The first ship of the Takao-class heavy cruisers. Always serious, strict and straightforward, but in the same time Takao is shy and heartwarming. Samurai girl who instructs the other kansen of the Sakura Empire. She speaks in archaic and traditional style. She takes everything seriously, from fighting to volleyball, and from sand-castles to calligraphy. She's even taken countless bridal training sessions, because she really wants to be a good wife.