Erika Itsumi is a prominent character in the anime series Girls und Panzer. She serves as the vice-commander of Kuromorimine Girls Academy's Sensha-dō team and is known for her strong sense of discipline and competitive spirit. Erika is a skilled tank commander who pilots a Tiger I tank. She is portrayed as a rival to Miho Nishizumi, the protagonist, due to their past connections at Kuromorimine. Throughout the series, Erika's competitiveness and determination are highlighted, as well as her respect for tradition and her loyalty to her team and friends.