Unlock the Ultimate Analysis of the Twelve Time Bullets of the Strongest Angel, Tokisaki Kurumi's "Zafkiel," in "Date A Live"

In the vast world of "Date A Live," when discussing the most complex, mysterious, and strategically valuable Spirit abilities, Kurumi Tokisaki's exclusive Angel—"Zafkiel"—is undoubtedly the top choice among fans. It is not only a powerful weapon but also a time compass capable of reversing causality and manipulating fate. It grants Kurumi the possibility to travel to the past and change the future, while also making her pay a tremendous price for it.

This article will take you deep into the core of "Zafkiel," providing a detailed analysis of its twelve types of ammunition and their extraordinary abilities, as well as exploring the secrets behind this Angel of Time.

What is "Zafkiel"? More Than Just a Weapon—The Laws of Time

"Zafkiel" is the manifestation of Kurumi Tokisaki's soul crystal, appearing as a pair of giant clocks, with a revolver and a rifle as its tangible weapons. The clock's dial is the source of "Zafkiel's" power, with the twelve numbers corresponding to twelve different time bullets, each containing unique laws for manipulating time.

However, activating "Zafkiel" requires consuming the user's "time," that is, their lifespan. Apart from the "Fourth Bullet," which can rewind time, and the "Seventh Bullet," which can pause time, most abilities require absorbing time from others to replenish. This explains why Kurumi constantly hunts humans to obtain enough "time" to execute her grand plan—returning to thirty years ago to personally eliminate the "First Spirit" and rewrite the source of all tragedies.

The Twelve Time Bullets: A Complete Analysis of Zafkiel's Authority

The core of "Zafkiel's" power lies in its twelve types of ammunition. Kurumi can activate these effects by firing the bullets into herself or her targets. Below are the detailed abilities of each bullet:

• First Bullet (Aleph): Accelerates time. It significantly increases the flow of time for the target, making their actions as fast as lightning. Kurumi often uses it on herself to gain super-speed combat abilities.
• Second Bullet (Bet): Slows time. Opposite to the First Bullet, it drastically reduces the target's time flow, making them appear almost stationary to Kurumi.
• Third Bullet (Gimel): Causes the target to mature. It accelerates the target's physical time, rapidly aging them to their future appearance.
• Fourth Bullet (Dalet): Reverses time. This is one of "Zafkiel's" most crucial abilities, capable of reverting the state of the target (including inanimate objects) to a past condition. Kurumi often uses it to heal fatal injuries and even to revert herself during mental breakdowns, preventing complete "Inversion."
• Fifth Bullet (Hei): Foresees the future. It allows Kurumi to briefly glimpse a few seconds into the future, enabling her to predict opponents' actions in battle.
• Sixth Bullet (Vav): Transmits consciousness to the past. It sends the user's consciousness to their past self, but the duration is limited and the effect is unstable.
• Seventh Bullet (Zayin): Freezes time. It completely halts the target's time, rendering them immobile. This is one of the few powerful skills that does not consume Kurumi's own time.
• Eighth Bullet (Het): Creates clones. This ability allows Kurumi to create "clones" that possess her memories and abilities. These clones are spread worldwide, gathering information and time for the original, forming the foundation of Kurumi's vast intelligence network and power source.
• Ninth Bullet (Tet): Shares senses. It enables Kurumi to establish a connection with targets in different timelines, sharing sensory information with each other.
• Tenth Bullet (Yod): Conveys memories. It transmits Kurumi's memories to the target. She once used this bullet to make Shido understand her past and resolve.
• Eleventh Bullet (Yud Aleph): Transports to the future. It sends the target to the distant future, serving as a highly strategic means of exile.
• Twelfth Bullet (Yud Bet): Transports to the past. This is "Zafkiel's" ultimate secret technique and the core of all Kurumi's actions. Activating this bullet requires an immense amount of spiritual power and time, enough to send the target back to a specified point in time. It is the only key to fulfilling her wish of rewriting history.

An Obsession Beyond an Angel

"Zafkiel" is not only a symbol of Kurumi Tokisaki's power but also a reflection of the heavy fate and obsession she carries. Each bullet fired represents her unwavering step toward her goal, no matter how lonely and dark the path may be. It is this immense power to control time, combined with the profound sorrow behind its user, that makes "Zafkiel" one of the most fascinating Angels in "Date A Live."

Browse now Date A Live merchandise