Girls & Panzer: Saishuushou Part 1

Add to My List

Add to Favorites

Alternative Titles

Synonyms: Girls und Panzer das Finale

Japanese: 『ガールズ＆パンツァー最終章』第1話

Information

Type: Movie

Episodes: 1

Status: Finished Airing

Aired: Dec 9, 2017

Producers: Bandai Visual, Lantis

Licensors: None found, add some

Studios: Actas

Source: Original

Genres: Military, School

Duration: 47 min.

Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

Statistics

Score: 7.96¹ (scored by 13,182 users)

¹ indicates a weighted score.

Ranked: #587²

² based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded.

Popularity: #2961

Members: 32,204

Favorites: 116

7.96

Ranked #587Popularity #2961Members 32,204

MovieActas

Add to List

Episodes: /1

* Your list is public by default.

Trailer 2

play

Synopsis

Rumor has it that Momo Kawashima, former student council member at Ooarai Girls Academy, is bound to repeat a year. Having failed her university entry exams, she is far from spending another year at Ooarai, but her plight is unenviable nevertheless.

The only way for her to gain admission into a university is to be granted an athletic scholarship. With the Winter Continuous Track Cup rapidly approaching, Momo becomes the commander of Ooarai's tankery team, so as to demonstrate her sport skills and wipe away the stain on her honor.

Their first opponent—French-themed BC Freedom High School—is split into two factions that are constantly at odds with each other. Despite this seemingly fortuitous match against a disorganized rival, Ooarai might soon find itself taking one step too far.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Edit

Background

No background information has been added to this title. Help improve our database by adding background information here.

Edit

Related Anime

Prequel:	Girls & Panzer Movie Specials
Sequel:	Girls & Panzer: Saishuushou Part 2

Moriya, Satomi
Japanese

More staff

Staff

Mizushima, Tsutomu

Director

Yoshida, Reiko

Script

Sasaki, Sayaka

Theme Song Performance

Hamaguchi, Shirou

Music

Edit

Opening Theme

"Grand symphony" by Sayaka Sasaki

Edit

Ending Theme

"Enter Enter MISSION! Saishuushou ver. (Enter Enter MISSION！最終章ver.)" by Ankou Team (あんこうチーム)
[Miho Nishizumi (Mai Fuchigami), Saori Takebe (Ai Kayano), Hana Isuzu (Mami Ozaki), Yukari Akiyama (Ikumi Nakagami), and Mako Reizei (Yuka Iguchi)]

More reviews

Reviews

Dec 15, 2017

1 of 1 episodes seen

Overall Rating: 7

inisipis (All reviews)

23 people found this review helpful

This movie's tank battle is a fight for honor.

Momo is the center of this story. No save the school this time.

First off from the start of a new opening sequence it's quite clear that this 6 part movie is meant to be the new 12 episode second season. With a new season comes with new characters and new tanks and new tounament, but let's save that for later. That being said the movie indeed felt like a two parter episode. The production values are not as grand as "Der Film" but it's still very good. Besides the somewhat noticeable 3D Miho in the opening prologue the CGI used in the film is still quite impressive, especially showing the vast pastoral landscape of quasi-French rural area.

The movie is truly enjoyable. Every minute is so fun to watch that time passes very quickly. The movie is much better than the battle with Anzio. We can see that Marie is a more crafty person than what the previews would led us to believe and BC team are a much more formidable team.

It's a sheer enjoyment to watch. Everything clicks with the pacing, the funny rapporteur with the characters, the ever expansive world building and the great setup of things to come. But, then it became a big disappointment. I'll state why on the spoilers in the Forum, but I was disappointed at the end and it's got nothing to do with the quality of the film. No, the film is stellar. The makers haven't lost their touch in delivering a great story nor did they lost their creative juices in this. The characters are quite refreshing to see again, along with their usual antics.The film is pack with gimmicks, tricks and homages to other films but one doesn't get to feeling that it's forced or contrived. Yukari's clandestine filming of the rival BC team is hilarious. The new characters are a good addition to the cast, as well as a good foil to the bubbly cuties of the Rabbit team. The ED sequence "Enter enter mission!" is even sung with a naval tune to go with the new characters personas.

Yes, I was disappointed with the movie for different reasons but I also enjoyed it so much that I watched it thrice. Maybe it's my GuP fan partiality, but I really really really... can't wait for movie 2.

----------------------------
4/14/18 update:

Since, the BD/Dvd is out for while now I can finally say why I'm disappointed in the film, it's because of the Cliffhanger at the end.

When I came out of the theater I can see in everyone's silent faces what they're thinking when the sad reality dawn on them "That is such a good and enjoyable movie!!! but damn, it'll be probably be months or even a year we get to see how they beat BC Freedom in part 2."

Sadly, still no word on Movie 2.:(

Helpful

permalink | report

Mar 21, 2020

1 of 1 episodes seen

Overall Rating: 9

badabass (All reviews)

5 people found this review helpful

Girls & Panzer: La Finale. 2 part out of 6, with 1 OVA (special short video which explain some scene in between movie part 1). I strongly recommend to watch the first GuP at 2012 season version, then the special with tagged: The arisu war, before reaching this movie part. And you can watch other video or movie following that season beyond this Finale movie part. Lets digged in, then.

This column review here, include to all of that videos (2 movies and 1 special). Im surprised when i search at MAL how unpopular this movies compare to the previous flagship franchise. Such as GuP 2012, its special videos or else. I must be wrong when i dont have any valid reason to conclude that negative statement. But, yeah, i must restate it again. At some point, i think i will do a rephrase some of my word here by separate section toward diffirent movie and OVA, later. But, with a long-thinker, i wanna keep this as simple as possible. While waiting another part that surely come out at a future year, this review will give me a remind, at how good this whole series (not include the previous one) are. Surely made another summary at last part, for general conclusion at all. But for now, as my last purpose, simple review over 3 videos here just enough reminder for my miserable destiny ahead.

Summary review over 3 videos of GuP:

Part to the whole story. Reasoning: generic explanation, no detail reveal, minor spoiler may come from out of nowhere.

Here are my special anime ever found before. Yet, the character seem pretty cute, tho, which is why i really like this from the very first beginning. The concept of the video is new for me. Quite interesting animation toward some motion. CGI really good with some improve detail occur. With the story progression somehow being the best at its genre. A battle royale, with the main idea including some illogical thought. Like the school above carrier. Even the school come to be the palace will be mindblowing for some people. Well, i leave aside that minor detail. What im telling here is how great concept they used upon the battle.

Best idea, i feel nostalgic with the game they play at some scene (a battle tank mode in game, which is really old one. You know it? Aw, really had a nice mood when i see it come out there). Yes, some plot come so smooth. Like a water flow, this movie as same as my masterpiece movie i ever watch before. This even get my attention too high above any movie i list. Seriously, no other word cant even tell how good this movie is. And i even watch another series, yet. If yes, i may put this beyond top of my top list anime!

The development with every cute character seems a bit of rushed. i dont feel too good, with that. And i think, the problem appear as i dont much watch at a previous one, which is make me feel frustated. Ah, no problem, 9 would be a good start upon this franchise. I gonna make a great deal with the whole video in the next couple of month, if i can get the resource material. Just wait it man, wait it happen.

Art, music, voice action:
In this section, my judgement may come to the biased one. Because i dont really had a good expertise upon the 3 detail. So what i wanna tell here, is beyond my enjoyment. Purely judge by my mind, and step aside a pro review about that. Here is my list about the 3 of them:
Art - > 9. Yeah, i like the style of the drawing in this movie. Yet, the character look so cute.
Music - > unexpected quite annoying. I dont really like a french lyric, so yeah, 8 must be enough of that.
VA sound: nice, and the actor really make a good job over their characteristic. Maybe some of the sound blurred over abnormal music-effect of battle. But, its okay, i understand it a bit, while trying my best to adapt some conversation with replaying some scene. Yeah, a bit too fast, but still, this is some battle action movie, so its normal to had such a voice like that. So 8 will do good review at this.

Enjoyment:
Since the whole animation completely above rate, even some scene surely amazed me so well. While the character, and some of the detail art so cute, i enjoy this movie (with other part) so much. I give this 10 for enjoyment. No other hard feeling by me.

Overall this movie so good. Which is make me put 10. However, as expected as before. I cant do that because i really need to study to the whole story with better understanding. I feel lost with the concept first, so the 9 points sure great this franchise at my list. Yes, this is my favourite. Even, its still unfinished, but i have a hunch that this is the cutest movie action i ever watch.

Helpful

permalink | report

Aug 12, 2018

1 of 1 episodes seen

Overall Rating: 9

earl_of_sandvich (All reviews)

8 people found this review helpful

Re-posted review with minor edits since we seem to be treating each episode as its own show a la YuYuYu prequel's initial release.

It's been said before: "Great shows leave you wanting more, terrible shows leave you demanding a refund for the time it wasted." Dammit, I want more. I should've heeded advice I heard long ago: "Don't watch an OVA until all the episodes are out."

For those of you unfamiliar with Girls und Panzer (GuP), a few things to keep in mind:
- The entire show is like a long sketch comedy skit, and the first episode of this finale series is no different.
- If you want to enjoy the show, don't take anything but the friendships seriously. There's nothing realistic about the tanks, and the cultural references are mostly jokes.
- Seriously, watch the whole series, movie, and bonus OVA. If you love a good laugh, you'll love this franchise.

This series is something of a cult hit/classic, even though series 1 hit a production snag that caused it to take a month or so of hiatus. I wasn't bothered by that, because I only started watching a few years after it aired. Holy cow, this anime is hilarious.

So naturally fans wanted more. A movie and OVA were announced during a live show, and there was much rejoicing (yay). But even after an absurdly ridiculous and over-the-top movie, fans still wanted more. OK, said the production staff, we'll do more. But this is the last time! Kinda like Strike Witches but with skirts.

Episode 1 feels like a movie all on its own (in fact it feels like the recent Nanoha movie), the action and story feel "meaty" for lack of a better term, the new tank and team had me in stitches (especially when the show poked fun at Army vs Navy rivalry-- and I was sure they would go for the TOG II, but this new tank will do just as well, since it was designed for a similar role), and the new rival team is also hilarious. Watching a blonde aristocrat munching cake with glee is one of my favorite scenes in the show.

The soundtrack for the OVA is expanded even further from the movie, and I love the new tracks that make use of the horns and drums; one of them is kind of like a team of ballerinas doing a quick march in army boots. The Shark Team is the only team to get a theme song/tune (sung by Madoka Yonezawa, who has a great singing voice), and the orchestral version soars while they save the day. Give the composer a raise. The OP is fantastic, especially with that animation. Wow. You wouldn't think the gal who sang the Anglerfish Dance would come up with that, but she's got skills. And an orchestral Enter Enter Mission? ... OK, I could dig that.

Finally, since the new team is French themed, there's no better army song than La Chanson de L'Oignon, or "The Song of the Onion." Yes, really. One of the most beloved marches in the French military is a song about onions fried in oil, and how they're going to keep the Austrian dogs from having some (must be a Marie Antoinette reference). Yes, really, I kid you not. The girls are driving tanks while (obliquely) singing about onion rings.

If that doesn't make you laugh, I'm sure there's a highly artistic French film out there you'll enjoy.

Helpful

permalink | report

Jun 19, 2020

1 of 1 episodes seen

Overall Rating: 7

Simplicity1511 (All reviews)

0 people found this review helpful

Ahhhh, this was such a wholesome movie to watch......♥

I HAVE NOT WATCHED THE ANIME SERIES, THIS IS PURELY A REVIEW OF THE MOVIES

This is both a PART 1&2 review because its hard for me to really separate the two as they flow nicely together. Part 2 is just a continuation of the events of the first movie which is impressive because movie sequels don't tend to have the same quality as each other. This is why people always say the first is the best. In this case, both parts 1&2 connect beautifully together that it doesn't feel like I'm watching two separate films but the same one just split into two parts.

Important things to keep in mind are that I personally would not watch this series myself. I was intrigued by the premise as a friend recommended it and my friends were planning on watching it together. I thought I would find the most enjoyable part being their commentary as its always so entertaining even if I didn't end up liking the anime, I would still have fun. At least that's what I thought.

What ended up happening was I was so absorbed in the story that time seemed to go by fast and by the time the second one finished I was craving more. Why though?

The characters are cookie-cutter stylistically that its like they're the anime doppelgangers for other series. Theirs also such a plethora of characters that unless you have already seen the anime series you might not appreciate them as much. Might even be confused but just like with any anime, the stars of the show tend to show themselves.

By the end of the movies, I had developed a love for the characters and an appreciation of the plotline where I want to now watch the anime series itself and not just the movies.

The concept of games of war using tanks from different countries and periods of history as a team sport is both strange and revolutionary to me. This concept alone intrigued me enough to want to know more - keep in mind, I wouldn't look for a story like this myself.

The main premise of these movies is those war games. Most of the movie is dedicated to that and pregame re-con. All in the hopes of winning and being able to help their senpai graduate. [Seriously so wholesome XD]

My favorite part is that this sports series is better at strategizing then an actual anime based on war or fighting that I have seen in a while. It isn't like two mechs half hazard fighting one another where the pilot somehow miraculously wins. The conflict is intense and strategic where you never know what team will win until the very end. Your on the edge of your seat the whole time which is great because do you really want a predictable anime? No. That's boring.

One good thing about sports-based anime series is that you never know what the outcome will be. Its not about OP characters who you expect will win because they are the protagonist. Instead your constantly on the edge of your seat because the goal may be winning but that doesn't mean they will. However, it doesn't take away the overall enjoyment you feel when you watch. This can't really be said for series that have a conflict based storyline because if its not done in a good way, it can look really bad, be it story or animation or both.

I would say that due to its unique plot with historic details, action-packed animation with first-person perspectives, entertaining characters, and overall wholesome enjoyment, its a great watch.

Helpful

permalink | report

More news

Recent News

Winners of the Newtype Anime Awards 2018

Winners of the 2018 Newtype Anime Awards were announced at the Machi★Asobi event. The winners were selected by fans in magazine and online polls. The participants we...read more

Oct 7, 2018 12:27 PM by Sakana-san | Discuss (56 comments)

'Girls und Panzer das Finale' Movie Announces New Cast Members

A live stream celebrating the fifth anniversary of Girls und Panzer franchise held on Saturday via YouTube and Niconico Live has announced new cast members for the ...read more

Oct 7, 2017 3:39 AM by tsubasalover | Discuss (9 comments)

More discussions

Recent Forum Discussion

	Poll: Girls und Panzer das Finale Episode 1 Discussion ( 1 2 ) Tohka_Yatogami - Mar 23, 2018	59 replies	by MxS7HGS »» Apr 7, 6:02 PM
	ANOTHER DUBBED alvinreddelta - Dec 24, 2018	1 replies	by Yoshithehero »» May 1, 2020 3:26 AM