Sumika Kagami
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Estimated watch time
4h 36m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Aliens97%Military94%Real Robot91%War88%Politics74%Heterosexual73%Time Manipulation64%Isekai63%Alternate Universe60%Tomboy46%
TVFINISHED2021 FALL5.5 / 10 AniList score
Muv-Luv Alternative
マブラヴ オルタネイティヴ
Synopsis & Story
A story of the bonds between those who fight, in a world pushed to its limits. On one of the countless parallel worlds that exist throughout spacetime, humanity has fought a decades long war against the BETA, hostile extraterrestrial invaders, using humanoid fighting machines called Tactical Surface Fighters. This is a story of how humanity lives and dies while on the brink of extinction… (Source: Crunchyroll)
Trailer
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Featured Cast & Voice Actors
Franchise Universe & Related Entries
Aniphoria guide
Muv-Luv Alternative: should you watch it?
At a glance
Muv-Luv Alternative has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 55/100 — 17% of 3,946 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #24 most popular anime of Fall 2021 on AniList.
Of the 9.3K AniList users who started it, 18.8% dropped it, so it is frequently dropped; 5.3K have finished it.
At about 4 h 36 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Drama, Mecha — especially aliens, military, real robot, war.
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Muv-Luv Alternative is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Muv-Luv Alternative Season 2 (2022)
- Optional extras: Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse, Schwarzes Marken
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Kouki Yoshimune
- Director
- Yukio Nishimoto
- Series composition
- Tatsuhiko Urahata
- Character design
- Takuya Tani
- Music
- Evan Call
Opening & ending themes
Openings
- OP1“Rinne” by V.W.P · eps 2-12
Endings
- ED1“TRISTAR” by STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION · eps 2-8, 10-12
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
Muv-Luv Alternative FAQ
- How many episodes does Muv-Luv Alternative have?
- Muv-Luv Alternative has 12 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 36 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch Muv-Luv Alternative?
- About 4 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
- Is Muv-Luv Alternative finished?
- Yes. Muv-Luv Alternative has finished airing — the final episode aired December 23, 2021.
- Is there a season 2 of Muv-Luv Alternative?
- Yes — the story continues in Muv-Luv Alternative Season 2 (2022).
- Where do I start Muv-Luv Alternative?
- Start here: Muv-Luv Alternative is the first entry, followed by Muv-Luv Alternative Season 2.
- Is Muv-Luv Alternative based on a visual novel?
- Yes. Muv-Luv Alternative adapts the visual novel by Kouki Yoshimune.
- Who animated Muv-Luv Alternative?
- Muv-Luv Alternative was animated by Graphinica and Yumeta Company and FLAGSHIP LINE and directed by Yukio Nishimoto.
- Who sings the opening of Muv-Luv Alternative?
- The opening, "Rinne", is performed by V.W.P.
- Where can I watch Muv-Luv Alternative?
- Muv-Luv Alternative is listed on Crunchyroll, YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.