Punishing: Gray Raven x Date A Live V Collab: Kurumi and Everything We Know

Saika | 2026-08-27

Commandants, the next major crossover has finally stepped out of the shadows. The Punishing: Gray Raven x Date A Live V collaboration is officially coming, and Kurumi Tokisaki will join PGR as an S-Rank collaboration character.

Kuro Games first confirmed the crossover in May 2026. More recently, the PGR Global team released a preview PV titled “Prologue of the Time Gap.” The video reveals Kurumi but keeps her combat kit and release date hidden.

So, what is actually confirmed? When could the collaboration arrive? More importantly, should you start saving Black Cards now? Here is everything PGR players need to know.

PGR x Date A Live V Collaboration Overview

Collab detail	Current status
Collaboration	Punishing: Gray Raven x Date A Live V
Confirmed character	Kurumi Tokisaki
Rarity	S-Rank collaboration character
Release date	Not announced
Element	Not announced
Class	Not announced
Weapon	Not announced
CUB	Not announced
Banner rules	Not announced
Global release	Confirmed through PGR Global channels

The collaboration was officially announced through the Punishing: Gray Raven Global account. In addition, the official collaboration preview PV confirms that Kurumi Tokisaki will be the featured S-Rank character.

However, the PV is a teaser rather than a full gameplay reveal. As a result, players should be careful with rumored kits, team recommendations, and release dates.

Kurumi Tokisaki Is the First Confirmed Collab Character

Kurumi Tokisaki is currently the only playable character confirmed for the crossover.

Known as Nightmare, Kurumi is one of the most recognizable Spirits in Date A Live. Her Angel, Zafkiel, allows her to manipulate time. She is also strongly associated with clocks, shadows, firearms, and alternate versions of herself. Her official Date A Live V character profile highlights her powerful space-time abilities.

Those powers sound like a natural match for PGR’s fast combat system. For example, time manipulation could appear through slowed enemies, delayed attacks, clones, or special dodge mechanics. Her pistols and clock-themed abilities could also support a highly mobile ranged playstyle.

Still, none of those mechanics have been confirmed. The preview PV uses time-based imagery, but it does not show Kurumi’s actual combat kit.

What Does S-Rank Kurumi Confirm?

Kurumi being labeled an S-Rank collaboration character confirms that she will be a major playable unit rather than a coating, NPC, or event-only trial character.

However, her S-Rank status does not reveal her role in the meta. Kuro Games has not announced:

• Her damage element
• Her frame class
• Her signature weapon
• Her recommended Memories
• Her CUB or companion
• Her Signature Move
• Her optimal team
• Her rank-dependent upgrades

Therefore, any current Kurumi build guide or tier-list placement is based on speculation.

This is especially important for meta-focused Commandants. Until her class and element are revealed, there is no way to know whether she will replace an existing team member or create a new team archetype.

When Will the PGR x Date A Live Collaboration Release?

Kuro Games has not announced an official release date for the Punishing: Gray Raven x Date A Live V collaboration.

The preview ends with “Coming Soon,” but no patch name or maintenance date is shown. Some community predictions place the event within the next few versions. Estimates such as late September or November 2026 are circulating online, but these dates are not official.

PGR also operates separate regional servers. Therefore, players should not assume that CN, JP, KR, and Global will all receive the event on the same day.

The safest approach is to wait for one of the following:

• An official version trailer
• A maintenance notice
• A Kurumi gameplay showcase
• An event calendar
• Official banner information

Until then, treat every specific launch date as a prediction.

Will Kurumi Be Free?

Kuro Games has not confirmed whether players can obtain Kurumi for free.

Previous PGR collaborations offer useful examples, but they do not guarantee the structure of this event. During the Devil May Cry 5 crossover, Dante could be earned by completing collaboration content. However, Vergil remained tied to the limited banner.

Therefore, Kurumi could be:

• Available free through event missions
• Obtainable only through a collaboration banner
• Available through both an event copy and additional banner copies
• Offered through a completely new acquisition system

For now, do not build your pull plan around a free copy. Saving enough Black Cards for the banner remains the safer choice.

Will the Collaboration Have Discounted Pulls?

The banner rules are still unknown.

Past PGR crossovers have used special collaboration tickets and limited banners. Some also offered discounted character pulls or bonus character shards. However, Kuro Games has not confirmed that the Date A Live V collaboration will repeat those systems.

Commandants should also remember that collaboration pity may not carry over to normal banners. If the event uses a separate banner, stopping before pity could leave you with progress that cannot be used elsewhere.

Because of this uncertainty, keep your resources flexible. In particular, avoid converting Black Cards into standard Character Event Construct R&D Tickets or Weapon Target R&D Tickets too early. The collaboration may use its own currency.

Could More Date A Live Characters Join PGR?

Kurumi is the only confirmed collaboration character at the moment.

Many players would like to see Tohka Yatogami, Origami Tobiichi, Kotori Itsuka, or Mio Takamiya appear in PGR. Nevertheless, the official preview does not announce a second playable character.

A second Spirit could still appear as:

• Another playable S-Rank or A-Rank character
• An event NPC
• A boss
• A coating
• A CUB
• Part of the collaboration story

For now, though, Commandants should not assume that Kurumi will be joined by another playable unit.

What Content Could the Collaboration Include?

Although the full event structure is unknown, previous PGR crossovers suggest several possible additions:

• A limited collaboration story
• Kurumi’s character banner
• A signature 6-star weapon
• A collaboration-themed CUB
• Limited coatings
• Event missions and login rewards
• Collectible items or dormitory decorations
• A themed boss battle
• Special music and loading screens

These features are reasonable possibilities, but none are confirmed for the Date A Live V event yet.

The story could be especially interesting. Kurumi’s connection to time anomalies fits naturally with PGR’s sci-fi setting. The PV’s title, “Prologue of the Time Gap,” also suggests that a temporal disturbance may bring her into the world of Babylonia.

How to Prepare for the Date A Live V Collaboration

1. Save Your Black Cards

If Kurumi is one of your must-pull characters, start saving now. Avoid unnecessary Fate banners, weapon pulls, or coating gachas until the collaboration rules are clear.

More importantly, keep your currency as Black Cards. Do not convert it into another ticket type before Kuro Games confirms which currency the collaboration banner uses.

2. Continue Clearing Daily and Weekly Content

Complete your regular missions and limited events. Even small Black Card rewards add up over several weeks.

New or returning Commandants should also progress through the main story and unlock recurring game modes as soon as possible. This gives you more time to build your account before Kurumi arrives.

3. Stock General Upgrade Materials

You cannot pre-farm Kurumi’s exact Memories yet. However, you can collect general resources such as:

• Cogs
• Construct EXP Pods
• Skill Points
• Overclock materials
• Memory enhancement materials
• Hypertune materials
• Weapon enhancement materials
• Resonance materials

These items will help you raise Kurumi quickly after her kit becomes available.

4. Wait Before Building a Team for Kurumi

Do not invest heavily in a rumored teammate simply because a leak claims Kurumi belongs to a certain element.

Her element and class will decide whether she needs a Tank, Breaker, Amplifier, Attacker, or another type of support. Therefore, wait for official gameplay information before spending rare materials.

5. Follow Official PGR Channels

The next major announcement may reveal Kurumi’s animations, class, weapon, banner, and release date. Official PGR channels should always take priority over unverified leaks.

Should You Pull for Kurumi?

That depends on what kind of Commandant you are.

If you are a Kurumi or Date A Live fan, saving now is the obvious move. Collaboration characters are usually available for a limited time, so skipping the event may mean waiting a long time for a rerun—or never seeing one.

On the other hand, meta-focused and F2P players should wait for the kit reveal. Kurumi could become a powerful core unit, but she could also compete with a well-built character already on your account.

A simple approach works best:

• Kurumi fans: Save immediately.
• Collectors: Prepare for the character, weapon, and possible CUB.
• F2P meta players: Wait for her element, class, and rank requirements.
• New players: Start playing early and build a stable account.
• Returning players: Resume weekly farming and avoid impulsive pulls.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Punishing: Gray Raven x Date A Live collaboration official?

Yes. Kuro Games has officially confirmed a collaboration between Punishing: Gray Raven and Date A Live V.

Who is the confirmed PGR x Date A Live character?

Kurumi Tokisaki is confirmed as an S-Rank collaboration character. No other playable character has been announced.

When will the PGR x Date A Live V collaboration begin?

The official release date has not been announced. The current preview only states that the collaboration is coming soon.

What are Kurumi’s element and class in PGR?

Kuro Games has not revealed Kurumi’s element or class. Her weapon, CUB, Memories, and full combat kit are also unknown.

Will Kurumi Tokisaki be free?

There is no official confirmation that Kurumi will be free. Previous crossovers have offered free characters, but the Date A Live V event may use different rules.

Will Tohka or Origami be playable?

Neither Tohka Yatogami nor Origami Tobiichi has been confirmed. Kurumi is currently the only announced S-Rank collaboration character.

Will the Kurumi banner use Black Cards?

The banner currency has not been revealed. Past collaboration banners used special tickets that could be obtained with Black Cards. Therefore, keeping your resources as Black Cards is the safest option.

Is the collaboration coming to PGR Global?

Yes. The preview was published through the official Punishing: Gray Raven Global channels, confirming that the collaboration is being promoted for Global players.

Conclusion

The Punishing: Gray Raven x Date A Live V collaboration is already one of PGR’s most anticipated upcoming events. Kurumi Tokisaki is officially confirmed as an S-Rank collaboration character, but her release date, class, element, weapon, banner rules, and acquisition method remain unknown. For now, Commandants should save Black Cards, collect general upgrade materials, and avoid planning around unverified leaks. Once Kuro Games releases Kurumi’s gameplay showcase and event schedule, players will finally be able to decide whether Nightmare deserves a permanent place in their squad.