German paper designs and hybrid ships in naval games

Which German ships could a future Azur Lane event use when so many paper designs are already represented?

The suggestions are older First World War ships or more unusual hybrid designs, with Hildebrand from World of Warships used as an example rather than a definite selection.

The panel finds few obvious German choices left for a possible Azur Lane event because so many paper designs have already appeared. One option would be to return to First World War vessels. Another would be a more unusual hybrid, illustrated by Hildebrand in World of Warships: two triple heavy-gun turrets, a flight deck taking up roughly two-thirds of the ship, and Graf Zeppelin-style twin 6-inch secondary guns. This is a discussion of game representations inspired by design projects. No settled choice of ship or prediction of the game's release is reached.