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Upotte!! is a slice-of-life and action series whose characters are the personifications of firearms. Upotte!! goes to great lengths to showcase many technical details and historical trivia on the subject, often through the use of cut-in narrated demonstrations to help explain the plot point (or joke) in a given scene. The story begins with a human teacher being transferred to Seishou Academy, entirely oblivious to its purpose as a school for personified firearms. The students are divided by weapon class, with submachine guns being in elementary school, assault rifles and shotguns in middle school, and battle rifles and sniper rifles in high school; most of the faculty are also guns. The main cast features Funco (FNC), Ichiroku (M16A4), Sig (SG 550), and Elle (L85A1), and their many adventures and misadventures.
The following weapons were used in the anime series Upotte!!:
Pistols
Glock 26
A Glock 26 is seen during a narrated explanation of red dot sights.
Glock 26 - 9x19mm Parabellum
A Glock 26 with a red dot sight fitted in place of its rear sight. Also visible is the (simplified) Glock logo on the slide; the full trademarks are legible in detail in the manga. (Ep.4)
Walther PPK
A Walther PPK is shown in a narrated explanation of the importance of weight.
A "soldier" holding a PPK on the right, comically showcasing why weight is a very important factor, with English subtitles included for emphasis. (Ep.4)
unidentified pistol
A poster for what is presumably an in-universe spy film is seen in Ichiroku and Elle's room, featuring a pistol of some sort.
The movie poster behind Sig, who has no trouble with the cold weather while the other three huddle under the
kotatsu (heated table). (Ep.7)
Submachine Guns
Fabrique Nationale P90 TR
An FN P90 TR is seen on a gun rack during a cut-in when Sig bluntly states that she thought the reason Ichiroku was popular was because she's cheap. Interestingly, the P90 is fitted with an adapter to take STANAG magazines, something only compatible with airsoft P90s.
Fabrique Nationale P90 TR - 5.7x28mm
A P90 TR on the right, fitted with (airsoft) STANAG mag adapter in place of the original magazine. English subtitles have been retained. (Ep.4)
Heckler & Koch MP5A2
A Heckler & Koch MP5A2 is seen in the hands of MP, the personification of said SMG. As with all the characters, the full designation is her "full" name ("MP5A2") but she goes by a shorter, more conversational name in virtually all circumstances. MP is one of G3's many younger sisters, as the MP5 is essentially a G3 scaled down to a submachine gun. Due to this, Sig nicknames her Chii3 ("Small3").
Heckler & Koch MP5A2 - 9x19mm Parabellum
MP serves as the SMG representative during an explanation of how the different classes of firearm are divided at Seishou Academy, alongside Fal and Funco. (Ep.2)
MP fires her MP5A2 at the shooting range during an explanation of submachine guns and their history. (Ep.3)
An FNC and MP5A2 are compared as the narrator explains that submachine guns use pistol cartridges. (Ep.3)
A stitched shot showcasing an MP5A2 lying on a table. (Ep.3)
Ingram M-10
An Ingram M-10 is seen in the background when MP explains why M-10 suddenly stopped talking, due to her having an extremely high rate of fire (1090 rounds per minute is mentioned). M-10, who also goes by Ram (from "Ingram"), had been explaining why Gossan ("five-three") is grouped with the SMGs despite using rifle-calibre ammo, as she's the personification of the HK53 (an MP5-sized HK33).
A stitched shot showcasing much more of the M-10 on-screen at once than is normally seen, as MP gives her explanation; Gossan is the tall girl behind her. Note that the gun's charging handle is erroneously drawn in both positions at once. (Ep.3)
M1928 Thompson
An M1928 Thompson with a drum magazine is held by its personification, Thompson, on the cover of the first volume of Rufuira!!, a doujinshi by the manga's artist; this manga makes a cameo lying on the floor of the human teacher's room. The human teacher's name is never given during the show, and most characters simply refer to him as Genkoku, essentially "Modern Literature (teacher)".
Ms. Thompson showing off a bit more than just her SMG on the cover of the first
Rufuira!! volume. The collection of canon manga includes the main series (
Upotte!!),
Upotte!! Nano,
Upotte SISTERS!!,
Rufuira!!, and
Echiina!!, as well as a few non-canon doujinshi. (Ep.7)
MP 40
An MP 40 is shown during the overview of the history of submachine guns. The narrator also makes reference to the WWI-era MP 18 during this sequence.
MP 40 - 9x19mm Parabellum
An MP 40 over a map of Western Europe, with its stock folded. (Ep.3)
Shotguns
Remington Model 870
A Remington Model 870 is used to demonstrate the difference between a traditional pump-action shotgun with a non-detachable tube magazine, and a self-loading shotgun with detachable box magazines, in this case the Saiga-12. A chibi-form Ichiroku is seen firing one at a chibi Elle, who is portraying a rabbit.
Remington Model 870 Police Magnum (wood furniture) - 12 gauge
Remington Model 870 Police Magnum (synthetic furniture) - 12 gauge
A hunter shoots fleeing ducks with his Remington 870, somewhere in what appears to be the Pacific Northwest. (Ep.10)
A SWAT-style team breaches a room, three of them armed with Model 870s fitted with black furniture. The fourth officer is carrying a
Glock pistol and ballistic shield. (Ep.10)
A good profile view of the Remington Model 870. (Ep.10)
A stitched sequence of a chibi Ichiroku loading and firing an 870 at a chibi Elle. Ichiroku can be seen loading four shells from her eight-shell bandolier, then firing (and missing) all four shells before tossing the gun into the air in frustration. The shotgun is then caught by a chibi Saiga, who transforms it into a Saiga-12K. (Ep.10)
Izhmash Saiga-12K
As mentioned above, Saiga is the personification of the Saiga-12K shotgun. Together with the rest of the Eastern Bloc firearms she attends Akaganekou ("Red Steel High"). Saiga ambushes Ichiroku and Sig during the battle of Atami, and continues to hold a stalemate with copious amounts of buckshot throughout the battle.
Izhmash Saiga-12K - 12 gauge
After Saiga makes her entrance by blasting Ichiroku (destroying one of her magazines), Sig returns the favour with a burst of 5.56mm to Saiga's own mag, the remaining shells falling out the bottom. (Ep.10)
Saiga panics, looking at what's left of her shotgun's magazine. (Ep.10)
A frustrated Saiga falls back to reload. Ichiroku and Sig then comment on her being a shotgun, with Ichiroku naming Saiga and Sig naming Izhmash. (Ep.10)
A close-up of the Saiga-12K as chibi Saiga transforms it from a Remington 870 during the shotgun explanation. Note the curious S/F markings on the selector, not something found on Russian firearms. (Ep.10)
Chibi Saiga prepares to blast chibi Ichiroku with what is evidently anti-clothing-shot, concluding the cut-in explanation. (Ep.10)
Saiga loads a fresh 5-round magazine and gives an enthusiastic smirk. (Ep.10)
Blasting away at the stairwell, Saiga continues to keep her enemies' heads down. (Ep.10)
Assault Rifles & Light Machine Guns
AK-47
Two different AK-47 patterns are seen as the narrator (who uses the Russian term Avtomat Kalashnikova) explains the rivalry between the M16 and AK during the Vietnam War, and the reputations both guns earned during that conflict. The first one seen is a final production "Type 3" pattern, the other is an early-pattern "Type 1". It should be noted that the "Type 1/2/3" descriptors are terms created by Western historians to help categorize the three patterns of AK-47, rather than being official Russian terminology.
AK-47 (Type 3) - 7.62x39mm
AK-47 (Type 1) - 7.62x39mm
A standard (Type 3) AK-47 appears when gun shop owner Curly mentions that the RK 95 and Galil are Kalashnikov-derived designs. (Ep.4)
An early-pattern (Type 1) AK-47 over the USSR flag. Its distinctive pistol grip and the early-pattern slab-sided magazine are both visible, though the latter is oddly coloured as if it were a bakelite mag. (Ep.4)
RPK
An RPK light machine gun is used by RPK. Tall, well-built, and always eager for a good fight, RPK makes for a stellar personification of her firearm. Although generally rather trigger happy, RPK also makes use of her rifle's long barrel and bipod to provide some very impressive long-range precision support at the beginning of the battle of Atami.
RPK fires her LMG in semi-auto from its bipod. Despite being on a rocking boat and several hundred metres away, she achieves exceptionally precise fire. (Ep.9)
The RPK lies next to its owner as she and her partner slip out of their wetsuits. (Ep.10)
After running into the main quartet, RPK fires at them while making her escape. (Ep.10)
RPK fires at the glass ceiling of the mall from which Funco had just been sniping. The rifle's bolt can be seen cycling in this shot, and is to the rear here. (Ep.10)
With three of her unconscious comrades in the background, RPK makes good use of her long 40-round magazine. Perhaps slightly
too much use, though she is heard reloading off-screen at one point. (Ep.10)
After being ordered to reposition and assist Saiga, RPK rips off her mask in frustration and gives Funco a long glare before leaving. (Ep.10)
RPK is briefly seen firing her LMG at Ichiroku, forming a pincer attack. (Ep.10)
AK-74
The leader of the Akaganekou group that instigates the battle of Atami is Nanayon ("seven-four"), personification of the AK-74. Most of the Akaganekou "extras" are also armed with AK-74s, though they should be canonically considered to be using different, similar Eastern Bloc weapons.
Nanayon fires her AK-74 from the shadows in semi-auto. The fire selector is correctly set to that position, and the bolt can be seen cycling here. (Ep.9)
A stitched shot as Nanayon warns civilians about the upcoming battle. Although effectively committing a terrorist attack, she at least has the decency to keep her rifle on safe when out of combat. Like the Saiga, her rifle similarly features "S/A/R" markings instead of cyrillic. (Ep.9)
A trio of Akaganekou students wearing masks fire their AK-74s at Ichiroku and Sig. (Ep.10)
Three more take up defensive positions at the mall, however Funco sees this and opts to take them out from the roof instead of engaging head on. (Ep.10)
Nanayon opens fire at Funco in the deserted shopping mall. (Ep.10)
Funco clips Nanayon's mask and sends it flying during their duel. (Ep.10)
Nanayon shoulders her AK-74 as her face off with Funco nears its end. (Ep.10)
AKS-74U
After Sig's impractical-but-awesome one-handed shooting demonstration, Funco and Sig attempt to persuade Genkoku of its usefulness by claiming it could be used to write messages on the walls of an enemy camp some distance away. The "camp" in question is clearly set somewhere in the Middle East, and two of the three fighters there are armed with rifles. Given the setting/theme these are most likely Kalashnikov-pattern rifles, and the one with a visible muzzle appears to best match the AKS-74U.
The fighter on the left with his possible AKS-74U while the one at centre also has a rifle, as they read the crude message drawn with bullets that reads "baka" ("idiot"). (Ep.3)
Bushmaster ACR
A poster showcasing a disassembled Bushmaster ACR is seen in Curly's shop. The rifle is fitted with a non-standard stock (its proper stock is seen elsewhere on the poster) as well as some other parts on the poster not being for the ACR, such as the GL1 grenade launcher for the F2000. This seems to be explained by the Japanese text describing custom parts and fitment work.
Bushmaster ACR - 5.56x45mm NATO
Ichiroku walks past the poster on her way out of Curly's shop. (Ep.4)
CETME Modelo L
A CETME Modelo L is used by Modelo, seen in the jungle tournament. One is also featured on the sign for Curly's gun shop, as well as on a rack in the shop itself.
CETME Modelo L - 5.56x45mm NATO
The CETME L on Curly's gun shop sign, lacking a magazine. (Ep.4)
Leaving her flag unguarded, Modelo moves out to engage Funco and Ichihachi in the jungle war games. (Ep.4)
Modelo moves through the jungle as Funco hides in the tall grass. (Ep.4)
Hearing a single gunshot behind her, Modelo turns to see a hole through her team's flag, giving a look at her CETME L's rear end. (Ep.4)
CIS SR 88A
An SR 88A, manufactured by CIS (now ST Kinetics), appears in the hands of Hachihachi ("eight-eight"), and another is seen in Curly's shop.
CIS SR 88A - 5.56x45mm NATO
Hachihachi leads her partner Sar through the tall grass, giving a decent view of the left side of her SR 88A, including its charging handle, bolt release, and fire selector. (Ep.4)
Startled by sudden "gunfire" in Sar's direction, Hachihachi turns, giving a good look at the rifle's polymer magazine. (Ep.4)
A close-up of the SR 88A. The large square piece on the receiver is the folding charging handle. (Ep.4)
ST Kinetics SAR 21
A ST Kinetics SAR 21 is used by Sar. Like Aug, she wears glasses presumably to represent the SAR 21's built-in optic. One is also seen in Curly's shop.
ST Kinetics SAR 21 - 5.56x45mm NATO
Sar and Hachihachi make their way through the tall grass, rifles at the ready. (Ep.4)
Sar with her SAR 21, as the duo split up. (Ep.4)
A stitched image of Sar about to step on Ichiroku's trap, a plank of wood with nails against two 5.56mm cartridges, the nails setting them off to make noise. (Ep.4)
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!".
A black and white image of the M16 tossed to the jungle floor in "Graze it! Beat it!!".
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 (basically a full-auto M16A2) can be seen in "Sing! Compete!".
An M16A3 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 first seen in "Sing! Compete!". What appears to be M16A4s are seen in a flashback in "Take it! Hurry!". In "Graze it! Beat it!", the chamber of 16's M16A4 becomes fouled due to bad powder, causing the weapon to jam with each round fired, forcing her to use the forward assist after every shot and complain that she's not supposed to be a bolt action rifle.
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 prepares her M16A4 for a war game.
A M16A4 outfitted with a suppressor, laser designator, vertical foregrip/flashlight combo, red dot/night vision scope and a dual magazine clip holder during Funco's explanation when a rifle should be light to handle.
Good (somewhat) photo of a M16A4 being stripped down to parts.
16 encounters a jam in her M16A4 during the jungle wargames. Note the ACOG/red dot sight attached in place of the carry handle, which she uses during the wargames.
16's title card. Her image, like Sig, is blocking some of the stats from being seen.
Colt M4A1
A Colt M4A1 is depicted in "Wash and Scrub!" in the hands of a British SAS soldier 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
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. It was drawn rather to reasonable scale in the manga.
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!"
L gripping the L85A1 in "Take it! Hurry!".
The SUSAT scope view in "Take it! Hurry!".
Improvising by firing the L85A1 after holding the magazine since the magazine release lever was jammed in her previous firefight with 86.
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.
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. The FNC Funco wields appears to be based on the civilian semi-auto version, since it has a sling mount instead of the bayonet lug under the barrel.
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'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.
Funco conducting blind firing with her FNC against Sako in the semi-finals of the jungle wargame arc.
Funco pulling the bolt of the FNC in Genkoku's dormitory in "Be Afraid! Visit!".
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.
Heckler & Koch HK33E
A Heckler & Koch HK33E is used by 33 in "Burn Up! Go Mad!"
Heckler & Koch HK33E 5.56x45mm
33 aiming the HK33E at Sig in the beach.
Howa AR-18
An Armalite AR-18 used by 18 (Ichihachi in Japanese) 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!".
Armalite AR-18 - 5.56x45mm
You can partially see the body and barrel of the AR-18 next to L's L85A1 in the shooting range. This shot has a continuity error, as Tei is supposed to be between L and Aug.
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.
Howa Type 89-F
The folding stock of a Howa Type 89-F is seen in "Sing! Compete!".
Howa type 89-F 5.56x45mm.
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!".
IMI Galil AR - 5.56x45mm.
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.
Galil makes a run for the enemy flag after she shot down 18.
Galil escorts Sako when the finals start in the jungle wargame arc.
Galil fires her Galil AR to pin down 16 in "Take it! Hurry!".
Kbk wz.88 Tantal
A Polish Kbk wz.88 Tantal, the Polish equivalent of the AK-74, is wielded by a Red Steel High student during the shootout in Atami in the episode "And then! Upote!".
Kbk wz.88 Tantal - 5.45x39mm
The Red Steel High next to Saiga fires the Tantal. You can partially see the metal folding buttstock.
The Red Steel High student fires the Tantal at Sig and 16.
A good view of the RSH student holding the Tantal (Left side) from the back.
Norinco Type 86S
A Norinco Type 86S is used by 86 (or "Type 86") in "And then! Upotte!" as her main weapon with the Red Steel High faction.
Norinco Type 86S with straight charging handle - 7.62x39mm
You can see the carry handle and the straight charging handle.
86 searching for L85 in the empty streets of Atami.
Sako Rk95 Tp
A Sako Rk95 Tp is used by Sako as her main assault rifle, appearing first in "Sing! Compete!". She first uses it in "Graze it! Beat it!!".
Sako Rk95 Tp - 7.62x39mm.
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 animated way too large.
Sako aims the Rk95's barrel at Funco's chest after temporarily blinding her with bullet fragmentation in the jungle wargame arc.
Sako searching for 16 and L in the jungles. Note that there is a continuity error since the magazine is seen straight.
Hiding in the bushes while Sako scopes out her opponents.
FPS view of the riflescope mounted on Sako's Rk95.
Sako aiming the Rk95 in "Take it! Hurry!". Note the riflescope and the waffle-type magazine.
A very good closeup of the Rk95 in the same episode. You can see the riflescope, waffle-type magazine and the AK-like foregrip.
SIG SG 550
Sig is the personification of the SIG SG 550; smart yet somewhat of a ditz. She first appears with the rifle in "Grip and Hold!". She is depicted as being the most accurate of the main four assault rifles, able to effectively engage targets at ranges that would normally be associated with the larger-caliber battle rifles.
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 taking her SG 550 to conduct her Iai Shooting technique.
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.
SIG SG 550 with proprietary bipod and Hensoldt 6x42 scope - 5.56x45mm
Sig shooting a 500m target. This scope is a Hensoldt 6x42 BL.
Sig holding the SG 550, outfitted with a Hensoldt 6x42 BL and dual magazines clipped together in "Sing! Compete!".
Sig's eyecatch. Her image, though, is blocking some of the stats from being read.
SG 552
A SIG SG 552 is briefly seen in "Sing! Compete!".
SIG SG 552 with scope rail attached - 5.56x45mm.
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.
Steyr AUG
Aug is the personified version of the Steyr AUG; she wears glasses like Sar, representing the AUG's built-in optics. She first uses it in "Graze it! Beat it!!", changing hairstyles by removing the short wig to her original long hair to indicate the use of a standard barrel-based AUG. Crunchyroll's subs consistently mis-indentify the weapon's country of origin as Australia, contrary to the narrator's correct mentioning of Austria as the AUG's country of origin. It's also mentioned that the AUG can mount a heavy barrel and become a Squad Automatic Weapon (likely referring to the AUG HBAR), however the standard-length AUG is shown when this is being explained, likely an oversight. When in this persona, Aug's confidence increases to the point where she becomes almost overbearing.
The AUG next to the FAMAS during a background explanation of bullpup rifles.
AUG seen with the Steyr AUG's carbine barrel.
AUG with long hair with the Steyr AUG next to her with its standard barrel.
AUG reloads her Steyr AUG after running out of bullets.
AUg fires the Steyr AUG at 16's position.
Stay away from this girl.
T91 Carbine
The T91 carbine is seen in "Sing! Compete!" in Curly's gun shop. The T91 is first used by Tei in "Graze it! Beat it!!". Her stock (panties) gets shot off by 16 during their wargame, but is recovered afterwards. Her trademark six-pigtail hairstyle is likely a reference to the insignia of the 205th Armory, T91's manufacturer.
Combined Service Forces T91 Carbine - 5.56x45mm.
The T91 being sold in Curly's gun shop as an assault rifle gun rack.
A custom photo of Tei holding her T91, made by photoshopping several screencaps together.
Tei engages 16 by firing from the bushes in the semi-finals of the jungle wargames arc.
Adjusting the collapsible buttstock of the T91.
Tei conducts suppressive fire on 16's position.
Battle Rifles
Enfield EM-2
An Enfield EM-2 is seen in "Wash and Scrub!" when the history of the L85A1 is explained.
Enfield EM-2 .280 British
An Enfield 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!".
Enfield XL64E5 with SUSAT scope - 4.85x49mm.
A good closeup of the XL64E5 in "Wash and Scrub!.
Fabrique National FAL
An 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. Also note that the caliber listed was only used in the prototype FAL, not the production model
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. Even if Fal is depicted as being based on the British L1A1 model (so semi-automatic only), while confronting her younger sister at the fountain in "Go for it! Pass it!" she is seen firing a burst in fully automatic fire, much like the original Belgian model. This is apparently a reference to a field-modification that Australian troops did to their L1A1s during the Vietnam War to lock their weapons in full-auto.
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. Note that her official name in the show is "FAL L1A1".
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 receiver and trigger group
Heckler & Koch G3A3
G3 is the Heckler & Koch G3A3. She has several younger sisters in middle and elementary school (i.e. the HK33 and MP5 series'). She first appears in "Grip and Hold!". The rest of the H&K family, seen in the manga, consists of HK33E, G41, and G36 in middle school, HK53 (due to being MP5-sized) MP5A2, MP5SD, MP5K, UMP, and MP7A1 in elementary school, and HK32 who attends Red Steel High due to her caliber. 53 appears in "Wash and Scrub!", and (along with G3 and MP) UMP, MP5K, MP7A1, and four others who are off-screen appear in "Behold! Laugh!", however none of their guns are seen in the show. It's most likely that MP5SD doesn't talk (or doesn't talk much, at least), with HK32 presumably being the one not present in "Behold! Laugh!".
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.
Aiming the G3A3 at Sig. Her optic is a Tasco Titan 3-12x52 scope on an H&K claw mount; it's markings are visible in the manga.
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!". 14's accuracy when firing her rifle in full auto is non-existant; 16 even claims that the spread of her rounds is roughly 10 meters. This is a reference to the M14 being notoriously difficult to control in full-auto due to the heavy recoil of its 7.62x51mm ammo.
Hudson M14 with riflescope.
14 blind firing her M14 under full auto mode after being under attack by 16. When needing a scope, she uses a Leatherwood ART-II 3-9x40 scope, as seen here.
14 being taught by G3 how to better control her M14, now sporting a Harris bipod, in full-auto.
M14 rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO.
14 firing her M14 alongside Fal.
14 in the stairway with Fal while confronting Funco.
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
M1 Garand
An M1 Garand is shown in "Take a Look! Scold Someone!", which is a wooden replica of the gun placed on the sign on the entrance to the Seisho Academy annual fair.
M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06.
A M1 Garand replica placed on the entrance.
The fair entrance. You can see the M1 Garand with the five-round stripper clip.
SKS
An SKS rifle 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.
Machine Guns
Browning M2HB
A Browning M2HB is seen on top of a Stryker ICV in "Take a Look! Scold Someone!".
Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG.
A Seisho Academy student prepares to demonstrate how optical camo works.
Sumitomo M2HB
A Sumitomo M2HB, which is the license-made version of the Browning-made M2, is shown in "Take a Look! Scold Someone!".
The Sumitomo M2 can be seen on top of the Mitsubishi Type 74 MBT. The ammo box is visible.
14 sitting on top of the Type 74 next to the Sumitomo M2. The ammo box is clearly visible.
M61 Vulcan
M61 Vulcans are the main machine guns of F-22 Raptors seen in "Take a Look! Scold Someone!".
GE M61 Vulcan Cannon - 20mm
F-22s parked in the Seisho Academy track and field.
Grenades
Mk 2 hand grenade
A Mk 2 hand grenade is shown in "Take a Look! Scold Someone!", which is actually pineapple pie made like an actual Mk 2.
Mk 2 "Pineapple" High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade
The pineapple pie after the grenade explodes.
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.
RPG-7
An RPG-7 launcher tube in shown in "Take a Look! Scold Someone!"
An unused RPG-7 launcher tube is seen in a discount bin. The red line highlights the location of the RPG-7 launcher.
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