The antagonist is not an external villain but rather the manifestation of subconscious negative emotions, emphasizing that the Spirits' powers are directly tied to their emotional stability. Production and Reception
Ratatoskr determines the sphere is a manifestation of the collective stress and "Reiryoku" (Spirit power) from the spirits Shido has already sealed. To stabilize this energy, Shido must go on individual dates with all the Spirits to improve their mental state. Date A Live Mayuri Judgement Animes, Drama 2015...
The film is set following the events of the second season of the anime. Peace in Tengu City is disrupted by the appearance of a massive, invisible sphere emitting spiritual waves that only Shido Itsuka can perceive. The antagonist is not an external villain but
Mayuri's Angel, Kerubiel, is named after the Cherubim , the angels who guard the Garden of Eden. Her final weapon, Lahatherev , refers to the "flaming sword" mentioned in Genesis. The film is set following the events of
Throughout these dates, Shido is shadowed by Mayuri, a girl with long blond hair and pink eyes. She eventually reveals herself as an "overseer" created to judge the balance of power between Shido and the Spirits.
As Shido successfully completes his dates, Mayuri's role ends, meaning she must disappear. However, she develops her own feelings for Shido, causing her Angel, Kerubiel , to react to her latent jealousy and go berserk.