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== Characters ==
== Characters ==
===Main Characters===
===Main Characters===
The main characters make up the {{nihongo|Anglerfish Team|あんこうチーム|Ankō Chīmu}} of Ooarai Girls High School's Sensha-dō team, with Miho serving as the commander. They were assigned the [[Panzer IV |Panzer IV Ausf. D]], which is armed with the [[7.5 cm KwK 37|75mm KwK 37 L/24]] main gun which is mostly used for support. However the tank is upgraded to a [[Panzer IV |Panzer IV Ausf. F2]] when they discover an old [[75mm KwK 40|75mm KwK 40 L/43]] cannon, that was used to hang clothes out to dry.
The main characters make up the {{nihongo|Anglerfish Team|あんこうチーム|Ankō Chīmu}} of Ooarai Girls High School's Sensha-dō team, with Miho serving as the commander. They were assigned the German [[Panzer_IV#Ausf. A to Ausf._F1|Panzer IV Ausf. D]], which is armed with the [[7.5 cm KwK 37|75mm KwK 37 L/24]] main gun which is mostly used for support. However the tank is upgraded to a [[Panzer IV#Ausf. F2 to Ausf. J|Panzer IV Ausf. F2]] when they discover an old [[75mm KwK 40|75mm KwK 40 L/43]] cannon, that was used to hang clothes out to dry.
;{{nihongo|Miho Nishizumi|西住 みほ|Nishizumi Miho}}
;{{nihongo|Miho Nishizumi|西住 みほ|Nishizumi Miho}}
:{{Voiced by|Mai Fuchigami}}
:{{Voiced by|Mai Fuchigami}}
:Miho is a girl who comes from a long lineage of tank operators. However, due to a traumatic accident, she avoided Sensha-dō and requested to transfer to Oorai Girls Academy specifically because it didn't have Sensha-dō. However, after Sensha-dō is revived by the school, Miho is forced by the student council to take it up again due to her being the only girl in school with actual Sensha-dō experience. She starts to enjoy Sensha-dō after spending time with her new friends. Although shy and reluctant, once she focuses on the battle she shows remarkable talent for keeping her cool, analyzing the battle, and coming up with new strategy on the fly. Originally started as the [[Tank#Crew|loader]] in the anime, and later became commander. She serves as the anime's main protagonist.
:Miho is a girl who comes from a long lineage of tank operators. Previously she attended Kuromine and commanded the flag tank in the national championships a year ago against Pravda. However when she abandoned her tank to rescue the crew of a that had been knocked into a river, her tank was knocked out, ending a nine year winning streak by Kuromine. Miho subsequently avoided Sensha-dō and transferred to Oorai Girls Academy specifically because it didn't have Sensha-dō. However, after Sensha-dō is revived by the school, Miho is forced by the student council to take it up again due to her being the only girl in school with actual Sensha-dō experience. She starts to enjoy Sensha-dō after spending time with her new friends. Although shy and reluctant, once she focuses on the battle she shows remarkable talent for keeping her cool, analyzing the battle, and coming up with new strategies on the fly. Originally started as the [[Tank#Crew|loader]] in the anime, and later became commander. She serves as the anime's main protagonist.
;{{nihongo|Saori Takebe|武部 沙織|Takebe Saori}}
;{{nihongo|Saori Takebe|武部 沙織|Takebe Saori}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Ai Kayano]]}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Ai Kayano]]}}
:A ginger-haired girl who is interested in seeking out good-looking men, but is often left disappointed. She serves as the Anko Team's radio operator, mostly because she is good at smalltalk. She is also one of the two girls who befriended Miho during her first day. She is the main protagonist of the novel adaptation.
:A ginger-haired girl who is interested in seeking out good-looking men, but is often left disappointed. She serves as the Anko Team's radio operator, mostly because she is good at small talk. She is also one of the two girls who befriended Miho during her first day. She is the main protagonist of the novel adaptation.
;{{nihongo|Hana Isuzu|五十鈴 華|Isuzu Hana}}
;{{nihongo|Hana Isuzu|五十鈴 華|Isuzu Hana}}
:{{Voiced by|Mami Ozaki}}
:{{Voiced by|Mami Ozaki}}
:A beautiful girl who has a gentle and composed demeanor. In the anime was originally the driver but after experiencing the thrilling ring of shots being fired, she becomes the Anko Team's gunner. She is also one of the two girls who befriended Miho during her first day. She comes from a family which traditionally practices the art of [[Ikebana|flower arrangement]].
:A beautiful girl who has a gentle and composed demeanor. In the anime was originally the driver but after experiencing the thrilling ring of shots being fired, becomes the Anko Team's gunner. She is also one of the two girls who befriended Miho during her first day. Hana comes from a family which traditionally practices the art of [[Ikebana|flower arrangement]].
;{{nihongo|Yukari Akiyama|秋山 優花里|Akiyama Yukari}}
;{{nihongo|Yukari Akiyama|秋山 優花里|Akiyama Yukari}}
:{{Voiced by|Ikumi Nakagami}}
:{{Voiced by|Ikumi Nakagami}}
:An excitable girl who is obsessed with tanks and anything to do with them, though this often led her to be very lonely during her childhood. Having been inspired by Miho, Yukari joined the Panzer class and became friends with Miho. Was originally the Anko Team's gunner, but later volunteered for the loader position. She admires Miho, and even calls her "Nishizumi-[[Japanese honorifics#Dono/tono|dono]]". She is the main protagonist of the manga adaptation.
:An excitable girl who is obsessed with tanks and anything to do with them, though this often led her to be very lonely during her childhood. Having been inspired by Miho, Yukari joined the Panzer class and became friends with her. Was originally the Anko Team's gunner, but later volunteered for the loader position. She admires Miho, and even calls her "Nishizumi-[[Japanese honorifics#Dono/tono|dono]]". She is the main protagonist of the manga adaptation.
;{{nihongo|Mako Reizei|冷泉 麻子|Reizei Mako}}
;{{nihongo|Mako Reizei|冷泉 麻子|Reizei Mako}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Yuka Iguchi]]}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Yuka Iguchi]]}}
:A gloomy girl and Saori's childhood friend. Despite having generally good grades, she is often late as she has [[Hypotension|low blood pressure]] and hates getting up early, however requires to attend club activities to gain credits required to graduate. She serves as the Anko Team's driver after joining the team during their first Practice battle. Mako also has a habit of falling asleep anywhere.
:A gloomy girl and Saori's childhood friend. Despite having generally good grades, she is often late as she has [[Hypotension|low blood pressure]] and hates getting up early, thus she requires to attend club activities to gain credits required to graduate. She serves as the Anko Team's driver after joining the team during their first Practice battle. Mako also has a habit of falling asleep anywhere.


===Ooarai Girls High School===
===Ooarai Girls High School===
====Turtle Team====
====Turtle Team====
The {{nihongo|Turtle Team|カメさんチーム|Kame-san Chīmu}} are made up of the school's student council. They use the [[Panzer 38(t)]] found in the woods. The three girls' given names are names of fruits in Japanese.
The {{nihongo|Turtle Team|カメさんチーム|Kame-san Chīmu}} are made up of the school's student council. They use the Czech [[Panzer 38(t)]]. The three girls' given names are names of fruits in Japanese.
;{{nihongo|Anzu Kadotani|角谷 杏|Kadotani Anzu}}
;{{nihongo|Anzu Kadotani|角谷 杏|Kadotani Anzu}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Misato Fukuen]]}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Misato Fukuen]]}}
:Student Council President and commander/radio operator of their team, who is a manipulative, childish and care-free girl, who forced Miho and the others to participate in Sensha-do. Later it is revealed that the true reason for it is because the school is at risk of being closed should they do not win the tournament.
:Student Council President and commander/radio operator of their team, who is manipulative, childish and carefree. She forced Miho and the others to participate in Sensha-do. Later it is revealed that this is because the school is at risk of being closed should they do not win the tournament.
;{{nihongo|Momo Kawashima|河嶋 桃|Kawashima Momo}}
;{{nihongo|Momo Kawashima|河嶋 桃|Kawashima Momo}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Kana Ueda]]}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Kana Ueda]]}}
:Student Council PR Manager and the gunner/loader of their team. Although she appears as a composed and calm girl, she loses her temper easily and when she's angry and shooting at the same time, and disregards aiming.
:Student Council PR Manager and the gunner/loader of their team. Although she largely appears composed and calm, she loses her temper easily and when she is angry and shooting at the same time, disregarding aiming.
;{{nihongo|Yuzuko Koyama|小山 柚子|Koyama Yuzuko}}
;{{nihongo|Yuzuko Koyama|小山 柚子|Koyama Yuzuko}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Mikako Takahashi]]}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Mikako Takahashi]]}}
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====Hippo Team====
====Hippo Team====
The {{nihongo|Hippo Team|カバさんチーム|Kaba-san Chīmu}} is composed of [[Reki-jo]] (history buffs). Their team operates a [[Sturmgeschütz III |Sturmgeschütz III Ausf. F]] also known as StuG III.
The {{nihongo|Hippo Team|カバさんチーム|Kaba-san Chīmu}} is composed of [[Reki-jo]] (history buffs). Their team operates a German [[Sturmgeschütz III|Sturmgeschütz III Ausf. F]].
{{Div col|cols=2}}
{{Div col|cols=2}}
;{{nihongo|Erwin|エルヴィン|Eruvin}}
;{{nihongo|Erwin|エルヴィン|Eruvin}}
:{{Voiced by|Satomi Moriya}}
:{{Voiced by|Satomi Moriya}}
The team's commander/radio operator. Her name "Erwin" is a reference to Field Marshal [[Erwin Rommel]], and is shown wearing a hat like Rommel's.
The team's commander/radio operator. Her name "Erwin" is a reference to Field Marshal [[Erwin Rommel]], and she typically wears a [[peaked cap]] and desert tan field jacket.
;{{nihongo|Caesar|カエサル|Kaesaru}}
;{{nihongo|Caesar|カエサル|Kaesaru}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Eri Sendai]]}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Eri Sendai]]}}
The team's loader. Her name "Caesar" refers to [[Julius Caesar]], and is shown to wear a red, long cape like Caesar's.
The team's loader. Her name "Caesar" refers to [[Julius Caesar]], and she favours wear a red, long cape like Caesar's.
;{{nihongo|Saemonza|左衛門佐|}}
;{{nihongo|Saemonza|左衛門佐|}}
:{{Voiced by|Yuka Inoue}}
:{{Voiced by|Yuka Inoue}}
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====Rabbit Team====
====Rabbit Team====
The {{nihongo|Rabbit Team|ウサギさんチーム|Usagi-san Chīmu}} is composed of first year students. They use the medium American Tank [[M3 Lee]].
The {{nihongo|Rabbit Team|ウサギさんチーム|Usagi-san Chīmu}} is composed of first year students. They use the American [[M3 Lee]].
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{{Div col|cols=2}}
;{{nihongo|Azusa Sawa|澤 梓|Sawa Azusa}}
;{{nihongo|Azusa Sawa|澤 梓|Sawa Azusa}}
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====Goose Team====
====Goose Team====
The {{nihongo|Goose Team|カモさんチーム|Kamo-san Chīmu}} is a recent team formed after Ooarai locate a [[Char B1|Renault B1 Bis]]. They are formed of the school's Public Morals Commitee.
The {{nihongo|Goose Team|カモさんチーム|Kamo-san Chīmu}} is a recent team formed after Ooarai locate a French [[Char B1|Renault B1 Bis]]. They are composed of the school's Public Morals Commitee.


;{{nihongo|Midoriko Sono|園 みどり子|Sono Midoriko}}
;{{nihongo|Midoriko Sono|園 みどり子|Sono Midoriko}}
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:The team's gunner.
:The team's gunner.



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;{{nihongo|Ami Chōno|蝶野 亜美|Chōno Ami}}
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:{{animevoices|[[Hekiru Shiina]]}}
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Ooarai's new Sensha-dō instructor who studied under Miho's mother. Holds the rank of captain. On her first day as instructor, she arrived at Ooarai by [[Airdrop|airdropping]] in her tank from a cargo plane and sending the inexperienced teams in a practice battle right away. Can be seen throughout the series with a [[Type 10]] Main Battle Tank or on a watch tower observing the Ooarai team's battles.
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;{{nihongo|Yuri Isuzu|五十鈴 百合|Isuzu Yuri}}
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:{{animevoices|[[Masayo Kurata]]}}
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Hana's mother who comes from a family that traditionally practices [[Ikebana|flower arrangement]]. Akin to a [[Yamato nadeshiko|traditional Japanese woman]], she has a strong dislike for tanks and disapproves of Hana doing Sensha-dō, telling her daughter to never see her again after Hana refused to quit.
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;{{nihongo|Shiho Nishizumi|西住 しほ|Nishizumi Shiho}}
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:{{animevoices|[[Yumi Tōma]]}}
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Miho and Maho's mother. Comes from a family with a long history in Sensha-dō. She was Ami Chōno's instructor.
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;{{nihongo|Hisako Reizei|冷泉 久子|Reizei Hisako}}
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:{{animevoices|[[Rikako Aikawa]]}}
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Mako's grandmother who was hospitalized during the battle between Ooarai and Saunders in the national Sensha-dō championship. She is Mako's only family remaining after Mako's parents passed away.
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===Kuromorimine Girls High School===
===Kuromorimine Girls High School===
Kuromine is a [[German]] academy and was the national champion nine times running until their defeat the previous year by Pravda. Their tanks include the [[Tiger I]] and [[Panther tank|Panther]].
;{{nihongo|Maho Nishizumi|西住 まほ|Nishizumi Maho}}
;{{nihongo|Maho Nishizumi|西住 まほ|Nishizumi Maho}}
:{{animevoices|[[Rie Tanaka]]}}
:{{animevoices|[[Rie Tanaka]]}}
Kuromorimine's overall commander and Miho's older sister. Often cold and expressionless, she takes Sensha-dō very seriously, almost to something sacred, and looks down on Miho and her friends, believing they might bring shame to the name of Sensha-dō. She is a commander of a [[Tiger I]] tank.
Kuromorimine's overall commander and Miho's older sister. Often cold and expressionless, she takes Sensha-dō very seriously, viewing it as almost sacred, and looks down on Miho and her friends, believing they might bring shame to the name of Sensha-dō. She is commands a [[Tiger I]] tank.
;{{nihongo|Erika Itsumi|逸見 エリカ|Itsumi Erika}}
;{{nihongo|Erika Itsumi|逸見 エリカ|Itsumi Erika}}
:{{animevoices|[[Hitomi Nabatame]]}}
:{{animevoices|[[Hitomi Nabatame]]}}
Kuromorimine's second-in-command, who criticizes Miho and the Ooarai team more openly and vocally than Maho. Is able to pilot a helicopter.
Kuromorimine's second-in-command, who criticizes Miho and the Ooarai team more openly and vocally than Maho. Is able to pilot a [[Focke-Achgelis Fa 223|Fa 223]].


===St. Gloriana Girls Academy===
===St. Gloriana Girls Academy===
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She is St. Gloriana's overall commander in charge of the Churchill tank. She is calm, chivalrous, and maintains her composure in and out of the field. Her motto is "No matter how fast we go, or no matter how many hits we take, I will never spill my tea." She is seen most of the time drinking [[Darjeeling tea]].
She is St. Gloriana's overall commander in charge of the Churchill tank. She is calm, chivalrous, and maintains her composure in and out of the field. Her motto is "No matter how fast we go, or no matter how many hits we take, I will never spill my tea." She is seen most of the time drinking [[Darjeeling tea]].
;{{nihongo|Assam|アッサム|Assamu}}
;{{nihongo|Assam|アッサム|Assamu}}
One of the members of St. Gloriana's Sensha-do, she is one of the partners of Darjeeling. She is quiet and doesn't say anything at all, she is almost always seeing smiling too. Her name refers itself to [[Assam tea]].
One of the partners of Darjeeling. She is quiet and hardly says anything usually seen almost always smiling. Her name refers itself to [[Assam tea]].


;{{nihongo|Orange Pekoe|オレンジペコ|Orenjipeko}}
;{{nihongo|Orange Pekoe|オレンジペコ|Orenjipeko}}
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;{{nihongo|Kay|ケイ|Kei}}
;{{nihongo|Kay|ケイ|Kei}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Ayako Kawasumi]]}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Ayako Kawasumi]]}}
The energetic leader of the Saunders Sensha-dō team, portrayed as a stereotypical American, who is loud, boisterous, charismatic, and laid back. She believes that Sensha-dō is a different matter compared to war and believes in fair play.
The energetic leader of the Saunders Sensha-dō team, portrayed as a stereotypical American, who is loud, boisterous, charismatic, and laid back. She believes that Sensha-dō is not war and believes in fair play.
;{{nihongo|Naomi|ナオミ|Naomi}}
;{{nihongo|Naomi|ナオミ|Naomi}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Mariya Ise]]}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Mariya Ise]]}}
A Sherman Firefly gunner, specialized in sniping tanks from afar. She is calm and cool, often seen chewing gum while sniping her targets.
A Sherman Firefly gunner, specialized in distance shooting. She is calm and cool, often seen chewing gum while sniping her targets.
;{{nihongo|Alisa|アリサ|Arisa}}
;{{nihongo|Alisa|アリサ|Arisa}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Aya Hirano]]}}
:{{Voiced by|[[Aya Hirano]]}}
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===Pravda High School===
===Pravda High School===
A [[Russia|Russian]] academy and the current Sensha-do champions. Their insignia is a [[C-clamp]] crossed with a [[T-square]], imitating the design of the [[Soviet Union]]'s [[hammer and sickle]]. They make use of several [[T-34|T-34/85]] medium tanks, but they also use heavy tanks like the [[IS tank|IS-2]] and [[KV tank|Kv-2]].
A [[Russia|Russian]] academy and the current Sensha-do champions. Their insignia is a [[C-clamp]] crossed with a [[T-square]], imitating the design of the [[Soviet Union]]'s [[hammer and sickle]]. They make use of several [[T-34|T-34/85]] medium tanks, but also use heavy tanks like the [[IS tank|IS-2]] and [[KV tank|Kv-2]].
;{{nihongo|Katyusha|カチューシャ|Kachūsha}}
;{{nihongo|Katyusha|カチューシャ|Kachūsha}}
:{{animevoices|[[Hisako Kanemoto]]}}
:{{animevoices|[[Hisako Kanemoto]]}}
Pravda's overall commander.
Pravda's overall commander. A diminutive girl who looks down on her opponents and has a [[Napoleon complex]].
;{{nihongo|Nonna|ノンナ|Nonna}}
;{{nihongo|Nonna|ノンナ|Nonna}}
:{{animevoices|[[Sumire Uesaka]]}}
:{{animevoices|[[Sumire Uesaka]]}}
Pravda's second-in-command.
Pravda's second-in-command.


===Anzio High School===
===Anzio High School===
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;{{nihongo|Anchovie|アンチョビ|Anchobi}}
;{{nihongo|Anchovie|アンチョビ|Anchobi}}
:{{animevoices|[[Maya Yoshioka]]}}
:{{animevoices|[[Maya Yoshioka]]}}
Anzio's overall commander, who uses a [[Carro Armato P 40]] heavy tank. She wears the uniform of the [[Black Shirts|Italian Black Shirts]], similar to that of [[Benito Mussolini]].
Anzio's overall commander, who uses a [[Carro Armato P 40]] heavy tank. She wears the uniform of the [[Black Shirts]], similar to that of [[Benito Mussolini]].

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;{{nihongo|Ami Chōno|蝶野 亜美|Chōno Ami}}
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:{{animevoices|[[Hekiru Shiina]]}}
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Ooarai's new Sensha-dō instructor who studied under Miho's mother. Holds the rank of captain. On her first day as instructor, she arrived at Ooarai by [[Airdrop|airdropping]] in her tank from a cargo plane and sending the inexperienced teams in a practice battle right away. Can be seen throughout the series with a [[Type 10]] Main Battle Tank or on a watch tower observing the Ooarai team's battles.
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;{{nihongo|Yuri Isuzu|五十鈴 百合|Isuzu Yuri}}
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:{{animevoices|[[Masayo Kurata]]}}
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Hana's mother who comes from a family that traditionally practices [[Ikebana|flower arrangement]]. Akin to a [[Yamato nadeshiko|traditional Japanese woman]], she has a strong dislike for tanks and disapproves of Hana doing Sensha-dō, telling her daughter to never see her again after Hana refused to quit.
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;{{nihongo|Shiho Nishizumi|西住 しほ|Nishizumi Shiho}}
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:{{animevoices|[[Yumi Tōma]]}}
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Miho and Maho's mother. Comes from a family with a long history in Sensha-dō and firmly believes in upholding the strict family tradition of Sensha-dō. She was Ami Chōno's instructor.
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;{{nihongo|Hisako Reizei|冷泉 久子|Reizei Hisako}}
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:{{animevoices|[[Rikako Aikawa]]}}
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Mako's grandmother who was hospitalized during the battle between Ooarai and Saunders in the national Sensha-dō championship. She is Mako's only family remaining after her parents passed away.


==Media==
==Media==

Revision as of 21:47, 4 December 2012

Girls und Panzer
Cover of the first manga volume
ガールズ&パンツァー
(Gāruzu & Pantsā)
GenreAction
Manga
Illustrated byRyūichi Saitaniya
Published byMedia Factory
MagazineComic Flapper
Original runJune 5, 2012 – present
Volumes1
Anime television series
Directed byTsutomu Mizushima
Produced byKiyoshi Sugiyama
Music byShiro Hamaguchi
StudioActas
Licensed by
Original networkTokyo MX
Original run October 9, 2012 – present
Episodes12 (List of episodes)
Novel
Written byYuu Hibiki
Illustrated byFumikane Shimada, Shin Kyougoku
Published byMedia Factory

Girls und Panzer (ガールズ&パンツァー, Gāruzu ando Pantsā) is a 2012 Japanese anime television series created by Actas.[1][2] The animation is directed by Tsutomu Mizushima and produced by Kiyoshi Sugiyama. Takaaki Suzuki, who has earlier acted as a military history advisor for Strike Witches and Upotte, has revealed that he is involved in the production of the anime.[3] The series began airing in Japan on October 8, 2012.[4][5] A manga series by Ryūichi Saitaniya launched in Media Factory's Comic Flapper magazine from June 5, 2012.[3]

Plot

The story focuses around high school girls battling in tanks.[3] The setting involves a universe where the art of operating tanks (戦車道, Sensha-dō) is a traditional martial art for girls. The protagonist, Miho, moves to Ooarai Girl's High School, where she is ordered by the student council chairperson to participate in the national Sensha-dō championship.[6]

Characters

Main Characters

The main characters make up the Anglerfish Team (あんこうチーム, Ankō Chīmu) of Ooarai Girls High School's Sensha-dō team, with Miho serving as the commander. They were assigned the German Panzer IV Ausf. D, which is armed with the 75mm KwK 37 L/24 main gun which is mostly used for support. However the tank is upgraded to a Panzer IV Ausf. F2 when they discover an old 75mm KwK 40 L/43 cannon, that was used to hang clothes out to dry.

Miho Nishizumi (西住 みほ, Nishizumi Miho)
Voiced by: Mai Fuchigami
Miho is a girl who comes from a long lineage of tank operators. Previously she attended Kuromine and commanded the flag tank in the national championships a year ago against Pravda. However when she abandoned her tank to rescue the crew of a that had been knocked into a river, her tank was knocked out, ending a nine year winning streak by Kuromine. Miho subsequently avoided Sensha-dō and transferred to Oorai Girls Academy specifically because it didn't have Sensha-dō. However, after Sensha-dō is revived by the school, Miho is forced by the student council to take it up again due to her being the only girl in school with actual Sensha-dō experience. She starts to enjoy Sensha-dō after spending time with her new friends. Although shy and reluctant, once she focuses on the battle she shows remarkable talent for keeping her cool, analyzing the battle, and coming up with new strategies on the fly. Originally started as the loader in the anime, and later became commander. She serves as the anime's main protagonist.
Saori Takebe (武部 沙織, Takebe Saori)
Voiced by: Ai Kayano
A ginger-haired girl who is interested in seeking out good-looking men, but is often left disappointed. She serves as the Anko Team's radio operator, mostly because she is good at small talk. She is also one of the two girls who befriended Miho during her first day. She is the main protagonist of the novel adaptation.
Hana Isuzu (五十鈴 華, Isuzu Hana)
Voiced by: Mami Ozaki
A beautiful girl who has a gentle and composed demeanor. In the anime was originally the driver but after experiencing the thrilling ring of shots being fired, becomes the Anko Team's gunner. She is also one of the two girls who befriended Miho during her first day. Hana comes from a family which traditionally practices the art of flower arrangement.
Yukari Akiyama (秋山 優花里, Akiyama Yukari)
Voiced by: Ikumi Nakagami
An excitable girl who is obsessed with tanks and anything to do with them, though this often led her to be very lonely during her childhood. Having been inspired by Miho, Yukari joined the Panzer class and became friends with her. Was originally the Anko Team's gunner, but later volunteered for the loader position. She admires Miho, and even calls her "Nishizumi-dono". She is the main protagonist of the manga adaptation.
Mako Reizei (冷泉 麻子, Reizei Mako)
Voiced by: Yuka Iguchi
A gloomy girl and Saori's childhood friend. Despite having generally good grades, she is often late as she has low blood pressure and hates getting up early, thus she requires to attend club activities to gain credits required to graduate. She serves as the Anko Team's driver after joining the team during their first Practice battle. Mako also has a habit of falling asleep anywhere.

Ooarai Girls High School

Turtle Team

The Turtle Team (カメさんチーム, Kame-san Chīmu) are made up of the school's student council. They use the Czech Panzer 38(t). The three girls' given names are names of fruits in Japanese.

Anzu Kadotani (角谷 杏, Kadotani Anzu)
Voiced by: Misato Fukuen
Student Council President and commander/radio operator of their team, who is manipulative, childish and carefree. She forced Miho and the others to participate in Sensha-do. Later it is revealed that this is because the school is at risk of being closed should they do not win the tournament.
Momo Kawashima (河嶋 桃, Kawashima Momo)
Voiced by: Kana Ueda
Student Council PR Manager and the gunner/loader of their team. Although she largely appears composed and calm, she loses her temper easily and when she is angry and shooting at the same time, disregarding aiming.
Yuzuko Koyama (小山 柚子, Koyama Yuzuko)
Voiced by: Mikako Takahashi
Student Council Vice-President. She is a brown-haired, well endowed girl who works mostly in the Student Council, doing all the work Anzu allocates her. She is also their team's driver.

Duck Team

The Duck Team (アヒルさんチーム, Ahiru-san Chīmu) is composed of former volleyball club members. Their tank is the Japanese Type 89B.

Noriko Isobe (磯辺 典子, Isobe Noriko)
Voiced by: Mika Kikuchi

The team's commander/loader.

Taeko Kondou (近藤 妙子, Kondou Taeko)
Voiced by: Maya Yoshioka

The team's radio operator.

Shinobu Kawanishi (河西 忍, Kawanishi Shinobu)
Voiced by: Mari Kirimura

The team's driver.

Akebi Sasaki (佐々木 あけび, Sasaki Akebi)
Voiced by: Sakura Nakamura

The team's gunner.

Hippo Team

The Hippo Team (カバさんチーム, Kaba-san Chīmu) is composed of Reki-jo (history buffs). Their team operates a German Sturmgeschütz III Ausf. F.

Erwin (エルヴィン, Eruvin)
Voiced by: Satomi Moriya

The team's commander/radio operator. Her name "Erwin" is a reference to Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, and she typically wears a peaked cap and desert tan field jacket.

Caesar (カエサル, Kaesaru)
Voiced by: Eri Sendai

The team's loader. Her name "Caesar" refers to Julius Caesar, and she favours wear a red, long cape like Caesar's.

Saemonza (左衛門佐)
Voiced by: Yuka Inoue

The team's gunner. Her name "Saemonza" refers to Sanada Saemon-no-Suke Yukimura.

Oryou (おりょう)
Voiced by: Ayuru Ōhashi

The team's driver. Her name "Oryou" refers to Narasaki Ryou.

Rabbit Team

The Rabbit Team (ウサギさんチーム, Usagi-san Chīmu) is composed of first year students. They use the American M3 Lee.

Azusa Sawa (澤 梓, Sawa Azusa)
Voiced by: Hitomi Takeuchi

The team's commander.

Ayumi Yamagou (山郷 あゆみ, Yamagou Ayumi)
Voiced by: Nozomi Nakazato

The team's gunner for the tank's 75mm.

Saki Maruyama (丸山 沙希, Maruyama Saki)
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The team's loader for the tank's 37mm.

Karina Sakaguchi (阪口 佳利奈, Sakaguchi Karina)
Voiced by: Konomi Tada

The team's driver.

Yuuki Utsugi (宇津木 優季, Utsugi Yuuki)
Voiced by: Yuri Yamaoka

The team's radio operator

Aya Oono (大野 あや, Oono Aya)
Voiced by: Chuna

The team's gunner for the tank's 37mm.

Goose Team

The Goose Team (カモさんチーム, Kamo-san Chīmu) is a recent team formed after Ooarai locate a French Renault B1 Bis. They are composed of the school's Public Morals Commitee.

Midoriko Sono (園 みどり子, Sono Midoriko)
Voiced by: Shiori Izawa

The team's commander, who is often seen taking attendance at the school's entrance. She is constantly reprimanding Mako for showing up late and becomes irritated whenever she gives her the nickname Sodoko (そど子).

Gomoyo (ごもよ)
The team's driver.
Pazobi (ぱぞ美)
The team's gunner.

Kuromorimine Girls High School

Kuromine is a German academy and was the national champion nine times running until their defeat the previous year by Pravda. Their tanks include the Tiger I and Panther.

Maho Nishizumi (西住 まほ, Nishizumi Maho)
Voiced by: Rie Tanaka

Kuromorimine's overall commander and Miho's older sister. Often cold and expressionless, she takes Sensha-dō very seriously, viewing it as almost sacred, and looks down on Miho and her friends, believing they might bring shame to the name of Sensha-dō. She is commands a Tiger I tank.

Erika Itsumi (逸見 エリカ, Itsumi Erika)
Voiced by: Hitomi Nabatame

Kuromorimine's second-in-command, who criticizes Miho and the Ooarai team more openly and vocally than Maho. Is able to pilot a Fa 223.

St. Gloriana Girls Academy

St. Gloriana is a British academy, where the girls are often seen drinking tea even in combat. They make use of four Matilda II Mk. III / IV tanks and one Churchill Mk. VII tank as their commanding tank. They give a tea set as a gift for opponents they deemed worthy. The three members introduced are named after different types of tea.

Darjeeling (ダージリン, Dājirin)
Voiced by: Eri Kitamura

She is St. Gloriana's overall commander in charge of the Churchill tank. She is calm, chivalrous, and maintains her composure in and out of the field. Her motto is "No matter how fast we go, or no matter how many hits we take, I will never spill my tea." She is seen most of the time drinking Darjeeling tea.

Assam (アッサム, Assamu)

One of the partners of Darjeeling. She is quiet and hardly says anything usually seen almost always smiling. Her name refers itself to Assam tea.

Orange Pekoe (オレンジペコ, Orenjipeko)
Voiced by: Mai Ishihara

A member of St. Gloriana's Sensha-do and one of Darjeeling's partners. Her name itself refers to Orange pekoe.

Saunders University High School

Saunders University High School is an American academy. Out of all the tankery schools, they have the most resources and a huge supply of tanks. They own several M4 Sherman tanks, including variants like the Sherman Firefly and the M4A6 Sherman.

Kay (ケイ, Kei)
Voiced by: Ayako Kawasumi

The energetic leader of the Saunders Sensha-dō team, portrayed as a stereotypical American, who is loud, boisterous, charismatic, and laid back. She believes that Sensha-dō is not war and believes in fair play.

Naomi (ナオミ, Naomi)
Voiced by: Mariya Ise

A Sherman Firefly gunner, specialized in distance shooting. She is calm and cool, often seen chewing gum while sniping her targets.

Alisa (アリサ, Arisa)
Voiced by: Aya Hirano

A manipulative and aggressive radio operator who taps on enemy communications to obtain an unfair advantage in combat. Commanded the flag tank in Saunders' match against Ooarai in first round of the national Sensha-dō championship. She was scolded by Kay when the latter found out about Alisa's radio tapping.

Pravda High School

A Russian academy and the current Sensha-do champions. Their insignia is a C-clamp crossed with a T-square, imitating the design of the Soviet Union's hammer and sickle. They make use of several T-34/85 medium tanks, but also use heavy tanks like the IS-2 and Kv-2.

Katyusha (カチューシャ, Kachūsha)
Voiced by: Hisako Kanemoto

Pravda's overall commander. A diminutive girl who looks down on her opponents and has a Napoleon complex.

Nonna (ノンナ, Nonna)
Voiced by: Sumire Uesaka

Pravda's second-in-command.

Anzio High School

An Italian school which uses the Carro Armato P40, L3/33, and Semovente 75/18.

Anchovie (アンチョビ, Anchobi)
Voiced by: Maya Yoshioka

Anzio's overall commander, who uses a Carro Armato P 40 heavy tank. She wears the uniform of the Black Shirts, similar to that of Benito Mussolini.

Others

Ami Chōno (蝶野 亜美, Chōno Ami)
Voiced by: Hekiru Shiina

Ooarai's new Sensha-dō instructor who studied under Miho's mother. Holds the rank of captain. On her first day as instructor, she arrived at Ooarai by airdropping in her tank from a cargo plane and sending the inexperienced teams in a practice battle right away. Can be seen throughout the series with a Type 10 Main Battle Tank or on a watch tower observing the Ooarai team's battles.

Yuri Isuzu (五十鈴 百合, Isuzu Yuri)
Voiced by: Masayo Kurata

Hana's mother who comes from a family that traditionally practices flower arrangement. Akin to a traditional Japanese woman, she has a strong dislike for tanks and disapproves of Hana doing Sensha-dō, telling her daughter to never see her again after Hana refused to quit.

Shiho Nishizumi (西住 しほ, Nishizumi Shiho)
Voiced by: Yumi Tōma

Miho and Maho's mother. Comes from a family with a long history in Sensha-dō and firmly believes in upholding the strict family tradition of Sensha-dō. She was Ami Chōno's instructor.

Hisako Reizei (冷泉 久子, Reizei Hisako)
Voiced by: Rikako Aikawa

Mako's grandmother who was hospitalized during the battle between Ooarai and Saunders in the national Sensha-dō championship. She is Mako's only family remaining after her parents passed away.

Media

Manga

A manga adaptation by Ryūichi Saitaniya began serialization in Media Factory's Comic Flapper magazine from June 5, 2012.

Anime

The anime series produced by Actas began airing in Japan on October 9, 2012 and is being simulcast by Crunchyroll.[7] It is being directed by Tsutomu Mizushima and written by Reiko Yoshida, with original character designs by Fumikane Shimada. An original video animation episode will be included with the first Bluray Disc/DVD volume released on December 21, 2012.[8] The opening theme is "DreamRiser" by ChouCho whilst the ending theme is "Enter Enter MISSION!" performed by Mai Fuchigami, Ai Kayano, Mami Ozaki, Ikumi Nakagami and Yuka Iguchi.[9] The series has been licensed in North America by Sentai Filmworks.[10]

Episode list

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Novel

A novelization of the series, written by Yuu Hibiki and illustrated by Fumikane Shimada and Shin Kyougoku, was released by Media Factory on November 22, 2012.[11]

References

  1. ^ "スタッフ" (in Japanese). Girls und Panzer Official Website. Retrieved October 4, 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Girls und Panzer TV Anime Promo Streamed". Anime News Network. May 17, 2012. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
  3. ^ a b c "Squid Girl Helmer Mizushima, Strike Witches Advisor Reveal Girls und Panzer TV Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
  4. ^ "Girls und Panzer TV Anime Slated for October". Anime News Network. July 27, 2012. Retrieved September 27, 2012.
  5. ^ "Girls und Panzer TV Anime to Debut on October 8". Anime News Network. August 24, 2012. Retrieved September 27, 2012.
  6. ^ ""美少女×戦車"の新作TVアニメ「ガールズ＆パンツァー」!" (in Japanese). GA Graphic. May 17, 2012. Retrieved October 4, 2012.[dead link]
  7. ^ "Crunchyroll to Stream Girls und Panzer TV Anime". Anime News Network. October 3, 2012. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
  8. ^ 2012-11-23, Girls & Panzer's 'Water War' Video Anime Digest Streamed, Anime News Network
  9. ^ "Girls und Panzer's 2nd Promo Streamed with Schoolgirls & Tanks". Anime News Network. August 9, 2012. Retrieved September 27, 2012.
  10. ^ "Sentai Filmworks Adds Schoolgirl/Tank Anime Girls Und Panzer". Anime News Network. September 30, 2012. Retrieved September 30, 2012.
  11. ^ 2012-11-22, ガールズ＆パンツァー 10月より放送中！　パンツァー青春アニメのノベライズ版！, Media Factory

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