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Date A Live is based on the manga "Date A Live" — 6 chapters, 1 volumes. By Tachibana, Koushi.

Date A Live

Date A Live— Read the Manga

7.14TV12 eps2013AIC PLUS+View anime

Looking for where Date A Live picks up in the manga? You're in the right place. Below is every piece of source material linked to this anime, with chapter counts and reading order.

Source Manga

Date A Live

Date A Live

7.12Manga6 chapters1 volumesDiscontinued

By Tachibana, Koushi, Takanashi, Ringo

April 10th. Yesterday was the last day of spring vacation, so starting this morning it was a school day. After being woken up by his cute little sister, Itsuka Shidou believed that it would be the start of another normal day. As for predicting the chance meeting with the girl who called herself a spirit... Along with a sudden shockwave, the...

FantasyRomanceSci-FiShounen
Date A Live: Tooka Dead End

Date A Live: Tooka Dead End

7.44Manga11 chapters3 volumesFinished

By Inui, Sekihiko, Tachibana, Koushi

April 10th. Yesterday was the last day of spring vacation, so starting this morning it was a school day. After being woken up by his cute little sister, Itsuka Shidou believed that it would be the start of another normal day. As for predicting the chance meeting with the girl who called herself a spirit... Along with a sudden shockwave, the...

FantasyRomanceSci-FiShounen

Light Novels

Date A Live

Date A Live

8.22Light Novel146 chapters22 volumesFinished

By Tachibana, Koushi, Tsunako

Three decades ago, more than a hundred million people fell victim to an unprecedented disaster that came to be known as a "spatial quake." Ever since then, humanity has built countermeasures to mitigate the damage from future catastrophes such as instantaneous evacuation methods and immediate rebuilding of any architectural damage. At present,...

FantasyRomanceSci-FiHarem
Date A Live: Encore

Date A Live: Encore

7.73Light NovelPublishing

By Tachibana, Koushi, Tsunako

RomanceSlice of LifeSchool

Should You Read from the Beginning?

Depends on the adaptation quality. Some anime follow the manga panel-for-panel, in which case jumping ahead saves you time. Others rearrange arcs, skip content, or add filler. When in doubt, start from the beginning — you'll appreciate the story more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Date A Live have a manga?

Yes — the manga "Date A Live" runs 6 chapters. There are 5 related works total.

Where does the Date A Live anime end in the manga?

The exact chapter depends on which season you've finished. Most anime seasons cover 30-50 chapters of source material. Check the manga page for "Date A Live" on MyAnimePulse for specifics.

Should I start from the beginning or skip ahead?

Both approaches work. Starting from chapter 1 gives you the complete experience with all the details the anime might have skipped. Jumping to where the anime left off saves time if you just want to continue the story.

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