Not really. The ARP stuff has been in the game for a while, mostly around the Kongo battleship and Myoko cruiser.
The ARP boats are hideous, because they’re bright pink or purple, but getting a free port slot and a free 10 point Captain that can be used in the IJN lines was too good to miss.
Plus, alll the boats are “gold” which means you can use them to freely retrain the Captains without the usual penalty when a Captain moves main ship.
If WG ever manage to link up with Kancolle they’re going to be able to buy their own country with the money people will throw at them.