"Tech Gian" later serialized "Schwarzesmarken", which was illustrated and featured character designs by CARNELIAN. "Schwarzesmarken" is a prequel spin-off to the series detailing events in East Germany 18 years prior to the setting of "Muv-Luv Alternative". The novel was compiled into seven volumes following a 41 chapter run from 2011 to 2014. In addition, a visual novel adaptation by âge was released in late 2015, which was followed by an anime adaptation by ixtl and Liden Films. Crunchyroll picked up streaming rights in January 2016.