Date A Live
デート・ア・ライブ
In the past, over 100 million individuals experienced an unprecedented calamity known as a "spatial quake." since then, humanity has implemented measures to minimize harm from future disasters such as evacuation plans and prompt rebuilding of any architectural damage. currently, shidou itsuka lives with his sister kotori. despite warnings, he is caught in a spatial quake. miraculously surviving the blast, he encounters a mysterious girl who turns out to be a "spirit" - supernatural beings responsible for these quakes. he learns of an anti-spirit team, a military unit tasked with destroying spirits through brute force. shidou is then recruited by ratatoskr, an organization committed to reducing the threat posed by spirits peacefully. his sister commands this organization. as the new weapon of ratatoskr, shidou must neutralize the powers of these spirits by going on dates with them and sealing the deal with a passionate kiss.
Date A Live has been published in English by Yen Press since March 23, 2021.
Origami Tobiichi
ProtagonistOrigami Tobiichi is one of the main heroines in Date A Live series. She is also a protagonist of Date AST Like, a spin-off manga which focuses on her relationship with Mikie in the AST, as well as the...
Tooka Yatogami
ProtagonistTooka Yatogami is one of the main female characters of the Date A Live series. She is the first Spirit saved by Shidou and transfers into his class at the end of the first volume. Shidou named her for...
Shidou Itsuka
ProtagonistShidou is a student at Raizen High School who was adopted into the Itsuka family after being "abandoned" by his mother. He possesses a unique ability that enables him to seal the abilities of a Spirit...
Kotori Itsuka
ProtagonistIn Date A Live series, Kotori Itsuka is a main heroine who serves as Shidou's foster sister and middle school student. She also heads Ratatoskyr, an airship that teaches Shidou about spirit and spaceq...
Mio Takamiya
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Mukuro Hoshimiya
The tenth Spirit in the series is Mukuro Hoshimiya, who has proven to be one of the strongest Spirits so far. Mukuro made her debut on volume 14 when she was discovered drifting in space by DEM. She r...
Nia Honjou
The ninth spirit that Shidou encountered....
Artemisia Bell Ashcroft
アルテミシア・B(ベル)・アシュクロフト Artemisia · B (Bell) Ashcroft...
Natsumi
In the series, there is a character named Natsumi who serves as the seventh Spirit. She possesses the ability to transform anything within a 1-kilometer radius into something else, including herself. ...
Karen Nora Mathers
Karen is Ellen Mira Mathers younger sister....
Kozue Minowa
A woman whose sincere and earnest devotion was feared by the law. One of several female assistants to Shido onboard Fraxinus....
Elliot Baldwin Woodman
The founder of Kotori and the benefactor of Woodman is revealed in a novel. In the past, Woodman worked alongside the current DEM managing director, Wescott. However, due to reasons or incidents that ...
Munechika Nakatsugawa
The man with a hundred waifus. One of several male assistants to Shido onboard Fraxinus....
Mikie Okamine
A young girl who has long dreamed of joining the prestigious Ast organization recently enrolled. Despite scoring well on her entrance exam, others are unsure about her abilities due to her initial per...
Yuzuru Yamai
Often speaks in a robot-like speech pattern; when arguing with Kaguya, Yuzuru always sneers at her and points out the flaw in Kaguyas argument....
Mana Takamiya
The Wizard of DEM (Deus Ex Machina) is a member of an organization that provides realizer units to other wizards worldwide for fighting spirits. When this wizard was relocated from Tenguu City's AST, ...
Mildred F. Fujimura
The individual being referred to holds the title of "second-class non commissioned officer". This person is described as having blue eyes, blond hair, and wearing glasses. They are commonly known by t...
Tamae Okamine
Your homeroom teacher's name is tamae, and although she is only 29 years old, she remains unmarried. in the event of danger, tamae tends to panic excessively....
Ai Yamabuki
Shidous classmate, who usually hangs out with Mai and Mii. She is often the one who brings up ideas and acts as the leader of the trio....
Yoshino
Yoshino is a spirit and an important character in Date A Live series. She is the second Spirit saved by Shido. Yoshino is a shy girl who is said to be the Kindest spirit up to date. Her codename is He...
Ellen Mira Mathers
It's said that this person is known as the strongest wizard globally and works directly for sir isaac ray peram westcott. people often confuse her with his assistant, but it's clear she has a unique r...
Hinako Shiizaki
The character described as causing suffering for those who oppose her romantic interest and referred to as the individual residing in the late hours, was presented with a voodoo doll during her time w...
Ryouko Kusakabe
Captain of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Anti-Spirit Team (AST) who leads the young girls of the AST while being 27 herself....
Kaguya Yamai
Outgoing and out-spoken, one can say that she is childish or immature. Kaguya often speaks before considering what she is talking about....
Miku Izayoi
Miku Izayoi is a character in Date A Live series who first appeared as a student at Rindōji Girls Academy. She later transferred there after manifesting in this world in March. In addition to being a ...
Kurumi Tokisaki
Kurumi Tokisaki is the main antagonist in the series. She is the third Spirit to be encountered in the series and is the most dangerous and lethal Spirit. She is heavily obsessed with Shidou and has t...
Mai Hazakura
She is a member of the female trio that Tohka is friends with and his classmate....
Sir Isaac Ray Pelham Westcott
The managing director of DEM Industries, He is around 30 years old and a tall man with dark ash blond hair and sharp eyes....
Masaomi Mikimoto
During the evening hours, an incubus serves as one of Shido's many male companions aboard the spacecraft Fraxinus. When he first greets him, he says "Mahal kita," which translates to "I love you" in F...
Kyouji Kawagoe
The individual has experienced marriage and divorce five times and holds the nickname "Master of Love." He is one of many male helpers who provide advice to Shido regarding the best way to proceed in ...
Hiroto Tonomachi
Hiroto is Shidos friend and classmate....
Reine Murasame
This individual is highly intelligent and serves as the Analysis Officer for Ratatosks Fraxinus Crew, commonly referred to as the Vice Commander of the crew. While Kannadzuki Kyouhei may be more well-...
Haruko Itsuka
Kotori Itsuka (Birth Daughter), Shido Itsuka (Adopted Son), Tatsuo Itsuka (Husband)...
Kyouhei Kannazuki
The Vice Commander of Ratatoskr is known as someone who enjoys pain and suffering. Despite this, they are highly respected by their commander, Kotori, and the rest of the crew. While they may not alwa...
Mii Fujibakama
Shidous classmate, who usually hangs out with Ai and Mai. She has a tendency of responding to everything with "gross/ lame." (In animation only. She speaks and responds normally in the novel.)...
Asahi Hoshimiya
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Hiroki Takajo
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Nibelcole
The creation of Nibelcole as Westcotts assassins was a result of Shidos connection with the Spirits. This move by Westcott signaled that he believed Shido had established enough connections with them....
Maria
Maria is an artificial intelligence assistant that was previously known as the Fraxinus AI. She has been upgraded to the Fraxinus EX model, which allows her to communicate with the ship's crew. As the...