【艦これ】天龍「早く実戦してみてえなぁ……」
The iconic line "I wanna see some real action soon..." from the light cruiser Tenryu in DMM GAMES' popular browser game "Kantai Collection -KanColle-" is once again trending online.
This phrase perfectly captures her combative yet dependable personality, earning her many affectionate and expectant comments like "That's our Tenryu-chan!" from Admirals (players).
It has become a tradition to quote this line, rallying players with "Time for real combat!" before new events or updates.
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Kantai Collection -KanColle-
"Kantai Collection -KanColle-" is a browser game jointly developed by DMM GAMES and KADOKAWA, which launched its service on April 23, 2013. The game features an innovative concept where players raise anthropomorphic beautiful girl characters called "Kanmusu," modeled after warships of the former Imperial Japanese Navy, and battle against mysterious enemies known as the "Abyssal Fleet." Since its launch, it has garnered enthusiastic support from a vast number of users. Admirals (players) organize and train their Kanmusu, equip them, and advance through sea areas by making strategic decisions. The game system is characterized by strong strategic elements, including resource management, Kanmusu condition management, and simulation-like gameplay, though it is not real-time. It boasts widespread popularity, expanding into anime, manga, and merchandise, becoming a social phenomenon. Tenryu, the focus of the current topic, is also one of the Kanmusu implemented since the early days of the service, and her unique personality is beloved by many Admirals.
Tenryu-class Light Cruiser
The Tenryu-class light cruisers were the first class of light cruisers built by the Imperial Japanese Navy after World War I, consisting of two ships: the lead ship "Tenryu" and the second ship "Tatsuta." While previous Japanese cruisers were armored cruisers aiming for heavy armament and armor, the Tenryu-class emphasized high speed and torpedo armament, expected to serve as flagships for torpedo squadrons leading destroyers. They featured a standard displacement of approximately 3,500 tons, a speed of 33 knots, and were equipped with numerous torpedo tubes. In "Kantai Collection," the character "Tenryu" is modeled after this real-life ship, and her character traits are sometimes interpreted as reflecting the historical background of her namesake. In the game, she is depicted as a combative girl wearing an eyepatch and carrying a sword. Her catchphrase, "I wanna see some real action soon...", perfectly symbolizes her eager attitude towards combat and her image of challenging enemies at the forefront of a torpedo squadron. She is available early in the game and is beloved by many Admirals for her dependable personality.
"Real Combat" and the Game System
In "Kantai Collection -KanColle-", "Real Combat" refers to the main element of the game: full-scale battles against the enemy "Abyssal Fleet." This is distinct from "Expeditions" (automated missions to gain resources and materials) or "Exercises" (training simulated battles against other players' fleets). "Real Combat" primarily takes place in "Regular Sea Areas" and limited-time "Event Sea Areas," where players sortie with their organized fleets. In real combat, Kanmusu can suffer actual damage, and especially in the latter stages of large-scale events, where enemies are extremely powerful, there is a risk of Kanmusu being "sunk" (lost). Therefore, thorough preparation is indispensable before engaging in "Real Combat," including raising Kanmusu's experience (level), performing modernization upgrades, and setting up appropriate equipment. Tenryu's line, "I wanna see some real action soon...", resonates with many as it reflects her own strong eagerness for such challenging "Real Combat" and overlays it with the Admiral's (player's) determination to "Now, let's fight!" Especially in high-difficulty "Real Combat" like Event Sea Areas, this line strikes an even deeper chord with players.