Chikuma is a character from Kantai Collection, where she is portrayed as a personified warship based on the Japanese heavy cruiser Chikuma. She is calm, composed, and reliable, often serving as a support-oriented presence among the ship girls. In the series, she represents naval strength and precision, with a dignified personality that reflects her historical counterpart. Chikuma is typically associated with the Second Torpedo Squadron and is known for her close connection to her sister ship, Tone.