In the year 2001, humanity is on the brink of extinction. For decades, the brutal alien invaders known as the BETA have ravaged the Earth, forcing mankind to retreat into dwindling strongholds. To turn the tide, the United Nations spearheads the "Prometheus Project" at the Yukon Base in Alaska—a top-secret development facility where elite pilots and engineers from around the globe gather to test the next generation of Tactical Surface Fighters (TSF). The story follows Yuuya Bridges, a talented but cynical American test pilot, and Yui Takamura, a stoic and disciplined Lieutenant of the Imperial Japanese Royal Guard. Despite their clashing personalities and nationalistic friction, they must work together to develop the XFJ Program. As the BETA threat looms ever closer and political infighting threatens to tear the base apart from within, the pilots of Yukon Base must prove that human ingenuity and cooperation can still win the day in a world defined by total war. Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse is a high-stakes military sci-fi drama that expands the legendary Muv-Luv universe. With its intense mecha combat, intricate political maneuvering, and a deep focus on the technical evolution of its war machines, it delivers a gritty and emotional exploration of survival in the face of an unstoppable alien force. Notable Staff & Voice Talent Director: Takayuki Inagaki (Sky Wizards Academy, Desert Punk) Series Composition: Masaaki Koyama Studio: ixtl & Satelight Music: Seikou Nagaoka Cast: • Daisuke Ono as Yuuya Bridges • Mai Nakahara as Yui Takamura • Hitomi Nabatame as Cryska Barchenowa • Mamiko Noto as Inia Sestina • Sayaka Ohara as Stella Bremer Blu-ray Features • Clean Opening Animation • Clean Closing Animation • Japanese Promos and Commercials • Sentai Filmworks Trailers Spoken Languages: English & Japanese Audio, English subtitles Edition Details Japanese Title: トータル・イクリプス (Tōtaru Ikuripusu) Runtime: ~600 Minutes Director: Takayuki Inagaki Blu-ray Release Year: 2015 (U.S. Release) Original Air Date (Japan): 2012 Publisher: Sentai Filmworks Rating: TV-MA Region: Region A (U.S. Blu-ray) Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Mecha, Drama Themes: Alien Invasion, Military Politics, Engineering, Survival Media assumed VG+ unless otherwise noted.
