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The BEST Joe References
I may be far from comprehensive, but hopefully I’m able to share some interesting notes as I explore the favorite times I’ve seen a reference to the iconic…
Muv-Luv Alternative, Naruto, Tomorrow's Joe, Cutey Honey, Cutey Honey F
13 Alternate History Anime That Show How Small Events Shape The Timeline
While alternate history anime isn't as popular as you might think, check out these anime recommendations that do try to weave our history with their fictional
Zipang, A Certain Magical Index, Gintama, Muv-Luv Alternative, Princess Principal
Review: Muv-Luv Teito Moyu—Through the Fire and the Flames
For those of you unfamiliar with Teito Moyu (otherwise known as The Imperial Capital Burns), it is a prequel to Muv-Luv Alternative Total Eclipse. The game showcases the…
Muv-Luv Teito Moyu Released on Steam!
Teito Moyu, the prequel to Muv-Luv Alternative Total Eclipse, has released on Steam in English for $24.99!
Muv-Luv Alternative S2
There is always hope. Just like I have for many animes. Like this one. Uh huh. With the prequel being somewhat a boring disappointment, my hope is that…
Real Spite – Nisekoi: False Love Spoiler Review (Both Seasons)
Last week when I took a look at the second season of Muv Luv Alternative I mentioned that there were certain other RomComs that left me baffled at…
Takeru Shirogane’s Wild Ride, Anime Edition – Muv Luv Alternative Season 2 Spoiler Review
Another year, another season of the troubled Muv Luv Alternative anime has come and gone. For those just joining us, I looked at the first two visual novels,…
Muv-Luv Alternative Season 2
Major revelations will be blithely glossed over, and new characters are thrown at the audience who get one or two scenes to make clear that they're supposed to…
Muv Luv Alternative Review — D-
Monsters! Other worlds! Mecha!
12 Days of Anime 2022 – Day 11: Muv-Luv Alternative
Muv-Luv Alternative is the story that started it all. It’s slightly complicated, but a visual novel called Muv-Luv was released in 2003 and at first glance it was…
Fall 2022 Schedule
Sunday Kidou Senshi Gundam: Suisei no Majo 17:00 MBS・TBS (10/02) Fumetsu no Anata e (2022) 19:00 NHK-E (10/23) Fuufu Ijou, Koibito Miman. 22:00 AT-X (10/09) Idolish Seven: Third Beat! (2022) 22:30 TOKYO MX (10/02) Monday Shinmai Renkinjutsushi no…
Bleach, Immoral Guild, Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!, Musashi, Beast Tamer
Fall 2022 — Seasonal Impressions
Sequels: Berserk, Bleach, Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit, Golden Kamuy, Idolish 7, Kankolle, My Hero Academia, Mob Psycho 100 S3, Muv Luv Alternative, Pop Team Epic, To Your…
Berserk, Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit, Golden Kamuy, To Your Eternity, Yowamushi Pedal
Fall 2022 Anime Premiere Reviews – Day 5
Over on Anime News Network, as part of "The Fall 2022 Preview Guide," I've reviewed the first episodes of Reincarnated as a Sword, Mob Psycho 100 III, The…
Do It Yourself!!, Mob Psycho 100, Muv-Luv Alternative, Reincarnated as a Sword, The Eminence in Shadow
Anime Review 242 Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse
I’ve been interested in Kouki Yoshimune’s works since childhood and while I haven’t played any of the games (mainly because they were borderline impossible to play especially back…
Muv-Luv Alternative, Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse, Yoshimune
Muv-Luv Alternative
Oh wow. You mean it’s already been 10 years and suddenly they drop this Muv-Luv Alternative sequel?! Well, actually they dropped that Schwarzesmarken spinoff in 2016 but I…
Schwarzes Marken, Muv-Luv Alternative, Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse
Adapted Epic – Muv Luv Alternative Anime Spoiler Review
Welcome to something of the “Main Feature” for the month I’ve spent reviewing Muv Luv properties – Muv Luv Alternative, Anime Version. Technically, this is only season 1,…
The Alien Invasion Story About Human Cold War Politics – Schwarzesmarken Spoiler Review
The entire Muv Luv BETAverse is, in some ways, a love letter to cold war science fiction. I don’t even know if this was intentional, but between the…
Imitation Gold – Muv Luv Alternative Total Eclipse Spoiler Review
I’ve talked a few times in this blog about imitations, the usually lesser offspring of greater progenitors. Yuki Yuna is a Hero from Madoka Magica. RahXephon from Neon…
Muv Luv Alternative Review — D
Japan is invaded by giant monsters.
“Save in the name of True Love” – Muv Luv Extra & Unlimited Visual Novels Spoiler Review
Well, I always seem to get myself into something mammoth for January, and this year it’s going to be a big, long look at the Muv Luv franchise.…
Animecast: Fall 2021 Anime Season Review Part 1
With the wrap up of the Fall 2021 Anime Season, the hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast are here to give their reviews of 15 amazing titles for…
Kaiseki Anime Ep. 88 — Isekai
Let’s talk about the season’s isekai anime!
The Faraway Paladin, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Cour 2, Muv-Luv Alternative, Restaurant to Another World
Autumn 2021 First Impressions – Muv-Luv Alternative
Streaming: Crunchyroll Episodes: 12 Source: Game Series Episode Summary: In 1973, aliens launched an offensive from the moon. The BETA as they came to be called, have since…
Fall 2021 Schedule
Sunday Digimon Ghost Game 09:00 Fuji TV (10/03) Mieruko-chan 22:00 AT-X (10/03) Sankaku Mado no Sotogawa wa Yoru 22:00 TOKYO MX (10/03) Tesla Note 23:00 TOKYO MX (10/03) Kimetsu no Yaiba: Yuukaku Hen 23:15 Fuji TV (10/10) Mushoku Tensei:…
The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window, Shikizakura, Tesla Note, VISUAL PRISON, Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon
Muv-Luv Alternative
Muv-Luv Alternative is currently streaming on Crunchyroll....
2021 Fall Premiere Digest
This fall brings passion projects by big-name creators, long-awaited adaptations, and some unexpected surprises!
The Heike Story, AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline, My Senpai is Annoying, Ranking of Kings, Selection Project
The GLORIO Chat Episode 96: Fall 2021 Anime First Impressions
After a great Spring season and not so great Summer season, it seems balance has been restored to the anime world. The crew gives their first impressions of…
First Look: Muv-Luv Alternative
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Unsolicited First Impressions: “Kyoukai Senki”, “Sacks&Guns!!”, “Muv-Luv Alternative”
As I probably mentioned in a couple of posts already, October has finally started and along with it, multiple mecha series for the season. I’ve caught the opening…
AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline, Musashi, Muv-Luv Alternative, Gundam Breaker Battlogue
Fall 2021 First Impressions: Shin no Nakama, Muv-Luv Alternative, Puraore! Pride of Orange
Shin no Nakama ja Nai to Yuusha no Party wo Oidasareta node, Henkyou de Slow Life suru Koto ni Shimashita Short Synopsis: I Was Kicked out of the…
First Impression: Muv-Luv Alternative
On April 19, 1973, the Earth was invaded by aliens that came from the Moon and quickly began to overcome mankind. They wiped out billions, while what remains…
Muv-Luv Alternative – Episode 1
While it’s not spectacular, it’s fair enough fodder for anyone looking for a wartime story against a cosmic enemy in 2021.
Muv-Luve Alternative – Episode 1
While it’s not spectacular, it’s fair enough fodder for anyone looking for a wartime story against a cosmic enemy in 2021.
Fall 2021 Anime Premiere Reviews – Day 6
Over on Anime News Network, as part of "The Fall 2021 Preview Guide," I've reviewed the first episodes of Banished From The Heroes' Party, PuraOre! Pride of Orange,…
Muv-Luv Alternative, The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat
Muv Luv Alternative #01 — The Generic Muv Luv Experience
I'm officially sick of seeing this exact episode from Muv Luv. Impressions: This is a very confusing first episode from a meta perspective. On one hand, it's…
The GLORIO Chat Episode 95: First Final Previews
It’s strange times in the anime world as we try to do first looks, final thoughts, and Fall 2021 season previews in one single episode.
Fall 2021 Preview
I loved autumn as a school kid because signified a return to school, where I could finally see my friends again after one summer apart. Strange child. I…
Ranking of Kings, The Faraway Paladin, Selection Project, Irina: The Vampire Cosmonaut, Digimon Ghost Game
Animecast: Fall 2021 Anime Season Preview
With Fall 2021 Anime Season just around the corner, the hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast are here to give their rundown on the up coming titles for…
Animecast: Fall 2021 Anime Season Preview
With Fall 2021 Anime Season just around the corner, the hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast are here to give their rundown on the up coming titles for…
Apparently, The Spinoffs Came First: Muv-Luv Alternative The Animation
Last week, Kotobukiya announced that they are re-releasing a couple of Muv-Luv kits, along with an improved Ver. 1.5 of the Takemikaduchi. I really didn’t knew the context…
Schwarzesmarken Episode 1 – In medias res only works if you don’t fucking suck
I’m not entirely sure where Schwarzesmarken stands in the Muv Luv Alternative universe. Presumably, it’s meant to be an entry point for people who don’t want to play…
The Winter 2016 Season Anime Preview Absolutely No-One Wanted
Hey all it’s your favourite old man Valence back with another Winter Season anime preview that was probably posted too late such that by the time you read…
Deadman Wonderland, Fairy Tail, Norn9, Dagashi Kashi, Haruchika - Haruta & Chika
OtakuGeneration (Show #518) Death Parade
Shownotes :: (show 518) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With Death Parade, recorded live May 10th, 2015. This week we watched…
Ninja Scroll, Nisekoi, Student Council's Discretion, Bubblegum Crisis, Death Parade
OtakuGeneration (Show #517) Avengers: Age of Ultron
Shownotes :: (show 517) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With Kemonozume, recorded live May 3rd, 2015. This week we saw the…
OtakuGeneration (Show #502) Winter Impressions and MAGfest
Shownotes :: (show 502) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With Winter Impressions and MAGfest, recorded live January 18th, 2015. This week…
Nisekoi:, Assassination Classroom, Durarara!!, Maria the Virgin Witch, Little Busters!
OtakuGeneration (Show #500) Tonari no Seki-kun
Shownotes :: (show 500) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With Tonari no Seki-kun, recorded live January 4th, 2014. This week we…
Everyone’s a Little Bit Rapist Sometimes: Muv Luv Axis Alternative Powers Total Eclipse Episode 8
[Muv Luv Alternative Total Eclipse Episode 6 and 7] Rape is bad. It’s even a sin. Lot offered his own daughters to the Sodomites just so they won’t…
Dealing in Death: Gundam AGE, Sword Art Online, and Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse
As one of those universal human experiences, death occupies a rather key position as a narrative device or event in, well, basically all media. Despite being so dynamic…
Muv-Luv Alternative, Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse, Sword Art Online