: 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"
: Shido travels back in time to change Origami Tobiichi's past. Date a Live Episode 9
: 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
: The "killing" of Kurumi Tokisaki by Shido's sister, Mana Takamiya. Date a Live Episode 9