TV-Series
Description
Orange Pekoe is a supporting character from the anime Girls und Panzer. She is a first-year student at St. Gloriana Girls College, the British-themed tankery school, and she serves as the loader on the school’s Sensha-Do team. Her tank of assignment is the Churchill Mk.VII, the command vehicle of the St. Gloriana formation, where she also acts as the radio operator.

In appearance, Orange Pekoe is a clear-faced girl with long ginger hair and light blue eyes. She typically wears her hair in two braids that are tied up into twist buns, accented by two small black bows. She is usually seen in the St. Gloriana school uniform or the Sensha-Do uniform, sometimes with stockings and sometimes without. She is petite in stature.

She is one of the members of the group informally known as the Noble Sisters, which consists of the leading figures of St. Gloriana’s Sensha-Do team: Darjeeling, Assam, and Orange Pekoe herself. Of these three, she is the youngest and serves in the same tank crew as the other two, operating the Churchill under Darjeeling’s command.

In terms of personality, Orange Pekoe is quiet and reserved, a person of few words. Despite her subdued manner, she is highly skilled and precise, particularly when it comes to controlling the vehicle during battle. Her demeanor complements the composed and elegant style of her team, and she carries out her duties without drawing too much attention to herself.

Her most defining trait is her excellence in matters of tea. She is known for her fine tea-making skills, and she is frequently shown preparing or enjoying black tea, which she drinks very well. This ties into her name: Orange Pekoe is a term used to describe a grade of black tea, and she is sometimes called by the nickname Peko. The tea theme is central to her identity, matching the British-inspired atmosphere of her school and her commander’s preferences.

Her most important relationship is with Darjeeling, the commander of the St. Gloriana team. The two are almost always seen together, sharing tea and observing other schools’ matches from the sidelines. Orange Pekoe is deeply loyal to Darjeeling and supports her commander with quiet dedication, whether in battle or in quieter moments off the field. She also works closely with Assam, another member of their tank crew, and the three form a cohesive and disciplined unit.

Within the story, Orange Pekoe plays a supporting role. She contributes to St. Gloriana’s battles as a reliable crew member, helping the team execute its coordinated and controlled style of tankery. Her development is subtle rather than dramatic; she remains consistently composed and dependable throughout, with her growth shown through steady improvement in teamwork and increased confidence in the tank. Her motivation is centered on supporting her team and her commander while upholding the refined and disciplined spirit of her school.

Her birthday is July 10, she has blood type O, and she stands 144 centimeters tall. Overall, Orange Pekoe is defined by her calm presence, her skill as a loader and radio operator, her mastery of tea preparation, and her unwavering loyalty to Darjeeling and the St. Gloriana team.