Man, 'Date A Live' is one of those series where the Spirit count just keeps growing! Last I checked, there are around 10 main Spirits introduced up to the later arcs, but if we include minor or game-exclusive ones, it might creep up higher. Tohka was the first, and she's still my favorite—her emotional arc hits hard. Then you have the classics like Yoshino and Kotori, each with their own quirks and tragic backstories. The newer additions like Mukuro and Nia bring fresh dynamics, though some fans argue the series got a bit crowded.
The anime adaptations cover most of them, but the light novels dive deeper into their origins. Honestly, half the fun is seeing how Shido’s harem balances cosmic power levels with slice-of-life chaos. The Spirits’ designs and abilities are so distinct, it’s like the creators knew we’d be debating favorites forever.