The light novel series from Fujimi Fantasia Bunko, which inspired three anime adaptations, Date A Live, Date A Live II, Date A Live III, and the anime movie Gekijoban Date A Live: Mayuri Judgement, the story of Date A Live begins thirty years after a series of large disasters, known as Spacequakes, that were caused by the appearance of mysterious entities known as Spirits.​​

Shido Itsuka, an average high school student, encounters a Spirit who despairs of humanity. Shido is later told by his younger sister, Kotori, that he alone possesses the ability to seal the power of a Spirit.​​

In order to protect the world, and to save the Spirits, Shido is determined to do whatever he can. No matter the obstacle, he is ready to face the Spirits head-on!​

A brand new character named Rio appears, who calls Shido ”Papa” and is searching for the “most important thing.”​​

After having escaped nearly being trapped in a virtual reality, Shido is afflicted by a strange feeling.​

A disturbance in the world in which he lives. Someone is out there… He cannot shake the helpless, uncomfortable feeling. This strange feeling persists… A new paradise. A girl who has the same last name as Rinne──Rio Sonogami. The girl, along with Marina… for the sake of everyone’s happiness, they wander in search of “the most important thing.”

Also known as "Hermit". She is the second Spirit whom Shido saves. She is calm and reserved, preferring to let her puppet friend, "Yoshinon", speak for her with levity and jokes. Given the number of Spirits with strong personalities, Yoshino's presence is something of an oasis for Shido's heart. The angel she manifests is "Zadkiel."

Key Features​

• Multiple Dates, Multiple Outcomes – With 11 characters to choose from and over 150 dating events, who you choose is up to you!​​
• Find Your Route to Love – The choices you make with each girl can affect your overall destiny. Clear all of your date’s conditions to reveal the heroine’s true ending!​​
• Motion Portrait Animation Comes To Life – All standing portraits that players interact with will breathe, blink, and react to your conversations! The heroines feel more realistic than ever!​​
• There’s More Where That Came From – Two previous entries in the DATE A LIVE series that were only available on the PlayStation®3, Rinne Utopia and Arusu Install, will be included in Rio Reincarnation! Reexperience the ending of your date’s route in Rinne Utopia and Arusa Install, and experience new date endings and Event CGs in Rio Reincarnation!

The PS4 version will have two modified CGs. The Steam version will contain all original CGs. Gameplay for both releases will be the same as the original Japanese version. The Steam version will also include Traditional Chinese subtitles.

Date A Live: Rio Reincarnation is coming to PS4 and PC (Steam) in June 2019.