On March 16, 2022, the Azur Lane English Twitter account delighted fans with IJN Ooshio's new school skin, "Let's 'ave Lunch," set to arrive in docks via the Virtual Tower event shop for 780 gems.
The charming artwork features the black-haired nekomimi destroyer lounging at a classroom desk, her cat ears perked and tail swishing from under her short blue pleated skirt, dressed in an open white blazer over a collared shirt, black thigh-high socks, and loafers. She's surrounded by playful cats—one nuzzling her, another lounging nearby—alongside a pink-wrapped bento box, books, and her rigging subtly integrated, all under warm sunlight filtering through windows. Chibi panels burst with her red-eyed smiles, blushes, and fanged grins, capturing her energetic, affectionate personality perfectly. This skin promised extra voice lines to enhance her big-sister vibes toward Asashio-class sisters, making it a wholesome addition to Sakura Empire collections.
The reveal post soared to over 2,200 likes and 24 replies, overflowing with pure adoration for Ooshio's feline charm and schoolgirl glow. "Ooshio is one of the best cat girls in the game," proclaimed one fan, echoing the sentiment of many who hailed her as peak nekomimi perfection. Others gushed over the details: "Those ears, tail, and little fang. She's adorable as heck! ... adorable kitties and majuus to complement her cuteness. Sakura Empire destroyers are cuties, all of them." "Kyut meng" spam and meows like "Meow 😻" filled the thread, with fans celebrating her sisters getting love too: "I've always liked Ooshio and her sisters, so it's nice to see her with a school outfit like this." The bento-sharing theme sparked heartwarming invites to "share lunch," amplifying the cozy, familial appeal that makes Ooshio a dock favorite.
Wholesome vibes dominated, but lighthearted thirst added flavor, like zoomed pets on her handiwork: "Graced by god’s sacred touch," with images of her stroking a cat, prompting "I wanna be that cat.." and "I want to be touched like that too. Damn lucky cat." Playful jabs at her design included "The tail coming from under the skirt seems like a liability, but i wont tell her 😉" and "Steal the bento 🍱," zooming on her thighs for comedic effect. "She’s got the look 😉" summed up the mix of innocence and allure, with fans noting her "thicc" assets in the most endearing way. Overall, the replies painted a picture of joyful protectiveness for this lunch-sharing kitty.
Ooshio's Let's 'ave Lunch skin launched March 24 in the Virtual Tower event shop, featuring Live2D animations that brought her tail wags, ear twitches, and bento offers to life with extra lines. Reddit mirrored the hype in announcement threads, solidifying her as a school skin standout. It boosted her popularity among early-game destroyers, spawning fanart of group lunches with sisters and "protect the neko" memes. Now permanently available, it remains a wholesome staple for Sakura Empire lineups, blending cuteness with subtle fanservice. Years later, this skin endures as a testament to Ooshio's charm, inviting commanders to savor every "ave lunch" moment.
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