On January 25, 2022, the Azur Lane English Twitter account unveiled IJN Ayanami's captivating new skin, "Dynasty Shipgirl," a thematic fusion of Sakura Empire ninja lore and ancient dynasty aesthetics, destined to enhance docks in the near future.
❀Dynasty Shipgirl❀
— Azur Lane Official (@AzurLane_EN) January 25, 2022
IJN Ayanami is changing into her new attire. She will grace your dock in the near future, Commander.#AzurLane #Yostar pic.twitter.com/uzh66OpRPd
The ethereal artwork by the Azur Lane team depicts the white-haired destroyer in a sleek black-and-white ensemble—flowing cape, thigh-high boots, and dual-wielded swords—leaping dynamically through a misty, snow-capped mountain landscape dotted with pagodas, waterfalls, and shadowy ronin figures, her red eyes piercing the fog with unyielding focus. Chibi panels showcase her versatile expressions from serene determination to fierce glares, evoking a wuxia warrior's poise amid swirling cherry blossoms and ethereal glows. This limited-time skin, priced at 800 gems in the shop, teased extra voice lines and animations to amplify Ayanami's stoic charm, arriving just as players craved more fantasy flair for the Fubuki-class staple. Commanders, long enamored with her as a starter ship icon, buzzed over the medieval-inspired shift blending Japanese and Chinese elements seamlessly.
The announcement post surged to over 3,500 likes and 53 replies, with admirers unleashing a cascade of awe for the skin's badass vibe and Ayanami's endless glow-ups. "Evey single Ayanami skin is great" summed up the devotion, paired with a fan edit celebrating her wardrobe dominance. "God damn she’s so cool!" echoed the thrill, while another surrendered outright: "I surrender 😘" with a heart-eyed zoom on her poised stance. Comparisons flew like shuriken—"Whoa, holy cow that is badass. This is probably the coolest dang outfit for Ayanami. Kind of reminds me of Okita Souji a bit"—tying her to Gintama's legendary swordsman. Hopes for more medieval skins proliferated, with one wishing for Roon as a knight or Graf Zeppelin as a dark wizard, amplifying the fantasy fever. "Dope🤝" sealed the consensus, blending strategic excitement with pure waifu worship.
Ayanami's Dynasty Shipgirl skin launched shortly after on February 3, 2022, as a permanent shop staple, quickly claiming a spot among her 13+ outfits and boosting her as the Sakura Empire destroyer with the most skins by 2025. Its Live2D brought fluid sword flourishes and misty effects to life, making it a PvE favorite for thematic fleets and oath ceremonies. Fanart of dynasty duels and Okita crossovers flooded communities, while Reddit hailed it as a "starter ship glow-up" essential. Obtainable anytime via gems, it endures as a symbol of Ayanami's versatility, proving fantasy skins can etch eternal loyalty in Azur Lane's ever-expanding saga.
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