It has been revealed that the fifth and final episode of the popular anime series Girls und Panzer(Garupan) will be released in theaters in 2026. This will be the first new episode since the fourth episode, which was released in theaters in October 2023. A teaser visual has also been released, showing the protagonist, Miho Nishizumi, piloting a Panzer IV Ausf. H (D-type modified), facing off against tanks from St. Gloriana Girls' Academy, including the Churchill Mk. VII Mk. IV infantry tank. This teaser visual hints at the fierce battle of the Winter Tracked Cup finals.
The key visual for the first act of the anime "Girls und Panzer : More Love Love Operation!", based on the official spin-off manga, has also been released. It depicts various characters, centered around Kawashima Momo and Anchovy joining hands at the Spanish Steps of Anzio High School. There are four acts in total, with Act 1 to be screened on December 26th, Act 2 on January 30th, 2026, Act 3 on March 6th, and Act 4 on April 10th.
"Girls und Panzer" is an anime set in a world where tank fighting, known as "Sensha-do," is considered an art form on a par with flower arranging and tea ceremony, and follows a group of girls joining forces to win the national tank fighting championship. The TV anime aired from 2012 to 2013, and the movie version was released in 2015. Episode 1 of the final chapter was screened in theaters in December 2017, episode 2 in June 2019, episode 3 in March 2021, and episode 4 in October 2023.
