Series synopsis
Muv-Luv Alternative, also known as マブラヴ オルタネイティヴ is a Japanese animation sci-fi & fantasy action & adventure television series that premiered on Fuji TV on October 7, 2021. It ended on December 22, 2022. It stars Koichi Kamiki, Karin Nanami, Tomori Kusunoki and Miku Ito.
In the year 1973, alien species known as BETA (Beings of Extra Terrestrial origin which is Adversary of human race) came to invade earth. During the next 30 years, they have conquered most of the Eurasian continent, effectively decreasing the world population by billions. In response to their unique behavior, a new type of mobile mechanical humanoid weapon was developed, known as Tactical Surface Fighter (TSF). In the year 2001, elite pilots from around the world start to gather at a UN base in ...
Premise
In the year 1973, alien species known as BETA (Beings of Extra Terrestrial origin which is Adversary of human race) came to invade earth. During the next 30 years, they have conquered most of the Eurasian continent, effectively decreasing the world population by billions. In response to their unique behavior, a new type of mobile mechanical humanoid weapon was developed, known as Tactical Surface Fighter (TSF). In the year 2001, elite pilots from around the world start to gather at a UN base in Alaska named Yukon to participate in the Prominence Project. This project is a joint effort between Russia and America on research and development of next generation of TSF. The job of the pilots is to test the prototypes, which occasionally involves pitting them one against another...
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Koichi Kamiki as Takeru Shirogane (voice)
- Karin Nanami as Meiya Mitsurugi (voice)
- Tomori Kusunoki as Sumika Kagami (voice)
- Miku Ito as Chizuru Sakaki (voice)
- Iori Saeki as Kei Ayamine (voice)
- Takako Tanaka as Miki Tamase (voice)
- Lynn as Mikoto Yoroi (voice)
- Ruriko Aoki as Yuuko Kouzuki (voice)
Supporting cast
- Sayumi Watabe as Marimo Jinguuji (voice)
- Kanon Takao as Kasumi Yashiro (voice)
- Norio Wakamoto as Paul Radhabinod (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | November 19, 2012 | November 26, 2012 |
| Season 1 | 24 | October 7, 2021 | December 22, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pre-Climax Special A summary ep that reviews the characters and important events of the preceding episodes, and gives important information that will help you enjoy the climax 10 times as much! |
November 19, 2012 |
| 2 |
Go to the Top A music video for the song Go to the top by Kumi Kouda. It serves as first opening song for the series Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse. |
November 26, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The State of the World On April 19th, 1973, a race of extra-terrestrial lifeforms launched a landing unit from the moon, which touched down on Earth, in central Asia. Ever since, mankind has been engaged in a losing war against this alien species, known as the BETA, as they have gradually expanded outwards across the globe. After 20 years of non-stop fighting, the war has reached the shores of Japan... |
October 7, 2021 |
| 2 |
Recurring Worlds Shirogane Takeru found himself inexplicably transported to a world that resembled his own in many ways, with one major difference: For nearly 30 years, mankind has been at war with the alien BETA, who have succeeded at wiping out over half of humanity and had nearly captured the entire Eurasian continent. As Takeru tried to come to grips with this bizarre new reality, he realized too late that the majority of humanity will be abandoned with the Earth, as the chosen few escape to the stars, hoping to find sanctuary. Now, equally inexplicable reasons, he finds himself returned to the first day of his time in this alternate world. Will the experiences and knowledge he has gained allow him to make a difference? |
October 14, 2021 |
| 3 |
Something to Protect As Takeru starts to feel anxious about whether or not he can actually make a difference, Professor Kouzuki demands more concrete evidence of his knowledge about future events. |
October 21, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Fuji TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 7, 2021 |
| Last aired | December 22, 2022 |
| Runtime | 23 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 01:00:00 |