Date A Live: Ren Dystopia

DATE A LIVE is a popular light novel series from Fujimi Fantasia Bunko. It has been adapted into a TV anime series of the same name, the fifth and most recent installment of which—DATE A LIVE V—was broadcast in April 2024.  

This next-generation boy-meets-girl story, written by Koushi Tachibana and illustrated by Tsunako, has garnered immense popularity both in Japan and overseas, selling over six million copies worldwide! 

The story of DATE A LIVE begins thirty years after Earth has been plagued by spacequakes. These calamities are triggered by the emergence of enigmatic entities known as Spirits. One day, an ordinary student named Shido Itsuka encounters a Spirit disillusioned with humanity. Shido’s sister, Kotori, reveals to him that he possesses the unique ability to seal Spirit’s powers away.

However, the method is surprising. To seal a Spirit’s powers, he has to date her and make her fall for him! 

Shido resolves to do whatever it takes to protect the world and save them. He faces the Spirits with total sincerity as he navigates the various challenges that come his way.  

Key Features:

• Another Date, Another Fate – The DATE A LIVE universe expands with the latest game installment officially localized for the first time in English, introducing a new original story with over ten returning characters and a brand-new original game character, Ren. 
• Seal Spirits And Grant Wishes – With 9 routes and over 15 endings, your choices impact Shido’s ability to save the world! Make the right decisions to help Shido grant the spirit’s wishes and maybe bump into some old friends along the way! But be careful. Make the wrong choices and it’s game over! 
• A Visual Feast Of A Visual Novel – Renowned artist Tsunako returns with incomparable character portraits animated with breathing motions, facial expressions, and swaying clothes and hair. 
• Learn Lore And More! – Whether you are new to the series or looking for a refresher on DATE A LIVE lore, the in-game Library is designed with you in mind! Read character profiles and brush up on terminology to better prepare yourself for Shido’s journey!