Girls und Panzer: Difference between revisions

''Girls und Panzer'' aired its first episode in Japan on [[Tokyo MX]] on October 9, 2012, [[TV Osaka]] and [[TV Aichi]] on October 11, [[Nippon BS Broadcasting|BS11]] on October 14, and [[AT-X (TV network)|AT-X]] on October 17,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hirooka |first=Yūji |date=September 7, 2012 |language=Japanese |script-title=ja:【公式サイト更新】放送局にAT-X追加＆公式モバイルサイトオープン＆キャラソン発売決定！|trans-title=Official site update: AT-X added to the broadcasting stations, official mobile site opened, and character songs will be on sale! |url=https://girls-und-panzer-finale.jp/201209-article_2-html/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307140131/https://girls-und-panzer-finale.jp/201209-article_2-html/ |archive-date=March 7, 2022 |access-date=March 7, 2022 |website=girls-und-panzer-finale.jp}}</ref> and concluded on March 25, 2013, with 12 episodes.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Loo |first=Egan |date=February 14, 2013 |title=''Girls und Panzer''{{'}}s Delayed 11th Episode Preview Streamed |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-02-14/girls-und-panzer-delayed-11th-episode-preview-streamed |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307140824/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-02-14/girls-und-panzer-delayed-11th-episode-preview-streamed |archive-date=March 7, 2022 |access-date=July 12, 2013 |website=[[Anime News Network]]}}</ref> The [[anime]] series was produced by [[Actas]] and directed by [[Tsutomu Mizushima]] from a series composition written by [[Reiko Yoshida]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Loo |first=Egan |date=May 17, 2012 |title=''Girls und Panzer'' TV Anime Promo Streamed |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-05-17/girls-und-panzer-tv-anime-promo-streamed |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307142322/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-05-17/girls-und-panzer-tv-anime-promo-streamed |archive-date=March 7, 2022 |access-date=October 4, 2012 |website=[[Anime News Network]]}}</ref> [[Shirō Hamaguchi]] served as the series composer.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://girls-und-panzer.jp/staff-tv/ |website=girls-und-panzer.jp |language=Japanese |script-title=ja:スタッフ |trans-title=Staff |access-date=March 10, 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220310011833/https://girls-und-panzer.jp/staff-tv/ |archive-date=March 10, 2022}}</ref> [[Choucho]] performed the opening [[theme music]] for the series titled "Dream Riser", while [[Mai Fuchigami]], [[Ai Kayano]], Mami Ozaki, [[Ikumi Nakagami]], and [[Yuka Iguchi]], voicing the five main characters of the series, sang the ending theme music titled "Enter Enter Mission!"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hodgkins |first=Crystalyn |date=August 9, 2012 |title=''Girls und Panzer''{{'}}s 2nd Promo Streamed with Schoolgirls & Tanks |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-08-09/girls-und-panzer-2nd-promo-streamed-with-schoolgirls-and-tanks |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220310013419/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-08-09/girls-und-panzer-2nd-promo-streamed-with-schoolgirls-and-tanks |archive-date=March 10, 2022 |access-date=September 27, 2012 |website=[[Anime News Network]]}}</ref> It was collected into six [[Blu-ray]] and [[DVD]] volumes that were released in Japan from December 21, 2012,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Loo |first=Egan |date=October 12, 2012 |title=''Girls und Panzer'' BD/DVD Ad Previews Beach Video Anime |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-10-11/girls-und-panzer-bd/dvd-ad-previews-beach-video-anime |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307144121/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-10-11/girls-und-panzer-bd/dvd-ad-previews-beach-video-anime |archive-date=March 7, 2022 |access-date=March 7, 2022 |website=[[Anime News Network]]}}</ref> to June 21, 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 7, 2013 |title=''Girls und Panzer''{{'}}s 'Enkai War' Video Anime Digest Streamed |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-06-07/girls-und-panzer-enkai-war-video-anime-digest-streamed |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307144528/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-06-07/girls-und-panzer-enkai-war-video-anime-digest-streamed |archive-date=March 7, 2022 |access-date=March 7, 2022 |website=[[Anime News Network]]}}</ref> Each volume contains the anime series' [[original video animation]] (OVA) and an OVA featuring Yukari Akiyama's lecture about tanks that appear in the series titled {{Nihongo|''Yukari Akiyama's Tank Course''|不肖 秋山優花里の戦車道講座|Fushō Akiyama Yukari no Sensha Kōza}}.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://s.akiba-souken.com/article/15228/ |date=December 21, 2012 |website=Akiba Souken |language=Japanese |script-title=ja:ガルパン（「ガールズ＆パンツァー」）、BD/DVD第1巻が発売！ アキバ品薄、人気ジワジワで予約数は当初の3倍に（某店）|trans-title=''Garupan'' (''Girls und Panzer''), BD/DVD Volume 1 on sale! Akiba stock is low, popularity is jittery, and the number of reservations is three times the initial number (at a certain store) |access-date=March 7, 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307150528/https://akiba-souken.com/article/15228/ |archive-date=March 7, 2022}}</ref>

[[Gakken]] began serializing a [[Yonkoma|4-panel]] manga for the series in ''[[Megami Magazine]]'' on July 30, 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hirooka |first=Yūji |date=August 1, 2012 |language=Japanese |script-title=ja:雑誌「メガミマガジン」にて、特集記事を連載中！|trans-title=Feature articles are being serialized in the magazine ''Megami Magazine''! |url=https://girls-und-panzer.at.webry.info/201208/article_1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306055339/https://girls-und-panzer.at.webry.info/201208/article_1.html |archive-date=March 6, 2022 |access-date=March 6, 2022 |website=Girls und Panzer Official Blog}}</ref> Illustrated by Yuuma, the manga later revealed its title as {{Nihongo|''Girls und Panzer: 4-koma Panzer Vor!''|ガールズ＆パンツァー 4コマでパンツァー・フォー！}} and continued publishing on ''Cho! Animedia'' website from February 10, 2015,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hirooka |first=Yūji |date=February 18, 2015 |language=Japanese |script-title=ja:映画『FURY』ガールズ＆パンツァー特典ディスク映像のカットを公開です！|trans-title=Here's a cut of the ''Girls und Panzer'' bonus disc footage from the movie ''Fury''! |url=https://girls-und-panzer.at.webry.info/201502/article_6.html |access-date=March 6, 2022 |website=Girls und Panzer Official Blog}}</ref> to July 26, 2022, ended due to "production reasons".<ref>{{Cite tweet |author=アニメ＆声優関連情報サイト「超！アニメディア」公式アカウント |author-link=Animedia |user=cho_animedia |number=1551178569207857152 |date=July 24, 2022 |script-title=ja:【お知らせ】超！アニメディアで連載中の【マンガ】ガールズ＆パンツァー「４コマでパンツァー・フォー！」ですが、制作の都合により、次回(7月26日)更新分で最終回となります。突然のお知らせとなり、誠に申し訳ございません。(続きます) |trans-title=[Notice] ''Cho! Animedia''{{'}}s ''Girls und Panzer: 4-koma Panzer Vor!'' will be the last one in the next update (July 26) due to production reasons. We apologize for the sudden notice. (to be continued) |language=Japanese |access-date=July 27, 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220726205423/https://twitter.com/cho_animedia/status/1551178569207857152 |archive-date=July 26, 2022}}</ref> {{As of|2018|09|28|df=us}}, the manga has been published in a single volume in Japan.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://hon.gakken.jp/book/1960713600 |website=[[Gakken]] |language=Japanese |script-title=ja:ガールズ＆パンツァー 4コマでパンツァー・フォー！ |trans-title=''Girls und Panzer: 4-koma Panzer Vor!'' |access-date=March 6, 2022}}</ref> A ''[[gekiga]]'' manga for the series, titled {{Nihongo|''Girls und Panzer: Gekiga''|劇画 ガールズ＆パンツァー}}, was illustrated by [[Motofumi Kobayashi]] and serialized by [[Shogakukan]] in their magazine ''Corocoro Aniki'' from December 15, 2017,<ref>{{Cite tweet |author=コロコロアニキ【公式】|user=COROCORO_ANIKI |number=942676303462805504 |date=December 18, 2017 |script-title=ja:コロコロアニキ冬号のサプライズゲスト、それは戦争劇画の巨匠・小林源文先生が描く「劇画ガールズ＆パンツァー」だ！さらに衝撃の付録「ガールズ＆パンツァー」×「小林源文」×「ワールドオブタンクス」コラボポストカードもついてるぞ！もちろん記事でも「#ガルパン」と「#WoT」を大特集！#garupan |trans-title=The winter issue of ''Corocoro Aniki'' has a surprise guest: ''Girls und Panzer: Gekiga'' by the master of war gekiga, Motofumi Kobayashi! And it also comes with a shocking supplement, a collaboration postcard of ''Girls und Panzer'' x "Motofumi Kobayashi" x ''World of Tanks''! Of course, #Garupan and #WoT are featured in the article! #garupan |language=Japanese |access-date=March 6, 2022}}</ref> to March 15, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/420177 |date=March 15, 2021 |website=[[Natalie (website)|Natalie]] |language=Japanese |script-title=ja:紙版ラストのコロコロアニキで「ペンギンの問題」復活、誌面連載作の今後も告知 |trans-title=Revival of ''A Penguin's Trouble'' in the last paper edition of ''Corocoro Aniki'', and announcement of future serialized works in the magazine |access-date=March 6, 2022}}</ref> It was published in a single volume in Japan on March 26, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/421862 |date=March 26, 2021 |website=[[Natalie (website)|Natalie]] |language=Japanese |script-title=ja:戦争劇画の小林源文が描く「劇画ガールズ＆パンツァー」、大洗の存亡賭けた作戦とは |trans-title=''Girls und Panzer: Gekiga'' by Motofumi Kobayashi, a war gekiga artist, and the strategy for the survival of Ōarai |access-date=March 6, 2022}}</ref>

A spin-off of the series depicting Miho Nishizumi in her childhood, titled {{Nihongo|''Girls und Panzer: Little Army''|ガールズ&パンツァー リトルアーミー|Gāruzu ando Pantsā Ritoru Āmī}}, was illustrated by Tsuchii and serialized by Media Factory in their magazine ''[[Monthly Comic Alive]]'' from June 27, 2012,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hirooka |first=Yūji |date=June 27, 2012 |language=Japanese |script-title=ja:月刊コミックアライブ「ガールズ＆パンツァー リトルアーミー」連載開始！|trans-title=''Monthly Comic Alive'' ''Girls und Panzer: Little Army'' serialization begins! |url=https://girls-und-panzer.at.webry.info/201206/article_5.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306012549/https://girls-und-panzer.at.webry.info/201206/article_5.html |archive-date=March 6, 2022 |access-date=March 6, 2022 |website=Girls und Panzer Official Blog}}</ref> to January 26, 2013.<ref>{{ASIN|B00AZM57H4|country=jp |title=Monthly Comic Alive March 2013 issue [Magazine] {{noitalic|{{in lang|ja}}}}}}</ref> The first volume of the manga was published in Japan on October 23, 2012,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hirooka |first=Yūji |date=October 22, 2012 |language=Japanese |script-title=ja:「ガールズ＆パンツァー -リトルアーミー-」コミックス第1巻 明日発売！今夜は第3話は最速OA！|trans-title=''Girls und Panzer: Little Army'' Volume 1 goes on sale tomorrow! Episode 3 will be the fastest airing tonight! |url=https://girls-und-panzer.at.webry.info/201210/article_19.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306035122/https://girls-und-panzer.at.webry.info/201210/article_19.html |archive-date=March 6, 2022 |access-date=March 6, 2022 |website=Girls und Panzer Official Blog}}</ref> and the second and final volume on February 23, 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hirooka |first=Yūji |date=February 18, 2013 |language=Japanese |script-title=ja:コミックス・ノベライズの最新巻、それぞれ今月末発売！|trans-title=The latest volumes of manga and novel will be released at the end of this month! |url=https://girls-und-panzer.at.webry.info/201302/article_9.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306040223/https://girls-und-panzer.at.webry.info/201302/article_9.html |archive-date=March 6, 2022 |access-date=March 6, 2022 |website=Girls und Panzer Official Blog}}</ref> Seven Seas Entertainment acquired the English license of the manga in July 2013,<ref name="SevenSeasGUP" /> and released in North America its first volume on December 16, 2014,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ressler |first=Karen |date=December 17, 2014 |title=North American Anime, Manga Releases, December 14–20 |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-12-16/north-american-anime-manga-releases-december-14-20/.82255 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306040511/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-12-16/north-american-anime-manga-releases-december-14-20/.82255 |archive-date=March 6, 2022 |access-date=March 6, 2022 |website=[[Anime News Network]]}}</ref> and final volume on March 10, 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ressler |first=Karen |date=March 11, 2015 |title=North American Anime, Manga Releases, March 8–14 |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-03-10/north-american-anime-manga-releases-march-8-14/.85825 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306040820/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-03-10/north-american-anime-manga-releases-march-8-14/.85825 |archive-date=March 6, 2022 |access-date=March 6, 2022 |website=[[Anime News Network]]}}</ref> Its sequel, ''Girls und Panzer: Little Army II'', was serialized in ''Monthly Comic Alive'' magazine from April 27, 2015,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nelkin |first=Sarah |date=April 28, 2015 |title=''Girls und Panzer: Little Army'' Manga's Sequel Begins in ''Comic Alive'' |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-04-28/girls-und-panzer-little-army-manga-sequel-begins-in-comic-alive/.87573 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306042500/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-04-28/girls-und-panzer-little-army-manga-sequel-begins-in-comic-alive/.87573 |archive-date=March 6, 2022 |access-date=April 28, 2015 |website=[[Anime News Network]]}}</ref> to March 26, 2016.<ref>{{ASIN|B01CJGOC2O|country=jp |title=Comic Alive May 2016 issue {{noitalic|{{in lang|ja}}}}}}</ref> Three volumes of the manga were published in Japan.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://girls-und-panzer-finale.jp/goods_category/comic_littlearmy2/ |website=girls-und-panzer-finale.jp |language=Japanese |script-title=ja:ガールズ＆パンツァー リトルアーミーII |trans-title=''Girls und Panzer: Little Army II'' |access-date=March 6, 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306053346/https://girls-und-panzer-finale.jp/goods_category/comic_littlearmy2/ |archive-date=March 6, 2022}}</ref>

The second spin-off of the series by Maruko Nii, titled {{Nihongo|''Girls und Panzer: It's More Love Love Operation!''|ガールズ＆パンツァー もっとラブラブ作戦です！|Gāruzu ando Pantsā Motto Rabu Rabu Sakusen Desu!}}, began serialization by Media Factory in ''Monthly Comic Alive'' magazine on May 27, 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Loo |first=Egan |title=''Girls & Panzer'' Inspires 2nd Spinoff Manga Next Month |date=April 29, 2013 |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-04-29/girls-and-panzer-inspires-2nd-spinoff-manga-next-month |access-date=March 6, 2022 |website=[[Anime News Network]]}}</ref> The first volume was published in Japan on October 23, 2015.<ref name="ComicAnthology">{{Cite web |last=Hirooka |first=Yūji |date=October 22, 2013 |language=Japanese |script-title=ja:「もっとらぶらぶ作戦です！」第1巻・コミックアンソロジーの2つの単行本、明日発売！|trans-title=''It's More Love Love Operation!'' Volume 1 and two comic book anthologies, out tomorrow! |url=https://girls-und-panzer.at.webry.info/201310/article_10.html |access-date=March 6, 2022 |website=Girls und Panzer Official Blog}}</ref> {{As of|2023|09|22|df=us}}, a total of 20 volumes have been published.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://comic-alive.jp/product/garupanlittle/garupanlove/322304000932.html |website=[[Monthly Comic Alive]] |date=22 September 2023 |language=Japanese |script-title=ja:ガールズ＆パンツァー　 もっとらぶらぶ作戦です！20 |trans-title=''Girls und Panzer: It's More Love Love Operation!'' 20 |access-date=October 19, 2023}}</ref>

A spin-off of the series featuring Erika Itsumi of Kuromorimine Girls' High School, titled {{Nihongo|''Girls und Panzer: Phase Erika''|ガールズ＆パンツァー フェイズ エリカ|Gāruzu ando Pantsā Pheso Erika}}, was illustrated by Saitaniya and serialized by Kadokawa on ''ComicWalker'' website from September 19, 2016,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/202498 |date=September 20, 2016 |website=[[Natalie (website)|Natalie]] |language=Japanese |script-title=ja:逸見エリカが主役の「ガルパン」スピンオフ、ComicWalkerで連載開始 |trans-title=''Garupan'' spin-off starring Erika Itsumi begins serialization in ''ComicWalker'' |access-date=March 6, 2022}}</ref> to March 19, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://comic-walker.com/contents/detail/KDCW_MF00000027010000_68/ |website=ComicWalker |script-title=ja:ガールズ＆パンツァー フェイズ エリカ |trans-title=''Girls und Panzer: Phase Erika''|access-date=March 6, 2022 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180319085358/http://comic-walker.com/contents/detail/KDCW_MF00000027010000_68/ |archive-date=March 19, 2018}}</ref> A total of three volumes were published in Japan from February 23, 2017,<ref name="Susume&Erika" /> to April 23, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://store.kadokawa.co.jp/shop/g/g321712000546/?ref=flapper |website=[[Kadokawa Corporation|Kadokawa Store]] |language=Japanese |script-title=ja:ガールズ＆パンツァー フェイズ エリカ 3 |trans-title=''Girls und Panzer: Phase Erika'' 3 |access-date=March 6, 2022}}</ref> A spin-off of the series featuring Katyusha and Nonna of Pravda Girls' High School, titled {{Nihongo|''Girls und Panzer: Saga of Pravda''|ガールズ＆パンツァー プラウダ戦記|Gāruzu ando Pantsā Purauda Senki}}, was illustrated by Hajime Yoshida and serialized by Kadokawa on ''ComicWalker'' website from July 19, 2018,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/291702 |date=July 19, 2018 |website=[[Natalie (website)|Natalie]] |language=Japanese |script-title=ja:カチューシャ、ノンナらの軌跡を描く「ガルパン」スピンオフ「プラウダ戦記」開幕 |trans-title=''Garupan'' spin-off ''Saga of Pravda'', depicting the trajectory of Katyusha, Nonna, and others, opens |access-date=March 7, 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307012933/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/291702 |archive-date=March 7, 2022}}</ref> to December 19, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://comic-walker.com/contents/detail/KDCW_MF00000084010000_68/ |website=ComicWalker |script-title=ja:ガールズ＆パンツァー プラウダ戦記 |trans-title=''Girls und Panzer: Saga of Pravda'' |access-date=March 7, 2022 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211113072211/https://comic-walker.com/contents/detail/KDCW_MF00000084010000_68/ |archive-date=November 13, 2021}}</ref> A total of five volumes were published in Japan from January 23, 2019,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/317118 |date=January 23, 2019 |website=[[Natalie (website)|Natalie]] |language=Japanese |script-title=ja:"小さな暴君"カチューシャの戦いの日々を描く「プラウダ戦記」1巻 |trans-title=The ''Saga of Pravda'' volume 1 depicts the battle days of the "little tyrant" Katyusha |access-date=March 7, 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307015129/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/317118 |archive-date=March 7, 2022}}</ref> to December 22, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://store.kadokawa.co.jp/shop/g/g322104000239/?ref=flapper |website=[[Kadokawa Corporation|Kadokawa Store]] |language=Japanese |script-title=ja:ガールズ＆パンツァー プラウダ戦記 5 |trans-title=''Girls und Panzer: Saga of Pravda'' 5 |access-date=March 7, 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307015332/https://store.kadokawa.co.jp/shop/g/g322104000239/?ref=flapper |archive-date=March 7, 2022}}</ref> A spin-off of the series featuring Noemi Kohiyama of Count High School, titled {{Nihongo|''Girls und Panzer: The Fir Tree and the Iron-winged Witch''|ガールズ＆パンツァー 樅の木と鉄の羽の魔女|Gāruzu ando Pantsā Momi no Ki to Tetsu no Hane no Majo}}, began serialization by Kadokawa on ''ComicWalker'' website on November 16, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://natalie.mu/comic/news/308231 |date=November 16, 2018 |website=[[Natalie (website)|Natalie]] |language=Japanese |script-title=ja:「ガルパン」スピンオフ、伯爵高校の車長を描く新連載「樅の木と鉄の羽の魔女」|trans-title=Spin-off of ''Garupan'', a new series about a Count High School commander, ''The Fir Tree and the Iron-winged Witch'' |access-date=March 7, 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307021242/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/308231 |archive-date=March 7, 2022}}</ref> {{As of|2022|07|23|df=us}}, the manga has been published in two volumes in Japan.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/322101000154/ |publisher=[[Kadokawa Corporation|Kadokawa]] |language=Japanese |script-title=ja:ガールズ＆パンツァー 樅の木と鉄の羽の魔女 下 |trans-title=''Girls und Panzer: The Fir Tree and the Iron-winged Witch'' |access-date=July 23, 2022}}</ref>

Several [[anthologies]] based on the series were released in Japan. The first anthology, {{Nihongo|''Girls und Panzer: Comic Anthology''|ガールズ＆パンツァー コミックアンソロジー}}, had two volumes published by Media Factory from October 23, 2013,<ref name="ComicAnthology" /> to November 22, 2014.<ref name="ComicAnthology2">{{Cite web |last=Hirooka |first=Yūji |date=November 21, 2014 |language=Japanese |script-title=ja:グッズ・カーニバル・「もっとらぶらぶ作戦です！」WEB出張版 など公式サイト更新！|trans-title=Goods, carnival, ''It's More Love Love Operation!'' Web Version Edition, and other official site updates! |url=https://girls-und-panzer.at.webry.info/201411/article_8.html |access-date=March 6, 2022 |website=Girls und Panzer Official Blog}}</ref> Aki★Eda, EXCEL, Shin Kyogoku, Kobayashi, Saitaniya, Kouhei Takanaga, Shinobu Take, Tsuchii, Maruko Nii, Takeshi Nogami, Hagi, Yasuhiro Makino, Miki Matsuda, Eichi Mudoh, and Takuma Morishige each authored a manga in the first volume,<ref name="ComicAnthology" /> while 15 anime cast joined the writing team for the second volume.<ref name="ComicAnthology2" /> The second anthology, {{Nihongo|''Girls und Panzer Comic Anthology Side''|ガールズ＆パンツァー コミックアンソロジー SIDE}}, provides "spotlights" to other schools that appear in the series. The first volume featuring St. Gloriana Girls' College was published by [[Ichijinsha]] on November 5, 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hirooka |first=Yūji |date=November 5, 2014 |language=Japanese |script-title=ja:コミックアンソロジー「SIDE:聖グロリアーナ女学院」本日発売！|trans-title=''Comic Anthology Side: St. Gloriana Girls' College'' is out today! |url=https://girls-und-panzer.at.webry.info/201411/article_2.html |access-date=March 6, 2022 |website=Girls und Panzer Official Blog}}</ref> {{As of|2020|01|31|df=us}}, it has been published in nine volumes.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://girls-und-panzer-finale.jp/goods_category/comic_ansology-side/ |website=girls-und-panzer-finale.jp |language=Japanese |script-title=ja:ガールズ＆パンツァー コミックアンソロジー SIDE |trans-title=''Girls und Panzer Comic Anthology Side'' |access-date=March 6, 2022}}</ref> The third anthology, {{Nihongo|''Girls und Panzer: 4-koma Comic Anthology''|ガールズ＆パンツァー 4コマアンソロジーコミック}}, was published by Media Factory on November 21, 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hirooka |first=Yūji |date=November 21, 2015 |language=Japanese |script-title=ja:「劇場版」公開初日！カウントダウンイラスト公開＆舞台挨拶1日目終了です！|trans-title=First day of ''der Film''! The countdown illustrations are out and the first day of greetings from the stage is over! |url=https://girls-und-panzer.at.webry.info/201511/article_19.html |access-date=March 6, 2022 |website=Girls und Panzer Official Blog}}</ref> The fourth anthology, {{Nihongo|''Daily Life of Girls und Panzer: 4-koma Comic Anthology''|ガールズ＆パンツァーの日常 4コマコミックアンソロジー}}, had four volumes published by Media Factory from March 23, 2017,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hirooka |first=Yūji |date=March 10, 2017 |language=Japanese |script-title=ja:アンソロジーコミック2冊、シネプレックス水戸4DX復活など、公式サイト更新！|trans-title=Official site updated with 2 anthology comics, Cineplex Mito 4DX revival, and more! |url=https://girls-und-panzer.at.webry.info/201703/article_4.html |access-date=March 6, 2022 |website=Girls und Panzer Official Blog}}</ref> to March 23, 2018,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hirooka |first=Yūji |date=March 16, 2018 |language=Japanese |script-title=ja:いよいよ明後日は海楽フェスタ！新たな書籍情報4点など、公式サイト更新 |trans-title=Finally, the day after tomorrow is Kairaku Festa! Official website updated with 4 new books and other information |url=https://girls-und-panzer.at.webry.info/201803/article_6.html |access-date=March 6, 2022 |website=Girls und Panzer Official Blog}}</ref> with additional release of two complementary volumes featuring animals and foods on February 23, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Luster |first=Joseph |date=February 25, 2019 |title=''Girls und Panzer'' Celebrates Cute Animals and Food in 4-Panel Manga Anthologies |url=https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2019/02/24-1/girls-und-panzer-celebrates-cute-animals-and-food-in-4-panel-manga-anthologies |access-date=March 6, 2022 |website=[[Crunchyroll]]}}</ref>

A mobile [[simulation game]] based on the series, titled {{Nihongo|''Girls und Panzer: Great Tankery Operation!''|ガールズ＆パンツァー 戦車道大作戦！|Gāruzu ando Pantsā Senshadō Daisakusen!}}, was developed by [[Showgate]] for [[Android (operating system)|Android]] and [[iOS]], and released by Mobcast Games in Japan on November 11, 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Chihiro |date=November 11, 2015 |language=Japanese |script-title=ja:スマホ向け戦略SLG「ガールズ＆パンツァー 戦車道大作戦！」の正式サービスが開始。ドリームチームを結成してバトルに挑もう |trans-title=Strategy SLG for smartphones ''Girls und Panzer: Great Tankery Operation!'' has started. Form your dream team and take on the battle |url=https://www.4gamer.net/games/304/G030461/20151111075/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220309013029/https://www.4gamer.net/games/304/G030461/20151111075/ |archive-date=March 9, 2022 |access-date=March 9, 2022 |website=[[4Gamer.net]]}}</ref> An illustration book for the game is set to be released in Japan on June 28, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://girls-und-panzer-finale.jp/goods/mook_app_illustration_20220520/ |website=girls-und-panzer-finale.jp |language=Japanese |script-title=ja:ガールズ&パンツァー 戦車道大作戦！イラストレーション |trans-title=''Girls und Panzer: Great Tankery Operation! Illustration'' |access-date=May 27, 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520090356/https://girls-und-panzer-finale.jp/goods/mook_app_illustration_20220520/ |archive-date=May 20, 2022}}</ref> Another video game based on the series for [[PlayStation 4]], titled {{Nihongo|''Girls und Panzer: Dream Tank Match''|ガールズ＆パンツァードリームタンクマッチ}}, was announced by Bandai Namco Entertainment in July 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hodgkins |first=Crystalyn |date=July 20, 2017 |title=''Girls & Panzer'' Reveals Video for 1st Film in 6-Part Project, New PS4 Game |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-07-20/girls-and-panzer-reveals-video-for-1st-film-in-6-part-project-new-ps4-game/.119081 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220309105417/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-07-20/girls-and-panzer-reveals-video-for-1st-film-in-6-part-project-new-ps4-game/.119081 |archive-date=March 9, 2022 |access-date=March 9, 2022 |website=[[Anime News Network]]}}</ref> Developed by [[Natsume Atari]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://job.mynavi.jp/22/pc/search/corp201348/outline.html |website=Mynavi |language=Japanese |script-title=ja:ナツメアタリ(株) |trans-title=Natsume-Atari Co. |access-date=March 9, 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220309111205/https://job.mynavi.jp/22/pc/search/corp201348/outline.html |archive-date=March 9, 2022}}</ref> the game was released by Bandai Namco Entertainment in Japan on February 22, 2018,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Baker |first=Bayleigh |date=November 18, 2017 |title=''Girls und Panzer Dream Tank Match'' Game's 1st Promo Video Reveals February 22 Launch |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-11-18/girls-und-panzer-dream-tank-match-game-1st-promo-video-reveals-february-22-launch/.124208 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220309111619/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-11-18/girls-und-panzer-dream-tank-match-game-1st-promo-video-reveals-february-22-launch/.124208 |archive-date=March 9, 2022 |access-date=March 9, 2022 |website=[[Anime News Network]]}}</ref> and in the Southeast Asia region on February 27.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Romano |first=Sal |date=November 19, 2017 |title=''Girls und Panzer: Dream Tank Match'' launches in English on February 27 in Asia |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2017/11/girls-und-panzer-dream-tank-match-launches-english-february-27-asia |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220309112251/https://www.gematsu.com/2017/11/girls-und-panzer-dream-tank-match-launches-english-february-27-asia |archive-date=March 9, 2022 |access-date=March 9, 2022 |website=Gematsu}}</ref> The game was later released on [[Nintendo Switch]] under the title ''Girls und Panzer: Dream Tank Match DX'' in Japan and Southeast Asia countries on February 21, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Romano |first=Sal |date=November 28, 2018 |title=''Girls und Panzer: Dream Tank Match DX'' launches February 21, 2019 in Japan, Asia with English subtitles |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2018/11/girls-und-panzer-dream-tank-match-dx-launches-february-21-2019-in-japan-asia-with-english-subtitles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220309144226/https://www.gematsu.com/2018/11/girls-und-panzer-dream-tank-match-dx-launches-february-21-2019-in-japan-asia-with-english-subtitles |archive-date=March 9, 2022 |access-date=March 9, 2022 |website=Gematsu}}</ref>

<!-- Economics -->The popularity of ''Girls und Panzer'' turned its real-world setting of [[Ōarai, Ibaraki]], into an {{ill|[[Seichi junrei|ja|巡礼 (通俗)|lt=attraction for fans}}]]; fans have paid visits to specific spots mentioned in the anime series, like a [[Canon (fiction)|canonically]]-destroyed hotel.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2013/5/2/a-hotel-destroyed-in-girls-und-panzer-draws-more-guests|title=A Hotel Destroyed In "Girls Und Panzer" Draws More Guests|author=Yomimaid|date=May 2, 2013|website=[[Crunchyroll]]|access-date=September 2, 2023}}</ref> In celebration of the popularity of the anime and to promote tourism, local governments and events have collaborated with the series and incorporated it into their themes. The company Oarai Creative Management, for example, won the [[Japan Tourism Agency]]'s Encouragement Prize for its contributions to boost local tourism.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2013/6/22/japanese-government-commends-efforts-to-promote-tourism-by-girls-und-panzer|title=Japanese Government Commends Efforts to Promote Tourism by "GIRLS und PANZER"|last=Komatsu|first=Mikikazu|date=June 22, 2013|website=[[Crunchyroll]]|access-date=September 2, 2023}}</ref> Similarly, the Grand Prize for improving Ibaraki Prefecture's image was awarded to Ōarai's collaboration with the anime.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2013-12-20/girls-und-panzer-awarded-grand-prize-for-improving-ibaraki-image|title=Girls und Panzer Awarded Grand Prize for Improving Ibaraki's Image|last=Dong|first=Bamboo|date=December 20, 2013|department=Interest|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=September 12, 2023}}</ref> Consequently, the town experienced an economic upturn from selling themed merchandise; between 2015 and 2016, for example, revenues from the town increased 21-fold.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2016-01-10/girls-und-panzer-goods-bring-windfall-to-coastal-japanese-town/.97366|title=Girls und Panzer Goods Bring Windfall to Coastal Japanese Town|last=Stimson|first=Eric|date=January 10, 2016|department=Interest|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=September 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220818193158/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2016-01-10/girls-und-panzer-goods-bring-windfall-to-coastal-japanese-town/.97366|archive-date=August 18, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> Therefore, after [[2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|the 2011 earthquake and tsunami]], tourism helped the town revitalize.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Japan-looking-for-88-must-see-anime-sites|title=Japan looking for 88 must-see anime sites|work=[[Nikkei Asia]]|date=September 17, 2016|access-date=August 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220119203103/https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Japan-looking-for-88-must-see-anime-sites|archive-date=January 19, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2013-11-16/girls-und-panzer-storms-oarai|title=Girls und Panzer Storms Oarai|last=Stimson|first=Eric|date=November 16, 2013|department=Interest|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=August 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230826222345/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2013-11-16/girls-und-panzer-storms-oarai|archive-date=August 26, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>

<!-- Events -->Festivals and events in the town have permanently incorporated themed elements since the anime's release. This includes the yearly spring festival and the local Angler Fish Festival taking place annually every November.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2013-11-10/girls-und-panzer-festival-features-fan-made-tank-replica|title=Girls und Panzer Festival Features Fan-Made Tank Replica|last=Dong|first=Bamboo|date=November 10, 2013|department=Interest|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=August 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230826222346/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2013-11-10/girls-und-panzer-festival-features-fan-made-tank-replica|archive-date=August 26, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> The spring festival in 2013 featured live tank demonstrations and the sale of anime-themed merchandise.<ref>{{cite web |date=February 20, 2013 |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-02-19/girls-und-panzer-event-to-be-held-in-anime-hometown-of-oarai |title=Girls und Panzer Event to be Held in Anime's Hometown of Oarai |website=[[Anime News Network]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407075249/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-02-19/girls-und-panzer-event-to-be-held-in-anime-hometown-of-oarai|archive-date=April 7, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oarai-info.jp/girls-und-panzer/|title=Girls Und Panzer festival|publisher=Ōarai Town Tourism Association|date=April 4, 2013|access-date=April 14, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130430164924/http://www.oarai-info.jp/girls-und-panzer/|archive-date=April 30, 2013|url-status=dead }}</ref> The Angler Fish Festival, aside from traditional fishing events, put tank replicas and ''[[itasha]]'' (example pictured) on display, and hosted a talk show in 2013.<ref name="Anglerfish news 2013" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2013-11-28/itasha-cars-on-display-at-the-girls-und-panzer-event-in-oarai|title=Itasha Cars On Display at the Girls und Panzer Event in Oarai|last=Dong|first=Bamboo|date=November 28, 2013|department=Interest|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=September 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619150624/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2013-11-28/itasha-cars-on-display-at-the-girls-und-panzer-event-in-oarai|archive-date=June 19, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> Official media, such as the 2015 film, were announced during festival period.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2014-11-16/girls-and-panzer-film-summer-2015-opening-new-visual-unveiled/.81081|title=Girls & Panzer Film's Summer 2015 Opening, New Visual Unveiled|last=Loo|first=Egan|date=November 16, 2014|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=September 12, 2023}}</ref> Originally hosting around 25,000–30,000 attendees, the influx of fans had increased the number to 140,000 in 2019 before it entered hiatus.<ref name="Anglerfish news 2013">{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-11-18/girls-and-panzer-helps-oarai-anglerfish-festival-draw-record-100000|title=Girls & Panzer Helps Ōarai Anglerfish Festival Draw Record 100,000|last=Loo|first=Egan|date=November 18, 2013|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=August 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221230133937/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-11-18/girls-and-panzer-helps-oarai-anglerfish-festival-draw-record-100000|archive-date=December 30, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2019-11-19/ibaraki-prefecture-oarai-angler-fish-festival-draws-record-140000-attendees/.153415|title=Ibaraki Prefecture's Oarai Angler Fish Festival Draws Record 140,000 Attendees|last=Loveridge|first=Lynzee|date=November 19, 2019|department=Interest|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=August 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230902050617/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2019-11-19/ibaraki-prefecture-oarai-angler-fish-festival-draws-record-140000-attendees/.153415|archive-date=September 2, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], themed events in the town ceased and were moved to virtual spaces. Thus, a concert was held virtually to commemorate the series' tenth anniversary.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://otakuusamagazine.com/girls-und-panzer-anime-celebrates-10th-anniversary-with-virtual-concert/|title=GIRLS und PANZER Anime Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Virtual Concert|last=Luster=Joseph|date=May 25, 2023|work=[[Otaku USA]]|access-date=September 12, 2023}}</ref> The Angler Fish Festival will returnreturned in 2023 with cast members attending.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-08-26/girls-und-panzer-festival-returns-after-four-year-hiatus/.201594|title=Girls und Panzer Festival Returns After Four-Year Hiatus|last=Loveridge|first=Lynzee|date=August 26, 2023|department=Interest|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=September 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829215659/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-08-26/girls-und-panzer-festival-returns-after-four-year-hiatus/.201594|archive-date=August 29, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> <!-- DOES not fit in prose -- Similarly, the Spring Matsuri Festa saw a rise in attendance from an average of 30,000 to 80,000.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2016-03-22/girls-and-panzer-helps-oarai-spring-matsuri-festa-draw-80000/.100077|title=Girls & Panzer Helps Ōarai Spring Matsuri Festa Draw 80,000|last=Loveridge|first=Lynzee|date=March 22, 2016|department=Interest|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=September 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210616060738/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2016-03-22/girls-and-panzer-helps-oarai-spring-matsuri-festa-draw-80000/.100077|archive-date=June 16, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> -->