Movie
Description
"Gekijōban Date A Live: Mayuri Judgment" is a film adaptation within the "Date A Live" franchise, expanding on the original series' narrative. The story centers on Shido Itsuka, a high school student tasked with sealing the powers of Spirits—mysterious beings whose appearances cause catastrophic spatial quakes. Shido achieves this by forming emotional bonds with the Spirits, a process that often involves romantic interactions.

The film introduces Mayuri, a new Spirit who appears in Shido's world. Unlike previous Spirits, Mayuri exhibits a childlike innocence and a lack of awareness about her origins or purpose. Her arrival coincides with a series of anomalies, including the disappearance of Spirits and distortions in reality. Shido, along with his companions from the organization Ratatoskr, investigates these phenomena, uncovering a connection to Mayuri's existence.

As the story progresses, it is revealed that Mayuri is a manifestation of a program designed to reset the world, erasing all Spirits and their associated memories. This revelation creates a moral dilemma for Shido, who must decide whether to allow the reset to preserve the world or find a way to save Mayuri and the Spirits he has bonded with. The narrative explores themes of sacrifice, memory, and the consequences of altering reality.

Key characters include Shido Itsuka, whose determination to save both the world and the Spirits drives the plot; Mayuri, whose enigmatic nature and tragic backstory add emotional depth; and the recurring Spirits such as Tohka, Origami, and Kurumi, who play pivotal roles in the conflict. The film maintains the franchise's blend of action, romance, and science fiction, while delving deeper into the ethical implications of Shido's mission. The resolution hinges on Shido's ability to reconcile his desire to protect Mayuri with the broader consequences of her existence, culminating in a climactic confrontation that tests his resolve and relationships.
Information
Date A Live: Mayuri Judgement
劇場版デート・ア・ライブ 万由里ジャッジメント
Gekijōban Date A Live: Mayuri Judgment
Type: Movie
Movie/Episode length: 72 min.
Date: 08/22/2015
Categories
Genre
ActionDramaComedyRomance
Settings
FantasySci-Fi
Tags
Harem
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Cast
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Director
    Keitarō Motonaga
  • Storyboard
    Keitarō Motonaga
    Goichi Iwahata
  • Music
    Go Sakabe
  • Original Character Design
    Tsunako
  • Art Director
    Keito Watanabe
    Yukako Ogawa
  • Animation Director
    Riwako Matsui
    Kazuo Takigawa
    Tsuyoshi Moride
    Hideaki Matsuoka
    Kenji Hattori
    Eiji Ishimoto
    Jōji Yanase
    Kazuya Morimae
    Shougo Hanagami
    Atsushi Saitō
    Takaaki Nagano
    Keisuke Katayama
    Akihiro Sueda
    Sōdai Suwa
    Gian Kusaka
    China
    Makoto Nitori
  • 3D Director
    Tetsuya Watanabe
  • Director of Photography
    Tōru Fukushi
  • Script
    Hideki Shirane
  • Unit Director
    Keitarō Motonaga
    Tōru Kitahata
  • Original creator
  • Character Design
    Satoshi Ishino
    Kōji Watanabe
  • Chief Animation Director
    Kōji Watanabe
  • Mechanical design
    Yasuhiro Moriki
  • Sound Director
    Yasunori Ebina
  • Producer
    Chiaki Kurakane
Production
  • Animation Production
    Production IMS