On April 10, 2025, Kadokawa made an exciting announcement regarding a new Date A Live anime project, shared through the franchise’s official X (formerly Twitter) account. In connection with this announcement, a striking teaser visual was released, featuring a luminous bluish-purple gem set against a stark black backdrop, along with some intriguing English text.
Exciting Production Announcement and Anniversary Celebrations
Although the announcement did not provide specific details about the new Date A Live anime project, anticipation is high among fans, who can expect more information to emerge soon. Coinciding with the production announcement, the franchise also released special visuals celebrating the 12th anniversary of the anime, along with news of upcoming events and collaborations.
Details from the Teaser Visual
The key visual for the new Date A Live project prominently features the aforementioned bluish-purple gem, which radiates vibrantly against the rich black background. The partially obscured English text appears to say, “Date A Live New Project Launch,” while the logo of the anime is displayed in both Japanese and English at the bottom, complemented by additional Japanese text.
Anniversary Events and Collaborations
In addition to the key visual, the franchise celebrated its 12th anniversary with another visual showcasing beloved characters dressed in playful summer attire, some adorned with sunhats. To mark this special occasion, Kadokawa announced an event taking place at the sixth floor of Volks Akihabara Hobby Paradise 2 from April 24 through May 11. An exciting collaboration with Don Quijote stores has also been revealed, enhancing the festivities.
While concrete details about the upcoming Date A Live anime project remain scarce, enthusiasts can expect updates in the near future. The franchise’s official X account, along with various Kadokawa channels, will likely serve as primary sources for information regarding both the new project and ongoing anniversary celebrations. As of now, this announcement encapsulates the latest developments surrounding the event and collaboration announcements.
Recap of Previous Seasons and Background
The most recent season of the anime, Date A Live V, aired in April 2024, continuing the captivating story that fans have followed since the series first premiered in 2013. The fifth season was made accessible through Crunchyroll, which provided weekly episodes with English subtitles and an English dub. The original series launched with 12 episodes, succeeded by a second season in 2014 with 10 episodes and a third season in January 2019 comprising 12 episodes. The fourth season, similarly, aired in April 2022, presenting another 12 episodes of the beloved narrative.
This anime adaptation is based on the original light novel series penned by author Koshi Tachibana and illustrated by Tsunako. The light novels began serialization on March 19, 2011, and concluded after nine years on March 19, 2020, totaling 22 volumes, with 14 volumes currently available or scheduled for English release.
For more details, you can check out the original source of the announcement here.