Date a Live - Season 5

I was completely surprised by how much I enjoyed what is likely the final season of Date a Live. Honestly, I never thought I’d see the day when I’d be genuinely entertained by this series – it was a pleasant surprise. The season was action-packed, with the story escalating nicely, and it even had an epic "Avengers Assemble" moment at the end. The storyline around the "Spirit of Origin" was particularly engaging, with several interesting and unexpected twists. The central character in this arc was so well developed that she became one of my favorites, possibly second only to Kurumi. I have a soft spot for characters willing to do extraordinary (and sometimes crazy) things for love. There were fewer annoying moments where Shidou’s entire harem had to chime in with something to say, which was a relief. The music also stood out, with Kōshi Tachibana putting in a lot of effort to enhance all the key scenes. As for the animation, some effects were decent, but there were times during the battles when it was clear the animators were leaning too heavily on CGI, especially during flying scenes. Overall, it was a solid finale with a satisfying and well-executed conclusion. This season gets a 7/10 from me. (26.06.2024)