Shueisha published a seven volume novel series based on "Muv-Luv" and "Muv-Luv Alternative" while Enterbrain published a spin-off novel series, "Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse" in its "Tech Gian" magazine. "Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse" follows a new cast of characters while retaining the setting of "Muv-Luv Alternative". This was followed by a manga adaptation titled "Total Eclipse" by ASCII Media Works as well as an anime adaptation produced by ixtl and Satelight which began airing on July 2, 2012, and licensed by Crunchyroll. "Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse" was later adapted into a visual novel by âge in 2013.