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===Colt M16A4=== | ===Colt M16A4=== | ||
Ichiroku | 16 (Ichiroku in Japanese) is the personification of the Colt [[M16 rifle series#M16A4|M16A4]] Assault Rifle, first appearing in "Grip and Hold!". Examples of the M16A4 are seen in "Sing! Compete!". | ||
[[Image:M16A4Standard.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16A4 with carry handle attached and standard A2 handguards - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16A4Standard.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16A4 with carry handle attached and standard A2 handguards - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[File:Ichiroku1.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:Ichiroku1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|16 with an M16A4. You can see the closeup of the rifle's selector switch.]] | ||
[[File:Upotte M16A4 selector closeup.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the M16A4's selector.]] | [[File:Upotte M16A4 selector closeup.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the M16A4's selector.]] | ||
[[File:U02 5561.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:U02 5561.jpg|thumb|none|600px|16 in SD form with her M16A4.]] | ||
[[File:U02 5562.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:U02 5562.jpg|thumb|none|600px|16 checks her M16A4 with Funco's FNC and L's L85A1.]] | ||
[[File:U02 5563.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:U02 5563.jpg|thumb|none|600px|16 prepares her M16A4 for a war game.]] | ||
[[File:U02 a1a4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Vietnam War-era soldier fires the M16A1 on the left while a modern American soldier fires the M16A4.]] | [[File:U02 a1a4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Vietnam War-era soldier fires the M16A1 on the left while a modern American soldier fires the M16A4.]] | ||
[[File:Upotte pose.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:Upotte pose.jpg|thumb|none|600px|16 poses with the M16A4 during a photo shoot in "Sing! Compete!".]] | ||
[[File:Upotte M16A4 modular.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A M16A4 outfitted with a suppressor, laser designator, vertical foregrip, red dot scope and a dual magazine clip holder during Funco's explanation when a rifle should be light to handle.]] | [[File:Upotte M16A4 modular.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A M16A4 outfitted with a suppressor, laser designator, vertical foregrip, red dot scope and a dual magazine clip holder during Funco's explanation when a rifle should be light to handle.]] | ||
[[File:Upotte dual M16s.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dual M16A4s being pictured as the narrator explains on how to use an assault rifle. The one above uses iron sights while the one below uses a red dot sight attached on the upper receiver via picatinny railing.]] | [[File:Upotte dual M16s.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dual M16A4s being pictured as the narrator explains on how to use an assault rifle. The one above uses iron sights while the one below uses a red dot sight attached on the upper receiver via picatinny railing.]] | ||
[[File:Upotte M16A4 cleanup.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:Upotte M16A4 cleanup.jpg|thumb|none|600px|16 cleaning her M16A4 prior to the jungle war games.]] | ||
[[File:Upotte rifle aiming.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:Upotte rifle aiming.jpg|thumb|none|600px|16 aiming the M16A4 at 88 during the jungle war games.]] | ||
=== Colt M4A1=== | === Colt M4A1=== | ||
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[[File:Eru1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|L at the range.]] | [[File:Eru1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|L at the range.]] | ||
[[File:U02 5561.jpg|thumb|none|600px|L in SD form with her L85A1.]] | [[File:U02 5561.jpg|thumb|none|600px|L in SD form with her L85A1.]] | ||
[[File:U02 5562.jpg|thumb|none|600px|L checks her L85A1 with Funco's FNC and | [[File:U02 5562.jpg|thumb|none|600px|L checks her L85A1 with Funco's FNC and 16's M16A4.]] | ||
[[File:U02 5563.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Checking the SUSAT scope.]] | [[File:U02 5563.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Checking the SUSAT scope.]] | ||
[[File:Upotte L pose.jpg|thumb|none|600px|L aiming the L85A1 when the narrator explains how the L85A1 was made.]] | [[File:Upotte L pose.jpg|thumb|none|600px|L aiming the L85A1 when the narrator explains how the L85A1 was made.]] | ||
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[[File:Upotte! handbooks.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A FN FNC seen on the cover of an academy handbook on the right.]] | [[File:Upotte! handbooks.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A FN FNC seen on the cover of an academy handbook on the right.]] | ||
[[File:U02 5561.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Funco in SD form showing her FN FNC.]] | [[File:U02 5561.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Funco in SD form showing her FN FNC.]] | ||
[[File:U02 5562.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Funco's FNC with L's L85A1 and | [[File:U02 5562.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Funco's FNC with L's L85A1 and 16's M16A4.]] | ||
[[File:U02 5563.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Funco loading her FN FNC before engaging her sister in a war game.]] | [[File:U02 5563.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Funco loading her FN FNC before engaging her sister in a war game.]] | ||
[[File:U02 fnhk.jpg|thumb|none|600px|You can see the symbolism in here between the elementary, middle and high school students with the firearms they represent.]] | [[File:U02 fnhk.jpg|thumb|none|600px|You can see the symbolism in here between the elementary, middle and high school students with the firearms they represent.]] | ||
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[[Image:GalilAR.jpg|thumb|450px|none|IMI Galil AR - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:GalilAR.jpg|thumb|450px|none|IMI Galil AR - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[File:Upotte Galil AR.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Galil firing the Galil AR at a magazine photo of | [[File:Upotte Galil AR.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Galil firing the Galil AR at a magazine photo of 16 for target practice.]] | ||
[[File:Upotte eyecatch.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Eyecatch of "Sing! Compete!" with Galil on the left side holding the Galil AR.]] | [[File:Upotte eyecatch.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Eyecatch of "Sing! Compete!" with Galil on the left side holding the Galil AR.]] | ||
[[File:Upotte face off.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Galil with her Galil AR in the showdown between the teams.]] | [[File:Upotte face off.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Galil with her Galil AR in the showdown between the teams.]] | ||
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[[Image:SIG550.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SIG SG 550 assault rifle - 5.56x45mm with proprietary bipod.]] | [[Image:SIG550.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SIG SG 550 assault rifle - 5.56x45mm with proprietary bipod.]] | ||
[[File:MagchangeUppotteEp1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sig at the range with | [[File:MagchangeUppotteEp1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sig at the range with 16 doing a mag change in the next lane.]] | ||
[[File:SigandAugUppotteEp1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sig at the range with Aug on the other lane.]] | [[File:SigandAugUppotteEp1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sig at the range with Aug on the other lane.]] | ||
[[File:U02 5501.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sig shooting a 500m target. This scope is a product made from Hensoldt Wetzlar.]] | [[File:U02 5501.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sig shooting a 500m target. This scope is a product made from Hensoldt Wetzlar.]] | ||
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[[File:Upotte Singapore rifle team.jpg|thumb|none|600px|88 is on the right side of the screen, armed with the SR-88A.]] | [[File:Upotte Singapore rifle team.jpg|thumb|none|600px|88 is on the right side of the screen, armed with the SR-88A.]] | ||
[[File:Upotte 88 jungle.jpg|thumb|none|600px|88 prepares to locate | [[File:Upotte 88 jungle.jpg|thumb|none|600px|88 prepares to locate 16, unaware that she is being aimed at by her.]] | ||
==Steyr AUG== | ==Steyr AUG== | ||
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[[File:L1A1-SLR.jpg|thumb|none|500px|L1A1 SLR - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[File:L1A1-SLR.jpg|thumb|none|500px|L1A1 SLR - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[File:Faru1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A snapshot of Fal from the ending sequence.]] | [[File:Faru1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A snapshot of Fal from the ending sequence.]] | ||
[[File:U02 14fal1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fal in the shooting range with | [[File:U02 14fal1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fal in the shooting range with 14.]] | ||
[[File:U02 14fal2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fal confronting Funco at the stairway.]] | [[File:U02 14fal2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fal confronting Funco at the stairway.]] | ||
[[File:U02 762.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fal in episode 2's title card with G3 and | [[File:U02 762.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fal in episode 2's title card with G3 and 14.]] | ||
[[File:U02 fal1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of Fal's L1A1.]] | [[File:U02 fal1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of Fal's L1A1.]] | ||
[[File:U02 fnhk.jpg|thumb|none|600px|You can see the symbolism in here between the elementary, middle and high school students with the firearms they represent.]] | [[File:U02 fnhk.jpg|thumb|none|600px|You can see the symbolism in here between the elementary, middle and high school students with the firearms they represent.]] | ||
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[[File:Jiisuri1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A snapshot of Jiisuri from the ending sequence.]] | [[File:Jiisuri1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A snapshot of Jiisuri from the ending sequence.]] | ||
[[File:U01g3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|G3 aims a G3A3 at Sig during a sniping match.]] | [[File:U01g3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|G3 aims a G3A3 at Sig during a sniping match.]] | ||
[[File:U02 762.jpg|thumb|none|600px|G3 in episode 2's title card with Fal and | [[File:U02 762.jpg|thumb|none|600px|G3 in episode 2's title card with Fal and 14.]] | ||
[[File:U02 g31.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming the G3A3 at Funco during the war games.]] | [[File:U02 g31.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming the G3A3 at Funco during the war games.]] | ||
[[File:U02 g32.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Taking cover after being under fire from Sig's SG 550.]] | [[File:U02 g32.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Taking cover after being under fire from Sig's SG 550.]] | ||
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==Springfield M14== | ==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!". | |||
[[Image:M14Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M14 rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:M14Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M14 rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[File:Ichiyon1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A snapshot of | [[File:Ichiyon1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A snapshot of 14 from the ending sequence. Stock looks like it's been cut off.]] | ||
[[File:U0114.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:U0114.jpg|thumb|none|600px|14 blind firing her M14 under full auto mode after being under attack by 16.]] | ||
[[File:U02 14fal1.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:U02 14fal1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|14 firing her M14 alongside Fal.]] | ||
[[File:U02 14fal2.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:U02 14fal2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|14 in the stairway with Fal while confronting Funco.]] | ||
[[File:U02 141.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:U02 141.jpg|thumb|none|600px|14 using her M14 against 16 by blind firing the rifle.]] | ||
[[File:Upotte sniper practice.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:Upotte sniper practice.jpg|thumb|none|600px|14 being taught by G3 how to use her M14 better.]] | ||
[[File:U02 142.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sniping at | [[File:U02 142.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sniping at 16.]] | ||
[[File:U02 762.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:U02 762.jpg|thumb|none|600px|14 in the title card of episode 2 with G3 and Fal.]] | ||
[[File:Upotte M14 Vietnam.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A flashback sequence of American soldiers in South Vietnam armed with M14s in "Sing! Compete!".]] | [[File:Upotte M14 Vietnam.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A flashback sequence of American soldiers in South Vietnam armed with M14s in "Sing! Compete!".]] | ||
[[File:Upotte M14 profile.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M14 on the ground. The picture's been flipped vertically to get a good look at the rifle's profile.]] | [[File:Upotte M14 profile.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M14 on the ground. The picture's been flipped vertically to get a good look at the rifle's profile.]] | ||
Revision as of 19:12, 30 April 2012
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Upotte!! is a slice-of-life (roughly analogous to an American sitcom) Japanese anime series based on the manga of the same name by Kitsune Tennouji. Most of the main characters are school girls who are personified versions of various firearms (the main character, Funco, is literally an FN FNC assault rifle). Submachine guns are grouped into Elementary School, assault rifles are in Middle School, and battle rifles are in High School. The series first aired on April 7, 2012 and is simulcast in English via Crunchyroll.com.
The following firearms were seen in the anime television series Upotte!!:
Pistols
Glock 26
What appears to be a Glock 26 is depicted in "Sing! Compete!" when the narrator explains on the use of red dot sights.
Submachine Gun
Fabrique Nationale P90 TR
A FN P90 TR is partially seen in "Sing! Compete!".
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Heckler & Koch MP5A2
A Heckler & Koch MP5A2 is shown during a background explanation of 5.56 and 7.62 NATO rounds in "Go for it! Pass it!". An actual MP5A2 is fired by MP in "Wash and Scrub!"
Ingram MAC-10
A picture of an Ingram MAC-10 is seen in "Wash and Scrub!" when MP explains why M-10 suddenly stopped talking mid-sentence after a quick-fire non-stop tirade about a classmate. This is a reference to the extremely high rate-of-fire on some MAC-10 variants, which could peak at around 1200RPM.
MP40
A MP40 is shown in "Wash and Scrub!" when the narrator explains the background of modern submachine guns.
Assault Rifles
AK-47
An AK-47 is seen in "Sing! Compete!" when the narrator explains the background behind the conflict between the M16 and the AK-based rifles.
Armalite AR-18
An Armalite AR-18 used by 18 can be seen on the shooting range next to L and Aug in "Grip and Hold!". 18 uses the AR-18 in the jungle wargames in "Sing! Compete!".
Bushmaster ACR
A poster illustrates the Bushmaster ACR in "Sing! Complete!" with details on the disassembled parts.
CETME Model L
A CETME Model L is seen in "Sing! Compete!" wielded by Model. It's also seen in Curry's gun shop as well.
Colt M16
A Colt M16 is seen in "Sing! Compete!" when the episode shows the evolution of the M16 series and when the narrator explains the origin of the rivalry between M16 and AK rifles.
Colt M16A1
A Colt M16A1 can be seen in the second episode when the M16A1 is compared with the A4 in terms of firing rate in "Go for it! Pass it!". A M16A1 is also seen in "Wash and Scrub!" and in "Sing! Compete!".
Colt M653
A Colt M653 carbine is seen in the hands of an American soldier in "Sing! Compete!".
Colt M16A2
A Colt M16A2 can be seen in "Sing! Compete!".
Colt M16A3
A Colt M16A3 can be seen in "Sing! Compete!".
Colt M16A4
16 (Ichiroku in Japanese) is the personification of the Colt M16A4 Assault Rifle, first appearing in "Grip and Hold!". Examples of the M16A4 are seen in "Sing! Compete!".
Colt M4A1
A Colt M4A1 is depicted in "Wash and Scrub!" during an oral history narration of the L85A1. It has a holographic sight with a magnifying scope.
Enfield L85A1
L is the personification of the L85A1, first appearing in "Grip and Hold!". She adores Fal and often jams, which is unfortunately true as the British and the Jamaicans (A major user of the L85A1 since 1992) often encountered jamming issues as a major source of discontent for the rifle before Heckler & Koch was able to improve the rifle to bring it the L85A2 standard. The L85A1 appears in "Wash and Scrub!" during a narrator explanation on how the rifle was made.
Enfield L85A2
The Enfield L85A2 appears in "Wash and Scrub!" when the narrator explains how the L85A2 was created to handle the defects from the A1 model.
FARA 83
A FARA 83, made by Fabrica Militar de Armas Portatiles Domingo Matheu (Domingo Matheu Portable Military Factory), is seen in "Sing! Compete!", wielded by Fara.
FN FNC
Funco is the personification of the FN FNC Assault Rifle, first appearing in "Grip and Hold!". Hilariously, Genkoku first referred to her as the 'girl with the thong', a reference to the fact FN FNC's came with skeleton stocks.
GIAT FAMAS G2
A GIAT FAMAS G2 is seen in "Wash and Scrub!" when bullup rifles are explained by the narrator.
Howa Type 89-F
The folding stock of a Howa Type 89-F is seen in "Sing! Compete!".
Israel Weapon Industries Galil AR
Galil fires an IWI Galil AR in the shooting range alongside Sako. She first appears in "Sing! Compete!".
Sako Rk95 Tp
Used by Sako as her main assault rifle, appearing first in "Sing! Compete!".
SIG SG 550
Sig is the personification of the SIG SG 550; smart yet somewhat of a ditz. She first appears in "Grip and Hold!"
SG 552
A SG 552 is briefly seen in "Sing! Compete!".
ST Kinetics SAR-21
A ST Kinetics SAR-21 is used by Sar in "Sing! Compete!". It's also seen in Curly's gun shop.
ST Kinetics SR-88A
A ST Kinetics SR-88A is used by 88 in "Sing! Compete!". It's also seen in Curly's gun shop.
Steyr AUG
Aug, the personified version of the Steyr AUG, can be seen on the range next to Sig.
T91 Carbine
The T91 (or the Type 91) carbine is seen in "Sing! Compete! in Curly's gun shop.
Battle Rifles
EM-2
A EM-2 is seen in "Wash and Scrub!" when the history of the L85A1 is explained.
Enfield XL64E5
The Enfield XL64E5 is seen in an oral narration of the creation of the L85 series in "Wash and Scrub!".
Fabrique National FAL
A FN FAL appears in "Wash and Scrub!" when the narrator explains to the audience how the L85 was created.
Royal Small Arms Factory L1A1 SLR
Funco's elder sister Fal is based off the FN FAL, more specifically the British L1A1 SLR variant. She is described as being beautiful and smart. Fal appears in "Grip and Hold!". The rifle appears in "Wash and Scrub!" when Fal explains the origin of the L1A1.
Heckler & Koch G3A3
G3 is based off the G3A3. She has several younger sisters in elementary school (i.e. the MP5 series). She first appears in "Grip and Hold!". Curly's gun shop sign in "Sing! Compete! is a G3A3.
Springfield M14
16's elder sister 14 (Ichiyon in Japanese) is based off the M14. She first appears in "Grip and Hold!". A few M14s are seen in "Sing! Compete!".
Semi-Auto Rifles
SKS
A SKS appears in "Wash and Scrub!" during the explanation on the origin of bullpup rifles.
Others
Curly's Gun Store Racks
In Curly's gun store in "Sing! Compete!", several assault rifles are portrayed as being sold in the world of "Upotte!".
