Muv Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse

2012 • Anime Network
4.7
39 reviews
TV-MA
Rating
Eligible
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Volume 2 episodes (11)

14 An Eishi's Honor
6/18/15
Season-only
Yuuya's TSF is in critical condition and unable to fly when the Zhar Battalion arrives in the nick of time to save him. Things become complicated, however, with the unexpected arrival of Laser Class BETA.
15 Cross to Bear
6/26/15
Season-only
With Zhar Battalion gone and the attacking BETA exterminated, Argos flight finally enjoys a bit of peace. This respite is threatened, however, by a new military exercise and the introduction of the mysterious Chinese lieutenant, Cui Yifei.
16 Pale Blue Flame
7/2/15
Season-only
The mood turns tense with Yuuya's old flight mates in town for the Blue Flag exercise. With old rivalries flaring up, will the campaign help promote camaraderie between the nations as intended, or simply serve as further fuel for their resentments?
17 Dark Recollection
7/9/15
Season-only
With the Blue Flag exercises in full swing, Cryska and Lt. Cui struggle with their feelings for Yuuya. International rivalries serve as the backdrop as complicated romance and revelatory memories take center stage.
18 The Sound of Twisted Wings
7/16/15
Season-only
Yuuya's troubled military past, the reason his former flight mate bears such a grudge for him, is finally revealed. Reflecting upon his past, Yuuya begins to come to terms with how he has grown as a person since joining Argos flight.
19 Deep Green
7/24/15
Season-only
With rivalries intensifying between the nations participating in Blue Flag, the brass decide to send the Eishi on a backpacking trip through the wilderness. Romantic jealousies and a hot spring ensure that this will be a steamy outing!
20 The World Bares Its Fangs
7/31/15
Season-only
As Argos prepare for their upcoming Blue Flag match, the base is infiltrated by an unknown entity. The invaders massacre the majority of military personnel and cut all communications. As friends turn on friends, Yuuya must take action.
21 The Future Tears Open
8/7/15
Season-only
The Refugee Liberation Front continue their takeover as Yuuya and the other uncaptured test pilots attempt to get to their TSFs and reclaim control of the base. Meanwhile, lieutenants Sandek and Dogulu plan to counter the invaders.
22 Untainted Revenge
8/13/15
Season-only
Yuuya volunteers to take on the 24 TSFs that the RLF stole, and, with the help of Inia, manages to fight them off. The sudden appearance of BETA and the devastating revelation of America's secret contingency plan set the stage for Muv Luv's climax.
23 The Victory Song of the Dead
8/20/15
Season-only
Refueled and restocked, the remaining Eishi attempt to restore communication and warn the US of the BETA invasion. Meanwhile, Major Christopher and Lieutenant Sandek begin initiating plans of their own.
24 White Darkness
8/28/15
Season-only
Christopher activates a mysterious device to try and manipulate the Scarlet Twins, but his plans go horribly wrong. With Inia and Cryska in a berserk trance and the BETA invasion imminent, will Yuuya be able to save the base?

About this show

In 1973, alien invaders known as BETA nearly drove mankind to extinction. In response to this unstoppable threat, large humanoid arms called Tactical Surface Fighters were developed and deployed across the globe. After 30 years, the war continues with no end in sight, until the UN proposes a joint development program between Japan and the U.S.: The Prominence Project. Yui Takamura and Yuya Bridges, two pilots who have never met, soon find themselves recruited to take part in a new age of battle.

Ratings and reviews

4.7
39 reviews
Gilgamesh (Vertiet Ryper)
October 17, 2016
Well we have Schwartzesmarken, the psuedo-sequal, but I'd also like to see the original Muv Luv animated. Both versions too
Jeremy I
June 27, 2020
Amazing. The animes are (Total Eclipse Alternative and Schwarzesmarken) shows 2 different perspectives in this entire series (Games are the others) not only are there Mechs vs Aliens and alot of Gore but Amazing character development. If you are a fan of Mechs, Babes and Gore watch this series and if you're feeling frosty play the games as well. Models kit on the other hand are a different story. Hard too get, expensive and kinda fragile.
David Sauve
March 8, 2016
Really good anime. Kept panicking on who would survive each episode which made want to keep watching more.
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