese calendar, and has the jovial personality to match.

Shiratsuyu-class

Shigure

Voiced by: N/A

Starry-Eyed. Contemplative.

"My bad fortune... you made it turn to good. I owe you my life, Senchou, and I will not soon forget it. My name is Shigure."

Belle of the destroyer Shigure. Available for rescue at the 1939 start of the game.

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• Meaningful Name: Her name translates to "Drizzle".

Asashio-class

Kasumi

Voiced by: N/A

Powerful. Graceful.

"I'm used to shielding others... it's not often that others shield me. I can't thank you enough, Kanchou. My name is Kasumi."

Belle of the destroyer Kasumi. Available for rescue at the 1939 start of the game.

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• Meaningful Name: Her name translates to "Haze".
• Foreign Culture Fetish: Kasumi has one for France, in particular French film, and her story revolves around rescuing the possible relative of a famous French director and learning the language with him.

Light Cruisers (CL)

Tenryū-class

Tenryū

Voiced by: N/A

Tempestuous. Mercurial.

"Damn Morganas! Serves them right for sneaking up on me. And don't you dare underestimate me, Kanchou! My name is Tenryū, and I'm tougher than I look!"

Belle of the light cruiser Tenryū. Available for rescue at the 1939 start of the game.

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• Berserk Button: Anything and everything could potentially be one for her,
• Hair-Trigger Temper: Anything and everything, from commenting on her design to discussing her favorite dish, catfish kabayaki, can get her angry.

Kuma-class

Kitakami

Voiced by: Sayaka Takenaka

Tough. Flighty. Irrepressible.

"I haven't met many who are tougher than I am, Kanchou... but I think you might just be! The name's Kitakami - it's a pleasure."

Belle of the light cruiser Kitakami. Originally only accessible as a starter Belle to Kickstarter and PayPal backers, but eventually made available for all players as part of the game's first anniversary.

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Yūbari-class

Yūbari

Voiced by: Unknown

Outgoing. Adventurous.

"Kanchou, putting your life on the line for mine? I can't thank you enough. My name is Yūbari, and if you're in need of anything, just let me know."

Belle of the light cruiser Yūbari. Available for rescue at the 1939 start of the game.

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• Foreign Culture Fetish: She has one for the US, especially for its cowboys. Most of her impressions of the country come from Westerns, and she loves it. This goes to the extent of affecting an American accent most of the time.
• Ooh, Me Accent's Slipping: Under particularly stressful situations, Yubari drops the American accent and speaks more neutral Japanese.
• The Wild West: Played with as Yūbari is obviously not American, but loves and holds a heavily romanticized version of that time period, with her wearing a cowboy hat and tasseled chaps in her design.

Sendai-class

Naka

Voiced by: N/A

Austere. Domineering.

"How disappointing, that I allowed the Morganas to catch me so off guard. Still, I give my thanks to you, Kanchou. My name is Naka."

Belle of the light cruiser Naka. Available for rescue at the 1939 start of the game.

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Heavy Cruisers (CA)

Aoba-class

Aoba

Voiced by: N/A

Adventurous. Inquisitive.

"That's some good looking gear you have there, Kanchou! The name's Aoba, and if ever you'd like to give that gear an update, I'm your girl."

Belle of the heavy cruiser Aoba. Available for rescue at the 1939 start of the game.

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• Combat Hand Fan: Her two fans form part of her rigging, and are armed with naval guns.
• Foreign Culture Fetish: Aoba has one for the West in general, to the point in which her sister begins to doubt her loyalty, as mentioned in her interview. She also may or may not have a crush on Flash Gordon.
• Celeb Crush: Has one on Buster Crabbe, American champion Olympic swimmer and the actor who plays Flash Gordon in the films. In her interview she swoons over his arms and says she wants to measure his biceps "for science" and in her story when she is confronted about it by the captain she becomes flustered and embarrassed.
• Wrench Wench: Aoba loves tinkering and inventing things, always making new and interesting technology whenever she has time, and she's a girl.

Myōkō-class

Myōkō

Voiced by: N/A

Spry. Devoted.

"Kanchou, thank you so much for your assistance! I'm Myōkō, and if you're in need of any help, just say the word. I'm always the first to volunteer."

Belle of the heavy cruiser Myōkō. Available for rescue at the 1939 start of the game.

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Ashigara

Voiced by: N/A

Aggressive. Blunt. Restless.

"You're here to put the fear of the Emperor into these damn Funayūrei, huh? I think the Hungry Wolf can help you there, Kanchou. I'm Ashigara."

Belle of the heavy cruiser Ashigara. Available for rescue in the first half of the 1939 September event.

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• Delinquent Hair: Subverted. Her hair is naturally blonde, not dyed to represent some kind of rebellion (dyed blonde in Japan would be considered such if done intentionally).
• Japanese Delinquents: Between the blonde hair, her manner of speaking, and literally running a Yakuza organization—she definitely qualifies.
• Little Bit Beastly: She has what seems to be natural wolf ears and a tail, in line with her nickname of the "Hungry Wolf".
• Sarashi: She wears one under her kimono to boost her Yakuza-like image.
• Yakuza: She sports the characteristic tattoos associated with the Yakuza for good reason, being an Ane-san.

Takao-class

Takao

Voiced by: N/A

Stoic. Spiritual.

"I've rarely met a warrior who made such an impression upon me, Kanchou. I am Takao, and together, I believe we will make the Morganas bow to our wills."

Belle of the heavy cruiser Takao. Available for rescue at the 1939 start of the game.

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• Lady Legionnaire Wear: Her skirt.
• Samurai: Armor somewhat stylized in this fashion, though see other tropes in her section.
• Sword and Gun: Sword in hand, guns mounted on her knees.

Mogami-class

Kumano

Voiced by: Hitomi Farrell

Clever. Crafty.

"Aren't you the clever one, Kanchou? I'm Kumano. I'll stick with you for a while... I'd like to get a better idea of how your mind works."

Belle of the heavy cruiser Kumano. Available for rescue at the 1939 start of the game.

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• Loophole Abuse: The entire reason for her class's existence is to exploit that the London Naval Treaty only limited the number of heavy cruisers each country could have (defined by being armed with guns over 155mm/6.1" in caliber). By building the Mogami-class as "light" cruisers with 155mm guns, Japan planned to functionally exceed its legal cap on heavy cruisers by designing them to have their 155mm guns swapped out for 203mm guns as soon as war began. The game represents them as they were armed in 1939 but classifies them by their true intended role of heavy cruisers rather than their official classification as light cruisers.
• Non-Indicative Name: Her classification as heavy cruiser suggests she should have larger guns than her 155mm guns. However, as rescued in 1939, Kumano is still in the Loophole Abuse phase of the Mogami-class's lives, but classified as her intended actual role as a heavy cruiser.

Tone-class

Chikuma

Voiced by: N/A

Exuberant. Promising.

"Kanchou, I really was impressed by your knowledge of naval tactics. My name is Chikuma, and I'd really like to learn from you. Would you mind?"

Belle of the heavy cruiser Chikuma. Available for rescue at the 1939 start of the game.

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Battlecruisers (BC)

Kongō-class

Kongou

Voiced by: Ayumu Itou

Outgoing. Confident.

"My dear Kanchou, how heroic of you to come to my aid. I am Kongou. Allow me to help you make your way in society."

Belle of the battlecruiser Kongou. Available for rescue at the 1939 start of the game.

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Hiei

Voiced by: N/A

Disciplined. Spiritual.

"It is evident that I am in further need of training. My name is Hiei, Kanchou. Might you be able to facilitate said training?"

Belle of the battlecruiser Hiei. Available for rescue at the 1939 start of the game.

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Battleships (BB)

Fusō-class

Fusō

Voiced by: N/A

Awkward. Well-Meaning.

"Ouch! Those Morganas nearly showed me this time. It's a good thing you showed up, Kanchou! Ha ha! ... Oh yes, and my name's Fusō."

Belle of the battleship Fusō. Available for rescue at the 1939 start of the game.

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• Sailor Fuku: Her dress is clearly inspired by one.

Nagato-class

Nagato

Voiced by: N/A

Stately. Thoughtful. Modest.

"Your tactics were commendable, Kanchou. My name is Nagato, and I believe there is much we could learn from one another."

Belle of the battleship Nagato. Available for rescue at the 1939 start of the game.

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• BFG: Has the largest naval rifles (16.1"/410mm) of any Belle at the start of the game.

Seaplane Tenders (AV)

Chitose-class

Chiyoda

Voiced by: Saori Goda

Nature-Loving. Imperialistic.

"I was seconds away from needing a mulligan when you showed up, Kanchou! My name is Chiyoda, and I can't thank you enough!"

Belle of the seaplane tender Chiyoda. Available for rescue at the 1939 start of the game.

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• "Just So" Story: Shortly after awakening, Chiyoda engaged a Morgana destroyer and set its deck and conning tower on fire before it ran. Some Japanese officers believe this is how the Morgana Fire became Fire.

Light Aircraft Carriers (CVL)

Hōshō-class

Hōshō

Voiced by: Unknown

Graceful. Wise. Nurturing.

"The clouds have parted, Kanchou... for now. I am Hōshō, and my work is not finished. Not yet."

Belle of the light aircraft carrier Hōshō. Available as a bundle-only Belle in the 1940 February event.

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Aircraft Carriers (CV)

Amagi-class

Akagi

Voiced by: Leader Looi

Fearsome. Mystic. Protective.

"Fufufu... my sources were right about you, Kanchou. The lady Akagi pledges her service - and her loyal shinobi - to your righteous cause."

Belle of the aircraft carrier Akagi. Available for rescue in the first half of the 1939 November event.

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Kaga-class

Kaga

Voiced by: Maturi Haruno

Arrogant. Opportunist.

"You're a force to be reckoned with, Kanchou, but I think you could use my planes on your side. The name's Kaga... what do you think?"

Belle of the aircraft carrier Kaga. Available for rescue at the 1939 start of the game.

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Hiryū-class

Hiryū

Voiced by: N/A

Energetic. Proper.

"What a victory, Kanchou! My name is Hiryū. Might I immortalize this success in poetry?"

Belle of the aircraft carrier Hiryū. Available for rescue at the 1939 start of the game.

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• Series Mascot: One of the three Belles featured on the game's opening ("Start Game") screen.

Submarines (SS)

Junsen Type J-3-class

I-7

Voiced by: N/A

Trustworthy. Commanding. Spiritual.

"Brilliantly fought, Kanchou! You have won the support of yours truly, I-7. My fellow submarines will have a fine example in the two of us."

Belle of the submarine I-7. Available as a bundle-only Belle in the 1940 March event.

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I-8

Voiced by: N/A

Enthusiastic. Impressionable.

"How shameful, that any Morgana might come so close to defeating me. Kanchou, my name is I-8. Please do not hold this lapse against me."

Belle of the submarine I-8. Available for rescue at the 1939 start of the game.

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