On the official page of the animation project Muv-Luv-Alternative: The animation Distribution information for the Blu-ray BOX compilation packs has been released, confirming that the series will have a total of twelve episodes.
- Package 1 (episodes 1 to 6) - January 28, 2022.
- Package 2 (episodes 7 to 12) - March 25, 2022.
It should be noted that on a popular commentary forum dedicated to the franchise, fans assume that the production has already planned a second season, as the pace of the first episode would mean that they did not plan on completing the original cover history of visual novels in these twelve episodes. «No spoilers so I can say that for all of the information available, the anime apparently takes its time to properly go through the history of Alternative. This is by no means the kind of pace you'd expect from a series that supposedly covers the entire game in just twelve episodes. After hearing the news about the event, I'm pretty sure that the anime will end in the middle of the story, and then it will probably end a second season at some point.», Writes the assessment in question, whereby it should be noted that these are only assumptions.
The series has been running in Japan in the program block since last October 6th + ULTRA from Fuji TV, and the unpopular streaming service FujiTV On Demand (FOD)while the platform Crispy roll takes care of sales in the west. The developer of games for adults age published the first title of the franchise Muv-windward 2003, followed by the game Muv-windward alternative 2006. The spin-off novel Muv-Luve alternative: total solar eclipse inspired an anime adaptation and later also his prequel with the title Black marks it has been adapted to the animation.
Production team
- Yukio Nishimoto (Animal yokocho, ginga tetsudo monogatari, tsukiuta. THE ANIMATION 2) is responsible for directing the anime in the studios Flagship line, In collaboration with Yumeta company and Grafinica.
- Tatsuhiko Urahata (Baki, Gate: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri, Kyōkai Senjō no Horizon, Shin Sakura Taisen the Animation) is responsible for writing and maintaining the scripts.
- Takuya-tani (Ramen Daisuki Koizumi-san, One Room, Kōkaku no Pandora) is responsible for character design.
- Evan call (Black brands, Violet Evergarden) is responsible for composing the soundtrack.
Muv-Luv Alternative Synopsis
In the sequel, Takeru wakes up three years after the start of "Unlimited" and finds himself back in his room. Although he initially thought the events of "Muv-Luv Unlimited" were just a dream, he soon senses something is wrong and leaves home to find that he has been sent back in time, to the beginning of the events of “Unlimited.” Since he does not want to accept the events, he decides to help Professor Kouzuki to save the earth and mankind, to ruin the advance of the mysterious Alternative IV and thus to end the end of “Unlimited”.
Source: official page
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