The most beautiful CV the Japanese built during the war, and a distinct departure design-wise, being the first Japanese carrier to incorporate a closed hurricane bow (a la contemporary British carriers).
| Year Completed | 1944 |
| Displacement | 34,600 tons |
| Dimensions | 855'0" x 90'10" x 31'6" |
| Speed | 33 knots |
| Armament |
12 x 3.9"/65 DP, 71 x 25mm/60 AA, 60 aircraft |
| Crew | 1751 |
