Arisu Shimada, known as Alice, commands the All-Stars University Team in sensha-dō. Born into the prestigious Shimada family, she is the daughter of Chiyo Shimada, leader of the Shimada style—a tactical doctrine rooted in unpredictability and "ninja tactics," rivaling the Nishizumi tradition. Academically gifted, she accelerated through grades, entering university at 13, though her youth left her socially isolated among older peers.
Pale-skinned with light brown eyes, she sports blonde shoulder-length hair tied in twin ponytails with black ribbons. In battle, she dons her university uniform, while her casual wardrobe embraces frilly femininity, accessorized with a pink handbag. A devoted fan of the bear character Boko, she wears themed pajamas and collects rare merchandise.
Shy and socially awkward, she initially flees after Miho Nishizumi gifts her a rare Boko plushie at the Boko Museum. Yet in combat, her strategic brilliance shines: she directs crews through silent signals, balancing decisive leadership with private vulnerabilities like motion sickness soothed by dried sweet potatoes.
Heir to the Shimada legacy, she faces pressure to defeat the Nishizumi style in a high-stakes match against Ooarai. Though her team loses, her mother secures sponsorship for the struggling Boko Museum. Post-defeat, she bonds with Miho, exchanging the Boko plushie and joining Ooarai’s group activities.
Expanding her horizons, she explores high school life in the OVA "Alice War!", attending Ooarai in their uniform and sharing a sleepover with Miho. Later, in "Das Finale," she transfers to St. Gloriana Girls’ Academy, piloting a Centurion Mk. I tank to victory in the semifinals against Kuromorimine, paving the way for a Winter Cup rematch against Miho.
Her tactics—decoy teams, smoke screens, and the Karl-Gerät mortar—account for ten disabled tanks during the Oarai clash. Yet vulnerability surfaces when a Boco-themed ride briefly distracts her during a showdown with the Nishizumi sisters.
Admiring Miho as both rival and friend, she maintains a distant rapport with her mother, bound by familial duty. Her sub-commanders Azumi, Megumi, and Rumi offer camaraderie, while spin-off manga depict friendships forged over Boko and comedic struggles with overly affectionate teammates.
Born October 24, coinciding with historical naval events, she favors hamburgers topped with fried eggs but rejects cheese and tomatoes. An avid collector of rare Boko items, she consistently ranks high in fan polls, cementing her popularity beyond the battlefield.