Girls und Panzer (2012)
A charming and action-packed anime where competitive tank warfare is a beloved school sport for girls — and one reluctant transfer student must lead her team to glory.
Girls und Panzer - Series Information
- Original Title: ガールズ&パンツァー
- First Air Year: 2012
- Last Air Year: 2013
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Action, Adventure
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (24 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: English, Japanese
- First Air Date: October 9, 2012 (Germany - 16), October 9, 2012 (Australia - M)
- Networks: Tokyo MX
- Production Companies: Actas
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: Garuzu and Pantsa (JP), Girls y Panzer (ES), 걸스und판처 (KR), Танкистки (RU)
Girls und Panzer - Plot
In this world, Sensha-do (戦車道), the art of tank-combat, is a traditional Japanese martial art for girls. Miho, a girl who just transferred into the Ōrai Girls' Academy in Ibaraki Prefecture, has been ordered by the academy's student council chairperson to join the school team and compete in the national Sensha-do championships.
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Girls und Panzer - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Mai Fuchigami
- Ai Kayano
- Ozaki Mami
- Ikumi Nakagami
- Yuka Iguchi
- Misato Fukuen
- Mikako Takahashi
- Kana Ueda
- Mika Kikuchi
- Maya Yoshioka
Writers
- Reiko Yoshida
Girls und Panzer - FAQs
Where can you stream Girls und Panzer online?
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Is Girls und Panzer based on a true story?
Girls und Panzer is not based on a true story. It is an original anime series created for television, set in a fictional world where competitive tank combat — called Sensha-do — is a traditional martial art practiced exclusively by girls at high school level.
What is Girls und Panzer about?
Girls und Panzer is set in a world where Sensha-do, the art of operating and battling tanks, is a beloved martial art for girls. Transfer student Miho Nishizumi is recruited by her school's student council to lead Ōrai Girls' Academy's tank team in the national championships, blending action, comedy, and school-life charm.
Will there be a Season 2 of Girls und Panzer?
As of now, Girls und Panzer has not received a second television season. The story has continued through the theatrical film Girls und Panzer der Film (2015) and the ongoing OVA series Girls und Panzer: Das Finale, which expands the story across multiple parts released since 2017.
Who are the main voice actors in Girls und Panzer?
The principal voice cast includes Mai Fuchigami as Miho Nishizumi, Ai Kayano as Saori Takebe, Ozaki Mami as Hana Isuzu, Ikumi Nakagami as Yukari Akiyama, and Yuka Iguchi as Mako Reizei. These five actresses form the core ensemble driving the series.
When did Girls und Panzer first air?
Girls und Panzer first aired on October 9, 2012, on Tokyo MX in Japan. The series ran through early 2013, concluding its 12-episode television run before expanding into films and OVA specials that continued the franchise's story.
How many episodes does Girls und Panzer have?
The main television series of Girls und Panzer consists of 12 episodes across one season, which aired from October 2012 to March 2013. The franchise also includes a large number of OVA specials and supplementary content, bringing the total episode count considerably higher.
How was Girls und Panzer received by critics and audiences?
Girls und Panzer earned strong praise from anime audiences and critics for its inventive premise, detailed tank animation, and surprisingly engaging battle sequences. It developed a devoted fanbase and is widely regarded as one of the standout original anime series of the 2012 season.
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