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The Best Episodes of Date a Live Season 1

Every episode of Date a Live Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Date a Live Season 1!

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,...
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"April 1X" is the best rated episode of "Date a Live" season 1. It scored 7/10 based on 182 votes. Directed by Keitaro Motonaga and written by Hideki Shirane, it aired on 4/6/2013. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Another Close Encounter".

  • April 1X
    7.0/10182 votes

    #1 - April 1X

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/6/2013

    Shido Itsuka is an ordinary high school student living with his little sister in Tengu City, a city that is often disrupted by "spatial quakes". During a spatial quake at the beginning of the school year, he meets a beautiful and mysterious "Spirit".

    Director: Keitaro Motonaga

    Writer: Hideki Shirane

  • Another Close Encounter
    7.0/10162 votes

    #2 - Another Close Encounter

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/13/2013

    Shido practices making women fall in love with him and has another encounter with the Spirit "Princess".

    Director: Keitaro Motonaga, Takashi Ando

    Writer: Hideki Shirane

  • For the Sky and the Sword
    7.7/10167 votes

    #3 - For the Sky and the Sword

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/20/2013

    With the support of Ratatoskr, Shido goes on a date with Tohka as Origami watches from afar.

    Director: Keitaro Motonaga, Takashi Ando

    Writer: Hideki Shirane

  • Sullen Rain
    6.9/10153 votes

    #4 - Sullen Rain

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/27/2013

    Shido encounters the mysterious "Hermit" one rainy day, and Tohka and Origami fight over Shido at school.

    Director: Keitaro Motonaga

    Writer: Hideki Shirane

  • Frozen Ground
    7.0/10153 votes

    #5 - Frozen Ground

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/4/2013

    Shido goes to Origami's apartment to look for Hermit's puppet, Yoshinon, who was lost during the last fight, and Tohka talks with Reine about her feelings for Shido.

    Director: Keitaro Motonaga

    Writer: Hideki Shirane

  • Romantic Hot Springs
    6.5/10151 votes

    #6 - Romantic Hot Springs

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/11/2013

    Shido and the Spirits decide to visit Tengu City Hot Springs, but they run into some trouble on the way.

    Director: Keitaro Motonaga, Shinichirou Kimura

    Writer: Hideki Shirane, Takaaki Suzuki

  • Visitors
    7.4/10151 votes

    #7 - Visitors

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/18/2013

    A young AST joins Origami and the others in the fight against the Spirits. Meanwhile, another transfer student appears at Shido's school.

    Director: Keitaro Motonaga, Hisaya Takabayashi

    Writer: Hideki Shirane, Jin Tanaka, Yoriyasu Kogawa

  • Triple Capriccio
    7.4/10151 votes

    #8 - Triple Capriccio

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/25/2013

    Shido takes Tohka, Kurumi, and Origami out on dates on the same day. Will he be found out?

    Director: Keitaro Motonaga, Takashi Ando

    Writer: Hideki Shirane, Jin Tanaka

  • Frenzied Nightmare
    7.9/10166 votes

    #9 - Frenzied Nightmare

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/1/2013

    Shido and the others face off against "Nightmare", and they receive some unexpected help.

    Director: Keitaro Motonaga, Kaoru Suzuki

    Writer: Hideki Shirane, Jin Tanaka

  • Flame Spirit (Ifrit)
    7.4/10147 votes

    #10 - Flame Spirit (Ifrit)

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/8/2013

    Shido learns the truth about his and Kotori's powers, and Origami reveals more details about her past.

    Director: Keitaro Motonaga, Hisaya Takabayashi

    Writer: Hideki Shirane

  • Countdown
    7.0/10145 votes

    #11 - Countdown

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/15/2013

    To get ready for his date with Kotori, Shido goes swimsuit shopping with Tohka and Yoshino. Meanwhile, Origami finds out more about Ifrit.

    Director: Keitaro Motonaga, Takashi Ando

    Writer: Hideki Shirane

  • That Which Cannot Be Forgiven
    7.1/10144 votes

    #12 - That Which Cannot Be Forgiven

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/22/2013

    Shido and Kotori enjoy their date at the amusement park until they are interrupted by Origami.

    Director: Keitaro Motonaga

    Writer: Hideki Shirane