Taigei is a fictional anthropomorphized ship girl from Kantai Collection, based on the Japanese submarine tender and later aircraft carrier Taigei. She appears as a calm, gentle, and somewhat reserved character with a caring demeanor. In the franchise, she serves as part of the fleet of ship girls who embody historical naval vessels, supporting combat and naval operations. Taigei is notable for her connection to the naval support role and her later historical evolution, which is reflected in her design and characterization within the series.