"Both Versions of Sumipe are Lovely!" Voice Actress Sumire Uesaka Praised for 10-Year "Before and After" Photos as Fubuki from "KanColle"

Voice actress Sumire Uesaka recently updated her official X account with photos of herself cosplaying as Fubuki from "Kantai Collection -KanColle-," sparking a wave of excitement among fans.

Uesaka posted two photos with the caption, "2026 Fubuki-chan and 2016 Fubuki-chan, brought to you by the woman behind the voice (Sumipe)."

The shared images show Uesaka in 2016 and 2026, both times dressed in Fubuki’s iconic outfit. In the 2026 photo on the left, she strikes a pose with both arms raised, wearing a navy and white sailor uniform with a pleated skirt and sneakers. Meanwhile, the 2016 photo on the right shows her in a similar sailor suit but with anchor-patterned high socks and lace-up boots. This rare side-by-side comparison allows fans to enjoy the subtle changes in the costume and the "voice actress's" aura over the span of a decade.

"Kantai Collection -KanColle-" is a fleet collection and growth simulation game (and subsequent media franchise) where historical warships are personified as "Fleet Girls" (Kanmusu) who battle a powerful enemy known as the "Abyssal Fleet." Players take on the role of an "Admiral," collecting and strengthening a diverse cast of Fleet Girls to organize their own unique fleet. Since its debut as a browser game in 2013, the series has remained highly popular, expanding into an anime series and a theatrical film.

Fans reacted enthusiastically to the post, with comments such as, "The old Fubuki-chan had a certain innocence, but now you can really feel her confidence," "A 10-year before-and-after is just way too cute!", "Both versions of Sumipe are wonderful!", and "She gets hairier every year... what progress!!" (lol).