
A story of the bonds between those who fight, in a world pushed to its limits. On one of the countless parallel worlds that exist throughout spacetime, humanity has fought a decades long war against the BETA, hostile extraterrestrial invaders, using humanoid fighting machines called Tactical Surface Fighters. This is a story of how humanity lives and dies while on the brink of extinction...
Cast: Koichi Kamiki, Karin Nanami, Tomori Kusunoki
Season 1
24 episodes
1. The State of the WorldOn April 19th, 1973, a race of extra-terrestrial lifeforms launched a landing unit from the moon, which touched down on Earth, in central Asia. Ever since, mankind has been engaged in a losing war against this alien species, known as the BETA, as they have gradually expanded outwards across the globe. After 20 years of non-stop fighting, the war has reached the shores of Japan...TV-MACC23minOct 7, 2021
2. Recurring WorldsShirogane Takeru found himself inexplicably transported to a world that resembled his own in many ways, with one major difference: For nearly 30 years, mankind has been at war with the alien BETA, who have succeeded at wiping out over half of humanity and had nearly captured the entire Eurasian continent. As Takeru tried to come to grips with this bizarre new reality, he realized too late that the majority of humanity will be abandoned with the Earth, as the chosen few escape to the stars, hoping to find sanctuary. Now, equally inexplicable reasons, he finds himself returned to the first day of his time in this alternate world. Will the experiences and knowledge he has gained allow him to make a difference?TV-MACC23minOct 14, 2021
3. Something to ProtectAs Takeru starts to feel anxious about whether or not he can actually make a difference, Professor Kouzuki demands more concrete evidence of his knowledge about future events.TV-MACC23minOct 21, 2021
4. ComradesTakeru's efforts to change the future are starting to have an effect, as the 207th's Tactical Surface Fighters show up earlier than in the previous timeline. And if an idea he's cooking up works, it might make them even more effective weapons against the BETA.TV-MACC23minOct 28, 2021
5. A New PowerTakeru and Professor Kouzuki have collaborated to create a new operating system for the 207th's Tactical Surface Fighters, making the anti-BETA weapons more maneuverable and responsive than ever. But will it even matter if Yuuko can't actually make some progress on the mysterious Alternative IV plan?TV-MACC23minNov 4, 2021
6. Transfer ExperimentIn order to help Professor Kouzuki fulfil her plans for Alternative IV, Takeru partakes in an experiment designed to send him back to his home world.TV-MACC23minNov 11, 2021
7. PromiseTakeru's trip back to his original world concludes after an encounter with his childhood friend, Sumika. After his return, he learns about the enigmatic Yashiro Kasumi's mysterious past.TV-MACC23minNov 18, 2021
8. The Capital in ChaosAn insurrection threatens to ignite a full-scale civil war in Japan, and the 207th Tactical Armored Flight finds their first combat mission might be against other humans, instead of the invading BETA aliens.TV-MACC23minNov 25, 2021
9. BattlefieldTakeru and his training squad head out to assist the UN and Japanese forces in dealing with a coup d'état, but they find themselves dealing with what might be the most vital mission in the entire conflict.TV-MACC23minDec 2, 2021
10. ResolveAs Takeru and the 207th Training Flight escort the Shogun across Japan, Professor Yuuko's personal task force fights a desperate battle to keep the rebels off their tails.TV-MACC23minDec 9, 2021
11. Everyone's ThoughtsThe Shogun and her escorts have been surrounded by the rebels, who have offered them a 60 minute ceasefire in the hopes of a peaceful resolution. Can Takeru, the 207th Training Flight, the Royal Guard, and the US Army find a way past them to return to Yokohama Base?TV-MACC23minDec 16, 2021
12. FateNegotiations have fallen apart, as the rebels renew their attacks on the assembled UN-US-Royal Guard forces. Will the 207th Training Flight make it back to Yokohama Base alive? And will Takeru be able to save the world by helping Alternative IV become a reality?TV-MACC23minDec 23, 2021
13. GraduationTakeru visits the peaceful world he originally came from to recover the research necessary for Alternative IV to be a success. Upon his return to the war-torn world ravaged by the BETA, he discovers a surprise that brings him one step closer to victory... and danger.TV-MACC23minOct 6, 2022
14. XM3A new set of trials testing the combat readiness of Takeru's XM3 operating system takes a turn for the dangerous.TV-MACC23minOct 13, 2022
15. EscapeAfter a soul-shaking brush with tragedy, Takeru decides to return to his home world.TV-MACC23minOct 20, 2022
16. DiaryWith it now obvious that he's having unexpected effects on his peaceful home world, Takeru has to make a tough decision.TV-MACC23minOct 27, 2022
17. ReturnTakeru returns to the world ravaged by the BETA, only to be shocked when Professor Kouzuki introduces him to 00 Unit.TV-MACC23minNov 3, 2022
18. SumikaAs Takeru grapples with the truth about the 00 Unit, a deadline to get it functional looms.TV-MACC23minNov 10, 2022
19. The Night Before the AttackThe A-01 Squad find that they will be part of a joint operation between the UN and Japan to attack the BETA hive on Sadogashima.TV-MACC23minNov 17, 2022
20. Operation 21stThe mission to retake Sadogashima is underway, and the Valkyries take to the battlefield.TV-MACC23minNov 24, 2022
21. The Light of VictoryThe Susano-O arrives, and the outcome of Operation 21st will depend on the performance of the flying fortress.TV-MACC23minDec 1, 2022
22. EscapeWith the Susano-O inoperable, the Valkyries move to recover the 00-Unit as BETA continue to swarm Sadogashima.TV-MACC23minDec 8, 2022
23. InheritanceA massive horde of BETA surfaces from beneath Sadogashima, putting the A-01 Task Force and success of Operation 21st in danger.TV-MACC23minDec 15, 2022
24. The World Moves OnAfter the mission on Sadogashima, there is a memorial service for the fallen soldiers. Shortly thereafter, it is revealed that Captain Isumi Michiru has also fallen...TV-MACC23minDec 22, 2022
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A story of the bonds between those who fight, in a world pushed to its limits. On one of the countless parallel worlds that exist throughout spacetime, humanity has fought a decades long war against the BETA, hostile extraterrestrial invaders, using humanoid fighting machines called Tactical Surface Fighters. This is a story of how humanity lives and dies while on the brink of extinction...
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Yukio Nishimoto
- Created by
- Hirotsugu Ogo, Yuka Okayasu



































