Girls & Panzer

Girls und Panzer

ガールズ&パンツァー

09/10/2012 7.5 0 PG-13

Synopsis

In the world of Girls & Panzer, Senshadou is a traditional sport where women and girls compete in tank battles. This sport is seen as a form of art that aims to make women more prominent in culture and appealing to men. The popularity of Senshadou leads to the creation of a world championship, which will be held in Japan. Miho Nishizumi, from a respected Senshadou family, has retired from the sport due to a traumatic event. She transfers to Ooarai Girls Academy, where the Senshadou program has been abolished. However, with the news of the upcoming championships, the school revives their tankery program, and Miho is pushed into joining. With the help of new friends, she must overcome her past and lead a squadron of tanks to save her school from closure and prove to her family that the Nishizumi-style of Senshadou is not solely about victory.

Background

Due to the anime's popularity, the town of Oarai in the Ibaraki prefecture incorporated activities inspired by the series, including live tank demonstrations, into its annual spring festival. The Crunchyroll simulcast did not feature a scene with the song "Katyusha" in episode 8, due to licensing issues.