War.
Yes, war never changes, in any era.
The age of discovery.
Humanity set sail into the oceans with adventure in their hearts.
But soon, those hearts were filled by a different desire, to conquer the seas.
However, the true enemy appeared from outside the world.
The Sirens.
With their vastly superior technologies,
the Sirens easily pushed humanity out of the oceans.
There was no longer any place in the seas for mankind.
To counter this unprecedented threat,
humanity organized a global alliance named Azur Lane.
Together, they fought valiantly against the Sirens.
Central to the formation of this grand alliance were the four major camps--
Eagle Union,
Royal Navy,
Iron Blood,
and Sakura Empire.
After a desperate struggle, the Azur Lane finally repelled the Siren onslaught.
Time passed...
"Waters adjacent to Eagle Union homeland"
"Repair Ship Vestal"
All ready to depart?
This could be a major battle. Please be careful.
There is only one thing we must learn from history.
"Aircraft Carrier Enterprise"
War never changes, regardless of era.
"Newly constructed Azur Lane base"
Wow, it's gotten really exciting around here!
"Light Cruiser Cleveland" Wow, it's gotten really exciting around here!
"Battleship Prince of Wales"
--Forces from both Eagle Union and Royal Navy are gathering at this base.
--Welcome! Take a look at our bunny-rific flowers! --Forces from both Eagle Union and Royal Navy are gathering at this base.
It's only going to get busier from here on.
You know who else is coming from my side?
It's Eagle Union's greatest warrior, given the most battle stars ever!
The famous Grey Ghost, yes...
The main forces of us Royal Navy are also arriving soon.
This base will surely become central to all of our ongoing activities.
Well then, we'd better greet them properly!
Can't keep them waiting. Let's go!
Come on, hurry!
Don't rush me.
Oh...
"Destroyer Ayanami"
"Aircraft Carrier Illustrious"
Illustrious!
Your Highness, coming out to greet me? To what do I owe that honor?
Please don't tease.
Long time no see, Illustrious.
Good day, Prince of Wales. Who is your friend?
Cleveland, from Eagle Union! Glad to see you've made it through your long journey.
"Light Aircraft Carrier Unicorn"
Um...
This is Unicorn. I'm sorry, she's a tad shy.
I hope you weren't offended.
Nice to meet you!
"Azur Lane Academy"
Hood and the others will join shortly.
Shouldn't we be keeping an eye on Iron Blood? How is that faring?
A temporary lull, for lack of a better description. What's more pressing is...
Sakura Empire, as we suspected.
If Sakura Empire is making a move,
this base would be one of the hottest fronts.
Reinforcing this base is a natural decision.
Why wage such meaningless conflict...
Warfare never changes, no matter what era we are in.
It's the reason we all were brought into existence...
Um...
"Destroyer Javelin"
Oh, you must be... Um...
I'm Javelin! You're from the Royal Navy, too, right?
Is something wrong?
Unicorn got separated from her U- chan ...
"U- chan "...?
Unicorn's friend... What should I do...?
Hmm...
I get it!
You and I can find U- chan together!
"Destroyer Laffey"
Warm...
Um, excuse me?
Hmm...?
Have you seen U- chan ?
She got separated from her friend. Have you seen anything?
Good skills.
Look familiar?
Hmm...
Sleepy.
Oh, sorry to bother you during your rest!
Okay, on to the next!
You in trouble?
Hmm?
Laffey will help, too.
♪ Let's be cheerful, altogether now! ♪
♪ I'm number one! ♪
Yay!
A stuffed animal...?
A strange creature.
U- chan !
There you are, U- chan ! I'm so glad...
U- chan .
Thank you!
No, I didn't do anything to deserve thanks.
I didn't know such a pretty place existed!
The wind feels nice... Nodding off...
How did you find such a great spot? You must have skills!
Um... Thanks.
Oh, I'm Javelin!
Laffey.
Unicorn.
Thank you for finding our friend! Can I ask your name?
Um...
A bird?
That was startling... Huh?
Ayanami reporting.
We're on mission. Use your code name.
Oh... Sorry. This is "Citrus."
I have a general understanding of the structure of the base.
Good. We're ready to take action as well. Rendezvous when appropriate.
Understood.
"Phoenix," ready when you are.
"Aircraft Carrier Akagi" Kaga, what, do you suppose, is the fundamental nature of battle?
"Aircraft Carrier Kaga" Um, my dear sister Akagi, please use the code name...
To battle is to inflict injury.
To battle is to receive injury.
A battle is a mutual exchange of pain.
Through pain, we understand each other's feelings.
In other words, to battle means to love.
I don't fully understand what you are saying.
I will destroy my enemies. That is all.
Oh, how apathetic of you.
Now... Let's start this war.
The Sirens?!
Intercept them, hurry! This is not a drill!
Understood!
The Sirens, now? What a terrible timing...
Is it by chance? Or...
Could it be...?
Cleveland, knight of the seas...
Entering battle!
How's that?
The ultimate weapon humanity developed to combat you Sirens...
That's us, with the power of warships embedded into our bodies!
The power to defeat you!
Javelin, going in full-power!
Conditions green... Let's go.
Yes!
Yes, we were created by humanity to fight the Sirens...
But a difference in beliefs split the four major camps into two factions.
One faction restricts itself to using only powers created by humankind.
That's you, Eagle Union and Royal Navy.
The other faction is...
That emblem...
The faction that will use Siren technology to defeat the Sirens.
Iron Blood, and us, Sakura Empire.
Sakura Empire 1st Carrier Division, Akagi.
Sakura Empire 1st Carrier Division, Kaga.
Behold and tremble!
There's no end to this!
We could be in trouble.
Interceptors?!
Don't bully my friends!
That girl, she's an aircraft carrier.
Such a lean body, she's not much of a meal...
But a prey is a prey.
I shall devour you!
Not on my watch!
Watch out!
Laffey!
Laffey... Still combat capable.
You...!
Sakura Empire, improved Fubuki-class destroyer Ayanami...
Taste the power of the Demon...!
But why...
We are enemies, of course!
Is that it? Was I a fool to expect a challenge?
Oh, Kaga, you're enjoying this.
Please! If you continue, Unicorn will...
Stop!
What?!
That ship...
An Eagle Union aircraft carrier... Is that who I think it is?
That's her! That's Eagle Union's strongest aircraft carrier...!
The Grey Ghost, the Great E...!
So it's you!
Enterprise... engage!
Here I come.
Interesting!
Incredible...
Entertain me, phantom!
Wait, Kaga!
You...
You're mine.
Kaga!
How dare you injure my body! This body belongs to my dear sister!
Enough, Kaga.
Dear sister! I can still fight!
I know. But there's a right time for everything.
Big sister!
Sheesh, someone's late.
We've accomplished our goals, mostly. This mission is a success.
Yes, dear sister. If you say so.
You think we're going to let you get away?
Oh, what a scary glare. I'm about to lose my composure.
"Aircraft Carrier Zuikaku" My seniors, it's time.
Yes, let us take our leave.
Wait!
Azur Lane, consider this a formal declaration of war.
We, Sakura Empire, along with Iron Blood, will now crush your deception.
The mighty must control the future.
Heaven's will resides with us, the true conqueror of the seas.
We are the alliance of crimson blood... We are Red Axis.
They got away...
She really saved us.
Enterprise, the mightiest warrior of Eagle Union...
But there is so much pain...
One battle after another...