Audience reviews
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Scylla_Yoshiba
Thank you <3
Thank you for this experience. Im now in the last minutes of S5 its midnight and i should sleep. The story pushed me back into my past and helped me to solve a bit of the conflicts between me and my trauma. I cant write down what im feelin rn. The different studios managed to create a good story while mixing thier own animation styles while keeping the glance of story alive. A thing not everybody can handle as good. I gave up my hole weekend and looked nonstop. After a secound time of rewatching its a delightfull feeling going with a chaotic mess of feeling to bed. The anime unlocked parts in me which should never be unsealed again. My body \~ i belive that my past me and present me can finally live together in piece <3
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Date A Live V is okay. After a great season 4, I am a bit let down. Season 4 was intriguing as a story and developed characters really well, but season 5 lacks in both storytelling and character development. I didn't hate it by any means, but I didn't connect with the Mio/Shido relationship. Kurumi is an afterthought, Tohka/Shido has always been mid, but I thought something more would happen. The only relationship I cared about was Reine, and you only get 2 episodes of that development. It sucks that season 4 finally elevated the series, but season 5 brought us back down to earth.
Animation 7/10
- DAL never peaks or valleys when it comes to animation, it's all about the same.
Sound 8/10
- Good BGM and SFX.
Story 5/10
- As a climax finale season, I don't expect much, and we didn't get much…
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I don't remember Kurumi having such big tits that they could milk her for 4 sessions straight.
I need to add some more trash before it lets me publish so here comes nothing:
The visuals have greatly improved since the first sessions which gave us very epic fight scenes but the 2D and 3D animation changes don't always mesh well together and there are some noticeable out of place animations. Though overall visuals are actually a big strength of this session and Date a Live in general.
The story arcs run simultaneously which makes following the story difficult and the constant cliff hangers are very annoying. There are people who can't bing watch anime so it's a nightmare to keep track of everything that is going on with a day or two intervals between the episodes.
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That was totally a waste of time. I couldnt drop it because I was curious about how ts gonna end, and that was worst final ever. Heard theres more in vn but no Im done.
The story has a classic harem shounen with all dumb and annoying fake personality. And he saves a lot of souls with kissing(2 child included they dont even go to school but our mc kisses and goes out to a date with them anyways). The point where I hated it is when he made a lesbian into him and she is only into him off all males, what writer even thought when he writing, ts is the most annoying thing ever. He is so so handsome, attractive and optimistic(like a cheap version of naruto) he can get all girls included lesbians ,childs and his sister XD. So annoying he dates anyone forcefully lesbians, childs, his own sisters,…
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Frankly, I wish the anime had been done better, because there were so many things missing from the LN series. Especially in the third season, Mana's exclusion, Rinne's appearance, and Kurumi's journey to the otherside were so bland and underwhelming. Kurumi and Rinne could have even gotten their own anime, considering the sheer number of source material. At the same time, the poor CGI and overuse were troubling. The series' sales were hampered by the series' unfortunate circumstances, such as the series' companies changing hands, going bankrupt, or discontinuing production, which ultimately led to its obscurity. Date a Live is a magnificent masterpiece and definitely deserved more. They've at least hinted at a sixth season, and I'm glad we're getting an anime series to complete it. Despite…
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Now that I have reached the end, I can say what I want:
Finished on 13th July 2025, Anime was so good! All seasons rating combined, I give this anime 8.8! 🔥🔥
My favorite were: All Date a Bullet, Kurumi Star Festival OVA, Season 5 and 4. ❤️
Even though it says harem, it doesn't give vibe of a harem anime, it's more then that and I really liked it!
My favorite character is Kurumi, I also started show because of her. I had to see what show famous Nightmare belongs to. But this show seriously grew up on me, and it's not just Kurumi, it's entire story that is just amazing! At first, it was always same scheme: Beginning of the season is good, then Kurumi shows up at the end and makes it great! But season 4 and 5 were literally overall GREAT, not just because of Kurumi, but everything that hap…
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What can I say, is it a 10/10 worthy. No not really but after 11 Years, five Season and a lot of dates, in the end, it's a 10/10
Date A Live doesn't hook you up with great animation (at least since S3) There Character development isn't great either (for an Anime with 5 Seasons) and the Plot is kinda messed up at some point.
BUT it will give you a weird feeling. A feeling you can't explain and will keep you awake for nights. The Story, The Characters, The bonds between them and the emotions they create made it a 10/10. Big probs to SweetArms for the great soundtracks they made for the hole series.
Thanks for this special Anime
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Date A Live V is a delightful and most appreciated return to the beloved world of spirits, romance, and epic battles, and it does not disappoint in delivering high-stakes action with emotional storytelling and splashes of humor. Fans of the series will be thrilled by how this season continues to weave the intricate relationships among Shido, the spirits, his allies on the Fraxinus and his enemies at DEM, all while finally offering long-awaited answers to the backstory of Shido and the Spirit of Origin.
Where Date A Live V truly shines is in how it finally brings closure to the long teased mystery of Shido’s origins, how he has spirit power and the Spirit of Origin, the driving force behind much of this season. The season masterfully ties together lingering plot threads with revelations th…
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Imagine having a show with a concept that could be interesting with a entire lore and some great character desings to watch, but you screw it all up with the same stereotypes of an action romance anime with loli shit and plot holes to make this concept a complete joke and when you finally try to fix everything for the fifth part, you screw up again and finish it like hell.
Date A Live is a perfect example with everything wrong with modern writing and how not to make a story in fact. And this season shows how it took a long time for its creators to become interested in this show so that in the end they returned to the same thing.
1. The plot and the development in this series has always been a joke, but in this season, the plot here is very rushed and loose at the same time similar to sea…
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Date a live is 100% my fav anime of all time, I enjoyed every second while watching it and it was totally worth it to give it a try, but I feel like the animation in this last season was looking a little different and odd in some fight scenes, but appart from that I really liked date a live and it will be hard for some other anime to take its place, I hope there is a 6th season also because I know there is more to adapt from the light novel, and I hope they fix the animation problem that happened last season. I really recommend this anime, it has a little of everything and every single character has a place in my heart.
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Shidou is a character that I think has not developed very interestingly. He has a flat character dimension. Throughout almost 60 episodes, we do not see any clear changes. What is dating but let others point fingers and tell him what to do from the beginning to the end, even though dating is something specific to two people. The actions should come from Shidou's heart, what he really wants to do, not for others to think for him.
Although this story is a harem, it does not fully bring out its emotions. The service scenes are ordinary. The distribution of roles to some girls is also low. It's like after the date ends, they become support characters instead. It might be because there are a lot of characters.
The action scenes do not feel particularly exciting. Shidou, who should be the stro…
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Only here to say, my Mio is the cutest. She is the loveliest, most precious, and undoubtedly MY Life..
She did so much, suffered so much and waited so much when she wasn't supposed to be here begin with. Also, the english VA did such an wonderful job with such a soft voice that highlighted Mio's innocence and softness so much.
What makes Mio truly exceptional is her depth and the way she challenges the typical boundaries of morality in the series. She is a character who defies simple categorization, existing in a gray area that makes the audience question the nature of good and evil. Her love for Shido and the lengths she goes to for that love adds a layer of tragedy to her character, making her one of the most emotionally complex figures in the anime.
Her design and presence in the se…
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One of the worst anime of the year. Im going to put as much effort into this review as they did in the anime. The cg is horrendously bad and the plot is so ridiculous it genuinely rivals some of the worst anime ever. Random things happen that make no sense every episode and somehow date a live 5 managed to find a way to 1 up itself from its previous seasons and hit a new low that i didn't think was possible. This anime is not good.
Every episode had cg that was so bad i was constantly rewinding and laughing. The creators clearly dont care at this point.
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### Review of "Date A Live" Season 5
Season 5 builds on the complex world established in previous seasons. It focuses on uncovering the secrets of main characters Shido Itsuka and Mana Takamiya, as well as the motives of antagonist Isaac Ray Peram Westcott. The fights were particularly impressive, with the territory clash being beautifully implemented.
his deep connections with the Spirits are further explored, adding depth to his character. Mana's background and her relationship with Shido offer new layers of complexity. Even the antagonist Westcott becomes more nuanced, making his motives understandable and adding to the overall richness of the story.
The Spirits, including Tohka, Origami, Kurumi, and Mio each have their moments to shine. Their interactions with Shido and their indiv…
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Date A Live V (2024)
I want this to be a 10, I want it if not to be a 9, but I can't get past a 5.
The show is the continuation as you expect but now the story is not really the fun dating with some battles but it is also not quite the battles you want it to be either. The show sits in the middle of what it is trying to achieve and gives me at least a mixed feeling.
Does the story go full steam ahead? Yes.
Is it satisfying? Not really.
Is it bloated? Yes.
Do the love connections make any difference more than just shouting SHIDO! SHIDO! SHIDO! Over and over? Nope.
Does Kurumi still come out as the best girl? Yes, yes she does.
Can we believe it took them that long to figure out who Deus was? Apparently.
Has it ever been the same since Origami stopped being a pervert? No, it has no…
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Dal v feels like a once in a lifetime experience. Good it came at the solar eclipse.. A ln war arc that is built up so well, that it unveils what is set up at the earliest stages of the series, packs extreme emotion, gives major twists, and memorable moments. To finally see a light novel series reach its conclusion and to achieve what is often deemed impossible by light novel standards.
This season didn't disappoint. It was masterfully directed in execution and avoided the problem many animes have of cheapened out or cutting action scenes altogether. You can clearly tell the extreme difference if a dedicated fan made production committee handles an anime vs the corporate Kadokawa who chooses to. The change in animation allowed for the cgi to blend in well with the 2d, major step up from…
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If you disliked S4, you'll dislike S5, and vice versa.
Date A Live has long since stopped being aware of how silly their show is. The things people are talking about haven't been the case since 2014. I'm surprised it's been getting this much praise.
1 - Melodramatic as HELL. Nothing about this season is self-aware or not taking itself seriously. Feels like I'm watching a spanish soap opera with the amount of cheap twists or drama. For example, the main villain is completely capable of acting as though he's defeated 5 times in a single episode, just to whip something out of his sleeve (or something happens that feels like pure luck), and he'll be like "I'm playing 5D chess maaaan". Mindless character-killing on par with Akame ga Kill, to the point where I was completely devoid of emotion…
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Date A Live V was a truly exceptional anime adaptation. The production quality was superb, with stunning animation, a captivating soundtrack, and a well-paced narrative. Each character was expertly developed, contributing to a rich and engaging storyline. The emotional depth of the series was remarkable, leaving a lasting impression.
The season concluded with a heartbreaking cliffhanger, leaving viewers eager for more. As a dedicated fan of the Date A Live franchise, I hope to see the remaining light novels adapted in the future. Shido remains one of the most endearing and well-written protagonists in the genre. Overall, Date A Live V was a highly satisfying and enjoyable experience.
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I’ve always been a fan of Date a Live, but I never thought of it as a “great” story. Great waifus and some solid fanservice, sure, but the writing isn’t something I praised when thinking of this franchise. Season V has completely changed my impression of this franchise, taking it from a fun comfort watch, to one of my favourite urban fantasy anime. This is the best that Date a Live has ever been and is a must watch for any fan of the series!
Whew, where to start with season five of Date a Live? Picking up right where we left off after season IV, this season felt like everything that had been built up to since episode 1 finally paid off and it was beautiful. All the minor details that you might have not even thought about really came back and were tied together into one cohesive narrative.…
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Date A Live V - We're finally entering the endgame of this rather long, but epic journey of Spirits, kisses, and a grand reconciliation. But don't get out of your chairs yet, because this journey still has aways to go before its grand finale.
It's been exactly 11 plus years since the anime adaptation for acclaimed novelist Koushi Tachibana's Date A Live first started, and it's really been a long time coming for both fans of the LN and the anime to witness one of the best LNs of all time adapted to completion, though at the behest of lots of studio changes (before settling to Geek Toys for Date A Bullet and the anime beyond Season 3) and rushed pacing that leads to cut content. Still, you can't dispute that Date A Live was a genre-breaking game-changer back when it first started in Spring…
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