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A [[Diemaco C8|Colt Canada L119A1]] is seen in the hands of a Special Air Service soldier during an overview of the history of the L85 and its various problems, noting that the SAS opted to adopt an M16-based rifle instead. The Canadian C8 is essentially a development of the Colt Model 653, with the C8A1 introducing a flattop upper, and the later C8SFW featuring a slightly longer heavy barrel. The C8SFW was adopted by the British as the L119A1, and the one seen here is equipped with an EOTech holographic sight and magnifier.
A [[Diemaco C8|Colt Canada L119A1]] is seen in the hands of a Special Air Service soldier during an overview of the history of the L85 and its various problems, noting that the SAS opted to adopt an M16-based rifle instead. The Canadian C8 is essentially a development of the Colt Model 653, with the C8A1 introducing a flattop upper, and the later C8SFW featuring a slightly longer heavy barrel. The C8SFW was adopted by the British as the L119A1, and the one seen here is equipped with an EOTech holographic sight and magnifier.
[[Image:101-rifle-c8fthb-carbine-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt Canada C8SFW with EOTech holographic sight - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
[[Image:101-rifle-c8fthb-carbine-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colt Canada C8SFW with EOTech sight - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
[[File:Upotte soldier.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An SAS soldier with his L119A1, though the receiver is drawn to a slightly odd scale. The distinctive slim handguard and older-pattern stock from the Model 653 are clearly visible here; this pattern continued to be standard for the C8/C7 series, unlike their American cousins. (Ep.3)]]
[[File:Upotte soldier.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An SAS soldier with his L119A1, though the receiver is drawn to a slightly odd scale. The distinctive slim handguard and older-pattern stock from the Model 653 are clearly visible here; this pattern continued to be standard for the C8/C7 series, unlike their American cousins. (Ep.3)]]
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[[File:UpotteFARA831.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A bullet from Ichihachi's AR-18 clips the tree Fara is taking cover behind, startling Fara. (Ep.4)]]
[[File:UpotteFARA831.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A bullet from Ichihachi's AR-18 clips the tree Fara is taking cover behind, startling Fara. (Ep.4)]]
[[File:Upotte FARA Model 83 rifle.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fara readies her FARA 83, giving a fantastic look at the rifle. (Ep.4)]]
[[File:Upotte FARA Model 83 rifle.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fara readies her FARA 83, giving a fantastic look at the rifle. (Ep.4)]]
[[File:UpotteFARA833.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aug, Ichihachi, Fara, Modelo, and Tei hold their rifles on Sako, who is refusing to concede the match. (Ep.6)]]
[[File:UpotteFARA833.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aug, Ichihachi, Fara, Modelo, and Tei hold their rifles on Sako, who is refusing to concede the match, in this stitched image. (Ep.6)]]
==Fabrique Nationale FNC==
==Fabrique Nationale FNC==
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[[File:FNC REM Sporter.jpg|none|thumb|400px|Fabrique Nationale FNC - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
[[File:FNC REM Sporter.jpg|none|thumb|400px|Fabrique Nationale FNC - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
[[File:FN FNC Titlecard.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Funco's mid-episode artwork and stats in the first episode. (Ep.1)]]
[[File:FN FNC Titlecard.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Funco's mid-episode artwork and stats on display in the first episode. (Ep.1)]]
[[File:FuncoShockUpotteEp1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Folding the stock on her FNC as Ichihachi does the same on her own AR-18, the duo prep for mobile combat. (Ep.4)]]
[[File:FuncoShockUpotteEp1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Folding the stock on her FNC as Ichihachi does the same on her own AR-18, the duo prep for mobile combat. (Ep.4)]]
[[File:Again.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sneaking through the tall grass, Funco unfolds her rifle's stock and takes aim at her target. Clever girl. (Ep.4)]]
[[File:Again.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sneaking through the tall grass, Funco unfolds her rifle's stock and takes aim at her target. Clever girl. (Ep.4)]]
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[[File:Upotte FN FNC bolt cocking.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Funco pulls the FNC's charging handle after Genkoku accidentally makes reference to her thong again. (Ep.7)]]
[[File:Upotte FN FNC bolt cocking.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Funco pulls the FNC's charging handle after Genkoku accidentally makes reference to her thong again. (Ep.7)]]
[[File:UpotteFNC7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An excellent shot of Funco firing her FNC in the streets of Atami. The FNC's bolt is fully to the rear here, showcasing how the dust cover pivots on two points, keeping it as closed as possible at all times. (Ep.10)]]
[[File:UpotteFNC7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An excellent shot of Funco firing her FNC in the streets of Atami. The FNC's bolt is fully to the rear here, showcasing how the dust cover pivots on two points, keeping it as closed as possible at all times. (Ep.10)]]
[[File:UpotteFNC8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another angle of the same engagement, as Funco covers Elle. Here the bolt can be seen mid-cycle, this time with the front portion of the dust cover being raised by the charging handle. (Ep.10)]]
[[File:UpotteFNC8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another angle of the same engagement, as Funco covers Elle. Here the bolt can be seen halfway to the rear, this time with the front portion of the dust cover being raised by the charging handle. (Ep.10)]]
[[File:UpotteFNC9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close-up of the FNC's four-position fire selector as Funco switches to full-auto during her fight with RPK. (Ep.10)]]
[[File:UpotteFNC9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close-up of the FNC's four-position fire selector as Funco switches to full-auto during her fight with RPK. (Ep.10)]]
[[File:UpotteFNC10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nanayon moves closer to Funco during their standoff in the ruined mall. (Ep.10)]]
[[File:UpotteFNC10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nanayon moves closer to Funco during their standoff in the ruined mall. (Ep.10)]]
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[[File:UpotteHK4161.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The student with her head partially obscured by Genkoku fires her HK416; its distinctive rail system and diopter sights match, as do the brass deflector and forward assist. Also (barely) visible is a couple rows of pixels of the barrel of the centre student's rifle, above the HK416's stock. (Ep.1)]]
[[File:UpotteHK4161.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The student with her head partially obscured by Genkoku fires her HK416; its distinctive rail system and diopter sights match, as do the brass deflector and forward assist. Also (barely) visible is a couple rows of pixels of the barrel of the centre student's rifle, above the HK416's stock. (Ep.1)]]
== Howa AR-18 ==
==Howa AR-18==
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.
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!".
[[File:U01ar18.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A good look at the AR-18's ejection port and charging handle, furthest from the camera; the AUG's short barrel can also be seen. There is a slight continuity error here, as the T91 should be visible between the AUG and L85. (Ep.1)]]
[[File:Upotte AR18 stock fold.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ichihachi folds her AR-18's stock at the start of the first match of the jungle tournament. The AR-18 having a fairly loose stock is represented by Ichihachi's pants being loose. (Ep.4)]]
[[File:Upotte face off.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Galil and Sako face off with Ichihachi and Funco before their match, giving a good look at the AR-18. (Ep.4)]]
[[File:U01ar18.jpg|thumb|none|600px|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.]]
[[File:UpotteAR-184.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A stitched shot of Ichihachi preparing to cross the bridge that divides the match's stage in half. (Ep.5)]]
[[File:Upotte AR18 stock fold.jpg|thumb|none|600px|18 folds the stock of her AR-18 when the signal is given to start the jungle wargames.]]
[[File:UpotteAR-185.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ichihachi opens up with her AR-18 after Sako engages Funco. The rifle's charging handle can be seen cycling in this sequence. (Ep.5)]]
[[File:Upotte face off.jpg|thumb|none|600px|18 with her AR-18 in the showdown between the teams.]]
[[File:UpotteAR-186.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Under cover from Funco's supporting fire, Ichihachi races up the bridge to get a better angle on Sako. (Ep.5)]]
[[File:UpotteAR-187.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A single shot rings out from the far side of the lake, as Galil knocks Ichihachi out of the match. (Ep.5)]]
==Howa Type 89-F==
==Howa Type 89-F==
A [[Howa Type 89|Howa Type 89-F]] is seen on a rack when Sig claims that Ichiroku is cheap. What appears to be another Type 89-F is seen on a film poster in Funco and Ichihachi's room, which is very fitting as the Type 89 is a direct development of the AR-18, designed by Howa from their experience producing AR-18s.
The folding stock of a [[Howa Type 89|Howa Type 89-F]] is seen in "Sing! Compete!".
[[Image:HowaType89Para.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Howa Type 89-F - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
[[File:UpottePoster2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier carrying what appears to be a Type 89-F on the film poster to the right, as Ichihachi adjusts her loose pants. (Ep.3)]]
[[File:Upotte cheap.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The rear of a Howa Type 89-F at bottom-left, with the muzzles of some other rifles visible along the bottom. (Ep.4)]]
[[Image:HowaType89Para.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Howa type 89-F 5.56x45mm.]]
==IMI Galil AR==
[[File:Upotte cheap.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Howa Type 89-F's folding stock is seen on the bottom-left side of the picture.]]
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-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.
==Israel Weapon Industries Galil AR==
[[Image:GalilAR.jpg|thumb|450px|none|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)]]
Galil fires an [[Galil#Galil AR|IWI Galil AR]] in the shooting range alongside Sako. She first appears in "Sing! Compete!".
[[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 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)]]
[[Image:GalilAR.jpg|thumb|450px|none|IMI Galil AR - 5.56x45mm.]]
[[File:Upotte run.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Galil makes a run for the enemy flag after taking out Ichihachi. (Ep.5)]]
[[File:Upotte Galil AR.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Galil firing the Galil AR at a magazine photo of 16 for target practice.]]
[[File:Upotte escort.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A good look at Galil's rifle and plate carrier, as she and Sako prep for their match against Ichiroku and Elle. (Ep.5)]]
[[File:Upotte eyecatch.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Eyecatch of "Sing! Compete!" with Galil on the left side holding the Galil AR.]]
[[File:Upotte Galil fire.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Galil AR kicks out an empty case as Galil pins down Ichiroku. (Ep.6)]]
[[File:Upotte face off.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Galil with her Galil AR in the showdown between the teams.]]
[[File:UpotteGalil7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Galil continues to give herself covering fire as she slowly retreats backwards. (Ep.6)]]
[[File:Upotte run.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Galil makes a run for the enemy flag after she shot down 18.]]
[[File:Upotte escort.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Galil escorts Sako when the finals start in the jungle wargame arc.]]
[[File:Upotte Galil fire.jpg|thumb|none|600px|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!".
[[File:U10 ai74.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Red Steel High next to Saiga fires the Tantal. You can partially see the metal folding buttstock.]]
[[File:Upotte ambush.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Red Steel High student fires the Tantal at Sig and 16.]]
[[File:Upotte another ambush.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A good view of the RSH student holding the Tantal (Left side) from the back.]]
==Colt M16==
==Colt M16==
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[[File:Upotte stock adjust.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Adjusting the collapsible buttstock of the T91.]]
[[File:Upotte stock adjust.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Adjusting the collapsible buttstock of the T91.]]
[[File:Upotte suppressive fire.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tei conducts suppressive fire on 16's position.]]
[[File:Upotte suppressive fire.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tei conducts suppressive fire on 16's position.]]
==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!".
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!!:
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.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingThe 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.
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").
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).
Error creating thumbnail: File missingA 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)".
Error creating thumbnail: File missingM1928 Thompson - .45 ACPError creating thumbnail: File missingMs. 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.
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.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingRemington Model 870 Police Magnum (wood furniture) - 12 gaugeError creating thumbnail: File missingRemington Model 870 Police Magnum (synthetic furniture) - 12 gaugeError creating thumbnail: File missingA hunter shoots fleeing ducks with his Remington 870, somewhere in what appears to be the Pacific Northwest. (Ep.10)Error creating thumbnail: File missingA 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)Error creating thumbnail: File missingA good profile view of the Remington Model 870. (Ep.10)Error creating thumbnail: File missingA 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.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingIzhmash Saiga-12K - 12 gaugeError creating thumbnail: File missingAfter 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)Error creating thumbnail: File missingSaiga panics, looking at what's left of her shotgun's magazine. (Ep.10)Error creating thumbnail: File missingA 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)Error creating thumbnail: File missingA 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)Error creating thumbnail: File missingChibi Saiga prepares to blast chibi Ichiroku with what is evidently anti-clothing-shot, concluding the cut-in explanation. (Ep.10)Error creating thumbnail: File missingSaiga loads a fresh 5-round magazine and gives an enthusiastic smirk. (Ep.10)Error creating thumbnail: File missingBlasting 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.
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.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingRPK - 7.62x39mmError creating thumbnail: File missingRPK 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)Error creating thumbnail: File missingThe RPK lies next to its owner as she and her partner slip out of their wetsuits. (Ep.10)Error creating thumbnail: File missingAfter running into the main quartet, RPK fires at them while making her escape. (Ep.10)Error creating thumbnail: File missingRPK 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)Error creating thumbnail: File missingWith 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)Error creating thumbnail: File missingAfter being ordered to reposition and assist Saiga, RPK rips off her mask in frustration and gives Funco a long glare before leaving. (Ep.10)Error creating thumbnail: File missingRPK 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.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingAK-74 - 5.45x39mmError creating thumbnail: File missingNanayon 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)Error creating thumbnail: File missingA 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)Error creating thumbnail: File missingA trio of Akaganekou students wearing masks fire their AK-74s at Ichiroku and Sig. (Ep.10)Error creating thumbnail: File missingThree 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)Error creating thumbnail: File missingNanayon opens fire at Funco in the deserted shopping mall. (Ep.10)Error creating thumbnail: File missingFunco clips Nanayon's mask and sends it flying during their duel. (Ep.10)Error creating thumbnail: File missingNanayon 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.
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.
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.
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.
Shortly after arriving at Seishou Academy, Headmaster Springfield takes Genkoku on a tour of the school, including its firing range. In addition to the named characters present, five "extras" are seen in the background as well, four of whom have rifles that are just barely seen well enough to be identified. One of them appears to be a Daewoo K2.
An Enfield EM-2 is shown during the explanation of the history of the L85. The narrator opens by mentioning that the British started work on intermediate cartridges and bullpup rifles in the 1940s, while certain relevant cartridges from the era appear on screen, including .276 Pedersen, 6.5x52mm Carcano, and 6.5x50mmSR Arisaka. The EM-2 ultimately was adopted by the British military... but that decision was almost instantly overturned by a new incoming government, under pressure from the Americans who were insisting on adopting 7.62x51mm as the new NATO standard. As a result, the British ultimately adopted the inch-pattern FAL as the L1.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingEnfield EM-2 - .280 BritishError creating thumbnail: File missingAn EM-2 atop the Union Jack, complete with its integral optic. The cartridge is listed as a strange "7.42x53mm" which is close to .280 British, but not quite. This may have been a typo from attempting to rewrite "7.62x51mm" into "7x43mm", the proper metric designation. (Ep.3)
Enfield XL64E5
The Enfield XL64E5 is briefly seen near the end of the L85 history cut-in, shown just before the L85 itself is revealed.
Elle, from the "L" in her name, is the personification of the L85A1. She is specifically the L85A1 and not the much-improved L85A2, and as such suffers from constant breakages and unreliability, having a generally quiet demeanour, though she always tries her best. Elle is also Ichiroku's roommate.
A Colt Canada L119A1 is seen in the hands of a Special Air Service soldier during an overview of the history of the L85 and its various problems, noting that the SAS opted to adopt an M16-based rifle instead. The Canadian C8 is essentially a development of the Colt Model 653, with the C8A1 introducing a flattop upper, and the later C8SFW featuring a slightly longer heavy barrel. The C8SFW was adopted by the British as the L119A1, and the one seen here is equipped with an EOTech holographic sight and magnifier.
Colt Canada C8SFW with EOTech sight - 5.56x45mm NATOError creating thumbnail: File missingAn SAS soldier with his L119A1, though the receiver is drawn to a slightly odd scale. The distinctive slim handguard and older-pattern stock from the Model 653 are clearly visible here; this pattern continued to be standard for the C8/C7 series, unlike their American cousins. (Ep.3)
FARA 83
The FARA 83 makes its media debut in the hands of Fara, seen during the jungle tournament. The FARA 83 notably doesn't appear in Curly's shop, the position on the gun rack it was likely intended to occupy instead featuring a custom M16.
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 ending up in the hospital as a result. 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.
The FNC's predecessor and Funco's direct older sister, the CAL, is also mentioned, though neither she nor her rifle are actually seen; Cal is Sig's roommate.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingFabrique Nationale FNC - 5.56x45mm NATOError creating thumbnail: File missingFunco's mid-episode artwork and stats on display in the first episode. (Ep.1)Error creating thumbnail: File missingFolding the stock on her FNC as Ichihachi does the same on her own AR-18, the duo prep for mobile combat. (Ep.4)Error creating thumbnail: File missingSneaking through the tall grass, Funco unfolds her rifle's stock and takes aim at her target. Clever girl. (Ep.4)Error creating thumbnail: File missingFunco blind fires her FNC at Sako during the semi-finals of the jungle tournament. The rifle's gas regulator, positioned up top between the receiver and handguard, is in the adverse position (to the right), something depicted consistently throughout the series. (Ep.5)Error creating thumbnail: File missingA stitched shot of Funco, barrel smoking after ricocheting bullets under a low bridge to hit Galil on the far side of the lake. (Ep.5)Error creating thumbnail: File missingFunco pulls the FNC's charging handle after Genkoku accidentally makes reference to her thong again. (Ep.7)Error creating thumbnail: File missingAn excellent shot of Funco firing her FNC in the streets of Atami. The FNC's bolt is fully to the rear here, showcasing how the dust cover pivots on two points, keeping it as closed as possible at all times. (Ep.10)Error creating thumbnail: File missingAnother angle of the same engagement, as Funco covers Elle. Here the bolt can be seen halfway to the rear, this time with the front portion of the dust cover being raised by the charging handle. (Ep.10)Error creating thumbnail: File missingA close-up of the FNC's four-position fire selector as Funco switches to full-auto during her fight with RPK. (Ep.10)Error creating thumbnail: File missingNanayon moves closer to Funco during their standoff in the ruined mall. (Ep.10)
GIAT FA-MAS G1
A FA-MAS G1 is seen alongside an AUG during the history of the L85, listing both as examples of bullpup rifle designs adopted before the L85. The show uses the less common but more technically correct spelling of "FA-MAS", with the dash separating "Fusil d’Assaut" from "Manufacture d’Armes de Saint-Étienne"; this is how the rifle's markings are actually written. Another FA-MAS is seen in the hands of a Seishou student at the firing range, though she is not the canonical Upotte!! FA-MAS who appears in the manga after the events of the anime. The canon Famas has long reddish-blond "drill"-style hair, does not attend Seishou, and is the F1 variant.
A Heckler & Koch HK33E is used by HK33E, who unlike basically everyone else goes by her full designation rather than a nickname. Being the oft-forgotten middle child between the G3 and MP5, HK33E has a fairly strong inferiority complex, which likely contributes to her dislike of nicknames. Despite this, or rather because of this, Sig nicknames her Chuu3 ("Mid3") much to her annoyance. Ichihachi later nicknames her Mimi, an alternate reading of the two threes in her designation; she is less averse to this name, and the two eventually become friends.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingHeckler & Koch HK33E - 5.56x45mm NATOError creating thumbnail: File missingQuick to anger, HK33E whips out her rifle upon being called Chuu3, turning to leave as Funco arrives. Funco then asks who that was, prompting to Sig to call her Chuu3 again within earshot... (Ep.9)Error creating thumbnail: File missing...resulting in HK33E putting a bullet through Sig's copy of Wilhelm Tell, in this glorious stitched shot. (Ep.9)Error creating thumbnail: File missingAble to pull her rifle out of thin air (as they all are), she conjures her HK33 again a short time later, annoyed by Sig's ventriloquism done at her expense. (Ep.9)Error creating thumbnail: File missingHK33E draws her rifle in the bath later that evening, first when Sig once again calls her Chuu3, then almost immediately afterwards when Ichiroku jumps into the bath and messes up her hair. (Ep.9)
Heckler & Koch G36V
A Heckler & Koch G36V, identifiable by its lack of dual optics, is seen in Curly's shop.
One of the Seishou students at the range has what appears to be a Heckler & Koch HK416. The rifle of the student between HK416 and K2, who is entirely hidden behind Genkoku, has its barrel just barely visible above the HK416's buffer tube, and it can be seen recoiling when firing along with a puff of muzzle flash. That rifle cannot possibly be identified beyond "has a reasonably long, fairly featureless barrel", but it is present.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingHeckler & Koch HK416 - 5.56x45mm NATOError creating thumbnail: File missingThe student with her head partially obscured by Genkoku fires her HK416; its distinctive rail system and diopter sights match, as do the brass deflector and forward assist. Also (barely) visible is a couple rows of pixels of the barrel of the centre student's rifle, above the HK416's stock. (Ep.1)
Howa AR-18
A 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.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingArmaLite AR-18 - 5.56x45mm NATOError creating thumbnail: File missingA good look at the AR-18's ejection port and charging handle, furthest from the camera; the AUG's short barrel can also be seen. There is a slight continuity error here, as the T91 should be visible between the AUG and L85. (Ep.1)Error creating thumbnail: File missingIchihachi folds her AR-18's stock at the start of the first match of the jungle tournament. The AR-18 having a fairly loose stock is represented by Ichihachi's pants being loose. (Ep.4)Error creating thumbnail: File missingGalil and Sako face off with Ichihachi and Funco before their match, giving a good look at the AR-18. (Ep.4)Error creating thumbnail: File missingA stitched shot of Ichihachi preparing to cross the bridge that divides the match's stage in half. (Ep.5)Error creating thumbnail: File missingIchihachi opens up with her AR-18 after Sako engages Funco. The rifle's charging handle can be seen cycling in this sequence. (Ep.5)Error creating thumbnail: File missingUnder cover from Funco's supporting fire, Ichihachi races up the bridge to get a better angle on Sako. (Ep.5)Error creating thumbnail: File missingA single shot rings out from the far side of the lake, as Galil knocks Ichihachi out of the match. (Ep.5)
Howa Type 89-F
A Howa Type 89-F is seen on a rack when Sig claims that Ichiroku is cheap. What appears to be another Type 89-F is seen on a film poster in Funco and Ichihachi's room, which is very fitting as the Type 89 is a direct development of the AR-18, designed by Howa from their experience producing AR-18s.
Personification of the 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-identical 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.
A Colt M16 is seen in "Sing! Compete!" when the episode shows the evolution of the M16 series and when the narrator explains the origin of the rivalry between M16 and AK rifles.
A 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!".
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.
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!!".
Error creating thumbnail: File missingSako Rk95 Tp - 7.62x39mm.Error creating thumbnail: File missingEyecatch 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.Error creating thumbnail: File missingSako aims the Rk95's barrel at Funco's chest after temporarily blinding her with bullet fragmentation in the jungle wargame arc.Error creating thumbnail: File missingSako searching for 16 and L in the jungles. Note that there is a continuity error since the magazine is seen straight.Error creating thumbnail: File missingHiding in the bushes while Sako scopes out her opponents.Error creating thumbnail: File missingFPS view of the riflescope mounted on Sako's Rk95.Error creating thumbnail: File missingSako aiming the Rk95 in "Take it! Hurry!". Note the riflescope and the waffle-type magazine.Error creating thumbnail: File missingA 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.
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 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.
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!".
An FN FAL appears in "Wash and Scrub!" when the narrator explains to the audience how the L85 was created.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingFN FAL 50.00 - 7.62x51mm NATO.Error creating thumbnail: File missingThe 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.
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!".
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.
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.
An SKS rifle appears in "Wash and Scrub!" during the explanation on the origin of bullpup rifles.
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Machine Guns
Browning M2HB
A Browning M2HB is seen on top of a Stryker ICV in "Take a Look! Scold Someone!".
In Curly's gun store in "Sing! Compete!", several assault rifles are portrayed as being sold in the world of "Upotte!".
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RPG-7
An RPG-7 launcher tube in shown in "Take a Look! Scold Someone!"
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