Review of KanColle

The concept of using shipgirls equipped with weapons from the Second World War to combat sea monsters is a novel idea that I personally found interesting. The unique aspect of these shipgirls is that each of them represents a warship model from a different country, which is particularly fascinating to me as a fan of WWII warships, and more specifically, IJN warships. However, it is worth noting that the fate of each ship is not always a desirable one. The plot of the anime is also noteworthy. I recall an episode that highlights how the Akagi aircraft carrier required a significant amount of oil for fuel,and in the anime, the girl who represents the Akagi aircraft carrier is portrayed as consuming large quantities of food. Although this portrayal is historically accurate, it is presented in a different manner. Additionally, I appreciated how the first episode introduced the oxygen-torpedo as their trump card, which is not visible on the surface and leaves no trace. This depiction is also accurate, albeit represented differently.

The graphics of the anime are visually appealing, and the music is undoubtedly its best feature. The composition of the music for each episode and critical scenes is brilliant, and the tone fits the mood perfectly.

However, I found myself disappointed with the direction the anime took after the third episode. The IJN ships were supposed to meet their historical fate of being drawn to the sea. Instead, the show deviated from historical accuracy and took a strange, alternative direction. I had hoped to see hard-fought battles in each episode, with one ship sinking per episode and the IJN fleet suffering losses and misfortune.

Overall, the anime was entertaining; however, the divergence from historical accuracy was disconcerting.