Upotte!! - Revision history

Alex T Snow at 19:50, 7 October 2023

2023-10-07T19:50:27Z

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	==MP 40==		==MP 40==
	An [[~~MP40\|~~MP 40]] is shown during the overview of the history of submachine guns. The narrator also makes reference to the WWI-era [[~~Bergmann MP18\|~~MP 18]] during this sequence.		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.

	[[File:MP40Side.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MP 40 - 9x19mm Parabellum]]		[[File:MP40Side.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MP 40 - 9x19mm Parabellum]]

Alex T Snow: Woot! Maybe one day I'll figure out the other poster

2023-08-24T18:39:05Z

Woot! Maybe one day I'll figure out the other poster

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	==M61 Vulcan==		==M61 Vulcan==
	The [[M61 Vulcan]] is the gun armament of F-22 Raptors seen at the Seishou festival, while a ~~movie~~ poster in Funco and Ichihachi's room features an F-14 Tomcat, also armed with an M61. More specifically, the F-22 is armed with the M61A2, a lightened variant developed specifically for the Raptor, also used by the F/A-18 Super Hornet; the lightening process included thinner barrels, which due to their lower mass resulted in a slightly higher rate of fire. The F-14 uses the regular M61A1 variant.		The [[M61 Vulcan]] is the gun armament of F-22 Raptors seen at the Seishou festival, while a poster for the in-universe film ''Political Decision'' in Funco and Ichihachi's room features an F-14 Tomcat, also armed with an M61. More specifically, the F-22 is armed with the M61A2, a lightened variant developed specifically for the Raptor, also used by the F/A-18 Super Hornet; the lightening process included thinner barrels, which due to their lower mass resulted in a slightly higher rate of fire. The F-14 uses the regular M61A1 variant. The poster is a reference to the film ''[[Executive Decision]]'', which notably features the FNC (specifically the shorter barrel FNC Para), likely a contributing factor to Funco having it in her room. The poster itself is a rather faithful parody, with the F-117 swapped for an F-14 (the Tomcat also appears in the film), orange sky, part of the hangar (swapped sides), title with the lead actor's name above, description of the film above those, and credits at the bottom.

	[[File:M61vulcan.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M61 Vulcan - 20x102mm]]		[[File:M61vulcan.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M61 Vulcan - 20x102mm]]
	[[File:UpotteM611.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|An F-14 Tomcat silhouetted on a ~~poster for the in-universe film~~ ''Political Decision'', with Ichihachi in the foreground. (Ep.3)]]		[[File:UpotteM611.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|An F-14 Tomcat silhouetted on a ''Political Decision'' poster, with Ichihachi in the foreground. (Ep.3)]]
	[[File:Upotte F-22s.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Thompson and Genkoku take a look at a pair of F-22s parked on the Seishou Academy track and field. The Raptors and their support crew received a significant quality improvement for the BD release. (Ep.8)]]		[[File:Upotte F-22s.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Thompson and Genkoku take a look at a pair of F-22s parked on the Seishou Academy track and field. The Raptors and their support crew received a significant quality improvement for the BD release. (Ep.8)]]

Alex T Snow at 18:20, 25 April 2023

2023-04-25T18:20:25Z

Alex T Snow: much appreciated

2023-02-17T04:19:36Z

much appreciated

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	==Type 86S==		==Type 86S==
	A full-auto-capable [[Type 86S]] appears in the hands of its personification, a member of the Akaganekou faction. She is credited as '''~~86式自動步槍~~''' ('''86 shì zìdòng bùqiāng''' / '''Type 86 automatic rifle''') in both the anime and manga, the rifle's full Chinese designation but with the "S" omitted. The "S" suffix on Norinco (and related Chinese manufacturers') designations denotes semi-auto-only rifles (for example the semi-auto [[Type 56 assault rifle#Type 84S\|Type 84S]] and its full-auto sibling, the Type 84), and as such the rifle's full-auto capability paired with the consistent, deliberate omission of the "S" implies that within the ''Upotte!!'' universe a full-auto variant of the Type 86S was developed, naturally named Type 86. She isn't known to have a more "conversational" name, but in the interest of simplicity and clarity this page will refer to her as '''86'''; whether this is pronounced in Chinese, Japanese, or English is left up to the reader.		A full-auto-capable [[Type 86S]] appears in the hands of its personification, a member of the Akaganekou faction. She is credited as '''86式自动步枪''' ('''86 shì zìdòng bùqiāng''' / '''Type 86 automatic rifle''') in both the anime and manga, the rifle's full Chinese designation but with the "S" omitted. The "S" suffix on Norinco (and related Chinese manufacturers') designations denotes semi-auto-only rifles (for example the semi-auto [[Type 56 assault rifle#Type 84S\|Type 84S]] and its full-auto sibling, the Type 84), and as such the rifle's full-auto capability paired with the consistent, deliberate omission of the "S" implies that within the ''Upotte!!'' universe a full-auto variant of the Type 86S was developed, naturally named Type 86. She isn't known to have a more "conversational" name, but in the interest of simplicity and clarity this page will refer to her as '''86'''; whether this is pronounced in Chinese, Japanese, or English is left up to the reader.

	[[File:Type 86S rifle kit.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Type 86S with sling and bayonet - 7.62x39mm]]		[[File:Type 86S rifle kit.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Type 86S with sling and bayonet - 7.62x39mm]]

Alex T Snow: Leaving the Chinese manufacturer names off the page, since there seems to be some confusion/clarification going on at the moment. I'm keeping the two grouped together though.

2023-02-17T00:43:55Z

Leaving the Chinese manufacturer names off the page, since there seems to be some confusion/clarification going on at the moment. I'm keeping the two grouped together though.

Alex T Snow: /* MG 15 */

2023-01-07T23:37:08Z

MG 15

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	==MG 15==		==MG 15==
	A grainy, black-and-white film-style shot of Ju 88 bombers over London is shown during the history of British assault rifles when the narrator mentions Britain's lack of resources after World War II. Early-war Ju 88s were armed with three [[~~MG15\|~~MG 15]] machine guns, one forward-firing next to the pilot, one in the rear of the cockpit, and the other in a ventral position.		A grainy, black-and-white film-style shot of Ju 88 bombers over London is shown during the history of British assault rifles when the narrator mentions Britain's lack of resources after World War II. Early-war Ju 88s were armed with three [[MG 15]] machine guns, one forward-firing next to the pilot, one in the rear of the cockpit, and the other in a ventral position.

	[[File:MG15.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG 15 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]		[[File:MG15.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG 15 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]

Alex T Snow: /* M14 */

2023-01-06T01:11:43Z

M14

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	Behind the scenes photos of Ichiyon's actress Saeko Zougou handling a number of (deactivated) firearms are featured on the [[Talk:Upotte!!#Behind The Scenes\|Talk Page]].		Behind the scenes photos of Ichiyon's actress Saeko Zougou handling a number of (deactivated) firearms are featured on the [[Talk:Upotte!!#Behind The Scenes\|Talk Page]].

	[[File:~~M14Rifle~~.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M14 - 7.62x51mm NATO]]		[[File:M14 rifle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M14 - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
	[[File:Xm21rifle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M21 - 7.62x51mm NATO]]		[[File:Xm21rifle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M21 - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
	[[File:U02 14fal1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Ichiyon firing her M14 alongside Fal at the range. (Ep.2)]]		[[File:U02 14fal1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Ichiyon firing her M14 alongside Fal at the range. (Ep.2)]]

Alex T Snow at 06:52, 30 December 2022

2022-12-30T06:52:21Z

Alex T Snow: A bunch of fixes and improvements I've been sitting on for a few weeks while I was getting the behind the scenes screencaps together

2022-12-29T00:57:47Z

A bunch of fixes and improvements I've been sitting on for a few weeks while I was getting the behind the scenes screencaps together

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Pustelga7: /* Enfield XL64E5 */

2022-11-27T21:47:39Z

Enfield XL64E5

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	==Enfield XL64E5==		==Enfield XL64E5==
	The [[Enfield L85 rifle series#XL64E5\|Enfield XL64E5]] is briefly seen near the end of the L85 history cut-in, shown just before the L85 itself is revealed.		The [[Enfield L85 rifle series#XL64E5 IW\|Enfield XL64E5]] is briefly seen near the end of the L85 history cut-in, shown just before the L85 itself is revealed.

	[[File:EnfieldXL64.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Enfield XL64E5 with SUSAT - 4.85x49mm]]		[[File:EnfieldXL64.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Enfield XL64E5 with SUSAT - 4.85x49mm]]
	[[File:Upotte XL64E5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A good close-up of the XL64 prototype, complete with SUSAT optic. (Ep.3)]]		[[File:Upotte XL64E5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A good close-up of the XL64 prototype, complete with SUSAT optic. (Ep.3)]]

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	Behind the scenes photos of Ichiyon's actress Saeko Zougou handling a number of (deactivated) firearms are featured on the [[Talk:Upotte!!#Behind The Scenes\|Talk Page]].		Behind the scenes photos of Ichiyon's actress Saeko Zougou handling a number of (deactivated) firearms are featured on the [[Talk:Upotte!!#Behind The Scenes\|Talk Page]].

	[[File:~~M14Rifle~~.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M14 - 7.62x51mm NATO]]		[[File:M14 rifle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M14 - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
	[[File:Xm21rifle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M21 - 7.62x51mm NATO]]		[[File:Xm21rifle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M21 - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
	[[File:U02 14fal1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Ichiyon firing her M14 alongside Fal at the range. (Ep.2)]]		[[File:U02 14fal1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Ichiyon firing her M14 alongside Fal at the range. (Ep.2)]]

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	[[File:U10 s12.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Saiga panics, looking at what's left of her shotgun's magazine. (Ep.10)]]		[[File:U10 s12.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Saiga panics, looking at what's left of her shotgun's magazine. (Ep.10)]]
	[[File:Upotte fleeing Saiga.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|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)]]		[[File:Upotte fleeing Saiga.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|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)]]
	[[File:UpotteSaiga-12K4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|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)]]		[[File:UpotteSaiga-12K4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|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)]]
	[[File:Upotte Saiga SD.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Chibi Saiga prepares to open up on chibi Ichiroku with what is evidently anti-clothing-shot, concluding the cut-in explanation. (Ep.10)]]		[[File:Upotte Saiga SD.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Chibi Saiga prepares to open up on chibi Ichiroku with what is evidently anti-clothing-shot, concluding the cut-in explanation. (Ep.10)]]
	[[File:Upotte Saiga load.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Saiga loads a fresh 5-round magazine and gives an enthusiastic smirk. (Ep.10)]]		[[File:Upotte Saiga load.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Saiga loads a fresh 5-round magazine and gives an enthusiastic smirk. (Ep.10)]]
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	[[File:GalilAR.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|IMI Galil AR - 5.56x45mm NATO]]		[[File:GalilAR.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|IMI Galil AR - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
	[[File:UpotteGalil1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Galil fires her rifle at a magazine with Ichiroku on the cover for target practice. As is standard in the show, the bolt is animated here. (Ep.4)]]		[[File:UpotteGalil1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Galil fires her rifle at a magazine with Ichiroku on the cover for target practice. As is standard in the show, the bolt is animated here. (Ep.4)]]
	[[File:Upotte Galil AR.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A stellar profile shot of the Galil AR, with the RP 95 TP in the foreground. (Ep.4)]]		[[File:Upotte Galil AR.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A stellar profile shot of the Galil AR, with the RK 95 TP in the foreground. (Ep.4)]]
	[[File:Upotte eyecatch.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Mid-episode artwork of Galil and Sako with their rifles, and little else. The weapon stats are mostly correct, besides the Galil AR's length values being those of the shorter [[Galil#Galil SAR\|Galil SAR]], and the "5.56x39mm" typo for the RK 95 TP. (Ep.4)]]		[[File:Upotte eyecatch.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Mid-episode artwork of Galil and Sako with their rifles, and little else. The weapon stats are mostly correct, besides the Galil AR's length values being those of the shorter [[Galil#Galil SAR\|Galil SAR]], and the "5.56x39mm" typo for the RK 95 TP. (Ep.4)]]
	[[File:Upotte run.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Galil makes a run for the enemy flag after taking out Ichihachi. (Ep.5)]]		[[File:Upotte run.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Galil makes a run for the enemy flag after taking out Ichihachi. (Ep.5)]]
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	==RPG-7==		==RPG-7==
	An [[RPG-7]] is seen alongside a couple other launchers in Curly's mobile shop set up for the school festival. Among the many military-related things present at Curly's tent is an AN/PSQ-20 night vision goggle, which Ichiroku becomes enthralled with and attempts to spend the class's festival budget to buy for herself. Ichiroku repeatedly refers to it by name, and notes it's something that only SOCOM and the 10th Mountain Division have access to, which was true at the time the show is set (it explicitly takes place in 2012).		An [[RPG-7]] is seen alongside a couple other launchers in Curly's mobile shop set up for the school festival. Among the many military-related things present at Curly's tent is an AN/PSQ-20 night vision goggle, which Ichiroku becomes enthralled with and attempts to spend the class's festival budget to buy for herself. Ichiroku repeatedly refers to it by name, and notes it's something that only SOCOM and the 10th Mountain Division have access to, which was true at the time the show is set (it explicitly takes place in 2012/2013).

	[[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|400px\|RPG-7 - 40mm]]		[[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg‎\|thumb\|none\|400px\|RPG-7 - 40mm]]

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	[[File:UpotteM41.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A soldier holding an M4A1 on the left, fitted with an aftermarket rail system and stock, an Aimpoint red dot, suppressor, foregrip, and flashlight. (Ep.4)]]		[[File:UpotteM41.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A soldier holding an M4A1 on the left, fitted with an aftermarket rail system and stock, an Aimpoint red dot, suppressor, foregrip, and flashlight. (Ep.4)]]

	==~~Norinco~~ Type 86S==		==Type 86S==
	A full-auto-capable [[~~Norinco~~ Type 86S]] appears in the hands of its personification, a member of the Akaganekou faction. She is credited as '''86式自動步槍''' ('''86 shì zìdòng bùqiāng''' / '''Type 86 automatic rifle''') in both the anime and manga, the rifle's full Chinese designation but with the "S" omitted. The "S" suffix on Norinco designations denotes semi-auto-only rifles (for example the semi-auto [[Type 56 assault rifle#Type 84S\|Type 84S]] and its full-auto sibling, the Type 84), and as such the rifle's full-auto capability paired with the consistent, deliberate omission of the "S" implies that within the ''Upotte!!'' universe ~~Norinco developed~~ a full-auto variant of the Type 86S, naturally named Type 86. She isn't known to have a more "conversational" name, but in the interest of simplicity and clarity this page will refer to her as '''86'''; whether this is pronounced in Chinese, Japanese, or English is left up to the reader.		A full-auto-capable [[Type 86S]] appears in the hands of its personification, a member of the Akaganekou faction. She is credited as '''86式自動步槍''' ('''86 shì zìdòng bùqiāng''' / '''Type 86 automatic rifle''') in both the anime and manga, the rifle's full Chinese designation but with the "S" omitted. The "S" suffix on Norinco (and related Chinese manufacturers') designations denotes semi-auto-only rifles (for example the semi-auto [[Type 56 assault rifle#Type 84S\|Type 84S]] and its full-auto sibling, the Type 84), and as such the rifle's full-auto capability paired with the consistent, deliberate omission of the "S" implies that within the ''Upotte!!'' universe a full-auto variant of the Type 86S was developed, naturally named Type 86. She isn't known to have a more "conversational" name, but in the interest of simplicity and clarity this page will refer to her as '''86'''; whether this is pronounced in Chinese, Japanese, or English is left up to the reader.

	[[File:Type 86S rifle kit.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|~~Norinco~~ Type 86S with sling and bayonet - 7.62x39mm]]		[[File:Type 86S rifle kit.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Type 86S with sling and bayonet - 7.62x39mm]]
	[[File:U10 861.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The Type 86 illuminated by its own muzzle flash, as 86 ambushes Elle. (Ep.10)]]		[[File:U10 861.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The Type 86 illuminated by its own muzzle flash, as 86 ambushes Elle. (Ep.10)]]
	[[File:UpotteType862.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A smug 86 approaches a helpless Elle, giving a good look at the right side of her rifle. (Ep.10)]]		[[File:UpotteType862.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A smug 86 approaches a helpless Elle, giving a good look at the right side of her rifle. (Ep.10)]]
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	[[File:UpotteType867.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Recovered, 86 stands with the rest of Nanayon's group, including Saiga and RPK. (Ep.10)]]		[[File:UpotteType867.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Recovered, 86 stands with the rest of Nanayon's group, including Saiga and RPK. (Ep.10)]]

	==~~Norinco~~ QBZ-97==		==QBZ-97==
	A [[~~Norinco_QBZ~~-95#~~Norinco_QBZ~~-97\|~~Norinco~~ QBZ-97]], the 5.56mm export variant of the QBZ-95, is used by a Seishou student at the firing range. This is consistent with other Eastern rifles' NATO export variants attending the Western-themed Seishou, such as Sako.		A [[QBZ-95#QBZ-97\|QBZ-97]], the 5.56mm export variant of the QBZ-95, is used by a Seishou student at the firing range. This is consistent with other Eastern rifles' NATO export variants attending the Western-themed Seishou, such as Sako.

	[[File:QBZ97A.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|~~Norinco~~ QBZ-97 - 5.56x45mm NATO]]		[[File:QBZ97A.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|QBZ-97 - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
	[[File:UpotteQBZ-971.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|An overhead view of the range, as Professor Garand supervises. Left to right, the rifles are the QBZ-97, AR-18, L85, T91, AUG, and SG 550. (Ep.1)]]		[[File:UpotteQBZ-971.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|An overhead view of the range, as Professor Garand supervises. Left to right, the rifles are the QBZ-97, AR-18, L85, T91, AUG, and SG 550. (Ep.1)]]
	[[File:UpotteQBZ-972.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The second-closest Seishou student fires her QBZ-97, with the closest being Ichihachi and her AR-18. (Ep.1)]]		[[File:UpotteQBZ-972.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The second-closest Seishou student fires her QBZ-97, with the closest being Ichihachi and her AR-18. (Ep.1)]]

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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.		''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.

	Series creator and manga author Kitsune Tennouji, perhaps unsurprisingly, has a significant firearms collection (deactivated, being Japan), many of which he uses as reference for the manga (and thus in turn, the anime). His collection is the source of some of the unusual and/or very specific setups seen in the story, such as the G3A3 being fitted with an HK21 rear sight and its particular scope, or the ~~rather unique~~ MP5A2 setup, among others. All of the ''Upotte!!'' manga volumes feature a photograph of one of his guns on the inner cover, usually the rifle of the character featured on the cover artwork.		Series creator and manga author Kitsune Tennouji, perhaps unsurprisingly, has a significant firearms collection (deactivated, being Japan), many of which he uses as reference for the manga (and thus in turn, the anime). His collection is the source of some of the unusual and/or very specific setups seen in the story, such as the G3A3 being fitted with an HK21 rear sight and its particular scope, or the unusual MP5A2 setup, among others. All of the ''Upotte!!'' manga volumes feature a photograph of one of his guns on the inner cover, usually the rifle of the character featured on the cover artwork.

	For a collection of behind the scenes photos of Misuzu Togashi (voice of Ichiroku) and Saeko Zougou (voice of Ichiyon) visiting the same deactivated firearm shop frequented by Kitsune Tennouji, see the [[Talk:Upotte!!\|Talk Page]].		For a collection of behind the scenes photos of Misuzu Togashi (voice of Ichiroku) and Saeko Zougou (voice of Ichiyon) visiting the same deactivated firearm shop frequented by Kitsune Tennouji, see the [[Talk:Upotte!!#Behind The Scenes\|Talk Page]].

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	==Fabrique Nationale FNC==		==Fabrique Nationale FNC==
	'''Funco''' is the personification of the [[FN FNC]], and main protagonist of the series. Meeting Genkoku by chance during a festival, through an honest accident he discovers that she wears a thong, a trait shared by all personifications of rifles with (folding) skeleton stocks. Forgetting her actual name, he lets "girl with the thong" slip out a few times, usually (comedically) ending up in the hospital as a result. Although the personified gun characters can cause pain and injuries, in this universe the adage ''"guns don't kill people, people do"'' exists rather literally, as they're physically incapable of actually killing a human (or each other) unless ~~actually~~ wielded by a human. Funco's FNC notably lacks a bayonet lug, a feature usually associated with the semi-auto civilian model, though she is otherwise in line with the standard original-production military pattern. That the FNC was directly responsible for the Belgian SS109 cartridge being adopted as 5.56mm NATO is a fact noted in the show. A replica (presumably airsoft) FNC appears during the climactic battle, serving as a distraction.		'''Funco''' is the personification of the [[FN FNC]], and main protagonist of the series. Meeting Genkoku by chance during a festival, through an honest accident he discovers that she wears a thong, a trait shared by all personifications of rifles with (folding) skeleton stocks. Forgetting her actual name, he lets "girl with the thong" slip out a few times, usually (comedically) ending up in the hospital as a result. Although the personified gun characters can cause pain and injuries, in this universe the adage ''"guns don't kill people, people do"'' exists rather literally, as they're physically incapable of actually killing a human (or each other) unless wielded by a human. Funco's FNC notably lacks a bayonet lug, a feature usually associated with the semi-auto civilian model, though she is otherwise in line with the standard original-production military pattern. That the FNC was directly responsible for the Belgian SS109 cartridge being adopted as 5.56mm NATO is a fact noted in the show. A replica (presumably airsoft) FNC appears during the climactic battle, serving as a distraction.

	The FNC's predecessor and Funco's direct older sister, the [[FN CAL\|CAL]], is also mentioned, though neither she nor her rifle are actually seen; '''Cal''' is Sig's roommate.		The FNC's predecessor and Funco's direct older sister, the [[FN CAL\|CAL]], is also mentioned, though neither she nor her rifle are actually seen; '''Cal''' is Sig's roommate.
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	A [[ArmaLite AR-18\|Howa AR-18]] is the rifle of '''Ichihachi''' ("one-eight"), Ichiroku's cousin and Funco's roommate. Originally developed by ArmaLite, the AR-18 was also produced under licence by Howa in Japan and Sterling in England. Interestingly, Ichihachi being "born" in Japan makes her the closest thing to a Japanese character in the show, though she's still considered to be American.		A [[ArmaLite AR-18\|Howa AR-18]] is the rifle of '''Ichihachi''' ("one-eight"), Ichiroku's cousin and Funco's roommate. Originally developed by ArmaLite, the AR-18 was also produced under licence by Howa in Japan and Sterling in England. Interestingly, Ichihachi being "born" in Japan makes her the closest thing to a Japanese character in the show, though she's still considered to be American.

	Behind the scenes photos of Ichihachi's actress Chiharu Kitaoka visiting a military surplus store with Galil's Mariko Honda can be found on the [[Talk:Upotte!!\|Talk Page]].		Behind the scenes photos of Ichihachi's actress Chiharu Kitaoka visiting a military surplus store with Galil's Mariko Honda can be found on the [[Talk:Upotte!!#Behind The Scenes\|Talk Page]].

	[[File:AR-18.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|ArmaLite AR-18 - 5.56x45mm NATO]]		[[File:AR-18.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|ArmaLite AR-18 - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
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	Personification of the [[Galil#Galil AR\|IMI Galil AR]], '''Galil''' serves as Sako's right hand until after the tournament, where it's revealed that they could not possibly be more different in personality. Laid back and energetic, Galil becomes fast friends with Ichihachi, and later Mimi. Despite lacking the bipod (and therefore bottle opener) of the otherwise nearly identical [[Galil#Galil ARM\|Galil ARM]] variant she is seen attempting to open a bottle with her teeth, prompting a worried Ichihachi to give her a proper bottle opener instead, saying that doing that will damage her feed lips. This is a reference to a bottle opener specifically being designed into the Galil ARM, as Israeli soldiers had a notorious habit of damaging the feed lips on their [[Uzi]] magazines.		Personification of the [[Galil#Galil AR\|IMI Galil AR]], '''Galil''' serves as Sako's right hand until after the tournament, where it's revealed that they could not possibly be more different in personality. Laid back and energetic, Galil becomes fast friends with Ichihachi, and later Mimi. Despite lacking the bipod (and therefore bottle opener) of the otherwise nearly identical [[Galil#Galil ARM\|Galil ARM]] variant she is seen attempting to open a bottle with her teeth, prompting a worried Ichihachi to give her a proper bottle opener instead, saying that doing that will damage her feed lips. This is a reference to a bottle opener specifically being designed into the Galil ARM, as Israeli soldiers had a notorious habit of damaging the feed lips on their [[Uzi]] magazines.

	Behind the scenes photos of Galil's actress Mariko Honda dressed up with an airsoft Galil ARM are over on the [[Talk:Upotte!!\|Talk Page]].		Behind the scenes photos of Galil's actress Mariko Honda dressed up with an airsoft Galil ARM are over on the [[Talk:Upotte!!#Behind The Scenes\|Talk Page]].

	[[File:GalilAR.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|IMI Galil AR - 5.56x45mm NATO]]		[[File:GalilAR.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|IMI Galil AR - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
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	At the end of this list of M16 variants is the [[M16 rifle series#M16A4\|M16A4]], personified by '''Ichiroku''' ("one-six"). With high enthusiasm tempered by low stamina (being restricted to burst mode), Ichiroku is tomboyish and a natural leader. Due to the M16's fame and popularity, she also does modelling work. During the jungle tournament Ichiroku mistakenly eats an especially spicy chicken nugget that Funco accidentally made with chili pepper instead of paprika, causing her stomach to act up. This serves as a representation of the bad gunpowder infamously used in the M16 in Vietnam, which was largely responsible (along with other factors) for its notoriously bad reliability. As a result, Ichiroku's rifle quickly fouls up during the match, forcing her to operate the forward assist after every shot. A narrated cut-in explaining the rifle's direct impingement system refers to it as the "Ljungman system", referencing the Swedish [[Automatgevär m/42\|ag m/42]], an early example of a rifle using this system.		At the end of this list of M16 variants is the [[M16 rifle series#M16A4\|M16A4]], personified by '''Ichiroku''' ("one-six"). With high enthusiasm tempered by low stamina (being restricted to burst mode), Ichiroku is tomboyish and a natural leader. Due to the M16's fame and popularity, she also does modelling work. During the jungle tournament Ichiroku mistakenly eats an especially spicy chicken nugget that Funco accidentally made with chili pepper instead of paprika, causing her stomach to act up. This serves as a representation of the bad gunpowder infamously used in the M16 in Vietnam, which was largely responsible (along with other factors) for its notoriously bad reliability. As a result, Ichiroku's rifle quickly fouls up during the match, forcing her to operate the forward assist after every shot. A narrated cut-in explaining the rifle's direct impingement system refers to it as the "Ljungman system", referencing the Swedish [[Automatgevär m/42\|ag m/42]], an early example of a rifle using this system.

	Behind the scenes photos of Ichiroku's actress Misuzu Togashi wielding a variety of (deactivated) firearms are listed on the [[Talk:Upotte!!\|Talk Page]].		Behind the scenes photos of Ichiroku's actress Misuzu Togashi wielding a variety of (deactivated) firearms are listed on the [[Talk:Upotte!!#Behind The Scenes\|Talk Page]].

	[[File:M16A4Standard.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M16A4 - 5.56x45mm NATO]]		[[File:M16A4Standard.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M16A4 - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
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	'''Ichiyon''' ("one-four"), the personification of the [[M14]], is Ichiroku's adoptive elder sister. Described as seeming elegant and refined so long as she doesn't open her mouth, Ichiyon is notorious for terrible puns; this has earned her the nickname '''G Bijin''' ("G Beauty/Cutie"). Ichiyon is convinced the "G" stands for something like "Great" or "Gorgeous", but it's actually short for "Gakkari" ("Disappointed/Dejected"), with Gakkari Bijin usually translated as "God, Not Again Cutie". With the M14's full-power 7.62mm NATO rounds and fairly high rate of fire making the rifle notoriously difficult to control, Ichiyon's marksmanship is truly abysmal in full-auto; Ichiroku claims it to be as bad as a ten ''metre'' spread. When in need of a long range optic Ichiyon equips her rifle with a Leatherwood ART 3-9×40 scope, the same optic used on the M14's sniper rifle counterpart, the [[M21]]. As the M21 is merely a handpicked-for-accuracy M14 fitted with an ART scope and locked to semi-auto, her M14 is virtually indistinguishable from an M21 when equipped with the scope, though is not one due to retaining full-auto functionality.		'''Ichiyon''' ("one-four"), the personification of the [[M14]], is Ichiroku's adoptive elder sister. Described as seeming elegant and refined so long as she doesn't open her mouth, Ichiyon is notorious for terrible puns; this has earned her the nickname '''G Bijin''' ("G Beauty/Cutie"). Ichiyon is convinced the "G" stands for something like "Great" or "Gorgeous", but it's actually short for "Gakkari" ("Disappointed/Dejected"), with Gakkari Bijin usually translated as "God, Not Again Cutie". With the M14's full-power 7.62mm NATO rounds and fairly high rate of fire making the rifle notoriously difficult to control, Ichiyon's marksmanship is truly abysmal in full-auto; Ichiroku claims it to be as bad as a ten ''metre'' spread. When in need of a long range optic Ichiyon equips her rifle with a Leatherwood ART 3-9×40 scope, the same optic used on the M14's sniper rifle counterpart, the [[M21]]. As the M21 is merely a handpicked-for-accuracy M14 fitted with an ART scope and locked to semi-auto, her M14 is virtually indistinguishable from an M21 when equipped with the scope, though is not one due to retaining full-auto functionality.

	Behind the scenes photos of Ichiyon's actress Saeko Zougou handling a number of (deactivated) firearms are featured on the [[Talk:Upotte!!\|Talk Page]].		Behind the scenes photos of Ichiyon's actress Saeko Zougou handling a number of (deactivated) firearms are featured on the [[Talk:Upotte!!#Behind The Scenes\|Talk Page]].

	[[File:M14Rifle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M14 - 7.62x51mm NATO]]		[[File:M14Rifle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M14 - 7.62x51mm NATO]]