Date A Live: Season 1
2013 · 12 episodes · ★ 8.1
Date A Live
What Season 1 of Date A Live
Thirty years ago, a space earthquake devastated the heart of Eurasia. Since then, smaller tremors have shaken the world without warning. Shido Itsuka is an ordinary high school student until he appears at the epicenter of one of them and meets a girl who turns out to be a Spirit. His sister Kotori, in command of the Ratatoskr ship, proposes that he use his power to seal these beings away. The method requires each Spirit to fall in love with him. Shido will have to deal with Tohka, Origami, Yoshino and Kurumi, each with a distinct personality, while the organization monitors their dates and emotions from the air.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 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".
Directing: Keitaro Motonaga · Writing: Hideki Shirane · Cast: Go Inoue, Gorgeous, Satomi Akesaka, Risako Murai
1x02 Another Close Encounter
Shido practices making women fall in love with him and has another encounter with the Spirit "Princess".
Directing: Takashi Ando · Writing: Hideki Shirane · Cast: Go Inoue, Kentaro Tone, Gorgeous, Risako Murai
1x03 For the Sky and the Sword
With the support of Ratatoskr, Shido goes on a date with Tohka as Origami watches from afar.
Directing: Takashi Ando · Writing: Hideki Shirane · Starring: Go Inoue, Kentaro Tone, Gorgeous, Satomi Akesaka
1x04 Sullen Rain
Shido encounters the mysterious "Hermit" one rainy day, and Tohka and Origami fight over Shido at school.
Directing: Keitaro Motonaga · Writing: Hideki Shirane · Cast: Go Inoue, Gorgeous, Satomi Akesaka, Risako Murai
1x05 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.
Directing: Keitaro Motonaga · Writing: Hideki Shirane · Starring: Satomi Akesaka, Ao Takahashi, Kotono Mitsuishi
1x06 Romantic Hot Springs
Shido and the Spirits decide to visit Tengu City Hot Springs, but they run into some trouble on the way.
Directing: Shinichiro Kimura · Writing: Koushi Tachibana · Cast: Risako Murai, Asuka Arishima, Chie Uihara, Shigenori Souya
1x07 Visitors
A young AST joins Origami and the others in the fight against the Spirits. Meanwhile, another transfer student appears at Shido's school.
Directing: Hisaya Takabayashi · Writing: Jin Tanaka · Starring: Kenshun Bandō, Takuya Masumoto, Shigeyuki Susaki, Takao Mizuno
1x08 Triple Capriccio
Shido takes Tohka, Kurumi, and Origami out on dates on the same day. Will he be found out?
Directing: Takashi Ando · Writing: Jin Tanaka · Starring: Junta Terashima, Go Inoue, Kentaro Tone, Gorgeous
1x09 Frenzied Nightmare
Shido and the others face off against "Nightmare", and they receive some unexpected help.
Directing: Kaoru Suzuki · Writing: Jin Tanaka · Cast: Risako Murai, Kayoko Tsumita, Midori Tsukimiya, Ao Takahashi
1x10 Flame Spirit (Ifrit)
Shido learns the truth about his and Kotori's powers, and Origami reveals more details about her past.
Directing: Hisaya Takabayashi · Writing: Hideki Shirane · Starring: Asuka Arishima, Kotono Mitsuishi
1x11 Countdown
To get ready for his date with Kotori, Shido goes swimsuit shopping with Tohka and Yoshino. Meanwhile, Origami finds out more about Ifrit.
Directing: Takashi Ando · Writing: Hideki Shirane · Cast: Gorgeous, Satomi Akesaka, Risako Murai, Kayoko Tsumita
1x12 That Which Cannot Be Forgiven Season Finale
Shido and Kotori enjoy their date at the amusement park until they are interrupted by Origami.
Directing: Keitaro Motonaga · Writing: Hideki Shirane · Starring: Go Inoue, Kentaro Tone, Gorgeous, Satomi Akesaka
Season 1 Cast
Misuzu TogashiOrigami Tobiichi (voice)12 episodes
Iori NomizuYoshino (voice)12 episodes
Asami SanadaKurumi Tokisaki (voice)12 episodes
Sarah Emi BridcuttKuzuru Yamai (voice)12 episodes
Minori ChiharaMiku Iyazoi (voice)12 episodes
MisatoMana Takamiya (voice)12 episodes
Kaori SadoharaTamae Okamine (voice)12 episodes
Risako MuraiMember (voice)9 episodes
GorgeousNakatsugawa (voice)9 episodes
Satomi AkesakaShiizaki (voice)8 episodes
Kayoko TsumitaMai (voice)8 episodes
Midori TsukimiyaMii (voice)8 episodes
Go InoueKawagoe (voice)7 episodes
Kentaro ToneMikimoto (voice)5 episodesAll Seasons
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Season 1 of Date A Live have?
Date A Live season 1 has 12 episodes.
When did Date A Live season 1 premiere?
It premiered on April 6, 2013.
Where to watch Date A Live season 1?
Available with a subscription on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the TMDB audience score, episode 1x01, "April 1X", has a 8.6 rating.