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Date A Live: Mayuri Judgment (2015) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2015 · 72 mins · Japanese
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Directed by
Keitaro Motonaga
Starring
Sora Amamiya, Marina Inoue, Minori Chihara, Takehito Koyasu, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Ayana Taketatsu

A strange spiritual wave descends upon Tengu City, disrupting the newfound peace. Simultaneously, a beautiful and enigmatic girl appears, her gaze fixed on Shidou and his companions. As she arrives, a huge sphere begins to emit the wave. With her arrival, a declaration is made: "Because I’ve met you…I’m no longer an existence born to disappear." But what is her purpose, and what does she intend?

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (15)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Every angle
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15 events in order · contains spoilers

Date A Live: Mayuri Judgment Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Date A Live: Mayuri Judgment (2015) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Pool gathering after the concert

    Following her concert, Miku Izayoi invites the group to a reserved indoor pool, turning the venue into a quiet, reflective retreat. The gathering lets everyone bask in a calm energy and strengthens their bonds after the performance. It serves as a tranquil counterpoint just before the story's rising tensions.

    When
    Evening
    Where
    Reserved indoor pool
  2. Shido sees a mysterious girl

    As the group heads home, Shido begins to see a mysterious girl who only he can perceive, a fleeting figure that vanishes as suddenly as she appears. The encounter unsettles him and leaves him to wonder what lurks beneath everyday life. It foreshadows the larger forces converging around his relationships.

    When
    Night
    Where
    On the way home from the pool
  3. A sphere over Tengu City

    Morning reveals a gigantic sphere hovering over Tengu City, invisible to all but the Fraxinus’ radar. Shido senses a connection between the sphere and the girls’ hidden feelings for him. The team contemplates a plan to address the anomaly before it grows dangerous.

    When
    Morning
    Where
    Tengu City
  4. Reine's plan to ease the tension

    Reine Murasame proposes a bold plan: Shido should date each of the six Spirit girls in turn to ease their emotional tension and, ideally, make the sphere vanish. The idea is delicate and fraught with emotion, but it reflects the strange bond that has formed between Shido and the girls. The group agrees to begin the sequence immediately, with the watcher following every step.

    When
    Day
    Where
    Fraxinus ship / city vicinity
  5. First date with Kaguya

    First in the dating sequence, Shido visits Kaguya Yamai and begins to loosen the emotional knots surrounding her. The dates are intimate and charged, as past grievances and unspoken feelings surface. A silent watcher trails their every move, recording the impact on the sphere and the girls.

    When
    Day
    Where
    Various city locations
  6. Second date with Miku

    Next, Shido dates Miku Izayoi, and their time together intensifies the emotional exchange between them. The watcher remains close, while the atmosphere around the sphere grows more volatile. The bond they share hints at a power that could shift the balance of the unfolding crisis.

    When
    Day
    Where
    Various city locations
  7. Third date with Yoshino

    Shido spends time with Yoshino Himekawa, offering support and friendly closeness that stirs deeper feelings in her. The atmosphere remains heavy with unspoken emotion, and the sphere's presence seems to pulse with every smile. The watcher notes the change in the mood around the group.

    When
    Day
    Where
    Various city locations
  8. Fourth date with Yuzuru

    Shido's date with Yuzuru Yamai unfolds with tenderness and vulnerability, helping her suppress painful thoughts. The tension in the air thickens as the sphere responds to their evolving connection. The watcher continues to shadow them, collecting impressions for the plan's outcome.

    When
    Day
    Where
    Various city locations
  9. Fifth date with Kotori

    On his date with Kotori Itsuka, Shido sees her gentle leadership and hidden worries, further easing chronic strain among the girls. The emotional currents grow warmer and the sphere lingers overhead as if waiting for a final push. The watcher trails the pair, taking notes for Reine's strategy.

    When
    Day
    Where
    Various city locations
  10. Final date with Tohka and Mayuri's reveal

    On his final date with Tohka Yatogami, a disturbance from Origami Tobiichi interrupts their moment, and Shido meets Mayuri who explains her origin and connection to the sphere. The revelation shifts the mission from mere dating to balancing the girls’ moods. Tohka's feelings toward Shido intensify, while the watcher records the turning point.

    When
    Evening
    Where
    Near city outskirts
  11. Mayuri explains her role and the first attack

    Mayuri reveals she was born from the girls’ Spirit energies and exists to balance their moods and keep the situation in check. She warns that the sphere and the emotional energies could destabilize if mismanaged. Soon Kerubiel materializes, launching a direct attack on the group.

    When
    Moments after Mayuri's statement
    Where
    Over the city
  12. Unsealing and Jealousy in battle

    During the assault, the girls’ Spirit powers briefly unseal to defend Mayuri, while Reine notes Mayuri’s jealousy over the dates makes her Angel form more dangerous. The battle tightens as the team fends off Kerubiel's aggression. The mood in the fight reflects the fragile balance of the energies at stake.

    When
    During battle
    Where
    Battlefield near Fraxinus
  13. Final assault and resolution

    Kerubiel undergoes a second transformation and intensifies its assault. Kurumi Tokisaki secretly steps in to aid Shido, and Mayuri’s influence helps the girls’ powers empower Tohka, granting her Astral Dress. In a decisive act, Tohka, aided by Mayuri’s support, kisses Shido and destroys Kerubiel.

    When
    Climax
    Where
    Battle location
  14. Mayuri fades away and tokens

    Mayuri begins to fade away after the victory, leaving Shido with a necklace and a lollipop—tokens reminiscent of the ones he gave Yuzuru and Kotori on their dates. Her departure marks a quiet, bittersweet goodbye, underscoring the fragile nature of her existence. The group processes the loss as the city starts to return to normal.

    When
    Post-battle
    Where
    Battle aftermath
  15. Epilogue: repair and longing for more dates

    Days after the battle, Shido and Tohka watch the city’s repairs progress, and the other girls join them, asking for more dates with Shido. He chooses to step back from pursuing further relationships for the moment, prioritizing their safety and peace. The group remains close, hoping for a quieter future together.

    When
    Days after
    Where
    Tengu City

Last updated: October 03, 2025 at 06:47

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Timeline questions answered

Date A Live: Mayuri Judgment Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Date A Live: Mayuri Judgment (2015): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

What is the giant sphere hovering over Tengu City?

The sphere, called Kerubiel, is formed from the Spirit energies that the six girls unconsciously emit due to their deep feelings for Shido. Reine Murasame explains that the accumulated emotional energy created this physical manifestation, which only the Fraxinus radar can detect. The sphere grows more volatile as the girls' emotional tension increases.

Foreshadowing: Shido first sees a mysterious girl right after the pool gathering, hinting at the spiritual disturbance already forming.

  • kerubiel
  • sphere
  • tengu city
  • spirit energy
  • reine plan
Q2

Who is Mayuri and how was she born?

Mayuri is a girl born from the Spirit powers that Shido sealed away from the six girls. She explains that she was created from their accumulated emotional energy and exists to balance their moods and keep the spiritual situation under control. Her statement 'Because I've met you… I'm no longer an existence born to disappear' suggests she gained individuality through meeting Shido.

Foreshadowing: The mysterious girl only Shido can see foreshadows Mayuri's connection to him.

  • mayuri
  • born
  • spirit powers
  • origin
  • spiritual being
Q3

Why does Shido need to date each Spirit girl?

Reine Murasame proposes that Shido date each of the six girls in turn to relieve their emotional tension. Since the sphere is formed from their unconscious Spirit energy emitted through deep feelings for Shido, easing these feelings should cause the sphere to vanish. The dating sequence progresses through Kaguya, Miku, Yoshino, Yuzuru, Kotori, and finally Tohka.

Foreshadowing: The tension from previous encounters with the girls builds throughout the story, making this solution logical.

  • dating
  • reine plan
  • emotional tension
  • spirit energy
  • reduce sphere
Q4

Why does Mayuri disappear after the battle?

Mayuri begins to fade away because she was born from the Spirit powers the girls unconsciously emitted, making her an intangible existence. When Tohka kisses Shido to destroy Kerubiel, the seal is completed and Mayuri's presence becomes unstable. She leaves Shido with a necklace and lollipop as tokens before disappearing, reminiscent of gifts he gave to other girls during their dates.

Foreshadowing: Mayuri's line about being 'an existence born to disappear' foreshadows her fate.

  • mayuri fade
  • disappear
  • death
  • farewell
  • tokens
Q5

What is Kerubiel and why does it attack?

Kerubiel is the Angel form of the giant sphere that appeared over Tengu City. After Mayuri says farewell to Shido, Kerubiel transforms into its Angel form and launches an attack on the group. Reine realizes that Mayuri's deep jealousy over the girls dating Shido makes her Angel form more dangerous, causing Kerubiel to become aggressive.

Foreshadowing: The sphere's presence grows more volatile as the dating sequence progresses.

  • kerubiel
  • angel
  • attack
  • monster
  • sphere transformation
Q6

How does Tohka kissing Shido destroy Kerubiel?

With Mayuri's help, the girls' powers gathered by Mayuri begin to resonate with Tohka, granting her a new Astral Dress. When Tohka kisses Shido, this seals the spiritual connection and allows her to destroy Kerubiel. The kiss acts as a catalyst that channels the combined Spirit energy through Tohka to eliminate the threat.

Foreshadowing: Mayuri's presence and assistance during the battle enables this power transfer to Tohka.

  • tohka kiss
  • shido
  • kerubiel
  • destroy
  • astral dress
Q7

How does Mayuri's jealousy affect the battle?

During the battle against Kerubiel, Reine realizes that Mayuri's jealousy over the girls dating Shido makes her Angel form more dangerous. This emotional conflict causes Kerubiel to become more aggressive and powerful, escalating the fight. Mayuri's jealousy stems from watching Shido go on dates with each of the six Spirit girls.

Foreshadowing: The mysterious watcher following Shido's dates represents Mayuri's growing jealousy.

  • mayuri jealousy
  • kerubiel
  • danger
  • battle
  • emotion
Q8

Why does Kurumi help Shido during the battle?

Kurumi Tokisaki secretly steps in to aid Shido during the final assault against Kerubiel. While her exact motivations are not fully explained in the summary, Kurumi has always had complex feelings toward Shido and often acts暗中 (secretly) to protect him or advance her own goals. Her assistance proves crucial in turning the tide of battle.

Foreshadowing: Kurumi's secretive nature and past actions hint at her willingness to help Shido when needed.

  • kurumi
  • help
  • battle
  • secret
  • support
Q9

How does Tohka gain her Astral Dress?

During the final battle, Mayuri's influence helps the girls' powers resonate with Tohka, granting her a new Astral Dress. This enhanced form gives Tohka the ability to confront Kerubiel more effectively. The Astral Dress represents a power-up enabled by the combined Spirit energy that Mayuri gathered from all six girls.

Foreshadowing: Mayuri's role as a balancer of the girls' moods allows her to redirect their energy to Tohka.

  • tohka
  • astral dress
  • power up
  • spirit energy
  • transformation
Q10

What do the necklace and lollipop mean that Mayuri leaves?

Mayuri leaves Shido with a necklace and a lollipop as tokens of their encounter. These items are reminiscent of the ones Shido gave to Yuzuru and Kotori during their respective dates earlier in the story. The tokens serve as bittersweet mementos of Mayuri's brief existence and her connection to Shido despite her fading away.

Foreshadowing: Shido's dates with Yuzuru involved giving her items, setting up this parallel moment.

  • necklace
  • lollipop
  • tokens
  • mayuri
  • gift
  • memento
Q11

Why does Origami interrupt Shido's date with Tohka?

Origami Tobiichi interrupts Shido's final date with Tohka, creating a disturbance that allows Mayuri to reveal herself to Shido. While the summary doesn't detail Origami's specific motivation, her interruption serves as the catalyst for Mayuri's appearance and the subsequent revelation about her origin and the sphere's nature.

Foreshadowing: Origami has historically had strong feelings for Shido and often interferes with his interactions with other girls.

  • origami
  • interrupt
  • date
  • tohka
  • mayuri reveal
Q12

Why is the sphere invisible to everyone except Fraxinus?

The giant sphere over Tengu City is invisible to ordinary people because it exists in a spiritual dimension, detectable only by advanced spiritual technology. The Fraxinus ship possesses specialized radar capable of sensing Spirit energy, which is why only their equipment can perceive the sphere. This emphasizes the hidden nature of the Spirit world from ordinary humans.

Foreshadowing: Shido's ability to see the mysterious girl hints at his unique sensitivity to spiritual phenomena.

  • sphere
  • invisible
  • fraxinus
  • radar
  • spiritual detection

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  • tense
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  • action-packed
  • hopeful
  • melancholic
  • mysterious
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  • bittersweet
  • melancholic
  • hopeful
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Why they belong together: These films are grouped together because they share a specific emotional arc: they deliver on the action and adventure but conclude with a powerful, bittersweet resonance. The shared focus is on the cost of heroism and the lingering sadness of loss, even in triumph.

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