Asuras;
On that score, the answer is definitively a yes.
First, regarding your fleet, you'll want to think about your Belles in a different way than Kancolle, so the strategy there is different.
Next, in the campaigns, you can choose how to approach your enemy- especially in terms of early (and continuous) carrier strikes and land-based support.
Finally, your flagship has a set of formations/commands she can use (you can choose these), and they can make a big difference in the battle.
Quite different from 'Line Ahead' formation.
And, here's a Belles tumblr, for fun:
http://victorybelles.tumblr.com/
Aaaaand, Update 1 on Naval Operations for your reading pleasure:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects.../posts/1553070