Hansu no Kikan  

The Return of Hans

The narrative commences in Berlin, Germany at the conclusion of WWII. Two German individuals - a chief tank mechanic named Hans and his commanding officer - are rushing westward toward the American front lines to surrender and evade capture by the encroaching Russian army. During their journey on foot, they stumble upon an abandoned Panzer IV tank near a grand estate. Hans endeavors to restore the Panzer as his superior heads towards the mansion in pursuit of provisions. There, he encounters Rosa, her elderly grandmother, and Gustav, the family's dog. Concerned for their safety, Hans persuades them to join him and his commanding officer on their westward journey. Successfully repairing the tank, they manage to escape just as Russian troops close in, signaling the beginning of further adventures and possibly romantic developments in their story.