【艦これ】提督「金欠鎮守府にようこそ」【５】
This article delves into the "Broke Naval District" problem often faced by KanColle admirals.
Players widely resonate with the struggle of managing in-game resources and the real-money crunch from spending on their favorite Kanmusu.
It captures the shared sentiment and collective enthusiasm of admirals rallying together to overcome these challenges.
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Kantai Collection -KanColle-
"Kantai Collection -KanColle-" is a browser game co-developed by DMM.com and KADOKAWA, launched in 2013. It's a simulation game where players train and strengthen anthropomorphized warships of the former Imperial Japanese Navy, known as "Kanmusu," to battle enemy fleets. It created a huge boom, especially in the mid-2010s. Players assume the role of an "Admiral" (Teitoku), collecting, organizing, and deploying Kanmusu to advance through the story. The game consumes resources such as "fuel," "ammunition," "steel," and "bauxite" for Kanmusu construction, repair, expeditions, and equipment development. While these resources can be acquired over time or through expeditions, aiming to clear events or obtain rare Kanmusu requires vast quantities, making strategic management crucial. Furthermore, there are paid items to enhance gameplay comfort, such as expanding Kanmusu slots, upgrading equipment development docks, or fatigue recovery items. These elements collectively contribute to the phenomenon known as the "Broke Naval District," described later. Its strategic depth, coupled with the charming character design of the Kanmusu, is a key to its popularity, leading to anime adaptations and console game releases.
Admiral (Teitoku)
"Admiral" (Teitoku) is the term used to refer to players of "Kantai Collection -KanColle-." Players are affectionately called by this name because they command fleets within the game. An Admiral's main duties include organizing and training Kanmusu, commanding sorties, managing resources, and operating the base (Chinju-fu, or Naval District). Through the game system, Admirals aim to clear various sea areas and limited-time events by leveling up Kanmusu, equipping them, and deploying them strategically. In this process, resources like fuel and ammunition are heavily consumed for Kanmusu resupply and repair, new Kanmusu construction, and equipment development. The higher the difficulty of event maps, the more intense the resource consumption, often dissolving tens of tens of thousands of units of resources in a single sortie. Moreover, there are frequent opportunities to purchase paid items that offer advantages in the game, such as "Dock Open Keys" to expand Kanmusu possession slots or "High-Speed Repair Materials (Buckets)" to shorten Kanmusu repair times. These monetization elements, along with the gameplay style that constantly demands resource awareness, are deeply related to why the term "Broke Naval District" became widely used among Admirals.
Broke Naval District (Kinketsu Chinju-fu)
"Broke Naval District" (Kinketsu Chinju-fu) is a slang term used among "Admirals" (Teitoku), the players of "Kantai Collection -KanColle-." It humorously describes a state where in-game resources are depleted, or a situation where real-money finances are strained due to excessive spending on in-game purchases. In KanColle, four types of resources—fuel, ammunition, steel, and bauxite—are consumed for every action: Kanmusu construction, sorties, repairs, and expeditions. Particularly in large-scale, limited-time events held several times a year, clearing high-difficulty maps demands vast amounts of resources, time, and luck. If resources run out, Kanmusu cannot be deployed or repaired, making event progression difficult. Furthermore, many items can be purchased with real money to gain an advantage in event completion, such as Goddesses (for reviving Kanmusu), Offshore Resupply (for in-sortie replenishment), remodeling materials to enhance equipment, and even expansions for Kanmusu possession slots or docks. These paid items are not cheap; for instance, a Kanmusu slot expansion costs about 100 yen, a Goddess around 700 yen, and an Offshore Resupply about 300 yen. Especially when repeatedly constructing new Kanmusu or frequently sortieing and repairing during events, not only in-game resources but also real money can quickly deplete. Many Admirals experience this "Broke Naval District" state. This term fosters empathy among Admirals and has become a common "relatable moment."