Akatsuki leads the Akatsuki-class destroyers, featuring distinct statistical progression across remodels. Her base form displays 15 HP, 10 firepower, and 27 torpedo capability. At level 70, her Kai Ni remodel enhances these attributes to 31 HP, 14 firepower, and 32 torpedo capability, alongside heightened evasion, anti-aircraft, and anti-submarine values, reflecting combat growth potential. Her equipment includes torpedo mounts, guns, and specialized gear like searchlights, with specific combinations granting stat bonuses—such as increased firepower or evasion when paired with radar or late-model torpedo mounts. Akatsuki consistently asserts her identity as a "fully-fledged lady," demanding formal treatment and expressing frustration when perceived as childish. She reacts negatively to head-patting or juvenile meals, viewing them as demeaning. This insistence on maturity often inadvertently highlights her youthful demeanor, inviting frequent teasing from peers. Within the Sixth Destroyer Division, she exhibits protectiveness toward Inazuma and engages in recurring disputes with Ikazuchi over perceived failures. Her leadership role involves coordinating sorties and maintaining unit cohesion amid interpersonal friction. Her design presents long black hair, purple eyes, and a standard uniform with a dark blue serafuku featuring a "III" collar insignia. Distinct elements include black pantyhose, an anchor-marked flat cap, and shoe-mounted armored plates. The Kai Ni remodel shifts her color scheme to dark grey accents and incorporates practical additions like arm-mounted twin high-angle guns and a depth charge holder. The carried searchlight references her historical action at Guadalcanal, where its combat use preceded her sinking—a detail integrated into her character design. Her background as an Imperial Japanese Navy destroyer informs certain traits. Sunk on November 13, 1942, during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal after illuminating USS Atlanta, she suffered rapid destruction with minimal survivors. This event underpins her in-game quotes referencing battle uncertainty. Her "lady" persona lacks direct historical correlation, serving as a creative character trait. Across official media, Akatsuki appears in supporting fleet roles. The first anime season depicts her in naval base activities and combat sorties, showcasing her assertiveness and occasional vulnerability. The film adaptation features her in ensemble roles without significant individual focus. Her documented growth centers on game remodels and interpersonal dynamics established in early adaptations.