"Girls und Panzer" Becomes a Mahjong Game! *Girls und Panzer: Fiery! Mahjong Tag Battle!* Coming to PS5 and Switch 2 in 2027—30 Characters Take the Stage in Tag Team Matches Featuring Special Moves
MAGES. has announced that it will release the mahjong game *Girls & Panzer: White-Hot! Mahjong Tag Battle!*, based on the anime *Girls & Panzer*, for the PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.
After Tankery, it’s Mahjong!? The winning school will also receive a prize that “makes their wishes come true.”
The game’s genre is “tag-team mahjong.” Players will take on challenges at the table by utilizing the unique tactics and teamwork inherent to tag-team play. The game is scheduled to feature 30 characters, including the Anko Team from Oarai Girls’ Academy.
The story takes place shortly after the match against the university select team, in which the very survival of Oarai Girls’ Academy was at stake.Apparently, the heads of various Tankery schools suggested that mahjong could be used to hone tactical skills and competitive instincts, as well as for the players’ mental training, leading to the organization of a mahjong tournament featuring the top Tankery schools.Prizes have been prepared with the promise to “fulfill the winning school’s wishes to the extent possible,” and students from each school enter the tournament with their own agendas in mind.
Miho aims to “even out her point total,” while Asako aims to “improve her luck with the tiles.” The Ankō Team’s Special Move
The characters and cast members revealed so far are as follows (honorifics omitted):
Mihho Nishizumi (CV: Mai Fuchigami)
The protagonist of this series. Born into the prestigious Nishizumi family of Tankery, she transfers to Oarai Girls’ Academy and takes the helm of the team. A high school sophomore who cares deeply for her friends more than anyone else.
[Special Move] Score Equalization: Equalizes the scores of her teammates.
Saori Takebe (CV: Ai Kayano)
She connects everything in the world to romance and longs for love. She joined the Tankery club believing it would make her popular, but…
[Special Ability] Opponent’s Tile Type Identification: Color-codes the opponent’s hand tiles by type.
Hana Isuzu (CV: Mami Ozaki)
Born into a family of ikebana masters, she is a true-blue young lady who chose Tankery because she felt her own flower arrangements were lacking.
[Special Ability] Forced Ron: Forces the opponent to discard only tiles that would allow the player’s team to win.
Yukari Akiyama (CV: Ikumi Nakagami)
She loves tanks more than anything! Her knowledge often comes in handy for the team. She joined Tankery because she looked up to Miho.
[Special Ability] Winning Tile Detection: When an opponent reaches tenpai and you hold the winning tile in your hand, the tile is highlighted.
Asako Reizei (CV: Yuka Iguchi)
A genius who ranks at the top of her class. She’s not a morning person and is a habitual latecomer, so she’s short on credits. In exchange for earning the credits she needs, she’s enrolled in Tankery.
[Special Ability] Improved Tile Luck: Increases the rate of useful tiles by 3%. Effect continues when you win a hand. If the round ends in a draw, the effect persists. If an opponent wins while this ability is active, the rate of useless tiles increases by 3% for the next round. Effect lasts until you win a hand.
Based on the trailer, it appears this title will feature both a Story Mode and online multiplayer. Details regarding the game’s content and characters will be revealed in future official announcements.
Exhibiting at the Oarai Anglerfish Festival 2026. Event-exclusive clear file also available
The event will be held from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM on both days (held rain or shine; canceled in case of severe weather).In addition to screening a special teaser trailer at the booth, MAGES. will run a “Follow & RP Campaign”: Visitors who show on-site staff that they have followed the official MAGES. (Anime GAME) X account and reposted the event announcement post will receive a non-commercial “original clear file.”
Additionally, regarding “Girls & Panzer” games, it was just announced that D3 Publisher’s tank combat action game *Girls & Panzer: All-Star Tank Carnival* will be released on March 25, 2027, and that versions for PC(Steam) and PS5 versions will be released alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 version.
