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Date A Live, Vol. 16 (light novel)

Refrain Kurumi
By Jocelyne Allen and Tsunako Tsunako
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The battle is on: who can woo who? Shido has sealed the powers of many Spirits, but there's one he wasn’t able to subdue: the worst of them all, Kurumi Tokisaki. When she finally reappears at Raizen High School, she challenges Shido to a winner-take-all battle:... Read More
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The battle is on: who can woo who? Shido has sealed the powers of many Spirits, but there's one he wasn’t able to subdue: the worst of them all, Kurumi Tokisaki. When she finally reappears at Raizen High School, she challenges Shido to a winner-take-all battle: the first one to get seduced loses their powers.

Our hero knows a girl as clever as Kurumi wouldn’t show up without a plan. What tricks does this elusive girl have up her sleeve this time?

Discover the thrilling events in Date A Live, Vol. 16 where every moment is filled with suspense and excitement.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781975372439

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 August 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Yen Press

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 200

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