KanColle

Kantai Collection, often shortened to KanColle, is a Japanese free-to-play browser game developed by Kadokawa Games and DMM.com. Launched in April 2013, the game centers on the concept of anthropomorphic naval warships, primarily from the World War II era, personified as young women called "Fleet Girls" or "Kanmusu." Players take on the role of an admiral, tasked with collecting and organizing these Fleet Girls to form fleets and engage in combat.

The core gameplay involves strategic combat where players assemble fleets of Kanmusu and navigate them through various maps. Battles are turn-based, with players choosing attack targets and managing their fleet's formation and equipment. Success in combat rewards players with experience, resources, and a chance to acquire new Kanmusu. The game also features a crafting system for enhancing equipment.

KanColle's appeal lies in its unique premise of collecting historical warships personified as anime-style characters, combined with a blend of strategy and collection mechanics. The game has spawned a large franchise, including anime adaptations, manga, light novels, and merchandise. Its popularity has led to the development of numerous spin-off titles and has cemented its place as a significant cultural phenomenon in Japan. The game's narrative often revolves around the defense of naval bases against an enemy force known as the Abyssal Fleet.