Voice Actress Sumire Uesaka Praised as "Gorgeous from the New Year" as She Showcases Fubuki Costume from 'KanColle,' Receiving Response of "It Was Seriously the Best"

Voice actress Sumire Uesaka's official X account has published images from her appearance at the 'C2 Kikan "KanColle" Official New Year Live! 2026 Chinjufu New Year Live! 2026 in YOKOHAMA Minato Mirai' held on January 3rd, causing a major buzz among fans.

The published images feature Uesaka dressed in the costume of Fubuki, a character appearing in the popular anime and game series 'KanColle.' Uesaka wore a sailor uniform-style costume based in white and navy blue, with rigging-inspired parts attached to her arms. Striking a pose with her index finger against her cheek toward the camera, she wrote, "Thank you for the KanColle New Year Live! Fubuki is truly happy to have met the Commander...! (Sumipe)," expressing her joy at appearing at the event and gratitude to her fans.

'Kantai Collection -KanColle-' is a fleet development simulation game where players nurture and strengthen "ship girls (kanmusu)" - vessels that have taken on human forms - to battle the formidable enemy "Abyssal Fleet," as well as media mix works based on this original. Players become "Admirals (Commanders)" and collect unique ship girls to form their own fleet. Since its browser game launch in 2013, it has expanded widely through anime adaptations and theatrical film releases, boasting enduring popularity.

In response to this post, fans have submitted numerous comments with impressions of the event such as "The New Year Live was seriously the best," "It became a wonderful beginning to the event," and "Fubuki's singing was the best," as well as comments praising Uesaka's appearance, including "I'm happy to see the gorgeous Sumipe from the new year."