Date A Live
Description
"Date A Live" is a Japanese light novel series, manga, and anime created by Kōshi Tachibana with illustrations by Tsunako. The story follows high school student Shido Itsuka, who discovers that his city is under threat from mystical beings known as Spirits. To prevent disasters, Shido must make these Spirits fall in love with him and seal their powers with a kiss. The series combines elements of romance, comedy, and action, exploring the relationships between characters and their inner conflicts.
Entry
World and Rules
Spatial Quakes:
Spatial Quakes occur when spirits manifest in our world. These quakes can cause significant destruction, so preventing and controlling them are key tasks for organizations like AST and Ratatoskr.
Spirits:
Spirits are supernatural beings from another dimension. They possess unique powers and abilities, which can be highly destructive. Each spirit has an angelic artifact representing their power and an angelic code that describes their abilities.
Physical Laws and Technology:
The world of “Date A Live” blends modern technology with fantastical elements. AST and Ratatoskr use advanced weapons and equipment to combat spirits and prevent destruction.
Pacifying Spirits:
The main rule for pacifying a spirit involves establishing a romantic relationship with them. The protagonist, Shido, has a unique ability to seal the spirits’ powers through a kiss.
AST (Anti-Spirit Team):
AST is a militarized organization specializing in eliminating spirits. They use advanced technology and weaponry to neutralize the threat posed by spirits.
Ratatoskr:
Ratatoskr is an organization aiming for peaceful resolution of conflicts with spirits. They support Shido in his mission to pacify spirits, providing him with information and resources.
Characters
Main Characters:
Shido Itsuka is the main protagonist. An ordinary high school student who discovers his ability to pacify spirits by establishing romantic relationships with them. His goal is to save spirits and prevent destruction.
Tohka Yatogami is the first spirit Shido meets and saves. She possesses incredible strength and destructive capability. After meeting Shido, she starts to adapt to human life and develop feelings for him.
Kotori Itsuka is Shido’s younger sister, who is also a spirit. She has two personalities: a sweet, ordinary little sister and a strong commander of Ratatoskr. Her power is related to fire.
Additional Spirits
Yoshino Himekawa is shy and gentle girl spirit who carries a puppet named Yoshinon. She has the ability to control ice and water.
Kurumi Tokisaki isthe most dangerous spirit known as “Nightmare.” She has the ability to manipulate time and causes significant destruction. She has a complex and sadistic nature but also possesses a sense of justice.
Miku Izayoi is spirit with the power of sound. Initially disdainful of men, she later develops feelings for Shido. She is a pop idol who uses her abilities to charm and control people.
Kaguya and Yuzuru are Yamai twins spirits sharing one body. Kaguya and Yuzuru possess wind-based abilities and constantly vie for dominance. Both eventually develop feelings for Shido.
Natsumi Kyouno is a mischievous spirit with the ability to transform herself and others into different forms. She initially uses her powers for pranks but later softens and becomes more caring.
Nia Honjou is a spirit known as “Sister” with the ability to predict and manipulate the future. She is a mangaka and has a cynical nature but becomes more open after interacting with Shido.
Mukuro Hoshimiya is a spirit with the ability to lock and unlock anything, including powers and emotions. She has a detached and cold demeanor but becomes more attached to Shido over time.
Organizations:
AST (Anti-Spirit Team) is a militarized organization created to combat spirits. They use advanced technology and weaponry to neutralize the threat posed by spirits.
Ratatoskr is an organization aiming for peaceful resolution of conflicts with spirits. They support Shido in his mission to pacify spirits, providing him with information and resources.
Main Villains:
DEM Industries is a corporation involved in researching and exploiting spirits for their purposes. They use ruthless methods and do not hesitate to destroy everything in their path to achieve their goals. Isaac Ray Pelham WestcottThe main antagonist and leader of DEM Industries. Intelligent and ruthless, he aims to seize the power of spirits for his ambitions.
Nature of Spirit Powers:
Each spirit possesses unique abilities and power associated with their angelic artifacts. These powers range from elemental control to time manipulation.These elements together create the complex and captivating world of “Date A Live,” where characters face numerous challenges and adventures