Blue Archive the Animation

Blue Archive the Animation (Japanese title: ブルーアーカイブ The Animation, Burūākaibu The Animation) is a 2024 science fiction-action anime series based on the 2021 South Korean tactical role-playing game of the same name. Season 1 is an adaptation of the "Countermeasures Committee" arc (also known as "Volume 1: The Foreclosure Task Force"). 
The franchise is set in Kivotos, an academic city-state comprised of thousands of districts, each independently ruled by a different school. Bridging all of them is the General Student Council, an organization which acts to manage all the academies and maintain order. Conflicts between students with firearms is a common sight, although due to their halos, they never take much more than superficial damage. Inside Kivotos, the Abydos High School is on the verge of closure due to the encroaching desert and an insurmountable debt. The Foreclosure Task Force, a group made up of the five remaining students of the school, struggles to absolve their situation. Sent by the Student Council, Sensei, an adult, helps start changes to lead them on the right path.
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=Pistols=
==Beretta 92FS==
Shiroko uses a Beretta 92FS in Episode 7: We Have to Move Forward...
==Glock 17==
When Sensei and Ayane react to Hoshino casually talking about kidnapping other students to increase their school's attendance, a generic drawing of a Glock 17 can be seen in the background. The closest equivalent is a Glock 17 with GMS-type wide rear sights (or mounting plate), rounded trigger guard and Glock 43 magwell.
==Heckler & Koch P30S==
Onikata Kayoko uses a two tone Heckler & Koch P30S pistol, which is named "Demon's Roar". It is fitted with a suppressor, fictional silver and black grips and red trigger. It has four serrations in the front instead of five and lacks rear serrations (the front serrations also have red highlights). The external safety is indented (unlike in the game where it is the normal safety) and the rear hammer is enlarged and flattened.
==Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer==
Hinomiya Chinatsu uses a Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer pistol, which is named "Support Pointer". It has reddish-brown grip panels, rear sight, magazine and bolt.
==SIG-Sauer P226R==
Anubis/Shiroko - Terror is seen using a SIG-Sauer P226R in the prologue of Episode 1: Abydos High School Countermeasures Committee. A P226 without a rail is seen on the desk of the Problem Solver 68 office in the beginning of Episode 3: Leave it to Handyman 68!
==SIG-Sauer P229==
Okusora Ayane uses a satin-nickel SIG-Sauer P229 pistol, which is named "Common Sense". It is modified with a red trigger, black takedown lever, black grip screws, Armory Craft Billet Aluminum Magazine Base Pad and a custom lanyard loop with a butterfly tassel.
=Submachine Guns=
==MAC-10==
An Ingram MAC-10 fitted with a Sionics Suppressor, no magazine and bolt locked open is seen in "The Masked Swimsuit Gang".
==SIG-Sauer MPX==
Hayase Yuuka uses twin 20-round magazine equipped SIG-Sauer MPX 2012 prototype submachine guns, which are named "Logic & Reason" respectively. They have blue highlights in the magazine window, part of the tube of the stock, the end of the selector and in the divits of the handguard rails. In-game she uses twin SIG-Sauer MPX-K 2012 prototype SMGs instead (this appears to have been fixed in EP2 but not in the OP).
==SIG-Sauer MPX-K==
SMG Sukeban and various other characters use the SIG-Sauer MPX-K 2012 prototype.
=Assault Rifles=
==AK-47/AKM==
Two AKMs with smooth dust covers can be seen in the weapon pile in EP4 alongside an AK-47.
thumb|none|450px|AKM - 7.62x39mm
==Beretta AR-70/223==
Kuromi Serika uses a Beretta AR-70/223, which is named "Sincerity". It is equipped with a Vortex Crossfire II 3-9x40 Riflescope (on semi-fictionalized Vortex Rings), which is mounted to a fictional piece of picatinny rail (possibly mounted on the scope mount rails). Its receiver, gas tube and barrel are colored white. The handguard is mostly the same, albeit it wraps around the top of the barrel as well unlike in reality. The magazine is incorrectly depicted as a STANAG magazine instead of the proprietary AR-70/223 magazine, while also having a fictional floor plate. In addition, the artist appears to have confused the top half of the magazine for part of the rifle's receiver (this seems to have been a carry over from the game, as in the game during her EX Skill the same mistakes regarding the magazine appear). Normal versions of the AR-70/223 without attachments (but for some reason with the mounts for the scope) are seen being used by regular Disciplinary Committee members (note that in the game they use scope-less black/purple/gold versions of Shiroko's SIG556 Classic instead).
thumb|450px|none|Beretta AR-70/.223. - 5.56x45mm NATO
==L85A2==
Ajitani Hifumi uses a white and pink L85A2, which is named "My Necessity". It is fitted with a ELCAN SpecterOS 4x scope, which the artist appears to have given a SUSAT hood. The scope also has a fictional top mount (the scope isn't a SU-230, as it lacks the F.O.V./Magnification Switch and back up ironsights).
==M4A1 Carbine==
Mercenary "Part Timers" hired by Problem Solver 68 in EP3 are all armed with M4A1 Carbines. The rifle is also seen used by various others.
==M16A4==
The office of Problem Solver 68 has two scoped M16A4 rifles mounted above Aru's desk. It differs from the rifles seen in the game's background art, as those rifles have MWS-style configurations.
==M231 Firing Port Weapon==
Like with the game, Kaiser PMC Military Automatons are equipped with M231 Firing Port Weapons with some sort of suppressor in the opening. In the show, however, they only are seen with the AUG. 
==QBZ-03==
The pile of weapons in "The Masked Swimsuit Gang" has two QBZ-03 rifles.
==SIG-Sauer SIG556 Classic==
Sunaookami Shiroko uses a custom all white SIG-Sauer SIG556 Classic rifle, which is named "WHITE FANG 465". It is modified to fire full auto, and is equipped with a fictional handguard (which appears to be a hybrid of the Classic handguard and the Magpul MOE handguard), SUSAT L9A1 Telescopic Sight, Knight’s Armament Forward Pistol Grip and SIG-Sauer SRD 556 QD suppressor. Black versions of her rifle appear in the hands of Helmet Gang members with the same modifications as Shiroko's SIG556. For some reason they still have the mounts for the SUSAT sights but actual optics (in-game, the Helmet Gang Captains usually have the optic versions). All rifles appear to lack charging handles, with there instead being a strange flush nub on the bolt, despite both the real life rifles and the in-game rifles having them.
==SIG-Sauer MCX VIRTUS Patrol==
Morizuki Suzumi uses a SIG-Sauer MCX VIRTUS Patrol, which is named "Safety". It features fictional white furniture covering most of the rifle. It is first seen in EP2.
==Steyr AUG A1==
Steyr AUG A1 rifles appear a few times in the anime. Notably, they are seen in the hands of Kaiser PMC Automatons.
=Battle Rifles=
==FN SCAR-L==
During EP2, a sign above the vending machines has a silhouette of an FN SCAR-L.
==M1 Garand==
Trinity General School Bring Fire support with they artillery in Episode 12. The Tea Party who operate is seem armed with M1 Garand.
=Bolt-Action Rifles=
==Arisaka Type 99==
Kosaka Wakamo uses a modified Arisaka Type 99, named "Crimson Calamity". She is first seen with the rifle in Episode 2: I Don't Approve. It is customized with an all black stock with kitsune mask decal, red handguard with a cherry blossom pattern, golden trigger, trigger guard, rear and front sights and barrel. The Type 30 Bayonet has a custom hilt plus a tassel, however as with the game, the bayonet is mounted in a completely fictitious manner.
==Karabiner 98k==
Shiromi Iori uses a Karabiner 98k, which is named "Crack Shot". It has a spiked cheek rest, which defeats the entire purpose of a cheek rest. 
==Pattern 14 Enfield==
Hanekawa Hasumi uses a black Pattern 1914 Enfield rifle, which is named "Impalement". It has ornate gold engravings, a gold trigger and guard, front sight, bolt, and bolt handle. It also has a brown rear sight, brown bands and brown upper handguard. SR Sukeban use all black Pattern 14 Enfields with rubber recoil pads. All rifles appear to lack finger grooves in their stocks. 
=Shotguns=
==Beretta 1301 Tactical==
Takanashi Hoshino uses a customized mostly white Beretta 1301 Tactical shotgun, which is named "Eye of Horus". It has a 21" barrel from the Comp model, Nordic MXT +3 Extension Kit, Mesa Tactical Urbino Pistol Grip Stock + Riser (the buttpad doesn't seem to be based on any particular butt they make for their 1301 stock), Mesa Tactical SureShell Aluminum Carrier And Rail, and seemingly fictional choke and a fictional smooth version of the Rowe Tactical OEM Charging Handle.
==Fabarm SDASS==
Igusa Haruka uses a custom Fabarm SDASS shotgun, which is named "Blow Away". It is modified with a fictional spikes atop the barrel, violet foreend and stock, TiN coated bolt, and optic which somewhat resembles a spiked Leupold Freedom Red Dot Sight without the elevation adjustment knob.
==Hawk Semi-Auto Shotgun==
What appears to be a Hawk Semi-Auto is seen in the hands of a Security Automaton in the Abydos First Central Bank (called Octopus Bank in-game). The shotgun lacks its rear sight and flash hider. It appears to be fitted with a Bonesteel Arms AK Galil Style Folding Stock.
=Sniper Rifles=
==Heckler & Koch PSG-1==
A customized Heckler & Koch PSG-1 sniper rifle is seen used by Rikuhachima Aru, which is named "Wine Red • Admire". It has a maroon color scheme with gold highlights, ornate flowers on either side of the receiver and belts on the handguard. Much like the game it appears to lack its ejection port.
thumb|450px|none|Heckler & Koch PSG-1 - 7.62x51mm NATO
==SVD Dragunov==
A SVD Dragunov can be seen in the pile of weapons in "The Masked Swimsuit Gang".
=Machine Guns=
==M134 Minigun (Handheld)==
A handheld version of the GE M134 Minigun is carried by Izayoi Nonomi, named "Little Machine Gun V". Note: The weapon appears to feed from a box magazine based on the one used by the M249, and has an mostly white paint scheme. The same Minigun design is also used by MG Sukeban. with a dark blue and black paint scheme instead.
thumb|none|450px|Airsoft handheld M134 Minigun - (fake) 7.62x51mm NATO
==Heckler & Koch MG5==
Asagi Mutsuki uses a reddish-brown Heckler & Koch MG5, named "Trick or Trick". It has a stylized stock, black pistol grip, and what appears to be RAL8000 FDE colored carry handle, fire selector, charging handle, stock hinge and trigger guard pin. The MG5 appears slightly smaller than it is in reality (when comparing Mutsuki's 144cm height to the 120.2cm length of the MG5).
==MG42==
Sorasaki Hina uses a heavily stylized MG42, which is named "The End: Destroyer". It has a dark violet pistol grip, a custom thumb hole style stock, completely fictional press lever which pops open the top cover, and an exaggerated booster, which glows purple. 
=Launchers=
==RPG-7==
An RPG-7 loaded with a PG-7V rocket can be seen in the pile of weapons in "The Masked Swimsuit Gang".
thumb|none|450px|RPG-7 - 40mm
=Grenades=
==Mk 2 Hand Grenade==
The Mk 2 hand grenade first appears in Episode 3: Leave it to Handyman 68! 
==M26 Hand Grenade==
The grenades on the Helmet Gang Captain's belt occasionally appear as M26 hand grenades with a strip of grid pattern near the spoon. The grenades also appears as one of the items being sold by a Black Market dealer and also in a pile of weapons in EP4.
==M67 Hand Grenade==
The grenades the Helmet Gang Captain throws appear to be M67 hand grenades with a grid pattern drawn on them. The grenades appear to lack the top section of the M213 Fuze which holds the spoon and pin. The grenades also appears as one of the items being sold by a Black Market dealer.
==M84 Stun Grenade==
The Helmet Gang Captain appears to have two M84 Stun Grenades on her belt. They lack the holes the actual M84 grenades have and have rounded ends. The grenades also appears as one of the items being sold by a Black Market dealer.
==Mk.V CN Gas Grenade / Model 7290 Flashbang Grenade hybrid==
Ajitani Hifumi has a pair of stylized bloated white, black and yellow grenades attached to her bag which appear inspirer by both the Mk.V CN Gas Grenade and the Model 7290 flashbang grenades attached to her bag. They all have the Trinity General School logo on them.
==M18 Smoke Grenade==
Several M18 smoke grenades are seen in a weapon stash in "The Masked Swimsuit Gang".
==Model 24 Stielhandgranate Geballte Ladung==
A low detail Model 24 Stielhandgranate Geballte Ladung appears in Episode 3: Leave it to Handyman 68!
=Explosives=
==C4==
Haruka uses a violet colored C4 brick trap against Shiroko in EP3.
==M18A1 Claymore==
Haruka also uses a violet colored M18A1 Claymore against Shiroko in EP3. 
=Mounted Weapons=
==M120 mortar==
What appears to be the M120 mortar is seen in EP5 being used by Gehenna's Prefect Team (also known as the Disciplinary Committee). 
==5 cm KwK 39==
The Sd. Kfz. 234/2 Pumas seen in EP2 in use by the Helmet Gang are all equipped with 5 cm KwK 39 guns. They all lack the rear slots on their muzzle brakes.
==Ordnance QF 2-pounder==
The Crusader Mark II seen in the start of EP2 is equipped with a Ordnance QF 2-pounder.
=Bonus Images=
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