Muv-Luv

Muv-Luv
	Original visual novel cover, featuring Meiya Mitsurugi (left) and Sumika Kagami (right)
マブラヴ; (Mabu Ravu)
Genre	Romantic comedy, mecha
Video game
Developer	âge
Publisher	JP: âge (PC); JP: 5pb. (360, PS3, Vita); NA/EU: PQube (Vita); WW: aNCHOR (Steam, Switch); JP: NextNinja (mobile);
Genre	Visual novel
Platform	Microsoft Windows; Xbox 360; PlayStation 3; PlayStation Vita; Android, iOS; Nintendo Switch
Released	February 28, 2003 Windows JP: February 28, 2003; WW: July 15, 2016; Xbox 360 JP: October 27, 2011; PlayStation 3 JP: October 25, 2012; PlayStation Vita JP: January 21, 2016; EU: June 8, 2018; NA: June 12, 2018; Android, iOS JP: July 11, 2023; Nintendo Switch JP: March 28, 2024; WW: July 11, 2024; ;
Manga
Written by	Ukyou Takao
Published by	MediaWorks
Magazine	Dengeki Daioh
Demographic	Shōnen
Original run	2003 – 2004
Volumes	3
Manga
Muv-Luv Unlimited
Written by	Tomo Hirokawa
Published by	MediaWorks
Magazine	Dengeki Daioh
Demographic	Shōnen
Original run	2004 – 2007
Volumes	4
Video game
Muv-Luv Alternative
Developer	âge
Publisher	JP: âge (PC); JP: 5pb. (360, PS3, Vita); NA/EU: PQube (Vita); WW: aNCHOR (Steam, Switch); JP: NextNinja (mobile);
Genre	Visual novel
Platform	Microsoft Windows; Xbox 360; PlayStation 3; PlayStation Vita; Android, iOS; Nintendo Switch
Released	February 24, 2006 Windows JP: February 24, 2006; WW: September 18, 2017; Xbox 360 JP: October 27, 2011; PlayStation 3 JP: October 25, 2012; PlayStation Vita JP: January 21, 2016; EU: June 8, 2018; NA: June 12, 2018; Android, iOS JP: July 11, 2023; Nintendo Switch JP: March 28, 2024; WW: July 11, 2024; ;
Novel series
Published by	Shueisha
Imprint	Super Dash Bunko
Demographic	Male
Original run	October 25, 2006 – June 30, 2009
Volumes	7
Manga
Muv-Luv Alternative
Written by	Azusa Maxima
Published by	MediaWorks
English publisher	âge
Magazine	Dengeki Daioh
Demographic	Shōnen
Original run	August 21, 2007 – April 27, 2017
Volumes	17
Video game
Muv-Luv Photonflowers*; Muv-Luv Photonmelodies♮
Developer	5pb. Games; âge
Publisher	Mages (PS3); aNCHOR (PC)
Genre	Visual novel
Platform	PlayStation 3; Microsoft Windows
Released	April 24, 2014 PlayStation 3 JP: April 24, 2014; Windows WW: August 2, 2019; ; August 28, 2014 PlayStation 3 JP: August 28, 2014; Windows WW: July 30, 2020; ;
Anime television series
Muv-Luv Alternative
Directed by	Yukio Nishimoto; Hiroyuki Taiga;
Written by	Tatsuhiko Urahata
Music by	Evan Call
Studio	Yumeta Company; Graphinica;
Licensed by	Crunchyroll; SA/SEA: Muse Communication; ;
Original network	Fuji TV (+Ultra)
Original run	October 7, 2021 – December 22, 2022
Episodes	24

Muv-Luv is a Japanese visual novel developed by âge and originally released as an adult game for Windows on February 28, 2003. Consisting of two parts, Muv-Luv Extra and Muv-Luv Unlimited, the gameplay in Muv-Luv follows a linear plot line, which offers pre-determined scenarios and courses of interaction, and focuses on the differing scenarios of the female main characters. Muv-Luv was followed by a sequel, Muv-Luv Alternative, which was released for Windows on April 24, 2006, and follows the storyline of Muv-Luv Unlimited.

The trilogy's story initially presents itself as a light-hearted romantic comedy (Extra), but changes into an alternate timeline coming-of-age story (Unlimited), and finally evolves into an alien invasion war epic (Alternative).