Characters

These Characters are from both the worlds of PaA and GuP, this also includes the spin-offs.

# **Panzer aber Alternativ/Girls und Panzer**

These Characters made their first debut in both PaA and GuP.

## **Ōarai Academy**

### **Fox Team**

Fox team (also known as Kitsune) is a team in Ōarai Co-Education Academy's Sensha-dō. Commanded by Eirian Braun Haiiro, they operate the Panzer III and are the main protagonists of PaA.

* Eirian Braun Wittmann - He's the Tank Commander of Fox Team, Vice-Overall Commander of its Sensha-dō and the assistant of Miho Nishizumi. He's a former student and an agent from JIGA, his true surname is Wittmann, while his disguise surname is Haiiro.
* Alina von Pavlov - She's the Driver of the team. Formerly part of Red Square's Put' Tankov Team but was expelled for unknown reasons, but she claimed that Eirian has something to do it. She is known for her Tsundere personality and her sheer detestation to Eirian.
* Haru Takehrio - One of Eirian's (closest) friends in Ōarai Academy. He's Loader of the Team and a part-timer worker of his Family's Konbini.
* Elizabeth Kousaka - She's an eccentric and energetic girl. Known for her vast Social Network across the Academy and considered as a "People's Person". She's their Radio Operator and this compliments well with her upbeat personality.
* Natsuki Kosuke - A quite and reserved girl, with the quirk of being old-fashioned. She's a former member of Ōarai's Archery Course, (also called *Kyūdō*) and now the Gunner of the Team. Apart from her use of archaic terms, she is known for her excellent precision and accuracy, rivaling that to Hana Isuzu or Shizuka Tsuruki (in terms of *Yabusame*).

### **Ankou Team**

Anglerfish Team (Also called as Ankou Team) is one of the teams in Ōarai Girls Academy's Sensha-dōu Team. Commanded by Miho Nishizumi, they operate the Panzer IV and are the main protagonists' team in ***Girls und Panzer***.

* Miho Nishizumi - The Protagonist of Girls Und Panzer, as well as the Tank Commander of Anglerfish team and Overall Commander of Ōarai Academy's Sensha-dōu team. She considers Eirian as her first "boy" friend and a former student from Kuromorimine Academy, the academy in which Eirian really opposes of.
* Saori Takebe - The Radio Operator of the team, a cheerful and bubbly girl. She's very interested in seeking out love and claims as an expert of love and romance.
* Hana Isuzu - The Gunner of the team, she's a soft, quiet, and a gentle person. Her Hobby is *Ikebana* (arranging flowers) and come from a family that traditionally practices flower arrangements.
* Yukari Akiyama - The Loader of the team, she's a cheerful and eccentric girl, she's also a dedicated tank enthusiast. Her hobby is collecting model scales of WW2 equipment, posters, and vehicles. She has great respect to Miho and Eirian.
* Mako Reizei - The Driver of the team, known of her extreme high intelligence but her tardiness, always moody, and just being sleepy in the morning really sets her back as a role model of Ōarai Students. She's scared of her Grandma, ghosts, and heights.

### **Turtle Team**

Turtle Team is one of the teams of Ōarai Sensha-dōu, commanded by Anzu Kadotani, they operate the Panzer 38(T) which later becomes a Jagdpanzer 38 or commonly known as the Hetzer. It is the team of the Student Council.

* Anzu Kadotani - The Commander of the team, and the Student Council president of Ōarai Academy. She is Eirian's first considered "friend" in Ōarai, and she usually refers to him as her "*Kouhai*" (Junior). She's the one who threatened both Eirian and Miho to join their Sensha-dōu team.
* Momo Kawashima - The Gunner/Radio operator of the team, and the PR manager of the Student Council. She is known for her very aggressive, panicky, and even hysterical in Sensha-dōu matches. She's notoriously known for her poor aiming record.
* Yuzu Koyama - The Driver of the team, and the Student Council vice-president. Much like Hana, she's kind and gentle, so much so that she is usually the one who ends up doing all the work while Anzu slacks around. She (alongside Kojiro) acts as the diffuser of the team everything Momo is having a "tantrum".
* Kojiro N. Tsujihara - The Loader of the team, and the newly appointed Student Council treasurer. Known for his rectangular glasses and his iconic black clipboard and laptop, he's typically seen in the Student Council room as a workaholic and a responsible officer for managing and overseeing the entire financial affairs of Ōarai Academy.

### **Duck Team**

Duck team is the defunct volleyball team of Ōarai, currently commanded by Noriko Isobe, they operate the Japanese Type 89 I-Go.

* Noriko Isobe - The Commander of the team, and the leader of the volleyball team. She's the shortest member among the four of them, and her role in volleyball is the setter.
* Taeko Kondue - The Radio operator of the team, she's the tallest among the four of them, and her role in volleyball is Middle Blocker as she specialized in jump serving.
* Shinobu Kawanishi - The Driver of the team, she's the most logical person out of the four of them, her role in volleyball is Outside Hitter.
* Akebi Sasaki - The gunner of the team, she's the most sensitive out of the four, her role in volleyball is Opposite Hitter.

### **Hippo Team**

Hippo team is the *Reki-jo* or Historian-Buffs of Ōarai, its members has the quirk to call themselves after certain famous people. Their Commander is Riko Matsumoto or commonly known as Erwin, and they operate the German Sturmgeschutz III Ausf F or commonly known as the StuG III.

* Riko Matsumoto (Erwin) - The Commander and Radio Operator of the team, her nickname "Erwin" comes from Field Marshal Erwin Rommel a.k.a "The Desert Fox".
* Takako Suzuki (Caesar) - The Loader of the team, her nickname "Caesar" comes from the Roman General, Statesman, and the Dictator of the Roman Republic, Gaius Julius Caesar.
* Kiyomi Sugiyama (Saemonza) - The Gunner of the team, her nickname "Saemonza" is based on a Japanese *Samurai* warrior during the Sengoku period, Sanada Nobushige or commonly known as Sanada Yukimura.
* Takeko Nogami (Oryou) - The Driver of the team, her nickname "Oryou" comes from the nickname Narasaki Ryō, the wife of Sakamoto Ryōma.

### **Rabbit Team**

Rabbit team consists of the members of the first year students of Ōarai Academy. Their Commander is Azusa Sawa, and their tank is the American M3 Lee, often confused with the M3 Grant, which it is a variant of the M3 Lee that the British used. Their team is the largest among of the other teams in Ōarai, having 7 members in total (Though in the anime they only have 6 members).

* Azusa Sawa - The Commander of the team, a promising and competent leader among the group.
* Ayumi Yamagou - The 75mm Gunner of the team, the tallest among the group, she's the most careful and youthful among all of them.
* Ana Akane - The 75mm Loader of the team, she's a transferred student and the little sister of Kotori Akane from J.I.G.A. She's a shy and aloof person.
* Karina Sakaguchi - The Driver of the team, known for her impulsive personality and rash behavior during matches.
* Saki Maruyama - The 37mm Loader of the team, known for her stoic and often dispassionately staring off into space.
* Aya Oono - The 37mm Gunner of the team, known for her circular glasses and bright mood.
* Yuuki Utsugi - The Radio Operator and Navigator of the team, a perky, dull, and patient fellow.

## **JIGA**

The Japanese Influenced Germania Academy is the (former) school of Eirian Haiiro, and the antagonist school in Panzer Aber Alternatief.

* Miamoto "Rommel" Wittmann-Haiiro - Also known by his official nickname "Rommel", is the older brother of Eirian Haiiro and the current Fuehrer of J.I.G.A. An excellent and gifted tactician, yet his eccentric behavior and personality would often leave his enemies confused both inside and outside the match.
* Agni Edhem - A former subordinate of Eirian and a close friend. He's the former loader of Eirian's team back when Eirian was still a member of the ***VSG*** (Vorhut Sensha-dōu Geschwader).
* Kotori Akane - A former subordinate of Eirian and considered him as her "*Senpai*". A kind girl with a bubbly personality, she's one of the few that Eirian considers as a friend in J.I.G.A, she's also the sister of Ana Akane.
* Wilhelm - The right-hand man of Rommel alongside with Agni. A hot-headed and easily tempered person, he hates Eirian but sees him as a friend and sometimes considered him as a "fre-enemy".
* Hans - The pilot of JIGA's Focke-Anhgelis Fa 223 Drache.

## **Royal Baron Academy**

* Yamamoto Yuichi - The Chief Commander of Royal Baron Academy. He's been friends with Anzu Kadotani back when they were classmates in Middle School.

## **Yankee High School**

* Tominaga Amaya - The Overall Commander of Yankee High. He's been friends with Anzu Kadotani and Yamamoto Yuichi back when they were classmates in Middle School. He coined the nickname of "Anzy" to Anzu back when they were classmates.

## Red Square High Academy

* Michio Alexander von Pavlov - The Tsar of the Academy, and the brother of Alina Pavlov.
* Sandra - A Student of the Academy.

## **Saunders Girls' College**

* Ayako "Kay" - The Captain of Saunders University. She's been friends with Eirian for 7 years. Her name Ayako is a reference to her voice actor (Ayako Kawasumi). [ "Ayako" is only fan-made and not canon. ]

## **St. Gloriana Girls' College**

* Darjeeling - The Commander of St. Gloriana's Sensha-dō team. She's known for her calm and chivalrous personality. She personally knows Eirian for some reason.

## Maginot Girls' College

* Éclair - The Overall Commander Maginot's Sensha-dō team.
* Fondue - The Vice-Overall Commander of Maginot's Sensha-dō team.

## **Non-Affiliated or Miscellaneous**

These Characters have no affiliation in any schools or just a Miscellaneous character in the series.

* Yuzuru Haiiro - The father of both Rommel and Eirian Haiiro. He's an avid fan of *Gunkan-dou.*
* Ami Chono - The advisor of Ōarai's Sensha-dōu team, and a member of the *JSDF* (Japan Self-Defense Forces).
* Gunther Fujimura - The assistant Advisor and right-hand man of Ami Chono.
* Leopold - An unknown figure that holds the responsibility of the apparent control and manipulation to Eirian.
* Alani - Or commonly known as Helmet-chan is the loader and right-hand man of Alisa. Her name Alani is a Hawaiian word for Orange (the fruit, not the color).
* Saito Keiben - The unnamed Housekeeper of the Kosuke's Family in Chapter 22/23.
* Yunu Nagatsune - Natsuki's underling in *Kyūdō*.

### **Kosuke Family**

* Masako Hajo (Shikken) Kosuke - The strict mother of Natsuki Kosuke, she's a former *kyūdōka* under the teachings of her Father-in-law.
* Yorimoto Kosuke - The Father of Natsuki Kosuke, protrayed as carefree and a troublemaker by his father. Currently part of the JGSDF.
* Nagakiyo Kosuke - The Grandfather of Natsuki Kosuke, regarded as *Kantō's best kyūdōka*, he is also a *Kyūdō* Instructor in Ōarai's *Kyūdō*.

### **Kadotani Family**

* Hisashi Kadotani - The father of Anzu, he's the husband of Akira, and the proud owner of the Kadotani restaurant.
* Akira Kodotani - The mother of Anzu, she's the wife of Hisashi, and the owner of the Kadotani restaurant alongside with her husband.
* Misato Kadotani - The second daughter of Akira and Hisashi. Her name is a reference to Anzu's VA in Japanese (Misato Fukuen).
* Rozie Kadotani - The third daughter of Akira and Hisashi. Her name is a reference to Anzu's VA in English (Rozie Curtis).
* Charlotte Kadotani - The youngest daughter of the Kadotani Household. Her name is a reference to Anzu's VA in German (Charlotte Ulhig).

# **Guns in Alternative**

These Characters made their first debut in GiA.

## **Illyrian Academy**

### **Illyrian's Hohei-dō team**

#### **Team Jedan**

Team Jedan is one of the Teams of Illyrian's Hohei-dō team. Commanded by Keinosuke Hiramatsu, the team is consists of 4 members.

* Keinosuke Hiramatsu - The Protagonist of GiA. He's the Team Leader of Team Jedan, an Infantry of Hohei-dō, and a Recrelympic's Vojvoda of Illyrian Academy. He graduated from Nobunaga Hohei-ryu in Nagoya, a prestigious school that teaches Hohei-dō or "Way of the Infantry".
* Mihailo - A member of the Mutable Department and Marksman of the team, known for being nice and kind.
* Arso - Often called as "Arson" from Mihailo, a hot-tempered person who acts as the Team's Grenadier. He's a member of the Industrial Department.
* Kosta - The silent one of the group, he's the Team's Automatic Gunner. He's also a member of the Home Department.

#### **Team Dva**

Team Dva is one of the Team's of Illyrian's Hohei-dō Team. Commanded by Milja, the team composes of 4 members.

#### **Team Tri**

Team Tri is one of the Team's of Illyrian's Hohei-dō Team. Commanded by Milan, the team composes of 4 members.

#### **Team Četeri**

Team Četeri is one of the Team's of Illyrian's Hohei-dō Team. Commanded by Vuk, the team composes of 4 members.

### **Illyrian Departments**

The Academy has 4 Departments with their own territory within the School. The primary goal for these Departments is to ensure and improve its members in their own ways.

#### **National Council**

The National Council is the name of the governing body of Illyrian Academy.

* Milunka - The Chief-Vojvoda of the Academy, she's the president that holds the highest authority within the school.
* Vlado - The right-hand man of Milunka, acting as her assistant and advisor.

#### **Home Department**

Considered as the sportive Department out of the four with its members are primarily athletes. This Department is governed by Ante.

* Ante - The Department-Vojvoda of Home Department. He's also a member of Illyrian's Hohei-dō Team with the role of Team Leader.
* Mario - A member of the Department.
* Giovanni - A member of the Department.

#### **Industrial Department**

This Department is primarily towards the Agricultural and Industrial-oriented aspects of the School's courses. This Department is governed by Tito.

* Tito - The Department-Vojvoda of Industrial Department. He's also a member of Illyrian's Hohei-dō Team with the role of Team Leader.
* Stane - The right-hand man of Tito, and also a member of Illyrian's Hohei-dō Team.
* Zastava - Illyrian's Hohei-dō Armorer and Weapon's Manager.

**Mutable Department**

This complex Department covers the educational aspect of the School's courses and clubs. This Department is governed by Draza.

* Draza - The Department-Vojvoda of Mutable Department. A member of Illyrian's Hohei-dō Team and the Team Leader of Draza's detachment.
* Harold - The Sniper of Draza's detachment.

#### **Impartial Department**

Considered as the "Neutral Department" with its Grey-Beret Peacekeepers and clubs that are Impartial to every Departments. They closely work alongside the National Council. This Department is governed by Nadezda.

* Nadezda - The Department-Vojvoda of Impartial Department.
* Ivo - A member of Illyrian's Journalism.

## **JIGA**

### **The Special Infantry of the 800 (or *SI. 800*)**

The SI. 800 is a special unit detachment originated from Germany, this detachment is also known as Munster Hunters.

* Katamori Hiratmatsu - A core member of the SI. 800. He's formerly a student of Nobunaga Hohei-ryu in Nagoya, and the older brother of Keinosuke.