“Shidou seals time-warping Spirits while rival organizations clash over his power and humanity's fate.”
Date A Live V
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Synopsis
Shidou seals time-warping Spirits while rival organizations clash over his power and humanity's fate.
Shidou Itsuka's life has become increasingly complicated as he continues his unusual mission of sealing Spirits—mysterious beings whose powers can cause devastating spacequakes. Working alongside the enigmatic organization Ratatoskr, he has managed to peacefully resolve conflicts with several of these beings by making them fall for him, though each new Spirit brings fresh challenges. However, dark forces are beginning to stir. A powerful enemy organization with advanced technology has taken notice of Shidou's unique ability to seal Spirits, viewing him as both a threat and an opportunity. As tensions rise between these opposing factions, Shidou finds himself at the center of a brewing conflict that could determine the fate of both Spirits and humanity. Among the Spirits yet to be sealed is one whose mastery over time itself may prove crucial to understanding the true nature of these mysterious beings and the origins of their powers. As new alliances form and hidden agendas emerge, Shidou must navigate increasingly dangerous waters while trying to protect those he's grown close to.
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Community consensus
Derived from 42 sampled reviews
What 42 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.46 · split reception
6.4 pts
Recommenders 9.2 · others 2.8
↓ 2.26
Running avg · Apr 2024 → Mar 2026
- 7 “this season is good not gonna say great but it is good , the cgi was rlly bad tbh i didnt like it but thank god they didnt use it in important frames and scenes otherwise ik how hard to make an...”
- 10 “Date A Live is my absolute favorite anime, offering a perfect blend of genres and a cast of characters that have truly earned a place in my heart. While I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, the...”
- 9 “This is absolutely the best season of the DAL anime. What makes it so much better from the previous seasons is the plot twists which were setup in the final episodes of DAL-4. The revelation of who...”
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- Format 12 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 36m all episodes
- Aired Apr 2024 – Jun 2024 Spring 2024
- Source Tv media type
- Rated R 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Ref. BS-22294 catalog
Produced by
- AT-X Producer
- Nippon Columbia Producer
- Docomo Anime Store Producer
- Kadokawa Media House Producer
- Kadokawa Producer
- Geek Pictures Producer
Licensed by
- Crunchyroll Licensor