Hi, I’m Nogami.
The Type 61 is a fortunate tank that was adopted for use, yet never had to point its gun at an enemy.
The Type 61’s true adventure lied behind the screen. It fought many “kaiju” monsters that invaded Tokyo. It was sent back to the age of ancient samurai to fight against medieval cavalries. It also lead children in a rebellion against oppressive adults. The tank played an outstanding support role in a generation of films in Japan and it was probably the most successful “actor” in tank history.
I drew the tank in the environment it was meant to fight, in the rice paddies of Japan. The school girls were by the request of Wargaming Japan. Don’t blame me!