Saori Takebe

Cheerful and energetic radio operator

Miho Nishizumi's classmate and radio operator for the Oarai Girls Academy Sensha-do team. Bright and sociable personality, serving as the team's mood maker.

Quotes

  • “I'll support the team as the radio operator!”
  • “It's okay, we can overcome it together!”
  • “Leave it to Saorin!”
  • “Teamwork is everything!”
  • “Let's go bright and energetic!”

Trivia

  • Handles radio communications as the radio operator.
  • Bright personality, team's mood maker.
  • Headband is her trademark.
  • Voice actress Maya Yoshioka has appeared in many other popular works.
  • Many natural ditzy lines in the work, loved by fans.

Alternate names

Saorin Saori Saori

Tags

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female
Birthday
March 15
Birth year
1997

Appearance

Overall appearance
Medium-length brown hair with a headband, bright and refreshing atmosphere. School uniform appearance is impressive, with feminine soft expressions as a feature.
Height
Approximately 158cm
Weight
Secret
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Headband
  • Soft smile
  • Slender build
Iconic items
  • Headband
  • Bandana
  • Radio equipment
  • Tank radio

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Cheerful
Detailed personality
Extremely sociable, bright, and energetic, fulfilling the role of mood maker. Emotionally sensitive and caring towards comrades, but also has a slightly airheaded and clumsy side.
Keywords
  • Sociable
  • Bright
  • Mood maker
  • Kind
  • Slightly airheaded
  • Highly cooperative
Motto
Never lose your smile, advance together with comrades
Talents
  • Communication skills
  • Radio communication techniques
  • Teamwork
Skills
  • Techniques as a tank radio operator
  • Flexible adaptability
  • Information transmission
Motivation
Victory in Sensha-do and deepening team bonds
Habits
Tends to laugh frequently when emotions are high
Favorite foods
Sweets, Snacks, Pudding
Favorite colors
Pink, Light blue
Hobbies
Chatting, Shopping
Disliked situations
Isolation, Conflicts
Disliked foods
Spicy food, Bitter food

History

Backstory
Attends Oarai Girls Academy, Miho Nishizumi's classmate, and serves as the Sensha-do team's radio operator. Bright personality since childhood, mood maker in school life. Excels as radio operator for the team and builds strong bonds with members.
Debut date
October 9, 2012
Work title
Girls und Panzer
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 1

Oarai Girls Academy Sensha-do Team Formation

Significant event
Oarai Girls Academy Sensha-do Team Formation
Description
Joined the team as radio operator centered on Miho Nishizumi, challenging the Sensha-do tournament.

National Tournament Victory

Significant event
National Tournament Victory
Description
Defeated many rival schools with team members and achieved victory in the national tournament.

Movie Participation

Significant event
Movie Participation
Description
Plays an important role in the theatrical version released after the TV series ended.

Relationships

Miho Takebe

Mother

Close mother, bright personality also influenced by family.

Miho Nishizumi

Best friend

Comrade and best friend fighting together as the team's radio operator.

Hana Isuzu

Teammate

Builds intimate relationships as Sensha-do team comrades.

Mako Reizei

Teammate

Deepens trust as indispensable radio operator comrade for team coordination.

Oarai Girls Academy Sensha-do Team

Oarai Girls Academy Sensha-do Team: communication-operator

Media appearances

Girls und Panzer

Anime / Supporting

2012 TV Series

Girls und Panzer The Movie

Movie / Supporting

2015 Theatrical Release

Girls und Panzer Sensha-do Dai Sakusen!

Game / Supporting

Smartphone game

Voice cast and creators

Maya Yoshioka

Voice actor
Maya Yoshioka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime / Movie
Notes
Main voice actress

Reiko Yoshida (Series Composition)

Creator name
Reiko Yoshida (Series Composition)
Role
Original author

Fumikane Shimada

Creator name
Fumikane Shimada
Role
Character designer

Actas

Creator name
Actas
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Saori Takebe Figure

Item name
Saori Takebe Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Headband-style Hairband

Item name
Headband-style Hairband
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

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