Originally published in Tech Gian magazine as a sequel to âge's eroge series Muv-Luv Alternative, the anime is set in Alaska with the Japanese-American protagonist, Yūya Bridges. Yūya (Daisuke Ono) is the main pilot for the Argos Test Team's “XFJ Project,” who is developing a new Tactical Surface Fighter. Yui Takamura (Mai Nakahara) is the head of the project from the Japanese Empire's side. Takayuki Inagaki (Desert Punk, Rosario + Vampire) is directing the project with designs by Yumiko Hara (Baby Princess 3D Paradise 0 [LOVE]).
As part of the series' premiere in America, J-Pop singers Minami Kuribayashi (Carnival Phantasm, Kimi Ga Nozomu Eien) and ayami (Battle Spirits: Heroes) will be performing at a live event at Anime Expo 2012 in Los Angeles.