Japanese audio brand ONKYO, a frequent collaborator with popular anime IPs, has previously teamed up with hits like "My Deer Friend Nokotan" and "Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya," both to rave reviews.
Now, they're diving deep with "Kantai Collection -KanColle-," the beloved web game featuring "Kanmusu" (ship girls) based on WWII warships (primarily Imperial Japanese Navy vessels). This latest collaboration drops a special edition wireless Bluetooth earbud starring the fan-favorite "Shigure." Priced at 20,000 JPY, these beauties are available for pre-order right now on ONKYO's official website!
In the game, the ship girl "Shigure" is a destroyer girl with charming braided pigtails, adored by admirals for her sweet personality and appearance, earning her the affectionate nickname "Great Angel."
Her real-world counterpart, the Shigure, was the second ship of the Shiratsuyu-class destroyer, famously surviving multiple battles and considered one of the two great "auspicious" ships due to her incredibly high luck. Shigure's in-game rigging is super unique: instead of a smokestack, she sports a massive twin-barrel turret on her back, which has hilariously led to fan art depicting her as "Guncannon" or even "Blastoise"!
▼ Check out Shigure's character design from the anime "KanColle: Someday in that Sea"
This collaboration is all about the destroyer "Shigure," with a custom-designed charging case and earbuds packed with themed elements. The earbud bodies (outer shells) feature intricate patterns inspired by Shigure's outfit, while the charging case lid boasts an original design showcasing a "ship silhouette" and the "First Striking Force, Third Squadron (1YB3H)" emblem. Pop open the case, and you'll even find "Destroyer Shigure" printed inside – talk about next-level detail!
These earbuds rock the "CP-TWS01B" model, delivering superior sound quality, ultra-low latency, and rock-solid connectivity when paired with the latest Android devices – a massive leap from traditional Qualcomm (R) aptXTM.
They also come loaded with "Qualcomm (R) TrueWireless Mirroring" technology, ensuring super-efficient and stable simultaneous left-right connections with your iPhone, Android device, or music player. One earbud connects as the master, and the other seamlessly mirrors the signal, preventing audio dropouts. Plus, it automatically switches master roles to minimize interruptions and noise, and keeps both earbuds from draining power unevenly. And get this – they're IPX7 waterproof! So go ahead and sweat it out or get caught in the rain; these earbuds can handle it (just keep the charging case dry!).
But wait, there's more! The ultimate highlight? Custom voice prompts! These earbuds feature exclusive recordings by Yumi Tanibe, Shigure's beloved voice actress. From powering on to connecting, Shigure's voice will be right there in your ear, making it feel like she's by your side as you groove to your favorite tunes.
The packaging itself is a collector's dream, featuring a brand-new, specially drawn illustration of Shigure smiling while sporting the earbuds.
Wireless Earbuds CP-TWS01B "KanColle: Someday in that Sea" Collaboration Model
Price: 20,000 JPY
Estimated Release Date: Late May to Early June 2025
via： ONKYO DIRECT