Iowa is a blonde-haired, blue-eyed character with distinctive star-shaped pupils and a curvaceous build. Her outfit draws inspiration from classic WWII-era American Navy pin-up aesthetics, paired with American flag-patterned leggings—a color scheme that actually mirrors the real USS Iowa's deck paint job.
Her personality is upbeat and distinctly American, mixing heavy English into her Japanese speech patterns in a way that reminds fans of how Kongou speaks, though Iowa leans far more heavily into English slang and phrases. Japanese fans have noted her speech style resembles the "Lou language" associated with Lou Oshiba.
Iowa wears her status as an American battleship like a badge of honor. She's not subtle about it either—her dialogue constantly references her firepower and military capabilities, making it clear she's proud of what she can do. There's a playful competitive thing going on between her and Yamato, and she's generally good-natured with the other Japanese ships. Fans often note she seems oblivious to the fact that calling Yamato "Hotel" isn't exactly meant as a compliment.
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