Date A Live

デート・ア・ライブ

146 chapters

22 volumes

2011 – 2020

Thirty years ago, a catastrophic event known as a "spatial quake" resulted in the deaths of over one hundred million people. To reduce the damage from future incidents, humans developed emergency evacuation protocols and systems for quickly reconstructing affected areas. Sixteen-year-old Shidou Itsuka lives with his younger sister, Kotori. When a spatial quake strikes, he becomes trapped despite receiving early warnings. After miraculously surviving, he encounters a mysterious girl at the epicenter, who is revealed to be a "Spirit"—a supernatural entity responsible for causing these disasters. He also learns about the "Anti-Spirit Team," a military force that uses lethal methods to eliminate Spirits. Before he can fully understand the situation, Shidou is recruited by Ratatoskr, an organization dedicated to neutralizing Spirits through peaceful means—and surprisingly, Kotori is its leader! As Ratatoskr's newest agent, Shidou must stop the Spirits from causing further destruction. His unconventional method involves going on dates with them and sealing the deal with a passionate kiss.