Alice Shimada is a 13-year-old girl known for her amazing tank command skills and high intelligence. She is the overall captain of the university team in Girls und Panzer der Film and commands a Centurion Mk.1 tank. As the heir of the Shimada school of Sensha-do, she skipped several grades to enter university early. Alice is famous for her “Ninja Tactics,” always stays calm in battle, and is highly skilled even when fighting alone. While she is very strong in matches, she is shy and quiet in her private life. She loves Boco the bear and gets seasick easily, but dried sweet potatoes help her with that. Later, she transfers to St. Gloriana Girls’ Academy, bringing her Centurion with her. Alice is a very popular character, often ranking at the top in fan polls.
Alice Shimada is a young girl who is only 13 years old.
She has a small, childlike appearance because she is much younger than her classmates.
Alice often wears her school uniform and is sometimes seen in casual clothes like pajamas shaped like Boco, her favorite bear.
She usually looks very reserved and her face rarely shows strong emotions.
Alice is shy and has trouble talking to people.
She doesn’t speak much and often keeps her feelings hidden.
Even though she is quiet, she is not afraid to give clear orders to older teammates during matches.
Alice can be quite strict if someone is not performing well, as seen when she scolds the Bermuda Sisters for their lack of teamwork.
She is generous, like when she easily agrees to add new members to her team.
Alice likes spending time with people she trusts, like her team or Miho Nishizumi, but she has a hard time talking with strangers.
She enjoys cute things and is a big fan of Boco the bear, even collecting merchandise.
She gets seasick easily, especially since she started university early and is not used to living on large ships.
Alice is the daughter of Chiyo Shimada, the head of the Shimada school of Sensha-do.
She was born on October 24.
Alice skipped grades to go to university at just 13, thanks to her intelligence and talent.
She is chosen as the main commander of the University Team in the Sensha-do competition.
Alice leads her own squad but also fights independently when needed, earning her the title of “Ninja Tactics Master.”
She transferred to St. Gloriana Girls’ Academy (taking her Centurion tank with her) because she wanted to experience a “normal” school life.
Alice is an incredible tank commander and makes quick, clever decisions on the battlefield.
She can control her team with calm and clear tactics, and she does not get nervous even when things go wrong.
She is skilled at both giving orders to her team and fighting on her own.
Her driving and shooting skills are amazing; in Girls und Panzer der Film she defeated 11 enemy tanks (10 not counting the one destroyed in a draw).
Her Centurion tank is one of the best tanks allowed in Sensha-do and her crew is also highly trained.
They even use hand signals instead of words for quick action during battles.
Alice is the daughter of Chiyo Shimada.
Her mother loves her very much (sometimes a little too much!).
Her teammates, especially the Bermuda Sisters, adore Alice, often treating her with great care.
Alice looks up to Miho Nishizumi and considers her both a friend and a rival.
She once thought about joining Miho’s team but decided against it because she wanted to compete against Miho, not alongside her.
Alice also admires how Miho never gives up, just like her favorite character Boco.
She gets along well with other characters like Anchovy and Anzu Kadotani once she gets to know them.
Alice trusted Miho enough to spend the night in her room and talk about Boco and other fun things.
Her favorite food is hamburger with a fried egg on top.
Alice dislikes cheese, tomato, olive oil, and even foods like anchovies, so she doesn’t get along well with the Anzio team, who love those foods.
She loves plush Boco bears and collects rare ones—she even traded with Miho for a very rare Boco plush once.
Alice worries about the Boco Museum closing down, so she asked her mother to sponsor it if she won the match.
Although her team lost, her mother agreed to sponsor the museum anyway, keeping Alice happy.
She can get over her seasickness if she eats dried sweet potato.
Alice is popular with fans and has won first and second place in major character polls at AnimeJapan conventions.
"I'm Boco!"
University Team and First Appearance
In Girls und Panzer der Film, Alice leads the University Selection Team as their captain.
She uses clever tactics, like sending M24 Chaffee tanks to scout and letting the enemy take the high ground to set up a surprise attack later.
She coordinates three squads—commanding, fighting, and changing plans as needed.
Alice’s secret weapon is the Karl self-propelled gun, which she saves for a key moment.
She uses it to break the enemy’s formation and chases them out of their positions.
When some of her own tanks are lost, Alice stays calm, showing that she isn’t bothered by setbacks.
The Amusement Park Battle
Alice sends decoy teams into the amusement park, using smoke to distract her enemies.
She directs her strongest tanks to sneak in from a different entrance.
Even when things don’t go as planned, Alice quickly changes tactics to trap almost all of Miho's team in the outdoor concert area.
She lets her close teammates try to finish the fight to help them grow as leaders.
But a rolling Ferris wheel accidentally messes up their plan and Miho’s team escapes.
Alice then takes command herself and defeats five enemy tanks in quick succession.
She continues to defeat more teams, chasing and winning against almost everyone.
The Final Showdown
Only Alice and the Nishizumi sisters remain.
Alice shows impressive skill, using just the minimum movement to dodge incoming shots.
She uses hand signs with her crew to keep communication silent and fast.
When she almost wins, a Boco-themed ride distracts her, causing her to hesitate and miss her chance.
In the end, Miho and her sister get the upper hand, and their team wins the match.
Even though Alice loses, she meets Miho to thank her and gives her the rare Boco plush as a “medal.”
After the Competition
Alice's wish for the Boco Museum to be saved comes true when her mother becomes its sponsor.
Alice also names a Boco ride “Wojtek,” after riding it after the match.
Transfer to St. Gloriana Girls’ Academy
In Girls und Panzer: Saishuushou 4, Alice transfers to St. Gloriana Girls’ Academy, taking her Centurion tank.
She wins the match for her new school by defeating the enemy flag tank.
Alice’s wish to have a rematch with Miho is finally coming true as both their teams head to the finals.
Alice’s Daily Life
Alice goes to visit Miho’s school in Girls und Panzer der Film: Arisu War! because she wants to try high school life.
She wears the school uniform and hangs out with Miho and her friends.
Alice enjoys dried sweet potatoes and talks a lot about Boco with Miho during a sleepover.
Other Stories
Alice sometimes appears in the manga spinoffs, surprising new friends by wearing her Boco pajamas and easily making friends with people who also love Boco.
In the “More Love Love Operation!” stories, Alice is welcomed by Miho’s friends.
She is sometimes annoyed by her mom and teammates showing too much affection, and funny situations happen when they try to spoil her or get jealous about her friendship with Miho.
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