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In the world of Girls und Panzer, tankery — competitive tank battles — is a traditional martial art for young women. Miho Nishizumi transfers to Oarai Girls High School hoping to escape the sport, only to be drafted into leading its revived tankery team. Directed by Tsutomu Mizushima and produced by Actas, the series won fans with its charming characters and meticulously animated World War II-era tanks.

🕐 Release Order

Here's every Girls und Panzer release in order.

1. Girls und Panzer (2012)
2. Girls und Panzer: This Is the Real Anzio Battle! (2014)
3. Girls und Panzer der Film (2015)
4. Girls und Panzer das Finale: Part 1 (2017)
5. Girls und Panzer das Finale: Part 2 (2019)
6. Girls und Panzer das Finale: Part 3 (2021)
7. Girls und Panzer das Finale: Part 4 (2023)

The Anzio OVA fills in a match that the TV series skipped over, while der Film and das Finale continue the story after the national tournament.

📖 Story Chronology

Chronologically, the Anzio battle takes place during the TV series' national tournament, between Oarai's matches against Saunders and Pravda.

1. Girls und Panzer (2012) — up to the Saunders match
2. Girls und Panzer: This Is the Real Anzio Battle! (2014)
3. Girls und Panzer (2012) — remaining episodes
4. Girls und Panzer der Film (2015)
5. Girls und Panzer das Finale: Parts 1–4 (2017–2023)

Which Order Should You Choose?

First-timers can simply watch the TV series and then the Anzio OVA, since the OVA works well as a fun bonus. Then move on to der Film, which is often considered the franchise's highlight thanks to its huge multi-school battle. Finally, continue with the Das Finale parts in order. Das Finale is planned as a six-part story, so keep an eye out for new installments.

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