Spirits

**Spirits** (精霊, *Seirei*) are extraordinary beings from a different dimension. Whether their own will or not is unknown, but each time they come through to this world, they create a Spacequake that is similar to a bomb explosion which destroys everything that it engulfs. Each individual Spirit is unique in personality, power, and knowledge of the world.

Besides Mio and Tohka, the other Spirits were originally humans who bonded with gems called Sephira Crystals, which turned them into Spirits. Some of them received one from Phantom under the promise that it would grant their wish. Spirits are a secret to the public, who take shelter during the Spacequakes they cause. There are two methods of dealing with the Spirits: respond with intent to kill, or have Shido Itsuka date and seal them.

## Power & Abilities

Each individual Spirit has their own unique powers and abilities as well as the amount of Reiryoku they hold within their bodies. However, all Spirits have the same ability to create their own **Astral Dress**, as well as having an **Angel**, plus the ability to fly. Also, while they remain unsealed by Shido, their aging is slowed. Kotori theorized that this is because their Reiryoku prevents cellular aging. Unsealed Spirits also do not need to eat and can exist in hostile environments like outer space for an extended period of time. Their bodies also remain healthy regardless of hygienic activity. Spirits can replicate any outfit they see, adjusting the proportions to fit if necessary. While their individual capabilities vary, they are uniformly stronger, faster, and more durable than the average human. Even while sealed, they must restrain their physical abilities to avoid drawing suspicion.

A Spirit's powers can vary widely, with each Spirit having their own ranking in terms of stats, risk level, and Spacequake level. However, Spirits as a whole have shown resistance towards each other’s abilities, which have been proven to be overwhelmingly effective against anyone else. For instance, Miku's brainwashing fails to work on a Spirit who has access to her full powers. Likewise, Nia mentions Future Description is unable to effect a Spirit with her full Astral Dress equipped, and Inverse Tohka's Astral Dress protected her from being disintegrated from Mukuro's Michael. As for the Spirit of Origin, only those who have the same source of power as herself have shown to be able to bypass her defenses.

Spirits also have another form called **Inverse Form**, which they enter when exposed to severe negative emotions. While in this form, their appearance becomes much darker and their behavior becomes much more violent. Their powers while in this form remain the same except their **Angels**are replaced with **Demon Kings** and the source of their powers is not their Sephira Crystals but instead their Qlipha Crystals.

A Spirit can assume another exclusive mode called Full Form, which was demonstrated by Tohka Yatogami in the movie Date A Live: Mayuri Judgement. In order to gain this form, she has to combine the power of her fellow sealed Spirits into herself with the help of Mayuri. Tohka gains another Angel called Shekinah and is able to dual-wield both the new Angel and her personal Angel Sandalphon at the same time.

### Angels

The absolute shield that protects the Spirits. Its form, shape, and function all differ between each individual Spirit. Angels can take many forms, from monsters to swords, all of which seem to display some special power. Their counterparts are the Demon Kings wielded by Spirits in their Inverse Form.

### Astral Dresses

Astral Dresses are the Spirits' armor or clothing created by their power. Spirits can change it to whatever shape, color, style, or appearance they want. When a Spirit goes into its Inverse Form, their Astral Dress changes into a darker and more revealing appearance.

### Demon Kings

The primary armament of a Spirit while in their Inverse Form. They are described to be the opposites, or darker versions, of their Angels. They also appear to have the same abilities as their Angels just darker in color and nature.

## Trivia

* All of the “Angels” used by the main ten Spirits are named after Abrahamic Religious Angels in the Sephirot Tree.
	+ Likewise, the "Demon Kings" used by the Spirits in their Inverse Forms are named after the demons from the evil counterpart to the Sephirot Tree, the Qliphoth Tree.
* All of the "Astral Dresses" used by Spirits are named after the divine names of God representing each respective Sephirah in the Kabbalah.
* Each of the Spirits has a number in their name represented through a kanji which is significant to their position in the Sephirot and their respective Angel:
	+ Origami is 1 (一)
	+ Nia is 2 (二)
	+ Kurumi is 3 (三)
	+ Yoshino is 4 (四)
	+ Kotori is 5 (五)
	+ Mukuro is 6 (六)
	+ Natsumi is 7 (七)
	+ Yamai is 8 (八)
	+ Miku is 9 (九)
	+ Tohka is 10 (十)