This third season has been a pleasant surprise for me! Unlike the first two seasons, which left me somewhat disappointed with their clumsily started plot, lack of a clear objective, and a general sense of not knowing where the story was heading, the first two seasons were mainly dedicated to introducing characters, filled with fan service and harem elements, without a clear sense of purpose.
Season 3 kicks off with the introduction of a new character, Natsumi "Witch," and I particularly enjoyed the way they presented her, her personality, her world, and her past. Natsumi had a lot to tell us, but there was still a mystery surrounding her. Over the course of the episodes, the plot progressed perfectly to gradually reveal who Natsumi truly is. I loved how they unveiled this great character!
After introducing us to Natsumi, the story transitions to an intriguing arc involving "Tobiichi Origami," a character present since the very first episode of the series! I must say that this is undoubtedly the best part of the series so far, with a gripping plot, clear objectives with significant consequences, and I was captivated by the story and its tragic elements. The plot advances wonderfully, and this part also highlights exceptional characters like Tokisaki Kurumi "Nightmare," even though she takes a bit of a backseat, she plays a major role in the plot.
I'm pleased to see that Date A Live is improving because the series has significant potential. Unfortunately, I am disappointed with the poor quality of the animation. Season 1 was released in 2013, Season 2 in 2014, and this Season 3 came out in 2019, five years later! Yet the animation is even worse than that of the previous seasons, which were already not exceptional. It's worth noting that this Season 3 was released in the same year as Season 1 of Kimetsu no Yaiba. How can such a stark difference in quality be acceptable? I would also like to see more effort put into the music of the anime. I haven't heard any OST or opening theme that truly touched my heart and enhanced the anime.
I look forward to seeing what's next in season 4, hoping that Date A Live continues in this positive direction!
