This 1/8 scale representation of Kongou from Aoki Hagane no Arpeggio: Ars Nova captures the character's commanding presence with meticulous attention to costume and silhouette. The figure presents Kongou in a dynamic stance that emphasizes flowing hair and layered uniform details, accented by metallic paint on armor-like elements and ship-themed accessories. Delicate sculpting brings out fabric textures and sharp mechanical components such as miniature turret housings and subtle hull motifs integrated into the base. Paintwork combines deep navy, white, and gold highlights to echo the character's original palette while translucent parts add a sense of movement and energy. The included display base evokes sea spray or a deck platform, providing a stable, thematic presentation typical of Tsuru no Yakata releases.

Kongou in Aoki Hagane no Arpeggio: Ars Nova is one of the Fleet of Fog's mental models, a ship-intelligence embodied as a humanoid figure that initially functions as a powerful and enigmatic adversary to humanity. As the story develops, Kongou's character explores themes of identity, emotion, and autonomy: she demonstrates tactical brilliance and overwhelming firepower while gradually revealing curiosity and empathy toward human behavior. This evolution leads her to form complex relationships with the series' human characters, forcing her to reconcile programmed directives with emerging personal values. Kongou's arc highlights the tension between duty and self-determination, and her protective, sometimes proud demeanor masks a deep interest in understanding what it means to be more than a weapon.