In a surprising trend, players of the popular online game Kantai Collection, are progressively moving to Kure City, once known as a major naval port in Japan. This migration seems to be fueled by fans' deep adoration for the game which prominently features imperial warships and naval bases of yesteryears. Although exact numbers of how many players have relocated are not known, the influx is noteworthy enough to pique local and national attention.

In Japan, such a migration sparked by pop culture works, like a video game, is a striking testament to the extent of influence Japanese pop culture holds over its consumers. The movement also has potential economic implications on the local tourism and real estate sectors of Kure City. Socially, it reflects the strength of Japanese "otaku" culture, where fans often deeply immerse themselves in their interests.

In the US or EU, it's more common for fans to travel or hold conventions centered around their favorite games or series, rather than actually relocate their homes to locations featured in the games themselves. This type of devotee migration is thus a unique phenomenon perhaps more reflective of the unique cultural context in Japan.