Girls und Panzer 2012
What is Girls und Panzer?
The television series Girls und Panzer is set in a world where Sensha-do, the art of tank-combat, is a traditional Japanese martial art for girls. The series follows the story of Miho, a girl who transfers into the Ōrai Girls' Academy in Ibaraki Prefecture.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 12
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 9, 2012
- Last aired
- Mar 25, 2013
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Tokyo MX
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy, Action & Adventure
- Updated
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The television series Girls und Panzer is set in a world where Sensha-do, the art of tank-combat, is a traditional Japanese martial art for girls. The series follows the story of Miho, a girl who transfers into the Ōrai Girls' Academy in Ibaraki Prefecture. According to the series, Miho is ordered by the academy's student council chairperson to join the school team and compete in the national Sensha-do championships. The series explores the concept of Sensha-do as a martial art and its significance in the lives of the characters. The story is centered around Miho and her experiences at the Ōrai Girls' Academy. The series has been described in various sources, including IMDb and The Movie Database, which provide information about the show's plot and characters. The series is also known as Girls & Panzer in some sources.
Should you watch it?
“A reluctant student joins her school's tank combat team to compete nationally.”
- unique tank-based competition setting
- strong female ensemble cast
- mix of strategy and school drama
- limited character development for some cast members
you enjoy school-based anime with strategic competitions and determined protagonists.
Suitable for teens and up; features competitive sports elements with minimal violence.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 I'll Take Up Sensha-dō! Oct 9, 2012
- E2 I'll Board the Tank! Oct 16, 2012
- E3 I'll Join the Fight! Oct 23, 2012
- E4 I'll Do My Best As Commander! Oct 30, 2012
- E5 An Experienced Sherman Army Corps! Nov 6, 2012
- E6 The First Round Reaches Its Climax! Nov 20, 2012
- E7 Up Next is Anzio! Nov 27, 2012
- E8 We're Fighting Pravda! Dec 4, 2012
- E9 Last Ditch Effort! Dec 11, 2012
- E10 Classmates! Dec 18, 2012
- E11 The Battle Gets Fierce Mar 18, 2013
- E12 This Fight Won't Be Dismissed! Mar 25, 2013
Frequently asked questions
Is prior knowledge of tanks required?
No, the series explains tank mechanics and terminology as needed for general audiences.
What type of competition is Sensha-do?
It's portrayed as a traditional Japanese martial art involving tank combat tactics and strategy.
Is this a standalone series?
The main series consists of multiple episodes with additional OVAs and movies expanding the story.
Does the main character have experience with tanks?
Miho comes from a family tradition in tank warfare but initially resists participating.
Is the setting realistic or fantasy-based?
The series is set in a recognizable modern world where tank combat is an established school sport.