Date A Live Episode 9 -

: Guided by Kurumi, Shido goes five years into the past to prevent the fire that killed Origami's parents. He also encounters the mysterious Spirit "Phantom," who appears in the form of Rinne Sonogami. Season 4: " Nightmare's Seduction "

: The "killing" of Kurumi Tokisaki by Shido's sister, Mana Takamiya. Date a Live Episode 9

In Date A Live , "Episode 9" refers to different key plot points depending on the season you are watching. Below are summaries of the major events for the ninth episode of each season: Season 1: "Madril Nightmare" : Guided by Kurumi, Shido goes five years

: Shido is stabbed, triggering Tohka's "Inversion". In Date A Live , "Episode 9" refers

: Shido travels back in time to change Origami Tobiichi's past.

: After Mana brutally strikes down a clone of Kurumi, Shido is left deeply shaken. Tohka helps calm him, reminding him that Kurumi is still a Spirit like her and Yoshino. Shido later resolves to "save" Kurumi, leading her to trap the school in a barrier and challenge Shido on the roof. Season 2: "Miku's Truth"

: Following a failed rescue mission into DEM Industries, Miku's backstory is revealed. The episode is notorious for a "Mexican standoff" and production issues where some animation frames were repeated or cut. Season 3: "Changes"