The release date and episode count of Date A Live V, one of the anime series expected to return this spring, have been revealed.
After the fourth season and its Kurumi-led spin-off ended, fans have been eagerly awaiting the next chapter.
The Date A Live V anime series is expected to continue the television adaptation of the original light novel series by Koushi Tachibana and Tsunako.
It will include familiar faces from previous installments as well as new characters, bringing fresh perspectives to the beloved story.
Nobunaga Shimazaki returns as Shido Itsuka, along with Marina Inoue as Tohka Yatogami, Misuzu Togashi as Origami Tobiichi, Ayana Taketatsu as Kotori Itsuka and others.
In addition, Aya Endo joins the cast as Mio Takamiya, a mysterious character related to Shido Itsuka's past. The film will be directed by Jun Nakagawa at Geek Toys, with Fumihiko Shimo overseeing the film's script.
Naoto Nakamura returns as character designer and Go Sakabe is responsible for music production.
Expected
According to the official website, Episode 1 of Date A Live V will be titled The Signal Flame of the Opening Battle.
Kotori and Tohka gather on the air warship Fraxinus, where they learn that Kurumi has traveled back in time 204 times to save Shido.
Meanwhile, Shido begins to uncover the mystery surrounding Mio Takamiya and his forgotten memories.
Date A Live V continues the legacy of the previous seasons, which aired in 2013 and 2014 for the first and second seasons.
The third season premiered in January 2019, followed by the fourth season in April 2022. FUNimation aired the first two seasons and created an English dub, while Crunchyroll streamed the third and fourth seasons .
Date A Live V Volume 1 is set to be a thrilling addition to the series, giving fans rich lore, intriguing characters, and storylines.
Release date and where to watch
Date A Live V Episode 1 will be released on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 11:30 pm JST. The international schedule is as follows:
- Canada time: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2024
- Pacific Time: 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2024
- Australian time: 12:30pm Thursday, April 11, 2024
- Greenwich Time: 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2024
- Japan time: 23:30 Wednesday, April 10, 202
- Central Time: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2024
For Japanese audiences, Date A Live V Episode 1 will air on AT-X and other television channels. They can also watch on demand through platforms like Lemino, U-NEXT, Prime Video and Hulu. Internationally, Date A Live V Episode 1 will be streaming on Crunchyroll.