Original
04/06/2013 - 06/22/2013 Finished
Date A Live (デート・ア・ライブ)
Thirty years after a catastrophic spatial quake killed millions, these phenomena continue threatening cities. When high schooler Shidou Itsuka encounters a Spirit,the entity causing the disasters,he learns of an unorthodox solution: seduce the Spirits into submission. Commanded by his sister Kotori through the shadow organization Ratatoskr, Shidou must now rely on romance to save humanity.
12
Total episodes
12
Canon episodes
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Canon episodes · 12 Filler episodes · 0
Watch on: Crunchyroll
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Watch order: filler vs canon
Date A Live has no filler episodes: all 12 episodes are canon. You can watch it from first to last without checking any list of skippable episodes.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
12 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 1004/06/2013 | 04/06/2013 | Canon |
| 2 | Another Close Encounter04/14/2013 | 04/14/2013 | Canon |
| 3 | For the Sky and the Sword04/21/2013 | 04/21/2013 | Canon |
| 4 | Sullen Rain04/28/2013 | 04/28/2013 | Canon |
| 5 | Frozen Ground05/05/2013 | 05/05/2013 | Canon |
| 6 | Hot Springs of Love05/12/2013 | 05/12/2013 | Canon |
| 7 | The Visitors05/19/2013 | 05/19/2013 | Canon |
| 8 | Triple Frenzy05/26/2013 | 05/26/2013 | Canon |
| 9 | Raging Nightmare06/02/2013 | 06/02/2013 | Canon |
| 10 | Spirit Of Fire (Ifrit)06/09/2013 | 06/09/2013 | Canon |
| 11 | Countdown06/16/2013 | 06/16/2013 | Canon |
| 12 | That Which Cannot Be Forgiven06/22/2013 | 06/22/2013 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Date A Live have?
Date A Live is season 1 of 5 in the franchise: Date A Live, Date A Live II, Date A Live III, Date A Live IV, and Date A Live V. All of them have finished airing.
How many episodes does Date A Live have?
This page covers 12 episodes. Adding up every season, the franchise has 58 episodes in total.
What is the best order to watch Date A Live?
It is recommended to watch Date A Live in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Date A Live online?
Date A Live is available on the following streaming platforms: Crunchyroll. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to access where you can watch the anime. Please note that availability may vary depending on your geographic region.
Watch on: Crunchyroll
Is Date A Live a complete anime?
Yes, Date A Live is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
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