English Dub Review: Date A Live “And The One She Chooses Is”
Overview
While Shido and Mio face each other and convey their feelings, Westcott activates his terrifying ritual. Can Shido and the others stop his plot from achieving fruition?
Our Take
Between Shin/Shido and Mio/Reine, the Mother of all Spirits faces a momentous decision, with Shin providing crucial support during a critical juncture. This gesture underscores the complex dynamics at play as they navigate the interference caused by Westcott’s Spirit Formula, threatening to upend their plans. Now, more than ever, collaboration becomes imperative as they brace against looming challenges.
In an unexpected turn, both Shido and Mio opt for a beneficial approach by joining forces against the formidable Westcott, who has undergone a transformative evolution. Their unified effort draws support from allies, including surprising reinforcements, amplifying the stakes of their confrontation. As tensions escalate and powers collide, each character is pushed to their limits, weaving a tapestry of action and emotional intensity that defines this season…
Overall, the finale was a powerful and emotional conclusion to the series, blending intense action and heartfelt moments that made the proceedings emotionally and narratively satisfying. The season’s passion and dedication from the studio shone through, despite the challenges. Upon research, the Light novel this show is based on is 22 volumes long, while the first five seasons only covered 20 Volumes. So the question is, will we get another season or OVA to cover the final two? Or is this the animation team’s definitive ending since Season 6 hasn’t been announced yet at the time of this review?
I hope this turns out to be another Gravity Falls-type show with an overarching storyline.