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Date A Live
デート・ア・ライブ
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Synopsis
Thirty years ago, the Eurasian continent was devastated by a supermassive "spatial quake"—a phenomenon involving space vibrations of unknown origin—resulting in the deaths of over 150 million people. Since then, these quakes have been plaguing the world intermittently, albeit on a lighter scale. Shidou Itsuka is a seemingly average high school student who lives with his younger sister, Kotori. When an imminent spatial quake threatens the safety of Tengu City, he rushes to save her, only to be c...
Background
Date A Live adapts the first 4 novels of Koushi Tachibana's light novel series of the same name. The anime premiered on March 31, 2013 on Niconico. On TV, it premiered on April 6, 2013 on Tokyo MX. The Blu-ray Box features an additional 35 minutes worth of content. Due to the Blu-ray Box being relea...
AI Synopsis
AI · OriginalSave the world by turning dangerous spirits into love‑struck dates.
When a rogue spatial quake erupts over the bustling Tengu City, ordinary high‑schooler Shidou Itsuka is thrust into a crisis that’s anything but ordinary. He rescues his sister Kotori from the disaster, only to stumble upon a luminous girl at the quake’s epicenter—a Spirit, a mysterious entity whose very presence can tear reality apart. The government’s elite anti‑Spirit squad moves in to eliminate the threat, but a secretive organization called Ratatoskr, led surprisingly by Kotori herself, offers a far stranger solution: tame the Spirits by winning their hearts. Thus begins Shidou’s bizarre double life as a reluctant hero and a would‑be cupid. Armed with a magical seal that can temporarily suppress a Spirit’s power, he must coax each ethereal beauty into falling for him, all while keeping the world’s fate from spiraling into another cataclysm. The series blends high‑octane battles, sci‑fi world‑building, and a harem‑style romance that forces the protagonist to juggle school, family, and an ever‑growing roster of otherworldly love interests.
action‑romanceurban fantasyharemschool lifesci‑fi
Similar Vibes
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Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 15+
strong
Sexual contentFrequent explicit fan service including detailed nudity (steam/light-censored), groping scenes, heavy sexual innuendo, and the core premise revolves around romantic/sexual conquest to neutralize threats.
moderate
ViolenceFantasy combat with energy blasts and melee weapons; some blood and injuries, plus one antagonist (Kurumi) who graphically kills background civilians on screen.
moderate
Disturbing themesA yandere character murders people casually; the 'date to save the world' setup creates questionable consent dynamics and emotional manipulation scenarios.
mild
LanguageStandard shonen battle banter and occasional 'damn'/'bastard' in subtitles; no F-bombs.
Date A Live is a harem action series where the protagonist must romance disaster-causing spirits to seal their powers. Expect near-constant sexualized content (censored nudity, groping, innuendo) alongside fantasy violence and a few genuinely dark moments involving a murderous antagonist.
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FAQ
Date A Live has 12 episodes.
Date A Live is currently finished airing.
Date A Live was produced by AIC PLUS+.
Date A Live aired Apr 6, 2013 to Jun 22, 2013.
Date A Live is based on a Light novel.
Date A Live is a harem action series where the protagonist must romance disaster-causing spirits to seal their powers. Expect near-constant sexualized content (censored nudity, groping, innuendo) alongside fantasy violence and a few genuinely dark moments involving a murderous antagonist.
