Oboro is a supporting character in the anime and game series Kantai Collection (KanColle), which features anthropomorphized warships as young women. She is based on the real-life Fubuki-class destroyer Oboro from the Imperial Japanese Navy. In the series, Oboro is portrayed as a diligent and caring fleet girl, often acting as an organizer or leader for supply and repair teams. Her gentle personality and commitment to her duties make her a reliable and valued member of the fleet.