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Upotte!! (2012 - ongoing)
Upotte!! is a slice-of-life (roughly analogous to an American sitcom) Japanese anime series based on the manga of the same name by Kitsune Tennouji. Most of the main characters are school girls who are personified versions of various firearms (the main character, Funco, is literally an FN FNC assault rifle). Submachine guns are grouped into Elementary School, assault rifles are in Middle School, and battle rifles are in High School. The series first aired on April 7, 2012 and is simulcast in English via Crunchyroll.com.
The following firearms were seen in the anime television series Upotte!!:
Pistols
Glock 26
What appears to be a Glock 26 is depicted in "Sing! Compete!" when the narrator explains on the use of red dot sights.
Glock 26 subcompact Pistol - 9x19mm
A Glock 26 being depicted with a red dot sight mounted on the slide. Note that Glock trademarks are not seen in the slide.
Submachine Gun
Fabrique Nationale P90 TR
A FN P90 TR is partially seen in "Sing! Compete!".
The FN P90 TR's barrel and picatinny railing is seen on the right side of the picture.
Heckler & Koch MP5A2
A Heckler & Koch MP5A2 is shown during a background explanation of 5.56 and 7.62 NATO rounds in "Go for it! Pass it!". An actual MP5A2 is fired by MP in "Wash and Scrub!"
Heckler & Koch MP5A2 with "tropical" wide handguard - 9x19mm
You can see the symbolism in here between the elementary, middle and high school students with the firearms they represent.
MP fires the MP5A2 at the shooting range.
The MP5A2 (right) compared to the FNC (left) in regards to the bullets used.
Ingram MAC-10
A picture of an Ingram MAC-10 is seen in "Wash and Scrub!" when MP explains why M-10 suddenly stopped talking mid-sentence after a quick-fire non-stop tirade about a classmate. This is a reference to the extremely high rate-of-fire on some MAC-10 variants, which could peak at around 1200RPM.
Ingram MAC-10 open bolt submachine gun - .45 ACP
MP explaining to the Seisho Middle School students why M-10 stopped talking.
MP40
A MP40 is shown in "Wash and Scrub!" when the narrator explains the background of modern submachine guns.
MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm.
The MP40 as shown in "Wash and Scrub!" with Germany (and most of Western Europe) behind the submachine gun. The stock is folded to the front.
Assault Rifles
AK-47
An AK-47 is seen in "Sing! Compete!" when the narrator explains the background behind the conflict between the M16 and the AK-based rifles.
Final Production version of the Type III AK-47 - 7.62x39mm
An AK-47 as it appears in "Sing! Compete!".
Type I AK-47, hybrid stamped/milled receiver with prototype slab sided magazine - 7.62x39mm
An Type I AK-47 behind the USSR flag. Note the prototype slab sided magazine.
Armalite AR-18
An Armalite AR-18 used by 18 can be seen on the shooting range next to L and Aug in "Grip and Hold!". 18 uses the AR-18 in the jungle wargames in "Sing! Compete!".
You can partially see the body and barrel of the AR-18 next to L's L85A1 in the shooting range.
18 folds the stock of her AR-18 when the signal is given to start the jungle wargames.
18 with her AR-18 in the showdown between the teams.
Bushmaster ACR
A poster illustrates the Bushmaster ACR in "Sing! Complete!" with details on the disassembled parts.
Bushmaster ACR with folding stock, tri-rail handguard, and Magpul MBUS sights - 5.56x45mm NATO
A poster in Curry's gun shop illustrates a Bushmaster ACR near Sig and Funco.
CETME Model L
A CETME Model L is seen in "Sing! Compete!" wielded by Model. It's also seen in Curly's gun shop as well.
Model moves out to engage any incoming teams in the jungle wargames.
Colt AR-15
Colt M16
A Colt M16 is seen in "Sing! Compete!" when the episode shows the evolution of the M16 series and when the narrator explains the origin of the rivalry between M16 and AK rifles.
M16 - 5.56x45mm. The M16 depicted in the show is fitted with the later M16A1 lower receiver.
The M16 on the rightmost part of the picture.
The M16 as depicted in "Wash and Scrub!".
Colt M16A1
A Colt M16A1 can be seen in the second episode when the M16A1 is compared with the A4 in terms of firing rate in "Go for it! Pass it!". A M16A1 is also seen in "Wash and Scrub!" and in "Sing! Compete!".
M16A1 with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm
A Vietnam War-era soldier fires the M16A1 on the left while a modern American soldier fires the M16A4.
The M16A1 behind the US flag.
US soldiers armed with M16A1s search the South Vietnamese jungles for enemy combatants.
A M16A1 seen for sale for the cost of 30,000 Yen. On the left is Howa Type 89 (stock is seen only) and on the right is the FN P90 TR.
Colt Model 653
A Colt Model 653 carbine fitted with a 16" sporter barrel is seen in the hands of an American soldier in "Sing! Compete!".
Colt Model 653 modified with a 16" barrel - 5.56x45mm
A Vietnam War-era American soldier armed with the Model 653.
Colt M16A2
A Colt M16A2 can be seen in "Sing! Compete!".
A M16A2 as illustrated in an evolution sequence of the M16 series.
Colt M16A3
A Colt M16A3 can be seen in "Sing! Compete!".
A M16A2 as illustrated in an evolution sequence of the M16 series.
Colt M16A4
16 (Ichiroku in Japanese) is the personification of the Colt M16A4 Assault Rifle, first appearing in "Grip and Hold!". Examples of the M16A4 are seen in "Sing! Compete!".
M16A4 with carry handle attached and standard A2 handguards - 5.56x45mm
16 with an M16A4. You can see the closeup of the rifle's selector switch.
16 in SD form with her M16A4.
16 checks her M16A4 with Funco's FNC and L's L85A1.
16 prepares her M16A4 for a war game.
A Vietnam War-era soldier fires the M16A1 on the left while a modern American soldier fires the M16A4.
A M16A4 outfitted with a suppressor, laser designator, vertical foregrip, red dot/night vision scope and a dual magazine clip holder during Funco's explanation when a rifle should be light to handle.
File:Upotte dual M16s.jpg Dual M16A4s being pictured as the narrator explains on how to use an assault rifle. The one above uses iron sights while the one below uses a red dot sight attached on the upper receiver via picatinny railing.
Colt M4A1
A Colt M4A1 is depicted in "Wash and Scrub!" during an oral history narration of the L85A1. It has a holographic sight with a magnifying scope.
Colt M4A1 with 6 position collapsible stock - 5.56x45mm. Note slight difference in shape of stock compared to older model M4 (above).
A British SAS soldier holding a M4A1 by one hand. The scaling on the weapon is way off being far too large, meaning that in order for the soldier to be able to grip the weapon the pistol grip has been shrunk relative to the rest of the rifle.
Enfield L85A1
L is the personification of the L85A1, first appearing in "Grip and Hold!". She adores Fal and often jams, which is unfortunately true as the British and the Jamaicans (A major user of the L85A1 since 1992) often encountered jamming issues as a major source of discontent for the rifle before Heckler & Koch was able to improve the rifle to bring it the L85A2 standard. The L85A1 appears in "Wash and Scrub!" during a narrator explanation on how the rifle was made.
L85A1 with SUSAT scope - 5.56x45mm NATO
L in SD form with her L85A1.
L checks her L85A1 with Funco's FNC and 16's M16A4.
Checking the SUSAT scope.
The L85A1 field stripped with major parts disassembled.
L's title card in "Wash and Scrub!"
File:Upotte L85A1 trigger.jpg Closeup of the L85A1's trigger in "Sing! Compete!". Let's say that L didn't go through with it due to... complications.
Enfield L85A2
The Enfield L85A2 appears in "Wash and Scrub!" when the narrator explains how the L85A2 was created to handle the defects from the A1 model.
L85A2 with SUSAT scope - 5.56x45mm NATO
The L85A2 as shown in "Wash and Scrub!". The picture shows that not much modification was visible externally.
FARA 83
A FARA 83, made by Fabrica Militar de Armas Portatiles Domingo Matheu (Domingo Matheu Portable Military Factory), is seen in "Sing! Compete!", wielded by Fara.
Fara armed with the FARA 83 in the jungle wargames while taking cover behind a tree.
FN FNC
Funco is the personification of the FN FNC Assault Rifle, first appearing in "Grip and Hold!". Hilariously, Genkoku first referred to her as the 'girl with the thong', a reference to the fact FN FNC's came with skeleton stocks.
Funco's title card halfway through episode one.
Funco about to assault her homeroom teacher for publicly addressing her as the 'girl with the thong'.
Some things are just plain taboo. Like talking about a young girl's underwear choice. Death may occur if said young girl is the personification of an assault rifle.
Funco in SD form showing her FN FNC.
Funco's FNC with L's L85A1 and 16's M16A4.
Funco loading her FN FNC before engaging her sister in a war game.
You can see the symbolism in here between the elementary, middle and high school students with the firearms they represent.
GIAT FAMAS G1
A GIAT FAMAS G1 is seen in "Wash and Scrub!" when bullup rifles are explained by the narrator.
A FAMAS G1 next to a Steyr AUG.
Howa Type 89-F
The folding stock of a Howa Type 89-F is seen in "Sing! Compete!".
The Howa Type 89-F's folding stock is seen on the bottom-left side of the picture.
Israel Weapon Industries Galil AR
Galil fires an IWI Galil AR in the shooting range alongside Sako. She first appears in "Sing! Compete!".
Galil firing the Galil AR at a magazine photo of 16 for target practice.
Eyecatch of "Sing! Compete!" with Galil on the left side holding the Galil AR.
Galil with her Galil AR in the showdown between the teams.
Sako Rk95 Tp
A Sako Rk95 Tp is used by Sako as her main assault rifle, appearing first in "Sing! Compete!".
Eyecatch of "Sing! Compete!" with Sako on the right holding her Rk95 Tp. Note that the stats present are wrong - Sako is intended to use a rare export variant of Rk95 Tp chambered in 5.56x45mm, yet the stats are copied from the 7.62x39mm version, and inaccurately on top of that (weight is 1 kg higher than in reality, and there is no such a thing as a 5.56x39mm round). The magazine is also drawn too large.
SIG SG 550
Sig is the personification of the SIG SG 550; smart yet somewhat of a ditz. She first appears in "Grip and Hold!"
SIG SG 550 assault rifle - 5.56x45mm with proprietary bipod.
Sig at the range with 16 doing a mag change in the next lane.
Sig at the range with Aug on the other lane.
Sig shooting a 500m target. This scope is a product made from Hensoldt Wetzlar.
Sig taking her SG 550 to conduct her Iai Shooting technique.
File:Upotte SG 550 rifle.jpg Sig holding the SG 550, outfitted with a Hensoldt-made scope and dual magazines clipped together in "Sing! Compete!".
Closeup of the selector switch in "Sing! Compete!". Note that it's set to 3, indicating that the rifle can fire in three-burst mode.
SG 552
A SG 552 is briefly seen in "Sing! Compete!".
The SIG SG 552 assault rifle briefly seen during talks between Funco, 18, L and Sig. This has a red dot scope and a vertical foregrip attached.
ST Kinetics SAR-21
A ST Kinetics SAR-21 is used by Sar in "Sing! Compete!". It's also seen in Curly's gun shop.
Sar is on the left side of the screen, armed with the SAR-21.
On the upper left side, you can see the barrel of the ST Kinetics SAR-21.
ST Kinetics SR-88A
A ST Kinetics SR-88A is used by 88 in "Sing! Compete!". It's also seen in Curly's gun shop.
ST Kinetics SR-88A - 5.56x45mm
88 is on the right side of the screen, armed with the SR-88A.
88 prepares to locate 16, unaware that she is being aimed at by her.
The SR-88A above the Steyr AUG A1.
Steyr AUG
Aug, the personified version of the Steyr AUG, can be seen on the range next to Sig.
Considering the SIG 550's name, I'm willing to bet her name is quite obvious right now.
The AUG next to the FAMAS during a background explanation of bullpup rifles.
T91 Carbine
The T91 (or the Type 91) carbine is seen in "Sing! Compete! in Curly's gun shop.
Combined Service Forces T91 Carbine - 5.56x45mm.
The T91 being sold in Curly's gun shop as an assault rifle gun rack.
Battle Rifles
EM-2
A EM-2 is seen in "Wash and Scrub!" when the history of the L85A1 is explained.
A EM-2 as depicted. The FN FNC is below the EM-2 to show the size of bullup rifles from conventional rifles.
Enfield XL64E5
The Enfield XL64E5 is seen in an oral narration of the creation of the L85 series in "Wash and Scrub!".
A good closeup of the XL64E5 in "Wash and Scrub!.
Fabrique National FAL
A FN FAL appears in "Wash and Scrub!" when the narrator explains to the audience how the L85 was created.
FN FAL 50.00 - 7.62x51mm NATO.
The first FN FAL as depicted. The carry handles appears to be folded down. The plastic parts (buttstock, foregrip and pistol grip) were changed to wood.
Royal Small Arms Factory L1A1 SLR
Funco's elder sister Fal is based off the FN FAL, more specifically the British L1A1 SLR variant. She is described as being beautiful and smart. Fal appears in "Grip and Hold!". The rifle appears in "Wash and Scrub!" when Fal explains the origin of the L1A1.
L1A1 SLR - 7.62x51mm NATO
Fal in the shooting range with 14.
Fal confronting Funco at the stairway.
Fal in episode 2's title card with G3 and 14.
You can see the symbolism in here between the elementary, middle and high school students with the firearms they represent.
Fal confronting Funco at the school fountain.
The L1A1 as depicted in "Wash and Scrub!
Good closeup of the L1A1's lower receiver, magazine, trigger and trigger guard with pistol grip.
Heckler & Koch G3A3
G3 is based off the G3A3. She has several younger sisters in elementary school (i.e. the MP5 series). She first appears in "Grip and Hold!". Curly's gun shop sign in "Sing! Compete! is a G3A3.
Heckler & Koch G3A3 - 7.62x51mm NATO
G3 aims a G3A3 at Sig during a sniping match.
G3 in episode 2's title card with Fal and 14.
Aiming the G3A3 at Funco during the war games.
You can see the G3A3 in Curly's gun shop sign.
Springfield M14
16's elder sister 14 (Ichiyon in Japanese) is based off the M14. She first appears in "Grip and Hold!". A few M14s are seen in "Sing! Compete!".
M14 rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO
File:Ichiyon1.jpg A snapshot of 14 from the ending sequence. Stock looks like it's been cut off.
14 blind firing her M14 under full auto mode after being under attack by 16.
14 firing her M14 alongside Fal.
14 in the stairway with Fal while confronting Funco.
14 being taught by G3 how to use her M14 better.
14 in the title card of episode 2 with G3 and Fal.
A flashback sequence of American soldiers in South Vietnam armed with M14s in "Sing! Compete!".
The M14 on the ground. The picture's been flipped vertically to get a good look at the rifle's profile.
Semi-Auto Rifles
SKS
A SKS appears in "Wash and Scrub!" during the explanation on the origin of bullpup rifles.
Russian Simonov Type 45 aka the Russian SKS rifle - 7.62x39mm. The Russian SKS has a milled receiver and a blade bayonet. The rifles were issued with hardwood or laminated stocks. This example has a hardwood stock.
A SKS rifle with the flag of the USSR behind it.
Others
Curly's Gun Store Racks
In Curly's gun store in "Sing! Compete!", several assault rifles are portrayed as being sold in the world of "Upotte!".
A few assault rifles are sold in Curly's Store. From bottom to top: Steyr AUG A1, ST Kinetics SR-88A and the T91 carbine.
Same photo as the one above, except that the CETME Model L is fully displayed next to the T91.
Tokyo Marui "Golgo 13" M16 Airsoft Gun
On the upper left side, you can see the barrel of the ST Kinetics SAR-21. On the upper right side is a M16A2 with a riflescope mounted on the upper receiver and a custom stock, similar to the M16A2 used by Duke "Golgo 13" Togo in the Golgo 13 series.
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