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+ | |name= ''Blue Archive the Animation <br> ブルーアーカイブ The Animation <br> Burūākaibu The Animation'' | ||
+ | |picture = MV5BMzc1MTA0ZmQtMWU1OC00MDJhLTkxZjQtYjk5OWVhNTliNjJiXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTM3NDc1OTM2. V1 FMjpg UY4096 .jpg | ||
+ | |caption = Anime visual | ||
+ | |country = [[File:JAP.jpg|25px]] Japan | ||
+ | |genre = Action, Fantasy | ||
+ | |dates = Spring 2024 | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |seasons = 1 | ||
+ | |episodes = 12 | ||
+ | |character1=Sensei | ||
+ | |actor1=Shogo Sakata | ||
+ | |character2=Arona | ||
+ | |actor2=Konomi Kohara | ||
+ | |character3=Shiroko Sunaookami | ||
+ | |actor3=Yui Ogura | ||
+ | |character4=Hoshino Takanashi | ||
+ | |actor4=Yumiri Hanamori | ||
+ | |character5=Serika Kuromi | ||
+ | |actor5=Ayaka Ohashi | ||
+ | |character6=Ayane Okusora | ||
+ | |actor6=Sayaka Harada | ||
+ | |character7=Nonomi Izayoi | ||
+ | |actor7=Chiyuki Miura | ||
+ | |character8=Aru Rikuhachima | ||
+ | |actor8=Reina Kondou | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | '''''Blue Archive the Animation''''' (Japanese title: ブルーアーカイブ The Animation, Burūākaibu The Animation) is a 2024 science fiction-action anime series based on the 2021 South Korean tactical role-playing game of the same name. | + | '''''Blue Archive the Animation''''' (Japanese title: ブルーアーカイブ The Animation, Burūākaibu The Animation) is a 2024 science fiction-action anime series based on the 2021 South Korean tactical role-playing game of the same name. Season 1 is an adaptation of the "Countermeasures Committee" arc (also known as "Volume 1: The Foreclosure Task Force"). |
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+ | Kivotos is an academic city-state comprised of thousands of districts, each independently ruled by a different school. Bridging all of them is the General Student Council, an organization which acts to manage all the academies and maintain order. Conflicts between students with firearms is a common sight, although due to their halos, they never take much more than superficial damage. | ||
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+ | Inside Kivotos, the Abydos High School is on the verge of closure due to the encroaching desert and an insurmountable debt. The Foreclosure Task Force, a group made up of the five remaining students of the school, struggles to absolve their situation. Sent by the Student Council, Sensei, an adult, helps start changes to lead them on the right path. | ||
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+ | ''Because this place is our home'' | ||
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+ | {{spoiler}} | ||
{{Anime Title}} | {{Anime Title}} | ||
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− | = | + | =Pistols= |
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+ | ==Glock 17== | ||
+ | When Sensei and Ayane react to Hoshino casually talking about kidnapping other students to increase their school's attendance, a generic drawing of a [[Glock 17]] can be seen in the background. The closest equivalent is a Glock 17 with GMS-type wide rear sights (or mounting plate), rounded trigger guard and Glock 43 magwell. | ||
+ | [[File:Glock17C Gen2.jpg|thumb|none|325px|2nd Generation Glock 17C - 9x19mm. This model has compensator cuts on the slide and barrel to reduce muzzle climb while firing.]] | ||
+ | [[File:Glock-43-single-stack-92.jpg|thumb|none|325px|Glock 43 - 9x19mm]] | ||
+ | [[File:BlueArch EP3 Glock.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Glock seen in the middle of the image.]] | ||
==Heckler & Koch P30S== | ==Heckler & Koch P30S== | ||
− | Onikata Kayoko uses a two tone [[Heckler & Koch P30|Heckler & | + | Onikata Kayoko uses a two tone [[Heckler & Koch P30|Heckler & Koch P30S]] pistol, which is named "Demon's Roar". It is fitted with a suppressor, fictional silver and black grips and red trigger. It has four serrations in the front instead of five and lacks rear serrations (the front serrations also have red highlights). The external safety is indented (unlike in the game where it is the normal safety) and the rear hammer is enlarged and flattened. |
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[[File:HKP30ThumbSafety.jpg|thumb|none|325px|Heckler & Koch P30S - 9x19mm Parabellum]] | [[File:HKP30ThumbSafety.jpg|thumb|none|325px|Heckler & Koch P30S - 9x19mm Parabellum]] | ||
+ | [[File:OnikataKayoko DemonsRoar EP3 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kayoko with her P30S in the beginning of Episode 3: ''Leave it to Handyman 68!'']] | ||
+ | [[File:OnikataKayoko DemonsRoar EP3 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chambering her pistol. Note the ejection port appears to be covered by the barrel even after it is pulled all the way rearward.]] | ||
[[File:KayokoGun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kayoko holds her P30S in front of a group of Mercenaries hired by Problem Solver 68.]] | [[File:KayokoGun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kayoko holds her P30S in front of a group of Mercenaries hired by Problem Solver 68.]] | ||
− | [[File:OnikataKayoko DemonsRoar PV 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[File:OnikataKayoko DemonsRoar PV 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kayoko with her pistol as Aru introduces her.]] |
+ | [[File:OnikataKayoko DemonsRoar EP3 05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Screenshots from different parts of the same scene where she fights Nonomi. Due to animation inconsistency, the pistol is depicted as both single action and double action here (also her first shot doesn't cause the slide to reciprocate).]] | ||
+ | [[File:OnikataKayoko DemonsRoar EP3 06.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Firing; the slide doesn't fully move back.]] | ||
[[File:OnikataKayoko DemonsRoar PV 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kayoko with Mutsuki, the bottom of the magazine is visible here.]] | [[File:OnikataKayoko DemonsRoar PV 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kayoko with Mutsuki, the bottom of the magazine is visible here.]] | ||
− | == Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer == | + | ==Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer== |
Hinomiya Chinatsu uses a [[Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer]] pistol, which is named "Support Pointer". It has reddish-brown grip panels, rear sight, magazine and bolt. | Hinomiya Chinatsu uses a [[Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer]] pistol, which is named "Support Pointer". It has reddish-brown grip panels, rear sight, magazine and bolt. | ||
[[Image:MauserM712Schnellfeuer.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer - 7.63x25mm Mauser]] | [[Image:MauserM712Schnellfeuer.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer - 7.63x25mm Mauser]] | ||
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==SIG-Sauer P226R== | ==SIG-Sauer P226R== | ||
− | Anubis/Shiroko - Terror is seen using a [[ | + | Anubis/Shiroko - Terror is seen using a [[SIG-Sauer P226R]] in the prologue of Episode 1: ''Abydos High School Countermeasures Committee''. A P226 without a rail is seen on the desk of the Problem Solver 68 office in the beginning of Episode 3: ''Leave it to Handyman 68!'' |
[[Image:P226R.jpg|thumb|none|325px|SIG-Sauer P226R - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:P226R.jpg|thumb|none|325px|SIG-Sauer P226R - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:ShirokoTerror EP1 02.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Shiroko walks with her pistol drawn at the start of the episode.]] | [[File:ShirokoTerror EP1 02.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Shiroko walks with her pistol drawn at the start of the episode.]] | ||
[[File:ShirokoTerror EP1 03.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Then brings it to bear...]] | [[File:ShirokoTerror EP1 03.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Then brings it to bear...]] | ||
− | [[File:ShirokoTerror EP1 04.jpg|600px|thumb|none|...and chambers it. Note the hammer is incorrectly depicted as | + | [[File:ShirokoTerror EP1 04.jpg|600px|thumb|none|...and chambers it. Note the hammer is incorrectly depicted as uncocked after the slide returns.]] |
[[File:ShirokoTerror EP1 01.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Aiming her pistol.]] | [[File:ShirokoTerror EP1 01.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Aiming her pistol.]] | ||
[[File:ShirokoTerror EP1 05.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Ditto, but closeup of the rifling and front of the pistol.]] | [[File:ShirokoTerror EP1 05.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Ditto, but closeup of the rifling and front of the pistol.]] | ||
[[File:ShirokoTerror EP1 06.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Firing.]] | [[File:ShirokoTerror EP1 06.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Firing.]] | ||
+ | [[File:SigP226 Left.jpg|thumb|none|325px|SIG-Sauer P226 - 9x19mm]] | ||
+ | [[File:BlueArchive EP3 PS68 Desk.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The SIG next to some Mk 2 grenades in EP3.]] | ||
==SIG-Sauer P229== | ==SIG-Sauer P229== | ||
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=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
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==SIG-Sauer MPX== | ==SIG-Sauer MPX== | ||
− | Hayase Yuuka uses twin 20-round magazine equipped [[SIG-Sauer MPX | + | Hayase Yuuka uses twin 20-round magazine equipped [[SIG-Sauer MPX]] 2012 prototype submachine guns, which are named "Logic & Reason" respectively. They have blue highlights in the magazine window, part of the tube of the stock, the end of the selector and in the divits of the handguard rails. In-game she uses twin SIG-Sauer MPX-K 2012 prototype SMGs instead (this appears to have been fixed in EP2 but not in the OP). |
[[File:SIG MPX.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SIG-Sauer MPX, 2012 prototype with 6.5" barrel - 9x19mm]] | [[File:SIG MPX.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SIG-Sauer MPX, 2012 prototype with 6.5" barrel - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:HinomiyaChinatsu SupportPointer OP 02.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Yuuka with her SMGs in the OP.]] | [[File:HinomiyaChinatsu SupportPointer OP 02.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Yuuka with her SMGs in the OP.]] | ||
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==SIG-Sauer MPX-K== | ==SIG-Sauer MPX-K== | ||
− | SMG Sukeban use [[SIG-Sauer MPX-K | + | SMG Sukeban use [[SIG-Sauer MPX-K]] 2012 prototypes. |
[[File:SIG MPX-K.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SIG-Sauer MPX-K, 2012 prototype - 9x19mm]] | [[File:SIG MPX-K.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SIG-Sauer MPX-K, 2012 prototype - 9x19mm]] | ||
− | [[File:BlueArchive Sukeban OP 01.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A Submachine Gun Sukeban squatting with other Sukeban while holding her MPX-K.]] | + | [[File:BlueArchive Sukeban OP 01.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A Submachine Gun Sukeban squatting with other Sukeban while holding her MPX-K in the OP.]] |
− | [[File:Sukeban Episode 01 03.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Aiming her SMG.]] | + | [[File:Sukeban Episode 01 03.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Aiming her SMG with the other Sukeban in EP1.]] |
− | [[File:Sukeban Episode 01 04.jpg|600px|thumb|none| | + | [[File:Sukeban Episode 01 04.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The Sukeban firing at the Bosozoku Automatons they were arguing with.]] |
+ | [[File:BlueArchive EP2 01.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Yuuka holding twin MPX-Ks in the prologue of Episode 2: ''I Don't Approve!'' (which is also the prologue of the game).]] | ||
=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
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==Beretta 1301 Tactical== | ==Beretta 1301 Tactical== | ||
Takanashi Hoshino uses a customized mostly white [[Beretta 1301|Beretta 1301 Tactical]] shotgun, which is named "Eye of Horus". It has a 21" barrel from the Comp model, Nordic MXT +3 Extension Kit, Mesa Tactical Urbino Pistol Grip Stock + Riser (the buttpad doesn't seem to be based on any particular butt they make for their 1301 stock), Mesa Tactical SureShell Aluminum Carrier And Rail, and seemingly fictional choke and a fictional smooth version of the Rowe Tactical OEM Charging Handle. | Takanashi Hoshino uses a customized mostly white [[Beretta 1301|Beretta 1301 Tactical]] shotgun, which is named "Eye of Horus". It has a 21" barrel from the Comp model, Nordic MXT +3 Extension Kit, Mesa Tactical Urbino Pistol Grip Stock + Riser (the buttpad doesn't seem to be based on any particular butt they make for their 1301 stock), Mesa Tactical SureShell Aluminum Carrier And Rail, and seemingly fictional choke and a fictional smooth version of the Rowe Tactical OEM Charging Handle. | ||
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==Fabarm SDASS== | ==Fabarm SDASS== | ||
− | Igusa Haruka uses a | + | Igusa Haruka uses a custom [[Fabarm SDASS]] shotgun, which is named "Blow Away". It is modified with a fictional spikes atop the barrel, violet foreend and stock, TiN coated bolt, and optic which somewhat resembles a spiked Leupold Freedom Red Dot Sight without the elevation adjustment knob. |
[[file:Fabarm Sdass tactical -1-.jpg|thumb|none|450px|FABARM SDASS Tactical - 12 gauge]] | [[file:Fabarm Sdass tactical -1-.jpg|thumb|none|450px|FABARM SDASS Tactical - 12 gauge]] | ||
− | [[File: | + | [[File:IgusaHaruka BlowAway OP 01.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Haruka with her SDASS next to an exasperated Kayoko in the OP.]] |
− | [[File:IgusaHaruka BlowAway | + | [[File:IgusaHaruka BlowAway EP3 04.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Haruka with her SDASS slung in EP3.]] |
− | [[File:IgusaHaruka BlowAway | + | [[File:BlueArch RikuhachimaAru WineRedAdmire 02.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Standing with the rest of Problem Solver 68.]] |
+ | [[File:IgusaHaruka BlowAway EP3 01.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Haruka awaiting her introduction by Aru (which never happens due to Aru being interrupted by Shiroko, much to Haruka's dismay).]] | ||
+ | [[File:IgusaHaruka BlowAway EP3 03.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Firing at Hoshino in EP3.]] | ||
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+ | ==Hawk Semi-Auto Shotgun== | ||
+ | What appears to be a [[Hawk shotgun series|Hawk Semi-Auto]] is seen in the hands of a Security Automaton in the Abydos First Central Bank (called Octopus Bank in-game). The shotgun lacks its rear sight and flash hider. It appears to be fitted with a Bonesteel Arms AK Galil Style Folding Stock. | ||
+ | [[Image:Hawk-Semiauto.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Hawk Semi-Auto Tactical - 12 Gauge]] | ||
+ | [[File:BlueArchive EP3 BankGuard01.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The Automaton armed with the Hawk seen through a security camera Shiroko hijacked.]] | ||
=Rifles & Carbines= | =Rifles & Carbines= | ||
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==Arisaka Type 99== | ==Arisaka Type 99== | ||
Kosaka Wakamo uses a modified [[Arisaka Type 99]], named "Crimson Calamity". She is first seen with the rifle in Episode 2: ''I Don't Approve''. It is customized with an all black stock with kitsune mask decal, red handguard with a cherry blossom pattern, golden trigger, trigger guard, rear and front sights and barrel. The Type 30 Bayonet has a custom hilt plus a tassel, however as with the game, the bayonet is mounted in a completely fictitious manner. | Kosaka Wakamo uses a modified [[Arisaka Type 99]], named "Crimson Calamity". She is first seen with the rifle in Episode 2: ''I Don't Approve''. It is customized with an all black stock with kitsune mask decal, red handguard with a cherry blossom pattern, golden trigger, trigger guard, rear and front sights and barrel. The Type 30 Bayonet has a custom hilt plus a tassel, however as with the game, the bayonet is mounted in a completely fictitious manner. | ||
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==M4A1 Carbine== | ==M4A1 Carbine== | ||
− | Mercenary "Part Timers" hired by Problem Solver 68 are | + | Mercenary "Part Timers" hired by Problem Solver 68 in EP3 are all armed with [[M4A1 Carbine]]s. |
[[File:ColtM4A1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt M4A1 Carbine - 5.56x45mm]] | [[File:ColtM4A1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt M4A1 Carbine - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
+ | [[File:BlueArchive PartTimer Merc 01 OP.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Some Mercenaries on break in the OP. Note the closest Merc is drinking a ''Morinaga in JELLY'' energy drink.]] | ||
+ | [[File:BlueArc EP3 M4A1 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mercs spotted by Ayane's camera assembled outside the school.]] | ||
[[File:Blue Archive Anime Kayoko PV M4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mercenaries behind Kayoko with their M4A1s.]] | [[File:Blue Archive Anime Kayoko PV M4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mercenaries behind Kayoko with their M4A1s.]] | ||
− | [[File: | + | [[File:BlueArc EP3 M4A1 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Engaging in combat with the Foreclosure Task Force.]] |
+ | [[File:BlueArc EP3 M4A1 04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Due to not being paid for overtime, the Mercs promptly clock out after the bell chimes.]] | ||
==M16A4== | ==M16A4== | ||
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==M231 Firing Port Weapon== | ==M231 Firing Port Weapon== | ||
− | Kaiser PMC Military Automatons are equipped with [[M231 Firing Port Weapon | + | Kaiser PMC Military Automatons are equipped with [[M231 Firing Port Weapon]]s with some sort of suppressor. Unlike in the game, the ones used by regular Automatons lack camouflage. |
[[File:Colt M231 FPW Wire Stock.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M231 Firing Port Weapon with Colt Wire Stock - 5.56x45mm NATO]] | [[File:Colt M231 FPW Wire Stock.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M231 Firing Port Weapon with Colt Wire Stock - 5.56x45mm NATO]] | ||
[[File:BlueArchive Kaiser OP 01.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Kaiser PMC Automatons advance into Abydos. Note in this particular screenshot, the rifle is almost the same size as an M16.]] | [[File:BlueArchive Kaiser OP 01.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Kaiser PMC Automatons advance into Abydos. Note in this particular screenshot, the rifle is almost the same size as an M16.]] | ||
==Pattern 14 Enfield== | ==Pattern 14 Enfield== | ||
− | Hanekawa Hasumi uses a black [[Pattern 1914 | + | Hanekawa Hasumi uses a black [[Pattern 1914 Enfield]] rifle, which is named "Impalement". It has ornate gold engravings, a gold trigger and guard, front sight, bolt, and bolt handle. It also has a brown rear sight, brown bands and brown upper handguard. SR Sukeban use all black Pattern 14 Enfields with rubber recoil pads. All rifles appear to lack finger grooves in their stocks. |
[[File:Pattern1914.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Pattern M1914 (P 14) Enfield - .303 UK]] | [[File:Pattern1914.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Pattern M1914 (P 14) Enfield - .303 UK]] | ||
[[File:HinomiyaChinatsu SupportPointer OP 02.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Hasumi with her rifle in the OP.]] | [[File:HinomiyaChinatsu SupportPointer OP 02.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Hasumi with her rifle in the OP.]] | ||
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==Steyr AUG A1== | ==Steyr AUG A1== | ||
− | + | [[Steyr AUG A1]] rifles appear a few times in the anime. | |
[[File:SteyrAUGBlack.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Steyr AUG with black stock - 5.56x45mm.]] | [[File:SteyrAUGBlack.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Steyr AUG with black stock - 5.56x45mm.]] | ||
− | [[File:BlueArchive Kaiser OP 02.jpg|600px|thumb|none|]] | + | [[File:BlueArchive Kaiser OP 02.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Kaiser PMC SOF and regular Automatons behind the Kaiser PMC Director in the OP are all armed with AUG A1 rifles.]] |
+ | [[File:BlueArc EP3 AUG 01.jpg|600px|thumb|none|During EP3, Hoshino has an imagine spot where the Foreclosure Task Force extorts other students into joining their school. Said students in the imagine spot are armed with turquoise AUG A1s.]] | ||
+ | [[File:BlueArc EP3 AUG 02.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Closeup.]] | ||
=Sniper Rifles= | =Sniper Rifles= | ||
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==Heckler & Koch PSG-1== | ==Heckler & Koch PSG-1== | ||
− | A | + | A customized [[Heckler & Koch PSG-1]] sniper rifle is seen used by Rikuhachima Aru, which is named "Wine Red • Admire". It has a maroon color scheme with gold highlights, ornate flowers on either side of the receiver and belts on the handguard. Much like the game it appears to lack its ejection port. |
− | [[Image:H& | + | [[Image:H&KPSG01.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Heckler & Koch PSG-1 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] |
+ | [[File:BlueArch RikuhachimaAru WineRedAdmire 02.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Aru with her PSG-1 in EP3.]] | ||
+ | [[File:BlueArch RikuhachimaAru WineRedAdmire 05.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Ayane observes Aru attempting to give herself scope bite through her drone.]] | ||
+ | [[File:BlueArch RikuhachimaAru WineRedAdmire 01.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Aiming.]] | ||
+ | [[File:BlueArch RikuhachimaAru WineRedAdmire 04.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Ditto. Note the ornate flower on the receiver.]] | ||
+ | [[File:BlueArch RikuhachimaAru WineRedAdmire 03.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Aru panicking after her hired guns leave.]] | ||
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
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==M134 Minigun (Handheld)== | ==M134 Minigun (Handheld)== | ||
− | A handheld version of the [[ | + | A handheld version of the [[GE M134 Minigun]] is carried by Izayoi Nonomi, named "Little Machine Gun V". ''Note:'' The weapon appears to feed from a box magazine based on the one used by the M249, and has an mostly white paint scheme. The same Minigun design is also used by MG Sukeban. with a dark blue and black paint scheme instead. |
[[File:Minigun_2.JPG|thumb|none|450px|'''Airsoft''' handheld M134 Minigun - (fake) 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[File:Minigun_2.JPG|thumb|none|450px|'''Airsoft''' handheld M134 Minigun - (fake) 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[File:IzayoiNonomi LittleMGV EP01 01.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Nonomi with her Minigun in Episode 1. While operating the Minigun in this manner is highly unfeasible in real life, it must be noted that every student in Kivotos (the world ''Blue Archive'' is set in), like Nonomi, seem to have superhuman strength and endurance and are quite proficient with firearms, with some able to one-hand [[Desert Eagle|Desert Eagles]] with no loss in efficiency and others operating the [[MG 42]], a ''general-purpose machine gun'', as they would any other rifle.]] | [[File:IzayoiNonomi LittleMGV EP01 01.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Nonomi with her Minigun in Episode 1. While operating the Minigun in this manner is highly unfeasible in real life, it must be noted that every student in Kivotos (the world ''Blue Archive'' is set in), like Nonomi, seem to have superhuman strength and endurance and are quite proficient with firearms, with some able to one-hand [[Desert Eagle|Desert Eagles]] with no loss in efficiency and others operating the [[MG 42]], a ''general-purpose machine gun'', as they would any other rifle.]] | ||
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[[File:IzayoiNonomi LittleMGV EP01 03.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Shooting up sand to disorient the gang.]] | [[File:IzayoiNonomi LittleMGV EP01 03.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Shooting up sand to disorient the gang.]] | ||
[[File:IzayoiNonomi LittleMGV EP01 04.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Nonomi firing her Minigun in the OP.]] | [[File:IzayoiNonomi LittleMGV EP01 04.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Nonomi firing her Minigun in the OP.]] | ||
− | [[File:IzayoiNonomi LittleMGV EP01 05.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Closeups of the receiver taken from Episode 1 and the | + | [[File:IzayoiNonomi LittleMGV EP03 01.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Blocking Kayoko's kick with her Minigun in EP3.]] |
+ | [[File:IzayoiNonomi LittleMGV EP01 05.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Closeups of the receiver taken from Episode 1 and the Opening, respectively.]] | ||
[[File:BlueArchive Sukeban OP 01.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A Machine Gun Sukeban squatting with other Sukeban with her M134.]] | [[File:BlueArchive Sukeban OP 01.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A Machine Gun Sukeban squatting with other Sukeban with her M134.]] | ||
[[File:Sukeban Episode 01 01.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A pissed off MG Sukeban bringing her Minigun to bear.]] | [[File:Sukeban Episode 01 01.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A pissed off MG Sukeban bringing her Minigun to bear.]] | ||
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==Heckler & Koch MG5== | ==Heckler & Koch MG5== | ||
− | Asagi Mutsuki uses a reddish-brown [[Heckler & Koch MG5]], named "Trick or | + | Asagi Mutsuki uses a reddish-brown [[Heckler & Koch MG5]], named "Trick or Trick". It has a stylized stock, black pistol grip, and what appears to be RAL8000 FDE colored carry handle, fire selector, charging handle, stock hinge and trigger guard pin. The MG5 appears slightly smaller than it is in reality (when comparing Mutsuki's 144cm height to the 120.2cm length of the MG5). |
[[File:MG5.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Heckler & Koch MG5 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[File:MG5.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Heckler & Koch MG5 - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
− | [[File: | + | [[File:AsagiMutsuki TrickorTreat OP 01.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Mutsuki with the MG5 in the OP.]] |
− | [[File:AsagiMutsuki TrickorTreat | + | [[File:AsagiMutsuki TrickorTreat EP3 01.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Closeup in EP3.]] |
+ | [[File:AsagiMutsuki TrickorTreat EP3 02.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Mutsuki with Problem Solver 68.]] | ||
+ | [[File:AsagiMutsuki TrickorTreat EP3 03.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Taking cover and then firing at the Foreclosure Task Force.]] | ||
+ | [[File:AsagiMutsuki TrickorTreat EP3 04.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Closeup of the right side of the receiver seen when she throws the Geballte Ladung.]] | ||
+ | [[File:AsagiMutsuki TrickorTreat EP3 05.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Mutsuki and Kayoko get distracted by the showdown between Aru and Shiroko.]] | ||
==MG42== | ==MG42== | ||
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=Grenades & Explosives= | =Grenades & Explosives= | ||
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+ | ==Mk 2 Hand Grenade== | ||
+ | The [[Mk 2 hand grenade]] appears in Episode 3: ''Leave it to Handyman 68!'' | ||
+ | [[Image:MK2 grenade DoD.jpg|thumb|none|150px|Mk 2 "Pineapple" High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | ||
+ | [[File:BlueArchive EP3 PS68 Desk.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Slightly squashed Mk2 grenades (which resemble the ones seen in [[Half-Life]]) seen in the beginning of EP3.]] | ||
+ | [[File:BlueArchive EP3 MK2 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kayoko pretends to surrender to Serika while spinning the pin from the Mk 2...]] | ||
+ | [[File:BlueArchive EP3 MK2 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...then a spoon-less Mk 2 is seen rolling toward Serika.]] | ||
==M26 Hand Grenade== | ==M26 Hand Grenade== | ||
− | The grenades on the Helmet Gang Captain's belt occasionally appear as [[ | + | The grenades on the Helmet Gang Captain's belt occasionally appear as [[M26 hand grenade]]s with a strip of grid pattern near the spoon. |
[[Image:200px-M-67handgrenade.jpg|150px|thumb|none|M26 Hand Grenade]] | [[Image:200px-M-67handgrenade.jpg|150px|thumb|none|M26 Hand Grenade]] | ||
[[File:BlueArchiveEP1 HelmetGangLeader Grenade 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The grenades on her belt.]] | [[File:BlueArchiveEP1 HelmetGangLeader Grenade 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The grenades on her belt.]] | ||
==M67 Hand Grenade== | ==M67 Hand Grenade== | ||
− | The grenades the Helmet Gang Captain throws appear to be [[M67 hand grenade | + | The grenades the Helmet Gang Captain throws appear to be [[M67 hand grenade]]s with a grid pattern drawn on them. The grenades appear to lack the top section of the M213 Fuze which holds the spoon and pin. |
[[Image:Baseball.jpg|thumb|none|150px|M67 Hand Grenade]] | [[Image:Baseball.jpg|thumb|none|150px|M67 Hand Grenade]] | ||
[[File:BlueArchiveEP1 HelmetGangLeader Grenade 02.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The Helmet Gang Captain pulling the pin...]] | [[File:BlueArchiveEP1 HelmetGangLeader Grenade 02.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The Helmet Gang Captain pulling the pin...]] | ||
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==M84 Stun Grenade== | ==M84 Stun Grenade== | ||
− | The Helmet Gang Captain appears to have two [[M84 Stun Grenade | + | The Helmet Gang Captain appears to have two [[M84 Stun Grenade]]s on her belt. They lack the holes the actual M84 grenades have and have rounded ends. |
[[file:M84-Flash-Bang-Grenade.jpg|thumb|none|150px|M84 Stun Grenade.]] | [[file:M84-Flash-Bang-Grenade.jpg|thumb|none|150px|M84 Stun Grenade.]] | ||
[[File:BlueArchive HelmetGang OP 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Captain in the OP with the grenades.]] | [[File:BlueArchive HelmetGang OP 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Captain in the OP with the grenades.]] | ||
[[File:BlueArchiveEP1 HelmetGangLeader Grenade 04.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Closeup as she throws a grenade.]] | [[File:BlueArchiveEP1 HelmetGangLeader Grenade 04.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Closeup as she throws a grenade.]] | ||
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+ | ==Model 24 Stielhandgranate ''Geballte Ladung''== | ||
+ | A low detail [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] ''Geballte Ladung'' appears in Episode 3: ''Leave it to Handyman 68!'' | ||
+ | [[File:M24 geballte ladung.jpg|thumb|none|309px|Model 24 "Geballte Ladung"]] | ||
+ | [[File:BlueArchive EP3 Geballte Ladung 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mutsuki with the Geballte Ladung.]] | ||
+ | [[File:BlueArchive EP3 Geballte Ladung 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tossing it at the front gates of Abydos High School.]] | ||
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+ | ==C4== | ||
+ | Hanako uses a violet colored C4 brick trap against Shiroko in EP3. | ||
+ | [[File:BlueArch EP3 C4 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shiroko notices the explosive...]] | ||
+ | [[File:BlueArch EP3 C4 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...but much too late.]] | ||
+ | [[File:BlueArch EP3 C4 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hanako clasps her violet colored M57 Firing Device.]] | ||
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+ | ==M18A1 Claymore== | ||
+ | Hanako also uses a violet colored [[M18A1 Claymore]] against Shiroko in EP3. | ||
+ | [[Image:M18a1 07.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M18A1 Claymore anti-personnel mine]] | ||
+ | [[File:BlueArch EP3 M18A1 Mine.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shiroko lands in front of the mine after getting thrown by the blast of the C4. Luckily, Hoshino protects her from the blast with her shield.]] | ||
==Unknown Grenades== | ==Unknown Grenades== | ||
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=Mounted Weapons= | =Mounted Weapons= | ||
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==5 cm KwK 39== | ==5 cm KwK 39== | ||
− | The Sd. Kfz. 234/2 Pumas seen in EP2 in use by the Helmet Gang are all equipped with [[5 cm KwK 39]] guns. | + | The Sd. Kfz. 234/2 Pumas seen in EP2 in use by the Helmet Gang are all equipped with [[5 cm KwK 39]] guns. They all lack the rear slots on their muzzle brakes. |
[[File:Kwk39.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Kampfwagenkanone 39 L/60 - 50x419mmR]] | [[File:Kwk39.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Kampfwagenkanone 39 L/60 - 50x419mmR]] | ||
[[File:BlueArchive Puma EP2 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Four Pumas escorting a cab over semi-tractor.]] | [[File:BlueArchive Puma EP2 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Four Pumas escorting a cab over semi-tractor.]] |
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Blue Archive the Animation (Japanese title: ブルーアーカイブ The Animation, Burūākaibu The Animation) is a 2024 science fiction-action anime series based on the 2021 South Korean tactical role-playing game of the same name. Season 1 is an adaptation of the "Countermeasures Committee" arc (also known as "Volume 1: The Foreclosure Task Force").
Kivotos is an academic city-state comprised of thousands of districts, each independently ruled by a different school. Bridging all of them is the General Student Council, an organization which acts to manage all the academies and maintain order. Conflicts between students with firearms is a common sight, although due to their halos, they never take much more than superficial damage.
Inside Kivotos, the Abydos High School is on the verge of closure due to the encroaching desert and an insurmountable debt. The Foreclosure Task Force, a group made up of the five remaining students of the school, struggles to absolve their situation. Sent by the Student Council, Sensei, an adult, helps start changes to lead them on the right path.
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The following weapons were used in the anime series Blue Archive the Animation:
Pistols
Glock 17
When Sensei and Ayane react to Hoshino casually talking about kidnapping other students to increase their school's attendance, a generic drawing of a Glock 17 can be seen in the background. The closest equivalent is a Glock 17 with GMS-type wide rear sights (or mounting plate), rounded trigger guard and Glock 43 magwell.
Heckler & Koch P30S
Onikata Kayoko uses a two tone Heckler & Koch P30S pistol, which is named "Demon's Roar". It is fitted with a suppressor, fictional silver and black grips and red trigger. It has four serrations in the front instead of five and lacks rear serrations (the front serrations also have red highlights). The external safety is indented (unlike in the game where it is the normal safety) and the rear hammer is enlarged and flattened.
Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer
Hinomiya Chinatsu uses a Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer pistol, which is named "Support Pointer". It has reddish-brown grip panels, rear sight, magazine and bolt.
SIG-Sauer P226R
Anubis/Shiroko - Terror is seen using a SIG-Sauer P226R in the prologue of Episode 1: Abydos High School Countermeasures Committee. A P226 without a rail is seen on the desk of the Problem Solver 68 office in the beginning of Episode 3: Leave it to Handyman 68!
SIG-Sauer P229
Okusora Ayane uses a satin-nickel SIG-Sauer P229 pistol, which is named "Common Sense". It is modified with a red trigger, black takedown lever, black grip screws, Armory Craft Billet Aluminum Magazine Base Pad and a custom lanyard loop with a butterfly tassel.
Submachine Guns
SIG-Sauer MPX
Hayase Yuuka uses twin 20-round magazine equipped SIG-Sauer MPX 2012 prototype submachine guns, which are named "Logic & Reason" respectively. They have blue highlights in the magazine window, part of the tube of the stock, the end of the selector and in the divits of the handguard rails. In-game she uses twin SIG-Sauer MPX-K 2012 prototype SMGs instead (this appears to have been fixed in EP2 but not in the OP).
SIG-Sauer MPX-K
SMG Sukeban use SIG-Sauer MPX-K 2012 prototypes.
Shotguns
Beretta 1301 Tactical
Takanashi Hoshino uses a customized mostly white Beretta 1301 Tactical shotgun, which is named "Eye of Horus". It has a 21" barrel from the Comp model, Nordic MXT +3 Extension Kit, Mesa Tactical Urbino Pistol Grip Stock + Riser (the buttpad doesn't seem to be based on any particular butt they make for their 1301 stock), Mesa Tactical SureShell Aluminum Carrier And Rail, and seemingly fictional choke and a fictional smooth version of the Rowe Tactical OEM Charging Handle.
Fabarm SDASS
Igusa Haruka uses a custom Fabarm SDASS shotgun, which is named "Blow Away". It is modified with a fictional spikes atop the barrel, violet foreend and stock, TiN coated bolt, and optic which somewhat resembles a spiked Leupold Freedom Red Dot Sight without the elevation adjustment knob.
Hawk Semi-Auto Shotgun
What appears to be a Hawk Semi-Auto is seen in the hands of a Security Automaton in the Abydos First Central Bank (called Octopus Bank in-game). The shotgun lacks its rear sight and flash hider. It appears to be fitted with a Bonesteel Arms AK Galil Style Folding Stock.
Rifles & Carbines
Arisaka Type 99
Kosaka Wakamo uses a modified Arisaka Type 99, named "Crimson Calamity". She is first seen with the rifle in Episode 2: I Don't Approve. It is customized with an all black stock with kitsune mask decal, red handguard with a cherry blossom pattern, golden trigger, trigger guard, rear and front sights and barrel. The Type 30 Bayonet has a custom hilt plus a tassel, however as with the game, the bayonet is mounted in a completely fictitious manner.
Beretta AR-70/223
Kuromi Serika uses a Beretta AR-70/223, which is named "Sincerity". It is equipped with a Vortex Crossfire II 3-9x40 Riflescope (on semi-fictionalized Vortex Rings), which is mounted to a fictional piece of picatinny rail (possibly mounted on the scope mount rails). Its receiver, gas tube and barrel are colored white. The handguard is mostly the same, albeit it wraps around the top of the barrel as well unlike in reality. The magazine is incorrectly depicted as a STANAG magazine instead of the proprietary AR-70/223 magazine, while also having a fictional floor plate. In addition, the artist appears to have confused the top half of the magazine for part of the rifle's receiver (this seems to have been a carry over from the game, as in the game during her EX Skill the same mistakes regarding the magazine appear).
FN SCAR-L
During EP2, a sign above the vending machines has a silhouette of an FN SCAR-L.
Karabiner 98k
Shiromi Iori uses a Karabiner 98k, which is named "Crack Shot". It has a spiked cheek rest, which defeats the entire purpose of a cheek rest.
M4A1 Carbine
Mercenary "Part Timers" hired by Problem Solver 68 in EP3 are all armed with M4A1 Carbines.
M16A4
Kayoko is seen handling a scoped M16A4 rifle at the Problem Solver 68 headquarters. It differs from the rifles seen in the game's background art, as they have MWS-styled configurations.
M231 Firing Port Weapon
Kaiser PMC Military Automatons are equipped with M231 Firing Port Weapons with some sort of suppressor. Unlike in the game, the ones used by regular Automatons lack camouflage.
Pattern 14 Enfield
Hanekawa Hasumi uses a black Pattern 1914 Enfield rifle, which is named "Impalement". It has ornate gold engravings, a gold trigger and guard, front sight, bolt, and bolt handle. It also has a brown rear sight, brown bands and brown upper handguard. SR Sukeban use all black Pattern 14 Enfields with rubber recoil pads. All rifles appear to lack finger grooves in their stocks.
SIG-Sauer SIG556 Classic
Sunaookami Shiroko uses a custom all white SIG-Sauer SIG556 Classic rifle, which is named "WHITE FANG 465". It is modified to fire full auto, and is equipped with a fictional handguard (which appears to be a hybrid of the Classic handguard and the Magpul MOE handguard), SUSAT L9A1 Telescopic Sight, Knight’s Armament Forward Pistol Grip and SIG-Sauer SRD 556 QD suppressor. Black versions of her rifle appear in the hands of Helmet Gang members with the same modifications as Shiroko's SIG556. For some reason they still have the mounts for the SUSAT sights but actual optics (in-game, the Helmet Gang Captains usually have the optic versions). All rifles appear to lack charging handles, with there instead being a strange flush nub on the bolt, despite both the real life rifles and the in-game rifles having them.
SIG-Sauer MCX VIRTUS Patrol
Morizuki Suzumi uses a SIG-Sauer MCX VIRTUS Patrol, which is named "Safety". It features fictional white furniture covering most of the rifle. It is first seen in Episode 2.
Steyr AUG A1
Steyr AUG A1 rifles appear a few times in the anime.
Sniper Rifles
Heckler & Koch PSG-1
A customized Heckler & Koch PSG-1 sniper rifle is seen used by Rikuhachima Aru, which is named "Wine Red • Admire". It has a maroon color scheme with gold highlights, ornate flowers on either side of the receiver and belts on the handguard. Much like the game it appears to lack its ejection port.
Machine Guns
M134 Minigun (Handheld)
A handheld version of the GE M134 Minigun is carried by Izayoi Nonomi, named "Little Machine Gun V". Note: The weapon appears to feed from a box magazine based on the one used by the M249, and has an mostly white paint scheme. The same Minigun design is also used by MG Sukeban. with a dark blue and black paint scheme instead.
Heckler & Koch MG5
Asagi Mutsuki uses a reddish-brown Heckler & Koch MG5, named "Trick or Trick". It has a stylized stock, black pistol grip, and what appears to be RAL8000 FDE colored carry handle, fire selector, charging handle, stock hinge and trigger guard pin. The MG5 appears slightly smaller than it is in reality (when comparing Mutsuki's 144cm height to the 120.2cm length of the MG5).
MG42
Sorasaki Hina uses a heavily stylized MG42, which is named "The End: Destroyer". It has a dark violet pistol grip, a custom thumb hole style stock, completely fictional press lever which pops open the top cover, and an exaggerated booster, which glows purple.
Grenades & Explosives
Mk 2 Hand Grenade
The Mk 2 hand grenade appears in Episode 3: Leave it to Handyman 68!
M26 Hand Grenade
The grenades on the Helmet Gang Captain's belt occasionally appear as M26 hand grenades with a strip of grid pattern near the spoon.
M67 Hand Grenade
The grenades the Helmet Gang Captain throws appear to be M67 hand grenades with a grid pattern drawn on them. The grenades appear to lack the top section of the M213 Fuze which holds the spoon and pin.
M84 Stun Grenade
The Helmet Gang Captain appears to have two M84 Stun Grenades on her belt. They lack the holes the actual M84 grenades have and have rounded ends.
Model 24 Stielhandgranate Geballte Ladung
A low detail Model 24 Stielhandgranate Geballte Ladung appears in Episode 3: Leave it to Handyman 68!
C4
Hanako uses a violet colored C4 brick trap against Shiroko in EP3.
M18A1 Claymore
Hanako also uses a violet colored M18A1 Claymore against Shiroko in EP3.
Unknown Grenades
Ajitani Hifumi has a pair of unknown grenades attached to her bag.
Mounted Weapons
5 cm KwK 39
The Sd. Kfz. 234/2 Pumas seen in EP2 in use by the Helmet Gang are all equipped with 5 cm KwK 39 guns. They all lack the rear slots on their muzzle brakes.
Ordnance QF 2-pounder
The Crusader Mark II seen in the start of EP2 is equipped with a Ordnance QF 2-pounder.