Season 4 of Date A Live, subtitled Date A Live IV, has arrived on Crunchyroll, complete with an English dub. This installment adapts volumes 13 through 16 of Koushi Tachibana's light novel series, continuing the adventures of Shido Itsuka and the Spirits.
The series centers on Shido, who must seal the powers of dangerous extraterrestrial beings known as Spirits by making them fall in love with him and kissing them. Date A Live IV picks up the story with new challenges and escalating romantic entanglements, all while maintaining its signature blend of supernatural action and harem comedy. The show, animated by AIC PLUS+, holds a 7.73 rating on MyAnimeList from over 106,000 voters.
Originally slated for an October 2021 release, Date A Live IV experienced a delay before its Spring 2022 premiere. The anime is produced by a consortium including Kadokawa and Nippon Columbia, with AT-X and Docomo Anime Store also involved. This season's release on Blu-ray and DVD concluded in September 2022, confirming its completed status.
Fans of the franchise will find more of what they expect: a large cast of female characters, supernatural battles, and Shido navigating the complexities of his harem. With Date A Live V already announced as a sequel, Season 4 serves as a crucial bridge, further developing the overarching plot and character relationships before the next chapter unfolds.
