Date A Live II, the second season of the popular harem sci-fi series, is now available to stream on Crunchyroll with both English dub and subtitle options. Produced by Production IMS, this 10-episode run continues the story of Shido Itsuka, who must seal the powers of dangerous celestial beings known as Spirits to prevent world-ending catastrophes.
The series adapts volumes 5-7 of Koushi Tachibana's light novel. Date A Live II dives deeper into the complex relationships Shido forms with the Spirits, notably introducing new characters and escalating the romantic and action elements. Viewers can expect a blend of supernatural combat, school-life comedy, and the signature harem dynamics that define the franchise.
While the original Japanese releases featured a Director's Cut with expanded scenes, the Funimation-produced English dub sticks to the standard broadcast version. This season notably expands on the lore and character backstories, particularly for fan-favorite characters like Kurumi Tokisaki, whose side story, Kurumi Star Festival, is also part of the franchise.
With a MAL score of 7.18 from over 420,000 voters, Date A Live II has maintained a solid standing within its genre. The series is a direct continuation, picking up after the events of the first season and setting the stage for subsequent entries in the franchise, including the feature film Mayuri Judgement.
