マブラヴオルタネイティヴ

2021 - 2022

The State of the World

7th October 2021

Episode 1

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...

Recurring Worlds

14th October 2021

Episode 2

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?

Something to Protect

21st October 2021

Episode 3

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.

Comrades

28th October 2021

Episode 4

Takeru's efforts to change the future are starting to have an effect, as the 207th's Tactical Surface Fighters show up earlier than in the previous timeline. And if an idea he's cooking up works, it might make them even more effective weapons against the BETA.

A New Power

4th November 2021

Episode 5

Takeru and Professor Kouzuki have collaborated to create a new operating system for the 207th's Tactical Surface Fighters, making the anti-BETA weapons more maneuverable and responsive than ever. But will it even matter if Yuuko can't actually make some progress on the mysterious Alternative IV plan?

Transfer Experiment

11th November 2021

Episode 6

In order to help Professor Kouzuki fulfil her plans for Alternative IV, Takeru partakes in an experiment designed to send him back to his home world.

Promise

18th November 2021

Episode 7

Takeru's trip back to his original world concludes after an encounter with his childhood friend, Sumika. After his return, he learns about the enigmatic Yashiro Kasumi's mysterious past.

The Capital in Chaos

25th November 2021

Episode 8

An insurrection threatens to ignite a full-scale civil war in Japan, and the 207th Tactical Armored Flight finds their first combat mission might be against other humans, instead of the invading BETA aliens.

Battlefield

2nd December 2021

Episode 9

Takeru and his training squad head out to assist the UN and Japanese forces in dealing with a coup d'état, but they find themselves dealing with what might be the most vital mission in the entire conflict.

Resolve

9th December 2021

Episode 10

As Takeru and the 207th Training Flight escort the Shogun across Japan, Professor Yuuko's personal task force fights a desperate battle to keep the rebels off their tails.

Everyone's Thoughts

16th December 2021

Episode 11

The Shogun and her escorts have been surrounded by the rebels, who have offered them a 60 minute ceasefire in the hopes of a peaceful resolution. Can Takeru, the 207th Training Flight, the Royal Guard, and the US Army find a way past them to return to Yokohama Base?

Fate

23rd December 2021

Episode 12

Negotiations have fallen apart, as the rebels renew their attacks on the assembled UN-US-Royal Guard forces. Will the 207th Training Flight make it back to Yokohama Base alive? And will Takeru be able to save the world by helping Alternative IV become a reality?

Graduation

6th October 2022

Episode 13

Takeru visits the peaceful world he originally came from to recover the research necessary for Alternative IV to be a success. Upon his return to the war-torn world ravaged by the BETA, he discovers a surprise that brings him one step closer to victory... and danger.

XM3

13th October 2022

Episode 14

A new set of trials testing the combat readiness of Takeru's XM3 operating system takes a turn for the dangerous.

Escape

20th October 2022

Episode 15

After a soul-shaking brush with tragedy, Takeru decides to return to his home world.

Diary

27th October 2022

Episode 16

With it now obvious that he's having unexpected effects on his peaceful home world, Takeru has to make a tough decision.

Return

3rd November 2022

Episode 17

Takeru returns to the world ravaged by the BETA, only to be shocked when Professor Kouzuki introduces him to 00 Unit.

Sumika

10th November 2022

Episode 18

As Takeru grapples with the truth about the 00 Unit, a deadline to get it functional looms.

The Night Before the Attack

17th November 2022

Episode 19

The A-01 Squad find that they will be part of a joint operation between the UN and Japan to attack the BETA hive on Sadogashima.

Operation 21st

24th November 2022

Episode 20

The mission to retake Sadogashima is underway, and the Valkyries take to the battlefield.

The Light of Victory

1st December 2022

Episode 21

The Susano-O arrives, and the outcome of Operation 21st will depend on the performance of the flying fortress.

Escape

8th December 2022

Episode 22

With the Susano-O inoperable, the Valkyries move to recover the 00-Unit as BETA continue to swarm Sadogashima.

Inheritance

15th December 2022

Episode 23

A massive horde of BETA surfaces from beneath Sadogashima, putting the A-01 Task Force and success of Operation 21st in danger.

The World Moves On

22nd December 2022

Episode 24

After the mission on Sadogashima, there is a memorial service for the fallen soldiers. Shortly thereafter, it is revealed that Captain Isumi Michiru has also fallen...

Top Cast

Koichi Kamiki•Karin Nanami•Tomori Kusunoki

Director

Yukio Nishimoto

Animation Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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...

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Koichi Kamiki Image

Koichi Kamiki

Takeru Shirogane (voice)

Karin Nanami Image

Karin Nanami

Meiya Mitsurugi (voice)

Tomori Kusunoki Image

Tomori Kusunoki

Sumika Kagami (voice)

Miku Ito Image

Miku Ito

Chizuru Sakaki (voice)

Iori Saeki Image

Iori Saeki

Kei Ayamine (voice)

Takako Tanaka Image

Takako Tanaka

Miki Tamase (voice)

Lynn Image

Lynn

Mikoto Yoroi (voice)

Ruriko Aoki Image

Ruriko Aoki

Yuuko Kouzuki (voice)

Sayumi Watabe Image

Sayumi Watabe

Marimo Jinguuji (voice)

Kanon Takao Image

Kanon Takao

Kasumi Yashiro (voice)

Norio Wakamoto Image

Norio Wakamoto

Paul Radhabinod (voice)