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===Colt M16=== | ===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. | + | A [[M16_rifle_series#M16_Rifle|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. |
− | + | [[File:M16-SP1.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M16 - 5.56x45mm. The M16 depicted in the show is fitted with the later M16A1 lower receiver.]] | |
[[File:Upotte evolution.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M16 on the rightmost part of the picture.]] | [[File:Upotte evolution.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M16 on the rightmost part of the picture.]] | ||
[[File:Upotte M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M16 as depicted in "Wash and Scrub!".]] | [[File:Upotte M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M16 as depicted in "Wash and Scrub!".]] | ||
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===Colt M16A1=== | ===Colt M16A1=== | ||
− | A | + | A [[M16A1 Rifle#M16A1|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!". |
[[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
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[[File:Upotte cheap.jpg|thumb|none|600px|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.]] | [[File:Upotte cheap.jpg|thumb|none|600px|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 | + | ===Colt Model 653=== |
− | A Colt | + | A [[M16_rifle_series#Colt_Carbine.2FModel_653.2FModel_727.2FModel_733|Colt Model 653]] carbine fitted with a 16" sporter barrel is seen in the hands of an American soldier in "Sing! Compete!". |
− | + | [[File:ColtM653.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Colt Model 653 modified with a 16" barrel - 5.56x45mm]] | |
− | [[File:Upotte sequence.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Vietnam War-era American soldier armed with the | + | [[File:Upotte sequence.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Vietnam War-era American soldier armed with the Model 653.]] |
===Colt M16A2=== | ===Colt M16A2=== | ||
− | A Colt M16A2 can be seen in "Sing! Compete!". | + | A [[M16_rifle_series#M16A2_Rifle|Colt M16A2]] can be seen in "Sing! Compete!". |
− | + | [[File:M16A2.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M16A2 - 5.56x45mm]] | |
[[File:Upotte M16s.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A M16A2 as illustrated in an evolution sequence of the M16 series.]] | [[File:Upotte M16s.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A M16A2 as illustrated in an evolution sequence of the M16 series.]] | ||
Revision as of 12:17, 1 May 2012
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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.
Submachine Gun
Fabrique Nationale P90 TR
A FN P90 TR is partially seen in "Sing! Compete!".
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!"
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.
MP40
A MP40 is shown in "Wash and Scrub!" when the narrator explains the background of modern submachine guns.
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.
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!".
Bushmaster ACR
A poster illustrates the Bushmaster ACR in "Sing! Complete!" with details on the disassembled parts.
CETME Model L
A CETME Model L is seen in "Sing! Compete!" wielded by Model. It's also seen in Curry's gun shop as well.
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.
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!".
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 M16A2
A Colt M16A2 can be seen in "Sing! Compete!".
Colt M16A3
A Colt M16A3 can be seen in "Sing! Compete!".
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!".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
GIAT FAMAS G2
A GIAT FAMAS G2 is seen in "Wash and Scrub!" when bullup rifles are explained by the narrator.
Howa Type 89-F
The folding stock of a Howa Type 89-F is seen in "Sing! Compete!".
Israel Weapon Industries Galil AR
Galil fires an IWI Galil AR in the shooting range alongside Sako. She first appears in "Sing! Compete!".
Sako Rk95 Tp
A Sako Rk95 Tp is used by Sako as her main assault rifle, appearing first in "Sing! Compete!".
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!"
SG 552
A SG 552 is briefly seen in "Sing! Compete!".
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.
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.
Steyr AUG
Aug, the personified version of the Steyr AUG, can be seen on the range next to Sig.
T91 Carbine
The T91 (or the Type 91) carbine is seen in "Sing! Compete! in Curly's gun shop.
Battle Rifles
EM-2
A EM-2 is seen in "Wash and Scrub!" when the history of the L85A1 is explained.
Enfield XL64E5
The Enfield XL64E5 is seen in an oral narration of the creation of the L85 series 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.
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.
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.
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!".
Semi-Auto Rifles
SKS
A SKS appears in "Wash and Scrub!" during the explanation on the origin of bullpup rifles.
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!".