is an anime adaptation of the light novel series of the same name, based on the Muv-Luv visual novel franchise.
The anime is produced by ixtl and Satelight[1] and directed by Takayuki Inagaki and Masaomi Ando, series composition by Takayuki Inagaki, music by Seikou Nagaoka, character design by Yumiko Hara and art and sound direction by Kei Ichikura and Jin Aketagawa respectively. The 24 episode anime series began airing on July 2, 2012, on TV Osaka, TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting, TV Hokkaido, AT-X, TV Setouchi, TV Aichi and Nico Nico Douga in Japan.
Set in an alternative timeline, Earth is invaded by an alien species known as BETA. Overwhelmed by the BETA's superior numbers, mankind develops a jet/mecha hybrid called Tactical Surface Fighters or TSF to counter them. The series follows the members of the UN Project PROMINENCE, a corp of international pilots testing and improving TSF to help Earth's war against the BETA.
The first opening theme is "Go to the Top (song)" by Koda Kumi, and the ending theme is by Minami Kuribayashi; from episode 20 onwards, the opening theme is "Doubt the World" by Minami Kuribayashi and the ending theme is "Revise the World" by ayami. Music for the anime is produced by Avex Entertainment; insert songs by Avex Entertainment include "NO PLACE LIKE A STAGE" by GRANRODEO, "True 4 Eyes" by Minami Kuribayashi and "Apocalypse of Destiny" by ayami; the special ending theme for episode 17 is by Misato Aki.