Date A Live (2013)
Synopsis
Thirty years ago a strange phenomenon called a "spacequake" devastated the center of Eurasia, claiming the lives of at least 150 million people. Since then, smaller spacequakes plague the world on an irregular basis. Shido Itsuka, a seemingly ordinary high schooler comes across a mysterious girl at the ground zero of a spacequake and learns she is one of the "Spirits" who are the real cause of the spacequakes that occur when they manifest themselves in the world. He is recruited to make use of his mysterious ability to seal the Spirits' powers thus stopping them from being a threat to mankind. However, there is a catch: to seal a Spirit's power, he must make her fall in love with him and kiss him.
First Air Date: 2013-04-06
Last Air Date: 2024-06-26
Number of Seasons: 5
Number of Episodes: 58
Networks: AT-X, Tokyo MX
Top Cast
- Nobunaga Shimazaki as Shido Itsuka (voice)
- Marina Inoue as Tohka Yatogami (voice)
- Misuzu Togashi as Origami Tobiichi (voice)
- Ayana Taketatsu as Kotori Itsuka (voice)
- Iori Nomizu as Yoshino (voice)
- Asami Sanada as Kurumi Tokisaki (voice)
- Maaya Uchida as Kaguya Yamai (voice)
- Sarah Emi Bridcutt as Kuzuru Yamai (voice)
- Minori Chihara as Miku Iyazoi (voice)
- Aya Endo as Reine Murasame (voice)
Seasons
None (2013)
Thirty years ago a strange phenomenon called a "spacequake" devastated the center of Eurasia, claiming the lives of at least 150 million people. Since then, smaller spacequakes plague the world on an irregular basis. Shido Itsuka, a seemingly ordinary high schooler comes across a mysterious girl at the ground zero of a spacequake and learns from his sister Kotori she is one of the "Spirits" who are the real cause of the spacequakes that occur when they manifest themselves in the world. He also learns that Kotori is the commander of the airship Fraxinus, crewed by the organization Ratatoskr, and is recruited to make use of his mysterious ability to seal the Spirits' powers thus stopping them from being a threat to mankind. However, there is a catch: to seal a Spirit's power, he must make her fall in love with him and kiss him.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: April 1X
Shido Itsuka is an ordinary high school student living with his little sister in Tengu City, a city that is often disrupted by "spatial quakes". During a spatial quake at the beginning of the school year, he meets a beautiful and mysterious "Spirit".
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Ep. 2: Another Close Encounter
Shido practices making women fall in love with him and has another encounter with the Spirit "Princess".
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Ep. 3: For the Sky and the Sword
With the support of Ratatoskr, Shido goes on a date with Tohka as Origami watches from afar.
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Ep. 4: Sullen Rain
Shido encounters the mysterious "Hermit" one rainy day, and Tohka and Origami fight over Shido at school.
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Ep. 5: Frozen Ground
Shido goes to Origami's apartment to look for Hermit's puppet, Yoshinon, who was lost during the last fight, and Tohka talks with Reine about her feelings for Shido.
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Ep. 6: Romantic Hot Springs
Shido and the Spirits decide to visit Tengu City Hot Springs, but they run into some trouble on the way.
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Ep. 7: Visitors
A young AST joins Origami and the others in the fight against the Spirits. Meanwhile, another transfer student appears at Shido's school.
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Ep. 8: Triple Capriccio
Shido takes Tohka, Kurumi, and Origami out on dates on the same day. Will he be found out?
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Ep. 9: Frenzied Nightmare
Shido and the others face off against "Nightmare", and they receive some unexpected help.
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Ep. 10: Flame Spirit (Ifrit)
Shido learns the truth about his and Kotori's powers, and Origami reveals more details about her past.
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Ep. 11: Countdown
To get ready for his date with Kotori, Shido goes swimsuit shopping with Tohka and Yoshino. Meanwhile, Origami finds out more about Ifrit.
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Ep. 12: That Which Cannot Be Forgiven
Shido and Kotori enjoy their date at the amusement park until they are interrupted by Origami.
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