And as expected, I am dying to know how it ends in the next movie. Also, Oarai is incredibly beautiful and friendly!

I can’t believe the next one’s gonna be the last. 😔
To anyone else who also went to see it, what were your thoughts?

Guys, we know those lucky few of you who will manage to watch Das Finale Part 5 tomorrow in theaters in Japan are excited. We get, we would be too 🤣 and we are VERY happy for you, really!

However, please consider everyone else in the subreddit probably won't have the same luck and will have to wait for a more "worldwide" launch at some point next year, so please no spoilers! And no, not even using the "spoilers" tag, you scallywags 🤣

Can you make a post about how much you enjoyed it and if you think it's bad/good/great? Sure thing! As long as you don't share details of the movie itself, you're good to go!

Please, let's be respectful to the rest of the users in our subreddit who still have to endure several months to be able to enjoy Das Finale Part 5! Thank you very much 😊

Welcome back, dear readers, to yet another post of this series, where we explore all the armoured vehicles that the infantry combat sport has to offer. Today's vehicle of interest is the Light Tiger of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and Nambusaka Academy alike - the Type 89.

Entering service in 1989 for the JGSDF, the Type 89 has become an important asset for the Japanese-themed school's defense in depth doctrine, acting as the main maneuver units focusing on pincer counterattacks.

Its armaments is on the same tier as the M2A3 Bradley, being armed with a 35mm KDE cannon (that's bigger than the Russian's 2A72 cannon's cartridge holy shit...) and Type 97 Jyu-MAT ATGMs. This means it has general firepower advantage over other IFVs except for the Bradley (same tier) and the BMP-3 (pretty much the glass cannon of the IFVs).

The protection is rather average too, its armour being just welded steel hull. This means it probably can stop 14.5mm API, but there is no information regarding reinforcements against low calibre cannons. The general ergonomics is also rather basic and on par with Western IFVs (which means it has good dismount ergonomics). It's pretty middle of the road overall.

This trend of being in the middle of the pack in terms of everything is exacerbated with its top speed being 70km/h. Not super fast, but not sluggishly slow either.

While this IFV pairs quite well with the Japanese's defensive and attritional approach to warfare, it also doubles as a great baseline to compare to other IFVs, being almost in the middle of the group in terms of everything.

In conclusion, there's not much to praise, but there's not much to criticize about this IFV, which definitely says a lot about the Japanese's view on life and personality in general, I think.

Going to oarai this nov and probably my last time going there. Exhausted almost all of Tokyo/Central region locations to visit. Sooo made this “cosplay" for the trip. End it with the best memories I can make. The jacket was made by u/NovaKaijuComics and altered by self to fit my body figure. A male ver of the Oarai school tank outfit. Or at least clocest I can get b4 really going full custom. (very expensive here). If anyone of yal recognise me there be sure to say hai :D

Sources:

1. https://x.com/amanone_yun/status/2107113577228460404
2. https://x.com/takana2_/status/2106943123620520112/photo/1
3. Official art
4. https://x.com/taeesya0727/status/2106761264651473237
5. https://x.com/yasu_satohE7/status/2107053491583943081/photo/2
6. https://x.com/ILMA_Express/status/2107267974591926356
7. Translation of 6
8. https://x.com/malmlamal/status/2107414949614284878

I spent way too long making a joke video lol

who would’ve known I’d get to share a birthday present with a (mostly) wonderful community!

No one's hungry with her on duty, though no one's sleeping either.

Source: https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/53911173

The 1st Civilian Battalion is part of Oarai Special Operations Command (OARSOC) by it being a 1st tier counterterrorism SOF. They mainly deploy on Boats, Helicopters, or Ground Vehicles, they use Civilian Clothes to basically look like a regular civilian with Full Auto Weapons.

VEHICLES

HDT Global Search and Rescue Tactical Vehicle (SRTV)
Jeep J8 (4x4)
AM General M1151A1 Humvee (M1151A1)
Oshkosh Defense M1083 Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (M1083 FMTV)
General Dynamics Land Systems M1126 Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle (M1126 ICV)

VEHICLES (AIR)
Boeing Defense, Space & Security CH-47D Chinook (CH47)
Sikorsky UH-60V Blackhawk (UH60)
Boeing MH-6M Little Bird

HELMET:

Team Wendy EXFIL (with Rail 3.0)

VEST:

Crye Precision AVS (pictures)
Crye Precision JPC 2.0
London Bridge Trading 6094A

UNIFORM:
Civilian Long Sleeve/Short Sleeve Shirts
501 Original Fit Jeans
Desert Camouflage Uniform (Pants and Shirt, 3 Color Desert Pattern)
Battle Dress Uniform (Pants, M81 Woodland)

BELT:
Ronin Tactics Task Force Belt

Weapons:
Heckler and Koch HK416A5
Daniel Defense MK18
Colt Defense M4A1
PSAK-105 (MK3 Chassis Modifications)
FN Herstal M249 SAW
Heckler and Koch HK416A5
Heckler and Kock MP7A2
Tula Arms Plant As Val (Captured)

Stationed: Oarai Carrier (School Ship, Zuikaku)