A new trailer has been released for the fourth film in the Girls und Panzer: das Finale series. Despite the movies having a reputation for their lengthy production schedules, fans will find the wait worthwhile as the story of Ooarai Girls Academy's Tankery team continues on October 6.
The trailer provides a glimpse of the Tankery matches that were left unresolved in the previous movie. In addition to Ooarai's battle against the Finnish-themed Continuation High School, the new film will also showcase Kuromorimine's match against St. Gloriana. This dual perspective elevates Erika Itsumi's role in the movies to that of a secondary protagonist.
Girls und Panzer's New Film Will Test the Characters Without Their Leader
The official Girls und Panzer website features a trailer showcasing the franchise's iconic battle scenes. The trailer highlights Ooarai and Continuation's teams engaged in an intense snow-covered warfare, favoring the Finnish tanks of the latter team. Meanwhile, Erika takes the helm as the new leader of Kuromorimine and leads her team in a desert battle against Darjeeling's St. Gloriana. The latter half of the trailer features the song "Never Say Goodbye," confirming its return as the theme song for das Finale.
The sixth planned movie left fans hanging on a cliffhanger, presenting Ooarai with their most difficult challenge yet. With Miho Nishzumi's tank defeated early on, Ooarai must secure a victory without her Panzer or tactical expertise. Meanwhile, Erika has assumed command of Kuromorimine's team following Maho Nishizumi's graduation. Facing St. Gloriana in the fourth film, the new commander must prove herself without her mentor. Both teams, accustomed to being led by a Nishizumi, must overcome their dependency on their predecessors.
Due to its sporadic release schedule, Girls und Panzer: der Finale has generated significant anticipation. The TV anime adaptation of Girls und Panzer experienced notorious delays due to production challenges. der Finale plans to release a new movie every two years, with the final film expected in 2027. Despite its lengthy production timeline, Actas' distinctive cast and meticulously crafted tank battles occupy a unique space in the anime industry. The upcoming release of Girls und Panzer: der Finale's next film on October 6th will provide viewers with a fresh dose of tank battles to enjoy until 2025.
Source: Girls und Panzer website