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=== Takeru Shirogane ===

 

The protagonist of ''[[Muv-Luv]] Extra'', ''Unlimited'', and ''Alternative'', Takeru is generally talented both athletically and physically, but tends to be rather lazy. He also happens to be good looking and a nice guy, so he ends up fairly popular with girls. Not that he ever notices.

 

=== Sumika Kagami ===

 

Sumika is Takeru's childhood friend. She's very obviously in love with him from the start, but since he's dense he has yet to catch on. Sumika and Takeru tend to have a fairly abusive friendship.

 

=== Meiya Mitsurugi ===

 

A strange girl who simply moves in one day, Meiya is the heir of the Mitsurugi Group. She is highly talented at essentially anything she does, but appears rather socially clueless. For reasons unknown to Takeru, she has apparently decided she is going to marry him.

 

=== Miki Tamase ===

 

Miki is a small, friendly girl in Takeru's class. She gets along well with others, but gets nervous easily and dislikes confrontation. She bears a strong resemblance to a cat, so Takeru usually calls her Tama based both on her family name and a common cat name in Japan.

 

=== Kei Ayamine ===

 

A strong but weird girl in Takeru's class, Ayamine seems to enjoy messing with others. She tends to be very unemotive and butts heads with Sakaki frequently due to their similar personalities.

 

=== Mikoto Yoroi ===

 

Takeru's only apparent male friend, Mikoto is as much of a fan of the arcade game Valgern-On as Takeru. He looks quite girly and rarely pays much attention to others.

 

=== Chizuru Sakaki ===

 

Sakaki is the class representative of Takeru's class. She's very fussy and a stickler for rules, though she's also surprisingly competitive. She tends to get into fights with Ayamine due to their similar personalities.

* [[Friendly Rivalry]]: With Akane.

* [[Image Song]]: ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PXp-GTq7e4 Kizu wa Kaseki ni Narenai Keredo]'' ("Won't Let My Wounds Scar"), which plays in her all-ages ''Extra'' end.

* [[Meganekko]]

* [[Tsundere]]: Type A. {{spoiler|In her route Takeru ''calls her out on it and tells her to drop the act'', something which is extremely-rare in anime and related media.}}

 

=== Marimo Jinguuji ===

 

 

Takeru and company's homeroom teacher in ''Extra'', who has difficulty holding onto her boyfriends, something for which she is endlessly teased by her old friend and fellow teacher Yuuko.

 

=== Yuuko Kouzuki ===

 

Marimo's best friend as well as a surprisingly renowned physicist, Yuuko is a genius and a nutcase. Occasionally, she interrupts her class to start lecturing about her work, which none of the class has the slightest chance of understanding.

 

=== Takahashi Ichimonji ===

 

Takahashi is Meiya's personal driver.

 

=== Akane Suzumiya ===

 

Originally a heroine from ''[[Kimi ga Nozomu Eien]]'', Akane is the [[Class Representative]] of Class 3-D, a talented swimmer and the best friend of Chizuru, with whom she has a friendly rivalry.

 

=== Genjyousai Tamase ===

 

Miki's father.

 

=== Naoya Sagiri ===

 

Sagiri is a talented local doctor and friend of the Ayamine family. {{spoiler|He used to board with them until one day he made a mistake at the hospital and Ayamine's mother took the blame for the error, resulting in the loss of her job. He and Ayamine used to have a sort of relationship, but he ended up marrying the hospital director's doctor in order to improve his career. In Ayamine's route, he claims he is willing to give it up in order to be with her.}}

 

=== Sumika Kagami ===

 

To Takeru’s relief, when he tries to check on her status he’s told that she does not exist in this world.

 

=== Meiya Mitsurugi ===

 

In the world of ''Unlimited'', Meiya appears to be even more of a celebrity than in ''Extra''. However, as ''Unlimited'' is more serious than ''Extra'', it is generally not played for laughs. While she is related to the local royalty of sorts, she tries to downplay this and seems surprised when Takeru is genuinely unable to recognize her. Personality-wise, Meiya is even more serious and stoic.

 

=== Miki Tamase ===

 

In the world of ''Unlimited'', Miki is the daughter of a UN Undersecretary. Unlike the world of ''Extra'', she appears much more confident, though she still fares poorly when her friends begin to fight.

 

=== Kei Ayamine ===

 

In this world, Ayamine is much the same as her ''Extra'' counterpart. {{spoiler|She is also the daughter of a disgraced general}}. To her personality being largely the same as it was in ''Extra'', she is still butting heads with Chizuru, though it's much more serious now that both are in the army.

 

=== Mikoto Yoroi ===

 

As opposed to the ambiguously gendered Mikoto of ''Extra'', Mikoto is definitely a girl in ''Unlimited''. She is largely as scatterbrained as ever, but she's quite hurt when Takeru mistakes her for a boy at first.

 

=== Chizuru Sakaki ===

 

In this world, Chizuru is of course no longer the class rep. However, she holds a similar position as the leader of the squad. She's as much of a stickler for protocol as ever which causes tension with Ayamine.

 

=== Yuuko Kouzuki ===

 

The ''Unlimited'' version of Yuuko is the reason Takeru isn't kept in a prison throughout the story. She is a renowned physicist and appears to be second-in-command of the Yokohama base. She has an odd interest in Takeru and grants him a security clearance level far above what he would normally have.

 

=== Marimo Jinguuji ===

 

 

In the world of ''Unlimited/Alternative'' Marimo is the drill sergeant and instructor of Training Squadron 207, which Takeru joins early on. She is much stricter than she was in ''Extra''.

 

=== Genjyousai Tamase ===

 

* [[Large Ham]]

 

=== Kasumi Yashiro {{spoiler|/ Trista Sestina}} ===

 

A strange, quiet girl who appears to be involved with Yuuko. She reminds Takeru of Sumika, though the two do not act very similarly.

 

=== Unit 00 {{spoiler|/ Sumika Kagami}} ===

 

The end result of Alternative IV, Unit 00 is a construct created by Yuuko. {{spoiler|She is actually a robot version of Sumika with her brain uploaded into a quantum computer.}}

 

=== Meiya Mitsurugi ===

 

Meiya remains largely unchanged from ''Unlimited'', but due to the differences in Takeru, the two are more prone to arguing than before. While Meiya values Japan's heritage and pride, Takeru is somewhat desperate after the events of ''Unlimited'' and sees little point in anything other than what it takes to defeat the BETA. She [[Friend Zone|becomes Takeru's closest friend]] despite this. Unlike ''Unlimited'', her self sacrificing tendencies and attachment to duty are more closely examined and she does her best to value herself more.

 

=== Miki Tamase ===

 

While her role is largely unchanged from ''Unlimited'', as the story progresses she eventually makes strides in getting rid of her nonconfrontational demeanor and sticking to her opinions more frequently.

 

=== Kei Ayamine ===

 

While she is the same as ever in ''Alternative'', Ayamine features prominently in the {{spoiler|coup d'etat arc}} due to her connection to a certain army captain named Sagiri. As the story goes on, she puts effort into being more open.

 

=== Mikoto Yoroi ===

 

In ''Unlimited'', Mikoto was the token member of the squad with a normal family. {{spoiler|However, Alternative reveals that her father is the head of the Imperial intelligence agency.}} Like the other girls, after a certain event she begins to work on her flaws, which in this case would be her lack of attention to what's going on around her.

 

=== Chizuru Sakaki ===

 

While still a celebrity of sorts in ''Alternative'' as the daughter of the Prime Minister of Japan, this fact becomes mostly irrelevant {{spoiler|after he is assassinated by Sagiri}}. The advancing storyline shows the harm of her flaws of perfectionism, by the book behavior and emotional denial can inflict, so she does her best to resolve these issues.

 

=== Yuuko Kouzuki ===

 

Yuuko's role is greatly expanded in ''Alternative'' as compared to ''Unlimited.'' Determined to prevent Alternative V from taking place, Takeru involves himself closely with her Alternative IV program in the hopes of making it succeed this time. In the process, he learns far more about this world's version of the crazy teacher he knew. Turns out, she's pragmatic to the extent that she horrifies Takeru on occasion.

 

=== Marimo Jinguuji ===

 

 

In the world of ''Unlimited/Alternative'' she is the drill sergeant and instructor of Training Squadron 207, which Takeru joins early on.

 

=== Takahashi Ichimonji ===

 

* [[The Captain]]: In ''Alternative'', he's the captain of the Destroyer-class shuttle ''Yuunagi''.

 

=== Genjyousai Tamase ===

 

After a small role in ''Unlimited'' Genjyousai returns for an even smaller role in ''Alternative.'' However, this time he is actually more important to the plot {{spoiler|as he helps bring in foreign aid to deal with the coup, though Miki is depressed at the thought that her father may have been selfishly getting others in trouble.}}

 

=== Naoya Sagiri ===

 

A captain, and commander of the Imperial Army's 1st TSF Wing, 1st Squadron. {{spoiler|He was a follower of Ayamine's father, a general who was disgraced unjustly for prioritizing the evacuation of civilians from the frontlines, and later launches a coup d-etat, ostensibly to return power to the Shogun from a perceived corrupt government.}}

 

=== Kasumi Yashiro {{spoiler|/ Trista Sestina}} ===

 

After returning from the world of ''Unlimited'', Takeru vows to himself to get to know Kasumi better so he has more success influencing Alternative IV. In the process, she reminds him even more of Sumika than she did the first time. {{spoiler|This is a fairly direct hint towards the true nature of Sumika and perhaps the world of ''Unlimited''/''Alternative'' in general. An astute reader will already have known about her telepathy and it is in fact revealed directly fairly early on.}}

 

=== Michiru Isumi ===

 

Second eldest of the Isumi sisters and a heroine in age's debut game ''Kimi ga ita Kisetsu''. Michiru is the commander of the 9th Squadron ("Valkyries") of Special Task Force VF-A01, becoming the ''de facto'' leader of the latter after the 9th remained the sole surviving unit.

 

=== Mitsuki Hayase ===

 

Originally from ''[[Kimi ga Nozomu Eien]]'', Mitsuki is Haruka's best friend and rival for the affections of a certain guy, and constantly engages in playful rivalry with her. She is the second-in-command of the Valkyries, and as their best front-liner, occupies the elite Storm Vanguard 1 position.

 

=== Haruka Suzumiya ===

 

Haruka is the elder Suzumiya sister. Due to an accident during training, she lost her legs. However, thanks to the more advanced medical technology in the world of ''Alternative'' she managed to procure prosthetic legs of such high quality that Takeru did not even notice. Unfortunately, the legs do not mesh up perfectly with her and thus while she is completely inconvenienced in her normal life, she cannot pilot a TSF anymore and instead works as [[Mission Control]].

 

=== Misae Munakata ===

 

Munakata is one of the senior members of Isumi's Valkyries. Though she tends to enjoy teasing others, especially Hayase and Takeru, she's actually an effective subcommander and fairly insightful. {{spoiler|She, Akane and Kazama are the only three survivors of Isumi's Valkyries by the end.}}

 

=== Touko Kazama ===

 

Kazama is the last of the 1st Lieutenants and a friend of Munakata's. She's quieter than Takeru, but people say she can be pretty scary despite her laid back demeanor. {{spoiler|She, Akane and Munakata are the only three survivors of Isumi's Valkyries by the end.}}

 

=== Akane Suzumiya ===

 

In the world of ''Alternative'' Akane is still quite talented, but her emotions frequently get the better of her on occasion, leading her to not getting the Storm Vanguard position she'd prefer. She's also a huge Hayase fangirl and is initially a little jealous of Takeru's instant recognition and sheer ability, though she warms up quickly enough. {{spoiler|She, Munakata and Kazama are the only three survivors of Isumi's Valkyries by the end.}}

 

=== Yuuhi Koubuin ===

 

 

The Grand Shogun of the Empire of Japan in ''Unlimited/Alternative''. {{spoiler|She is Meiya's elder twin sister, who in ''Extra'' died with their parents due to an accident, forcing Meiya to become the heir to the Mitsurugi Group.}}

 

=== Irma Thesleff ===

 

Irma is a kind Finnish woman who makes friends with Miki. She reassures her that not everyone in America is completely selfish and that she is in fact a volunteer soldier. She invites Miki to visit her homeland when it is retaken. {{spoiler|She does not survive the battle.}}

 

=== Takatsugu Ikaruga ===

 

 

The commander of the 16th Battalion of the Japanese Imperial Royal Guards, Ikaruga is the current head of his family, which is one of the five among which the Shogun is chosen (The Koubuin family, from whom the current Grand Shogun hails, is another). Tsukuyomi is a subordinate.

 

=== Maya Tsukuyomi ===

 

Mana Tsukuyomi's cousin {{spoiler|and Yuuhi's attendant}}. She can shut her cousin up with just a glare.

 

=== Chuck Sauber ===

 

* [[Captain Ersatz]]: Of Jack Bauer, down to his name, voice actor and [[Jack Bauer Interrogation Technique|technique]].

 

=== Yuuya Bridges ===

 

* [[Expy]]: Of [[Top Gun|Maverick]] and [[Macross Plus|Isamu Dyson]], down to attending the Navy's ''Top Gun'' program and later test-piloting an [[Ace Custom]] prototype.

 

=== Cryska Barchenowa ===

 

* [[White-Haired Pretty Girl]]

 

=== Yui Takamura ===

 

=== Inia Sestina ===

 

* [[White-Haired Pretty Girl]]

 

=== Tarisa Manandal ===

 

=== Vincent Lowell ===

 

=== Ibrahim Dogulu ===

 

=== Valerio Giacosa ===

 

=== Stella Bremer ===

 

=== Cui Yifei ===

 

=== Sharon Heim ===

 

=== Leon Kuze ===

 

=== Guylos McCloud ===

 

 

 

=== Ellen Aice ===

 

=== Ryouichi Matsukaze ===

 

=== Arai ===

 

Marimo Jinguuji's squad leader back during her trainee days and a genius in basic training. The two did not get along as Arai kept belittling her and telling her to get out of the Army. She wins his respect (and the epithet of being a "man") when she risked her life to allow their squad to pass the Comprehensive Combat Examination. After they graduated he was assigned to the Blade Squadron as Marimo's vice-Squadron Leader.

 

=== Akira Isumi ===

 

One of the main heroines of age's debut game ''Kimi ga Ita Kisetsu'' and the viewpoint character of ''Muv-Luv Alternative Chronicles: Succession''. Akira is the youngest sister of Michiru, and a 2nd Lieutenant in the Imperial Army. She was deployed to Sadogashima as part of Whiskey Unit on the joint UN-Japan attempt to reclaim the island. {{spoiler|She was the grunt Ikaruga saved during the battle.}}

 

=== Marika Isumi ===

 

The third among the Isumi sisters, Marika appears in ''Succession'' as a 1st Lieutenant in the Imperial Army, who was stationed at the Second Mainland Defense line during the Sadogashima Hive assault, where her younger sister Akira was assigned. {{spoiler|She comforts Akira when the latter gets PTSD flashbacks in the aftermath of the operation, but later breaks down when news of Michiru's death arrive.}}

=== Aquila 1 (Anri Gischen) ===

 

''And now, the third time."'' }}

 

 

=== Ilfriede von Feulner ===

 

* [[Does Not Like Spam|Does Not Like Haggis]]

 

=== Helgarose von Falkenmeyer ===

 

* [[Occidental Otaku]]: She has a fondness for traditional Japanese culture.

 

=== Lunateresia von Wizleben ===

 

=== Gerhard von Ralerstein ===