Date A Live V: Episode 5 – Release Date, Where to Watch, and More

Date A Live V episode 5 will be released on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 11:30 pm JST. In the previous episode, titled The Spirit of Origin, which aired on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the focus was on Mio Takamiya’s past and her relationship with Shido and Mana. The episode also features Mio’s date with Shido, during which they encounter Westcott, ultimately leading to Shido’s demise.

It is predicted that Episode 5 will center around Mio Takamiya, the most powerful spirit known. The story is expected to shift back to the present, specifically highlighting the ongoing conflict between DEM and Ratatoskr. Mio is set to take on a significant role in the midst of the battle.

Date A Live V Episode 5: Release Date, Time, and Countdown

On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, international fans can look forward to the release of Date A Live V episode 5, titled The Mother Zero. The episode will first air on AX-T at 11:30 pm JST, followed by Tokyo MX on May 9, 2024 at 1 am JST and BS11 at 1:30 am JST. However, the exact release times for Episode 5 may vary for international fans depending on their location.

The schedule for the release of this anime varies in different parts of the world and is as follows:

Time Zones	Date	Time
Pacific Standard Time	Wednesday, May 8	7:30 AM
Central Standard Time	Wednesday, May 8	9:30 AM
Eastern Standard Time	Wednesday, May 8	10:30 AM
Greenwich Mean Time	Wednesday, May 8	2:30 PM
Central European Time	Wednesday, May 8	4:30 PM
Indian Standard Time	Wednesday, May 8	8:00 PM
Philippines Standard Time	Wednesday, May 8	10:30 PM
Australian Central Standard Time	Thursday, May 9	12:00 AM

Where to Watch Date A Live V Episode 5?

Date A Live V episode 5 is currently being broadcasted on a number of television channels in Japan, including AT-X, Tokyo MX, BS11, KBS Kyoto, and Mr./Ms. TV. Additionally, the fifth season can be streamed on various online platforms such as d Anime Store, U-NEXT, DMM TV, and others. For those outside of Japan, the anime can be watched on streaming services like Amazon Prime Video and Hulu.

In addition to its streaming in other regions, Muse Communication will also be streaming the Spring 2024 anime in South and Southeast Asia. As a result, viewers from these areas can catch the latest episode on the Muse Asia YouTube channel.

A Recap of Date A Live V: Episode 4

Mana and Shido with Mio (Image via Geek Toys)

In episode 4 of Date A Live V, the story features a flashback in which Shido rescues a girl during a spacequake and takes her in. With the help of Mana, he looks after her and gives her the name Mio Takamiya due to her amnesia. Meanwhile, Westcott is searching for her, concerned about her sudden disappearance.

During their time together, Mio and Shido grow closer and make plans for a date. With the assistance of Mana and Haruko, Mio makes preparations for their outing. They have a lovely time by the seaside, but their plans are disrupted when they come across Westcott and his followers on their return journey. Despite successfully evading them, Shido sustains an injury, causing Mio to utilize her abilities to heal him.

Despite their efforts to protect Mio, the situation takes a turn for the worse when Westcott reveals that he has kidnapped Mana and demands Mio in exchange. In a desperate attempt to save Mio, Shido jumps in front of a bullet and falls unconscious, causing Mio’s powers to go haywire. The episode concludes with her consuming Shido in order to “rebuild”him.

What to expect in Date A Live V episode 5 (predictions)?

Mio Takamiya in the upcoming episode (Image via Geek Toys)

The latest discoveries about Mio Takamiya’s history and her connections to Shido and Mana have paved the way for Date A Live V episode 5 to explore her character and importance to the storyline in greater depth.

Mio’s comeback to the battlefield, as the ultimate spirit, is highly anticipated to greatly affect the ongoing conflict between Ratatoskr and DEM. In this installment, viewers can look forward to Mio taking on a crucial role in confronting Westcott and potentially altering the course of the confrontation.