Kuma is a fictional anthropomorphized warship character from Kantai Collection (Kancolle), representing the Japanese light cruiser Kuma. She is depicted as an energetic, cheerful, and somewhat tomboyish ship girl with a playful personality. In the series, Kuma serves as one of the many fleet girls who battle enemy forces at sea, embodying the spirit and history of the real vessel. She often appears as a lively supporting character, adding humor and warmth to the ensemble cast while participating in naval combat missions.