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Jun 3, 2022 6:28 AM
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Finally, Kurumi is relevant again this season. She's been left out for most of the season but here we are with her getting much more spotlight.

She still maintains her mischievous as ever and seems that her combat skills are also in top shape. Kurumi still has her habit of teasing Shido, something that I find to be quite amusing.
Jun 3, 2022 6:59 AM
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Ah Kurumi is back, I expected her to show up in the previous episode, but after so long she is finally back. Date A Live back again in it's own style.

Loved this episode, at least better than the previous 2 eps,,,, 5/5.
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Jun 3, 2022 7:06 AM
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Finally the famous Kurumi refrain arc is here. I’ve always thought kurumi to be one of the most overrated girls in anime history, so I’m going into this arc with the assumption that she’ll actually get some solid characterisation and development.

Between the DEM and Kurumi wanting to go back and kill the original spirit, I’m not sure which is the biggest threat. Shido has his work cut out for him for sure. Solid set up episode. Can’t wait to see who blinks first in he and Kurumi’s little competition.

TFW no Kotori to abuse me
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Jun 3, 2022 7:06 AM
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Squeeeee! Its like an amber turd me too eps! luckily mc has photo evidence :D
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Jun 3, 2022 7:08 AM
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And those 6 people who down rated it, you can all go fuck yourselves and die! ;)
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Jun 3, 2022 7:15 AM
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If I remember correctly the most we got of Kurumi was way back in that very first season itself, and from there it's just that she appears for once and then again disappears the very next episode. Here's hoping atleast things won't be the same this time around too.

And yeah that's how you punish a girl if she asks you to.
Jun 3, 2022 7:18 AM
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Softhenic03 said:
And yeah that's how you punish a girl if she asks you to.


I was wondering if he'd go all Kazuma on her.
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Jun 3, 2022 7:20 AM
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agreed! Pretty glad Kurumi is back though. For me best character. Interesting its be sealed or die. I hope it all works out!
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Jun 3, 2022 7:28 AM
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That part before the ending tho
What just happened lmao
Jun 3, 2022 7:41 AM

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lmao what just happened at the ending with Shido, he just became a cat for kurumi.

But as people are saying this time it seems we will see a lot kurumi since season 1 and im happy about that
Jun 3, 2022 7:43 AM

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Shes finally back!!!

My waifu is back!!!

So can anyone spoil me,

Will my or our Chuuni Waifu appear this season???

What happened to Shido in the end though????
" Kindness can sometimes lead you to trouble. "

Jun 3, 2022 8:17 AM

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The plot thickens and omg Kurumi arc.
It’s undeniable how much she makes the show better lol. Her character is way too good. It’s been so long since Kurumi got an arc. Man the hype. I wonder if Shido will be able to finally seal her power or some shit happens.
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Jun 3, 2022 8:37 AM

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Kurumi is back, and this is her arc: Kurumi Refrain & Ragnarok, the most relevant since her introduction way back in Season 1 with her first arc: Kurumi Killer.

D.E.M.'s plans certainly have not been for nothing as Isaac Westcott begins their last ultimatum: the Inversion Spirit with Nibeelcole, as Kurumi is the 10th heroine to be dealt the typical Date A Live way. But don't go thinking for a moment that Kurumi ain't dangerous anymore, she's the same she has ever been, and her ultimate goal to devour Shido's Spirits hasn't changed.

Er haha lols, Kotori trying to play punk with Shido, then blame him when the girls come in, Origami had the best reaction lols. But down to business, and this ain't all about Shido anymore as Kurumi plays the same game to reach her goal, which Nia's explanations make up the core reason: the Spirit of Origin, the First Spirit that appeared 30 years ago, and how to eliminate it. FYI, this is DAL's final season (Season 5) territory, so definitely hoping for an announcement when Season 4 finishes.

Mana's fight with D.E.M's Ellen and Kurumi's clones (which the latter heads-upped to her about the impending attack) is a stopgap for protection, since Kurumi is also very protective since she wants to make Shido hers. And let this Date A Death lore begin, and I remember Kurumi having an attachment to cats, though she would prefer one to pet for seduction.

Nightmare's seduction sure is going strong.
Jun 3, 2022 8:54 AM
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Every time they would talk about Kurumi's justification for wanting to kill the Spirit of Origin, it would just pan the camera to Reine which made me laugh uncontrollably.
Jun 3, 2022 9:03 AM

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Ah yes, me in today's episode 🖤////🖤
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Jun 3, 2022 9:12 AM
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Will we will see the original spirit ?
Jun 3, 2022 9:22 AM

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Kurumi as a girlfriend 10/10
Jun 3, 2022 9:51 AM

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Holy smokes indeed. What were you doing with Kotori, Shido? Origami always prepared for anything, ain't she? Kurumi treating Shido like a cat was hilarious. Something's definitely up and I'm waiting to see what it is.
Jun 3, 2022 2:03 PM
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This is a great episode
Jun 3, 2022 2:23 PM

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Some major plot points in the series are coming up! So excited to see the rest of the episodes.
Jun 3, 2022 2:30 PM
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Hashiriya_weeb87 said:
Will we will see the original spirit ?
when tokha went inverse she said that was og how all spirts were like, (evil?) soo it has to be like the methaphor or explination origin of all good or kindness (cause there had to be one, right) or the origin of all evil or something is my guess
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Jun 3, 2022 2:43 PM

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Finally kurumihas a lot spotlight in this episode and idk why but i like her more and more, that with the kittens cute.
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Jun 3, 2022 2:57 PM
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Well Kurumi's arc is definitely gonna be interesting, and probably even tenser than the previous arc, but so far the cat scene petting was definitely cute xD
Jun 3, 2022 3:09 PM

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GOD I WANT KURUMI TO PET ME LIKE A CAT BEFORE EATING ME WHOLE
Jun 3, 2022 4:44 PM
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Kurumi as a girlfriend 10/10

i just want her as a wife. But she is just my imagination so i think waifu is better for me now!
Jun 3, 2022 4:46 PM

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the spoilers are just too strong with this one. I actually wonder how many people sort of figure what was going on just by how the camera stayed on a certain character
Jun 3, 2022 6:38 PM

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Finally !!! Kurumi Refrain arc is here !!! i;m excited because this arc was my favorite, and the best thing in this arc is about Kurumi Past, i'm exited af for the next episode !!!
Jun 3, 2022 6:41 PM

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Hashiriya_weeb87 said:
Will we will see the original spirit ?


of course, but she will appear in episode 12
Jun 3, 2022 7:22 PM

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Did I skip an episode?
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Jun 3, 2022 7:32 PM

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Dayumn Kurumi has some real virgin killer power off the charts to make Shido meow like a bitch.
Jun 3, 2022 9:43 PM

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Kurumi Refrain finally! My favorite arc begins. Everything was great so far. Story beats are hitting at an excellent pace. Liking the way they handled some stuff. Nibelcole is great she's so playful with her personality. Always great to see Mana and Kurumi banter with each other. The way Shido has changed throughout the series is great and this is a good showing of that change with how he didn't hesitate at all. Asami Sanada killed it on the roof scene! She's perfect for the role. Episode ended about where I expected Excited for next week. This month is gonna be perfect for the final.
Jun 4, 2022 1:32 AM

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I hope Kurumi sticks around till the end of the season and we get to know more about her character.




Jun 4, 2022 2:32 AM

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Why did Shido lost consciousness in the rooftop though & got it back???

Did Shido actually die there???
Did Kurumi pull a Homura on Shido there & hence why he was alive & got his consciousness back???

Never read the LN by the way.
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Jun 4, 2022 7:02 AM

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Hitagi__Furude said:
Why did Shido lost consciousness in the rooftop though & got it back???

Did Shido actually die there???
Did Kurumi pull a Homura on Shido there & hence why he was alive & got his consciousness back???

Never read the LN by the way.


i can spoil it for you if you want, but this scene gonna be explained in the next week episode tho
Jun 4, 2022 7:10 AM

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NiaAlexandria said:
Hitagi__Furude said:
Why did Shido lost consciousness in the rooftop though & got it back???

Did Shido actually die there???
Did Kurumi pull a Homura on Shido there & hence why he was alive & got his consciousness back???

Never read the LN by the way.


i can spoil it for you if you want, but this scene gonna be explained in the next week episode tho


I actually want to know but its better to keep my suspense.

I hope i am wrong with that though.
" Kindness can sometimes lead you to trouble. "

Jun 4, 2022 10:01 AM

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yo Mana finally got some screentime
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Jun 4, 2022 11:33 AM
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evangelionfan said:
Hashiriya_weeb87 said:
Will we will see the original spirit ?
when tokha went inverse she said that was og how all spirts were like, (evil?) soo it has to be like the methaphor or explination origin of all good or kindness (cause there had to be one, right) or the origin of all evil or something is my guess


Dude I’ve read the light novel


My question was if or when will we see her in this season or will it be the next season if that’s ever gonna happen

Mod Edit: Added spoiler tags; please hide plot details.
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Jun 4, 2022 11:38 AM
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NiaAlexandria said:
Hashiriya_weeb87 said:
Will we will see the original spirit ?


of course, but she will appear in episode 12


Seeing how rushed this season is yeah wouldn’t surprise me if she did appear in episode 12 but that means



But who knows how well they will follow the Novel…

Mod Edit: Added spoiler tags; please hide plot details.
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Jun 4, 2022 11:48 AM
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Kurumi returns to Shido's life and makes it clear she is up to her old tricks. That said, she notices Shido isn't the same man she met all the way back in season 1 and she does acknowledge this is the first time she can spend time with Shido without some world-ending crisis interrupting them, so maybe, just maybe, things will turn out differently between them.

Enough praise can't be given to Date A Live for its amazing character writing and, while previous seasons have danced around the idea of a redemption story for Kurumi, season 4 dashes headlong into it, and explores the idea of whether ot not Kurumi really deserves redemption.

Date A Live is the gift that keeps on giving, intense action and excellent character development included, and I can't wait to see what happens next.
Jun 4, 2022 11:50 AM

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kurumi = mascott in this anime !!
Jun 5, 2022 7:49 AM

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not only Kurumi's dangerous god level threat but also has impressive information gathering skills!
and of course a virgin killer gf! haha
5/5


Jun 5, 2022 11:23 PM

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Kurumi pampering Shido like a cat after he made fun of her was an outstanding move lmao
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Jun 7, 2022 11:37 AM

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I'm glad we get to see Kurumi even though we are actually nearing the end
Jun 9, 2022 1:03 PM

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Kurumi really had Shido meowing for her 💀
Jun 11, 2022 10:23 PM

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I can't get enough of Kurumi going "huhuhu"every time she talks. LOL

And Kurumi tries to "seduce?" Shido into a sort of competition of "Love is War"

(who ever fall in love first loses.... I know the result if ppls here was standing in Shido's shoes... LOL)

___ ___ ___


Meanwhile we got the "clone war" happening...


Tho we didn't get to see the fight, but we obviously know which clone is stronger.

___ ___ ___


Also, I don't think Kurumi "gathered intel", more like Shido actually got attacked, and then Kurumi went back in time to re-do the whole event.

Then we end the episode with Kurumi being cute with "cats"
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Jun 13, 2022 9:02 AM

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Kurimi got him good, man ngl that was effective.
Jun 16, 2022 4:55 AM

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Shido...you are disgrace
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Jul 22, 2022 12:06 AM

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Nice scene girls walk into.. ;P Shido on Kotori from behind.. Oh yeah.. ;P
Nice, Origami, you're prepared for anything.. ;P Well, Origami imouto will probably be quite cute..
Well.. Kurumi did protect a cat back in the days.. Killed people for one.. So she does like cats..
Aug 13, 2022 12:53 PM

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Kurumi and Shidou at the end lol

Hashiriya_weeb87 said:
Will we will see the original spirit ?


to add what others said a hint

spirit of origin pretends to be human and is among them, in Kotori's group under their nose

any further info would be spoiler

i just read anime wiki
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Fucking love Kurumi, man.

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