Girls und Panzer der Film Special: Arisu War! 2016

Exhibition match kicks off

Ōarai Girls' Academy teams up with Chihatan Gakuen against St. Gloriana Girls' College and Pravda Girls' High School in a friendly exhibition. Tanks maneuver as each side tests tactics and teamwork while spectators watch the clash unfold. The display serves as a showcase of driving skill and strategic planning under pressure.

Match ends in victory for Gloriana and Pravda

The match concludes with St. Gloriana and Pravda securing the win over Ōarai and its allies. The result intensifies on-field rivalries and foreshadows looming tensions off the battlefield. The losing side begins to reassess its approach heading into future challenges.

Post-match bath and camaraderie

Participants spend time in a bath after the match, providing a moment of relief and bonding despite the outcome. The scene highlights the friendships and team spirit that persist beyond competition. It serves as a calm interlude before the next major developments.

Announcement of Ōarai's school closure

Anzu Kadotani informs the students that Ōarai's school will be closed following the Ministry's denouncement of keeping it open despite their victory. The information marks a dramatic political setback that challenges the students' plans. The decision prompts a push for action to preserve the academy.

Saunders plane arrives to retrieve tanks

A plane from Saunders University High School arrives to retrieve Ōarai's tanks for safekeeping as the students prepare to vacate the aircraft carrier housing the school. The retrieval signals a definitive move toward relocation and asset protection. The atmosphere shifts from celebration to preparation for a new phase.

Protest at the Japan Senshadō Federation

Anzu visits the Japan Senshadō Federation with Ami Chōno to protest the closure. They advocate reopening the school and seeking a rematch to prove their case. The visit underscores the players' commitment to contesting the decision through organized advocacy.

Shiho Nishizumi backs a rematch plan

With help from Miho and Maho's mother Shiho Nishizumi, the team pursues a rematch against the Hand-picked University Team commanded by Alice Shimada. The plan hinges on demonstrating capability through another major battle. Their involvement adds weight to the campaign to reopen Ōarai.

Agreement to reopen upon victory

The Ministry agrees to reopen Ōarai's school if they win the annihilation match against Hand-picked University Team led by Alice Shimada. The stakes are raised, tying the academy's future to the outcome of the upcoming duel. This creates a clear, high-pressure objective for the students.

Allied lineup for annihilation match

On the day of the annihilation match, Kuromorimine, Saunders, Pravda, St. Gloriana, Anzio, and Keizoku join Ōarai, expanding their forces to about thirty tanks. The coalition strengthens their numbers and strategic options against the Hand-picked University Team. The scale of the battle heightens expectations for a dramatic confrontation.

Hill capture and heavy artillery fire

Kuromorimine and Pravda capture a hill to provide support for their allies, but they are hammered by shells from Karl-Gerät's siege artillery. The bombardment tests the resilience of the combined forces and disrupts initial plans. The defense of the hill becomes a pivotal moment early in the fight.

Karl-Gerät destroyed by allied tanks

Ōarai's Turtle and Duck teams, along with Anzio and Keizoku, converge to destroy Karl-Gerät, removing a dominant threat from the battlefield. This breakthrough marks a turning point that shifts momentum toward Ōarai and its allies. The destruction of the siege weapon boosts morale and strategic options.

Descent to the abandoned amusement park

The remaining tanks reach an abandoned amusement park, where the team uses its rides and attractions as improvised weapons and barriers to eliminate many Hand-picked University tanks. Their resourceful tactics capitalize on terrain to offset numerical disadvantages. The park setting becomes a crucial backdrop for a creative defensive push.

Alice Shimada intensifies the fight

Alice Shimada joins the fray and disables most of the opponent's tanks, presenting a fierce obstacle for Ōarai. Her mastery of combat makes the remaining engagement more dangerous and demands precise teamwork from Ōarai. The duel's stakes rise as the endgame approaches.

Final duel between Nishizumi sisters and Alice

The Nishizumi sisters lead a final confrontation against Alice with only three tanks remaining. Their coordinated effort, trust, and experience push them to secure victory in the annihilation match. The duel culminates in Ōarai's triumph and the fulfillment of the reopening pledge.