Oryō is a second-year student at Oarai Girls' Academy, known for her blue-black hair, under-rim glasses, and unique way of speaking ending with “-ze yo.” She deeply respects Sakamoto Ryōma, and even her look and soul name are inspired by historical figures from his era. As a member of the Hippo Team (Team C), she acts as the driver and is famous for her skillful tank maneuvers. Despite her small height, she stands out for her feminine looks and quirky habits, creating a unique presence in her team. Oryō's personality, clothing, and personal preferences all reflect her love for Japanese history and tradition, making her an interesting and memorable character.
Full Name: Takeko Nogami
School: Oarai Girls' Academy
Grade: 2nd Year
Team: C Team (Hippo Team)
Role: Driver
Height: 149 cm
Birthplace: Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Birthday: November 15
Blood Type: A
Favorite Food: Shamo chicken
Favorite Flower: Japanese bayberry
Favorite Tank: Tiger I
Oryō has blue-black hair, often tied up in a traditional style that was trendy during the end of the Edo period.
She wears under-rim glasses.
Her outfit includes a traditional kimono jacket called “montsuki” worn over her school uniform.
She stands with a slight hunch, mimicking old photos of Sakamoto Ryōma.
Oryō is short (149 cm) but has a surprisingly curvy figure.
She is said to wear boots without socks.
Her school skirt is often wrinkled, giving her a bit of a careless look.
Oryō is passionate about Japanese history, especially the Bakumatsu period.
She looks up to Sakamoto Ryōma and tries hard to act and talk like him—including copying his way of speaking and even his posture.
Among the bold and strong personalities in Hippo Team, she appears more feminine and delicate, which makes her stand out.
Even though she can be messy with her clothes, she also cares about her appearance in special moments.
Oryō’s soul name comes from Oryō Narasaki, the wife of Sakamoto Ryōma.
She is the only member of Hippo Team whose inspiration is a woman.
The Japanese bayberry, her favorite flower, is the prefectural flower of Kochi, Ryōma’s hometown.
She has a love for Chicken and Japanese bayberry because of her connection to Kochi.
Oryō is the driver for Hippo Team’s tank, the StuG III.
Because this tank cannot rotate its turret, her driving skill is essential for aiming and fighting.
She even swapped to gunner temporarily when needed during a match.
In the movie, she stole the show with her “CV33 Turn” (aka. “Napoli Turn”), copying a move she saw from another school.
She seems close to Kim Haruki, shown chatting happily together after the match with Kuromorimine Girls’ High.
On Saori Takebe’s phone, she’s saved as “Oryō-san”.
Her friendly, different vibe within Hippo Team makes her unique among the tough members.
Oryō is called “Oarai’s most chubby girl” in the official encyclopedia, but it’s meant lightly.
Despite her efforts, she sometimes speaks normally instead of using the “-ze yo” ending.
She’s a “transistor glamour,” meaning she’s curvy and short.
Her favorite tank is the Tiger I, even though she usually drives a StuG III.
“I’ll do it, ze yo!”
“I wonder if that’s okay, ze yo…”
Impressive Driving Skills
During a theater exhibition match, Oryō wows the crowd with her “CV33 Turn,” a special driving technique.
She learned it by watching Calpaccio, though Calpaccio is actually a loader, not a driver.
It’s possible she just copied the move and called it “taught” for fun.
Key Battles and Team Support
In the match against Pravda Girls' High School, Oryō switches to the gunner’s seat and helps shoot the flag tank.
She is the only one who doesn’t leave the tank after victory because she had to stay inside.
Her skillful driving allows the StuG III to excel, since the tank relies on moving itself for aiming.
Dream Trip to Kochi
In “More Love Love Operation!” episode 62, Oryō and her teammates take a special trip to Kochi, Sakamoto Ryōma’s hometown.
At the famous statue of Ryōma, Oryō acts nervous and shy, fussing over her looks, but can’t hide her happiness at finally seeing her hero’s hometown.
Small Disappointments
In “Girls und Panzer der Film: Arisu War!”, Alice Shimada guesses the inspiration behind each teammate’s soul name, but she can’t figure out Oryō’s.
Oryō feels sad about this but tries not to show it.
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