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Zuikaku is a Super Rare Sakura Empire aircraft carrier of the Shoukaku-class. She is unavailable through standard construction but obtainable during events like Visitors Dyed in Red, as a map drop, or via Medal Shop exchange.
Historically, she served in the Fifth Carrier Division alongside her sister Shoukaku, succeeding the First Carrier Division as one of the Sakura Empire's last elite carriers. Her combat record includes participating in the sinkings of Lexington and Hornet and severely damaging Enterprise. She was ultimately sunk by Lexington, but completed her final mission beforehand.
A persistent rivalry defines her relationship with Enterprise, rooted in repeated confrontations starting from the Battle of Eastern Solomons. This grudge influences her interactions, though Enterprise does not uniformly match its intensity.
Zuikaku exhibits a heroic and competitive spirit. She expresses deep reliance on her sister Shoukaku, stating she feels "fearless" with Shoukaku present and performs best alongside her. When severely damaged, her instinct is to call out for Shoukaku. At higher affection levels, she shows increased endearment and awkwardness. She openly dislikes turkey, extending this aversion to the shipgirl Taihou due to the Chinese term for turkey ("fire chicken") symbolizing a phoenix.
Her appearance features a tall, slender frame with brown hair bearing orange highlights, tied in a high ponytail secured by a hair ornament. She has yellow eyes with orange eyeliner. Her standard attire is a long-sleeved, hooded kimono adorned with flower motifs and red strings, paired with a red hakama skirt, black thigh straps, black socks with red linings, and red-and-silver slippers.
Her combat centers on two primary skills. "Fifth Carrier Division" boosts her aviation stat by 20% and reduces damage taken by 20% when sortied with Shoukaku. "Crane's Endeavor" provides a 20% damage increase with three or more Sakura Empire ships present. Each airstrike she launches also boosts subsequent airstrike damage by 20%, stacking up to three times.
In story events, Zuikaku carries Shoukaku to safety after Shoukaku collapses battling the Royal Navy. Later, Shoukaku rescues her from Enterprise; Zuikaku then retrieves Shoukaku’s unconscious body, refusing to abandon her, with both ultimately saved by Ayanami.
Within the XP4 Heroes Coalition narrative, Zuikaku participates in coordinated battles against Azur Lane and Siren forces. She volunteers with Shoukaku to distract enemies, confronts Kaga over her alliance with Project Orochi, and encourages allied fleets to combat the Sirens and rescue Kaga. She witnesses Amagi’s intervention with Kaga and the destruction of the Orochi weapon.
Historically, she served in the Fifth Carrier Division alongside her sister Shoukaku, succeeding the First Carrier Division as one of the Sakura Empire's last elite carriers. Her combat record includes participating in the sinkings of Lexington and Hornet and severely damaging Enterprise. She was ultimately sunk by Lexington, but completed her final mission beforehand.
A persistent rivalry defines her relationship with Enterprise, rooted in repeated confrontations starting from the Battle of Eastern Solomons. This grudge influences her interactions, though Enterprise does not uniformly match its intensity.
Zuikaku exhibits a heroic and competitive spirit. She expresses deep reliance on her sister Shoukaku, stating she feels "fearless" with Shoukaku present and performs best alongside her. When severely damaged, her instinct is to call out for Shoukaku. At higher affection levels, she shows increased endearment and awkwardness. She openly dislikes turkey, extending this aversion to the shipgirl Taihou due to the Chinese term for turkey ("fire chicken") symbolizing a phoenix.
Her appearance features a tall, slender frame with brown hair bearing orange highlights, tied in a high ponytail secured by a hair ornament. She has yellow eyes with orange eyeliner. Her standard attire is a long-sleeved, hooded kimono adorned with flower motifs and red strings, paired with a red hakama skirt, black thigh straps, black socks with red linings, and red-and-silver slippers.
Her combat centers on two primary skills. "Fifth Carrier Division" boosts her aviation stat by 20% and reduces damage taken by 20% when sortied with Shoukaku. "Crane's Endeavor" provides a 20% damage increase with three or more Sakura Empire ships present. Each airstrike she launches also boosts subsequent airstrike damage by 20%, stacking up to three times.
In story events, Zuikaku carries Shoukaku to safety after Shoukaku collapses battling the Royal Navy. Later, Shoukaku rescues her from Enterprise; Zuikaku then retrieves Shoukaku’s unconscious body, refusing to abandon her, with both ultimately saved by Ayanami.
Within the XP4 Heroes Coalition narrative, Zuikaku participates in coordinated battles against Azur Lane and Siren forces. She volunteers with Shoukaku to distract enemies, confronts Kaga over her alliance with Project Orochi, and encourages allied fleets to combat the Sirens and rescue Kaga. She witnesses Amagi’s intervention with Kaga and the destruction of the Orochi weapon.