Date A Live (dub) Episode 10 -

: It is revealed that Kotori was originally human but gained Spirit powers five years prior during a mysterious fire. She is currently kept in a containment room as her Spirit side threatens to consume her.

The episode shifts from high-stakes combat to emotional character building, dealing with the fallout of the previous rooftop battle.

: Shido visits Origami Tobiichi in the hospital. She reveals her parents were killed in the fire five years ago by the Flame Spirit, swearing a blood oath to kill Kotori, unaware of her true identity. Date A Live (Dub) Episode 10

Fans from community forums have noted several changes from the original source material:

: Despite the heavy themes, the episode includes comedic moments where Origami manipulates Shido’s inability to say "no," forcing him to feed her and take her temperature. English Dub Cast : It is revealed that Kotori was originally

: Reine Murasame informs Shido that he must date Kotori in two days to seal her powers, or she will be eliminated.

The English Dub features the long-standing voices of the franchise: : Jessie James Grelle Kotori Itsuka : Brynn Apprill Origami Tobiichi : Michelle Lee Tohka Yatogami : Michelle Rojas Kurumi Tokisaki : Alexis Tipton Notable Differences from the Light Novel : Shido visits Origami Tobiichi in the hospital

: In the anime, Tohka finds Shido immediately after he wakes up; in the novel, they meet after his hospital visit. Date A Live: Episode 10 - Umai Yomu Anime Blog