Kantai Collection Season 2 - What We Know So Far

Before all else, "Kantai Collection was a browser-based video game that might earn judgement from some onlookers. In it, players collect virtual trading cards depicting girls that represent historical battleships from World War 2. The game, which often goes by the portmanteau of "KanColle," was a huge hit upon its release, and enjoyed large sales at the doujinshi comic market Comiket in 2014 (via Otaquest). Doujinshi, or fan-created comics, take admiration to a new level and show a community's interest in particular works (via Tofugu). "Kantai Collection" emerged as the most popular series at Comiket 87, beating out series like "Haikyuu!!" and "Attack on Titan," indicating that it had a large and thriving fan community.

In 2015, an anime adaptation of "KanColle" debuted in Japan, which was followed by a film the following year (via Anime News Network). Since then, "KanColle" has yet to return in animated form, though a second season is on its way. Here's what we know so far about "Kantai Collection" Season 2.

Season 1 of the "Kantai Collection" anime featured an extensive cast of girls representing a wide range of WW2-ere warships. Fubuki, who possesses the spirit of a destroyer, is the character at the heart of the story, joining a naval base as its newest member in the series' premiere. While the show features a variety of characters from that point on, reflecting the numerous collectible characters in its video game source material, the balance of the anime is told from the perspective of Fubuki.

Akagi is an aircraft carrier Fubuki meets during her first day at the naval base. Whereas Fubuki is timid and learning the ropes of naval warfare upon the series' outset, Akagi is a seasoned fighter, whose combat aptitude motivates Fubuki.

Yamato — who possesses the spirit of the legendary Japanese battleship of the same name (via Brittanica) — is one of Fubuki's many allies. Her firepower is considerable, but she's also inexperienced in war. Her high combat functionality ultimately comes in handy during the first season's climactic battle.

They're joined by characters like the destroyer Mutsuki, the battleship Nagato, the heavy cruiser Ashigara, and many others. Given the importance of its large cast, a holdover from the collectible nature of the "KanColle" video game, these characters and more should all return come Season 2.