Yukari Akiyama
Tank otaku
An energetic and knowledgeable high school girl who is a tank otaku and actively serves as the gunner for Ooarai Girls Academy's tankery team.
Quotes
- “My passion for tanks won't lose to anyone!”
- “This tank's history is my treasure!”
- “As gunner, I'll fulfill my role properly!”
- “Tankery is the best, right!”
Trivia
- Collected tank models since childhood.
- Considered to have the most extensive tank knowledge in the series.
- Favorite tank is the Tiger I.
- Glasses are her trademark.
- Her voice actress's debut voice acting role.
Alternate names
Yukarin
Yukari
Akiyama-san
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- 3-17
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- High school girl characterized by short brown hair and a bright, curious expression. Often seen in uniform.
- Height
- Approx. 154cm
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Brown
- Distinguishing features
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- Glasses
- Bright smile
- Energetic atmosphere
- Iconic items
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- Glasses
- Tank models
- Ooarai Girls Academy uniform
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Passionate
- Detailed personality
- Extremely passionate and enthusiastic about tankery. Strong thirst for knowledge, always eager to talk about tanks and tactics. Caring toward comrades with a bright personality.
- Keywords
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- Tank otaku
- Energetic
- Curious
- Team-oriented
- Knowledgeable
- Motto
- I devote my life to tanks!
- Talents
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- Tank knowledge
- Gunnery skills
- Analytical ability
- Skills
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- Shooting accuracy
- Tank maintenance
- Tank tactics understanding
- Motivation
- Aim for the top level in tankery and contribute to the team's victory.
- Habits
- Can't stop talking once on tank-related topics. Frequently maintains tank models.
- Favorite foods
- Curry rice, Onigiri, Snacks, Coffee, Egg sandwich
- Hobbies
- Tank model building, Tank history research, Tank games, Reference collection
- Favorite colors
- Green, Brown
- Favorite places
- Oarai Town, Tank museum
- Disliked weather
- Rain, Cloudy
- Disliked situations
- When unable to ride tanks, When knowledge is denied
History
- Backstory
- Strong interest in tanks since childhood, with tank otaku knowledge standing out among classmates. Volunteered for Ooarai Girls Academy's tankery team and is active as gunner. Central figure in the coming-of-age story aiming for tournament victory with teammates.
- Debut date
- October 9, 2012
- Work title
- Girls und Panzer
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Episode 1
Ooarai Girls Academy tankery tournament participation
- Significant event
- Ooarai Girls Academy tankery tournament participation
- Description
- First tournament appearance as the team's gunner, demonstrating strong performance.
Tank knowledge showcase
- Significant event
- Tank knowledge showcase
- Description
- Assisted the team with tank knowledge and contributed to tactics.
Personal growth
- Significant event
- Personal growth
- Description
- Honed understanding and skills in tankery, deepening bonds with comrades.
Relationships
Miho Nishizumi
Best friend
Together, provided leadership for the tankery team and advanced through the tournament.
Saori Takebe
Teammate
Active as a member of the Ooarai Girls Academy team.
Airsu Eriguchi
Rival
Relationship of competing with each other in tank techniques.
Ooarai Girls Academy tankery team
Ooarai Girls Academy tankery team: gunner
Media appearances
Girls und Panzer
Anime / Protagonist
2012 TV series
Girls und Panzer: The Movie
Movie / Protagonist
2015 theatrical release
Girls und Panzer
Manga / Protagonist
Voice cast and creators
Ikumi Nakagami
- Voice actor
- Ikumi Nakagami
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version
Ikumi Nakagami
- Voice actor
- Ikumi Nakagami
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical version
Takaaki Suzuki
- Creator name
- Takaaki Suzuki
- Role
- Original author
Takahiro Yoshimatsu
- Creator name
- Takahiro Yoshimatsu
- Role
- Character designer
Actas
- Creator name
- Actas
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Yukari Akiyama figure
- Item name
- Yukari Akiyama figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Tank model set (Yukari Akiyama model)
- Item name
- Tank model set (Yukari Akiyama model)
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited