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| “ | Un, I bet you've already noticed it, but Spirits are humans that received Sephira Crystals. ──No, I've distributed my power to them, that statement would be more accurate? Originally, the word Spirit only referred to me, the First Spirit. | „ |
| ~ Mio Takamiya introducing herself. |
| “ | But, we have to be careful. Love also could also be, the emotion that will destroy the world. | „ |
| ~ Reine Murasame to Kotori Itsuka. |
| “ | You're disappointed of humans. You think this world is hopeless. Do you want power? A power big enough to change the world? | „ |
| ~ Reine as Phantom offering power to a depressed Miku Izayoi. |
Mio Takamiya (in Japanese: 崇宮澪, Takamiya Mio), the First Spirit, is one of the main antagonists of the Date A Live franchise.
Mio is the first Spirit to ever appear on reality, causing the First Spacequake 30 years ago prior the beginning of the series, and then bringing more Spirits to the world. She is also known as the Spirit of Origin, due to her existence being the source for the appearance of other Spirits. As the Mother of All Spirits, she is the one that has been turning humans into Spirits, causing normal humans to become Inverse Spirits in the Spirit Dimension and then turning them into targets of humanity, and mainly of Deus.Ex.Machina Industries.
To keep her eyes over Shinji Takamiya (now reborn as Shido Itsuka), she created a human doppelganger of herself called Reine Murasame (in Japanese: 村雨 令音, Murasame Reine) and put her as the Head Analyst aboard Ratatoskr's Fraxinus and a non-certified medic who can perform simple first aid tasks. It is revealed in late volumes that Reine is Phantom, the mysterious entity who turned Kotori Itsuka and Miku Izayoi in Spirits.
She is voiced by Aya Endou in the Japanese version of season 4, and Barret Nash in the English dub. Both of whom also voice Reine Murasame. As Phantom, she is voiced by Emily Neeves in English (Seasons 3 and 4).
Character Description[]
Mio Takamiya - First Spirit[]
Mio is the "First Spirit" born when the Spirit Formula gather all of the world's mana in a single location by the work of Isaac Westcott, Elliot Woodman, and Ellen Mathers, thirty years prior. However, her birth involuntarily caused the first spatial quake to occur, which destroyed a huge part of Eurasia. Mio had the mentality of an infant, and continuously fluctuated between reality and another dimension that was created as a result of her birth. Because of this, smaller spatial quake would happen every time she appeared in the world, which would ravage the world a few months after her birth. Her codename is Deus.
One day, she was approached by a boy named Shinji Takamiya, who gave the naked girl his jacket and decided to bring her home with him. Mio received her name of their first meeting, 30th. Shinji also gave her key insight on the concept of love. While living with Shinji and Mana, Mio quickly started to gain self-awareness of the real world by reading books, following the radio and watching television and cassettes. One time, Shinji took Mio around town and told her about everything that caught her attention. Mio was so overjoyed that she cried. Apparently, however, DEM uncovered Mio's location, forcing her to flee with Shinji. While running, Woodman appeared before them, but he allowed them to pass after asking Mio if she is happy being with Shinji. Despite this, Westcott revealed that he had abducted Mana but was willing to trade her for Mio. Denying him, Westcott shot Shinji in the chest using a gun. This caused Mio to finally realizing how much Shinji meant to her and escaped. Her personality changes into demeanor and very melancholic to an extreme goal driven into willingly sacrifice countless humans achieve her wish.
Mio absorbed Shinji's corpse into her and recreates him by nurturing "Shido" in her womb before giving birth to him—becoming his new mother. Her plan was to entrust him with her power so that he could become her eternal lover. Since the body of a normal human is frail to accept all her power at once, Mio only gave Shido the power to take in the Spirit's power. Then, she divided her power, planting them like seeds into young girls in order for Shido to gradually take their powers one by one. However, humans were not compatible with the Qlipha Crystals she created, causing them to turn into monsters and go berserk. Therefore, Mio decided to reverse their properties, turning them into Sephira Crystals to make them more compatible, starting with Nia Honjou. Around this time, Mio successfully gave birth to Shido, and left him to be adopted by the Itsuka family.
At some point, one of the berserk Spirits attacked a young Kurumi Tokisaki, though Mio managed to save her, still willing trick Kurumi into becoming a Spirit under the premise of being an ally of justice who was saving the world from Spirits. One day, however, Kurumi invited Mio over to her friend Sawa Yamauchi's place. This caused Mio to be caught in the act of removing the Qlipha Crystal from the body of the Efreet Spirit, who was revealed to be none other than Sawa. This revelation caused Kurumi to start transforming into her Inverse Form. However, much to Mio's surprise, Kurumi stopped her transformation by using her Fourth Bullet to reverse time and return to a moment before she started feeling overwhelmed by despair. Mio sincerely apologizes and states that she had no ill will towards Kurumi, but she cannot stop until she had entrusted her power to those chosen among humanity.
Reine Murasame - Phantom[]
Reine is the analyst onboard the Fraxinus, she is a non-certified medic who can perform simple first aid tasks. On the second day of the semester, she transfers into Shido's school as his assistant homeroom teacher. She is soft spoken, often speaking in a nonchalant manner who seems to have a physically weak stature and always seems to be tired. She even says that she has not slept for 30 years.
It is revealed in Volume 16 that she is the enigmatic entity known as Phantom and Mio's doppelganger. A mysterious entity is who gave humans their Spirit powers. It's heavily implied that Reine is assisting Mio to offer females the Sephira Crystals. This was done by offering them a gem that dissolved into their hands infusing them with the power of a Spirit. Whenever meeting someone Reine always conceals her identity by turning her appearance and voice into 'noise' so while people know she's there and can 'hear' her voice in their minds, nobody can discern or remember what Phantom looked or sounded like (even on camera) so her whole identity, including gender, is hidden. Reine is also the one who told Kurumi about where the "Second Spirit" to show on Earth may be held in along with the information that Shido holds the powers equivalent to three Spirits within him. She stated Origami was the best girl to turn into a Spirit and is surprised that she is rebelling against her.
Appearance[]
Mio Takamiya[]
Mio while she lived with the Takamiyas.
As Mana's memories began to flood back to her like rapid-fire snapshots, she briefly glimpsed Mio's appearance, describing her as a girl with flowing long hair. However, Mio's ever-shifting ability to transform means her appearance is never static. When <Phantom>'s disguise is uncovered by Kurumi, she initially appears identical to her clone Reine Murasame. Yet, upon emerging from Kurumi's shadow, she reverts to the same visage she had thirty years ago when she first encountered Shinji, resembling a slightly younger version of Reine.
In the contemporary era, Mio often conceals her true identity beneath an intricate mosaic to more efficiently distribute the Sephira. Clad in her Astral Dress, she dons a stunningly intricate gown with hues reminiscent of transparent water droplets. Adorning her bosom and hair are delicate flower ornaments fashioned after cherry blossoms, crafted from a luminous material akin to light. Gold jewelry accents her neck, shoulders, and torso, the latter serving as the bearer of her cherished teddy bear. In this ethereal state, Mio is barefoot, her Astral Dress radiating a luminescence akin to the Northern Lights. Hovering behind her is a distorted halo adorned with ten stars, each one glowing in harmony with the recaptured Sephira Crystals.
Her measurements are recorded as B89/W60/H87.
Reine Murasame[]
How Reine appears in the visual novels.
Reine possesses an undeniable beauty, characterized by her fair complexion and youthful appearance that belies her claim of thirty years without sleep. Her long, disheveled pale blue hair is typically tied into a right-side ponytail, complementing her perpetually sleepy blue eyes. A notable feature is the dark circles beneath her eyes, adding an air of mystery to her countenance. She accessorizes with circular-framed glasses, enhancing her enigmatic allure.
Standing at 164 cm tall, her measurements are recorded as B95/W63/H89.
Always accompanied by a small blue teddy bear tucked into her breast pocket, Reine's attire varies depending on her surroundings. While aboard the Fraxinus, she dons the uniform of <Ratatoskr>, but as a Physics teacher at Shido's school, she opts for a long white lab coat layered over a pink shirt with a modest V-neck collar. Paired with a purple miniskirt, black stockings, and blue teddy bear slippers, her ensemble exudes a quirky charm. Additionally, she wears a small silver ring on a delicate chain around her neck.
In her guise as <Phantom>, Reine envelops herself in a mosaic that obscures her appearance and voice, rendering her unidentifiable while still audible and visible. During a conversation with Shido following his time travel, she briefly assumed the form of Rinne Sonogami, referring to it as "another shape".
Engaged in a brief altercation with Kurumi, Reine dons an Astral Dress reminiscent of her original self, Mio Takamiya. This dress, with its translucent hue resembling water droplets, features a striking slit that exposes her left leg. Adorned with flowers and golden jewelry, and accented by leaf-shaped fabric strands, the ensemble exudes an ethereal elegance.
Personality[]
Mio Takamiya[]
Mio manipulating Kurumi into killing her best friend
Upon her arrival in this world, Mio possessed the innocence and naivety akin to that of an infant. Yet, her rapid exposure to diverse media sources facilitated a remarkable evolution, endowing her with self-awareness and intellect at an extraordinary pace. Her bond with Shinji served as a profound lesson in love, shaping her understanding of human emotions. However, following Shinji's tragic demise at the hands of Westcott, Mio underwent a profound transformation, her once gentle demeanor replaced by an unyielding determination bordering on ruthlessness. Driven by an unwavering desire to bestow her powers upon Shinji, she spared no sacrifice, even at the expense of countless human lives, in her pursuit of the Sephira Crystals' purification.
Despite her fervent pursuit of her goal, traces of morality lingered within Mio's heart. Her act of saving Kurumi, a stranger at the time, and her subsequent heartfelt apology upon revealing the truth about Spirits, attested to the remnants of her compassion. As she joined forces with Kurumi in the hunt for Spirits, a palpable melancholy permeated Mio's demeanor, her countenance forever marked by a wistful expression.
In her relentless quest to revive Shinji, Mio displayed a willingness to sacrifice even the Spirits, whom she regarded as her own daughters, and to erase Shido's identity. Yet, she grappled openly with the selfishness inherent in her actions, acknowledging her physical strength's incongruity with her emotional vulnerability. Recognizing Shido as an inadequate replacement for Shinji, she harbored a desperate hope of creating a worthy successor to alleviate her torment. Upon reconciling with this painful truth, Mio resolved to safeguard her remaining loved ones at any cost, even if it meant sacrificing her own life.
Mio accepts her demise, deciding to stop Westcott
Her journey was fraught with inner turmoil, torn between her love for Shinji and the weight of her responsibilities. Each sacrifice exacted its toll, yet Mio pressed on, driven by an unwavering determination to rewrite destiny itself. Though her actions teetered on the precipice of moral ambiguity, glimpses of her former self persisted, reminders of the humanity buried beneath layers of resolve. As she navigated the treacherous path before her, Mio grappled with the consequences of her choices, grappling with the shadows of doubt that haunted her every step.
In the end, Mio's journey was one of redemption as much as it was of sacrifice. Through trials and tribulations, she emerged not unscathed, but transformed, her resolve tempered by the fires of adversity. And though her path may have been fraught with darkness, she carried with her the flicker of hope, a beacon to guide her through the storm.
Reine Murasame[]
Reine speaking with Shido about the mental state of Yamai; explaining her knowledge about psychology.
Reine, unlike her fellows from Ratatoskr (who are most dumb and only became true experts in the most dangerous situations) is a very quiet, composed, inteliigent and mature woman compared to the rest of the female crew. Reine is a person of few words and goes straight to the point rather than discussing about minor details. Surprisingly enough, and despite her usual cold demeanor, she has proven countless times to be a very sensitive, considerate and understanding person. This is more revealed in future volumes;
- When Kotori mentioned Shido was near to being suicidal in the past in Light Novel Volume 1, Reine reacted strangely to this, almost emotional.
- She also was noticeably angry when she saw the modifications that DEM Industries had been made on Mana's body.
- She also gave a similar reaction when Shido mentioned she was like a mother after she calmed other Spirits whom Natsumi made younger.
Even so, most of her reactions are related to people close to her or people she met in the past. She doesn't seem to be concerned about people with minor participation like Ai, Mii and Mai. However, that doesn't mean she will abandon the civilians and victims of the Spirits and DEM.
Reine with Yoshino; a Spirit whom she had no difficulties to understand Yoshinon is her other personality
She is not only logical and intelligent but have quick thoughts and decisions, witted enough to adapt to the sudden appearance of the Yamai sisters and seamlessly integrate them into her class field trip without raising suspicions from other students and teachers, much to Shido's surprise. Most of the time, Reine is a person of great use and is good at giving advice and coaching Shido during his dates with the Spirits, even Kotori seems to take her advice well. Aside from that, Reine is a person who has deep knowledge about physics and psychology, and can easily find out what people are feeling just by standing beside them or looking straight at their faces.
Many people, including Shido, Yoshino and Kotori stated that she is like a mother, which she seems to react to in a strange way (considering she is a maternal figure to Shido Itsuka). While Reine is normally calm and collected, there are rare occasions where she shows anger. These instances are rare enough that Kotori had never seen her angry until the events of Volume 3, when Reine showed her Mana's body had been heavily modified to give her an abnormal strength at the cost of lowering her remaining lifespan to 10 years. This is due to the fact that Reine, is a fragment clone of Mio Takamiya, a person who witnessed Isaac Ray Peram Westcott killing Shinji (Shido) and kidnapped Mana only to conduct brutal human experiments in her body to turn her into a Wizard.
Reine as Phantom in front of a young Kotori.
When disguised as Phantom, she retains her calm and analytic personality. As a person of great charisma, Reine can easily convince people to become Spirits (in a few ocassions where she asks if they want power) using their traumatic experiences as fuel for their hunger for power.
While her true intentions were considered to be a mystery at first, it was later revealed she appears to have a goal orientated mindset focused on the fulfillment of something that she described as her wish. A wish of love and revenge. To that end, she has turned several humans into Spirits using Sephira Crystals while Mio Takamiya was turning humans into monsters using the Qlipha Crystals to purify them and then turn them into Sephirah Crystals. To do this, Phantom has shown to be willing to use several underhanded tactics, some that can be considered unethic and cruel (most of her targets were children).
When she turned Kotori into a spirit, she preyed on her desire to stop being a crybaby. When she turned Miku into a spirit, she used her hatred of humanity (especially of men) and her despair for losing her voice. When she turned Origami into a Spirit, she used her desire to obtain power to defeat the Spirits who killed her parents. As a spy, Reine doesn't appear to like the codename given to her by Ratatoskr, as seen by her displeased reaction when Shido called her by it. As Phantom, appears to evaluate a person based on their potential as a future Spirit. To that end, she has been looking for talented people to turn them into Spirits, and is willing to discard people without potential to become a Spirit.
Powers and Abilities[]
First Spirit[]
Phantom[]
Quotes[]
Mio Takamiya[]
Reine Murasame/Phantom[]
Last Words (dialogue)[]
Trivia[]
- She cannot pronounce Shido's name, which is why she calls him Shin. This is related to his form persona, Shinji Takamiya. Deep inside, Reine and Mio still love Shinji rather than the actual Shido himself.
- Reine's voice actor, Aya Endo, also voices Phantom in Date A Live: Rinne Utopia. Confirming her theory as Phantom.
- According to the Afterword of Volume 18, Mio's Astral Dress is based off the concept of a maternity dress.
- In the English Dub, Reine's name is pronounced as 'Reina'.
