Date A Live (2013)
Kernel Score: 86% · 478 ratings
Genres: Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Action & Adventure
First aired: 2013-04-06
Seasons: 5 · 58 episodes
Where to watch Date A Live
- Stream: Crunchyroll
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Thirty years ago a strange phenomenon called a "spacequake" devastated the center of Eurasia, claiming the lives of at least 150 million people. Since then, smaller spacequakes plague the world on an irregular basis. Shido Itsuka, a seemingly ordinary high schooler comes across a mysterious girl at the ground zero of a spacequake and learns she is one of the "Spirits" who are the real cause of the spacequakes that occur when they manifest themselves in the world. He is recruited to make use of his mysterious ability to seal the Spirits' powers thus stopping them from being a threat to mankind. However, there is a catch: to seal a Spirit's power, he must make her fall in love with him and kiss him.
Date A Live parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that Date A Live is a TV-14 anime harem series with fan-service ('ecchi') content and a premise centered on romantic conquest.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Involves 'spacequake' disasters and power-sealing conflicts as an action element.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Tagged as 'ecchi' harem anime with a premise requiring the hero to make girls fall in love with him, implying suggestive fan-service content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Nobunaga Shimazaki as Shido Itsuka (voice)
- Marina Inoue as Tohka Yatogami (voice)
- Misuzu Togashi as Origami Tobiichi (voice)
- Ayana Taketatsu as Kotori Itsuka (voice)
- Iori Nomizu as Yoshino (voice)
- Asami Sanada as Kurumi Tokisaki (voice)
- Maaya Uchida as Kaguya Yamai (voice)
- Sarah Emi Bridcutt as Kuzuru Yamai (voice)
- Minori Chihara as Miku Iyazoi (voice)
- Aya Endo as Reine Murasame (voice)
Date A Live FAQ
Is Date A Live good?
Date A Live has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 478 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Date A Live?
In the US you can stream Date A Live on Crunchyroll and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Is Date A Live OK for kids?
Date A Live is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Date A Live is a TV-14 anime harem series with fan-service ('ecchi') content and a premise centered on romantic conquest.
What shows are like Date A Live?
If you liked Date A Live, try Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle, To LOVE-Ru, Hybrid x Heart Magias Academy Ataraxia and Girls Bravo.