The first ship of the Shoho-class light aircraft carriers. She's a bit small, but she'll be delighted if you equip her with plenty of planes.
・Shoho A shipgirl modeled after the converted light aircraft carrier originally built as the submarine tender Tsurugizaki. The second ship, Zuiho, is her younger sister—though they don't look much alike. Along with Ryujo, she is a carrier available from the early stages of the game. Unlike Akagi, who is obtained via missions, Shoho has lower stats but excellent fuel efficiency, making her a popular choice for Admirals just starting out with carrier operations. Because of this, many Admirals continue to use her with great affection even into the mid-game when stronger forces become available. She is also a valuable "Fast Light Carrier," meaning she faces fewer deployment restrictions in various sea areas.
Shoho is a shipgirl from the game "Kantai Collection," modeled after the Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carrier Shoho. Along with her sister, she is a valuable asset as a "Fast Light Carrier" from her base state. Name: Shoho Library No: 94 Class: 1st Ship of the Shoho-class Type: Light Aircraft Carrier CV: Risa Taneda Artist: bob Age: 23 Gender: Female Personality: Despite her appearance, she is somewhat childlike. While usually quiet and composed, she becomes innocently playful when she performs well or is remodeled and resupplied by the Admiral. When fighting for the Admiral, she takes on a gallant tone to rally the fleet, making her quite charming. Perhaps due to being a converted carrier, she is earnest but often makes self-deprecating remarks. She has a great relationship with the Admiral and is innocently attached to them. Due to her loyalty and lines that suggest physical intimacy, she is often recognized in secondary works as one of the shipgirls who is deeply in love with the Admiral. Appearance: She has black hair reaching down to her calves. While it looks like twin tails, artist bob clarified in an interview that it is tied once at the waist with a ribbon and once in a small bunch on the left side of her face. This means she has a unique hairstyle where a single lock of hair is tied at the end and draped over her shoulder, separate from the long hair in the back. It's a bit complicated... She has straight-cut bangs and sharp black eyes. The cowlick (ahoge) sticking out from the top of her head is another cute point. She has a slender build, wearing layered black and white kyudo (archery) robes on top and a black miniskirt. She wears navy blue knee-high socks designed to look like a flight deck and black loafers. Stats: She starts with three slots, but the distribution is extreme: 18 planes in the first slot, 9 in the second, and 3 in the third. However, once remodeled at level 25, the second and third slots increase to 12, and a fourth slot opens with 6, bringing her total to 48—a capacity that rivals standard carriers. How an Admiral utilizes that tiny final slot is a true test of skill. The lopsided distribution is actually an advantage for specialized tactics. With the aircraft proficiency system, she is capable of dealing massive damage (coincidentally, Shoho mentions proficiency in volume 4 of the Kagerou,拔錨! novel).
I'm the light carrier, Shoho. Yes, I'm a little on the small side, but please, do add me to your Mobile Force, Admiral!
Release Date 2026.10.05 / Last Updated 2026.10.05