{"id":54942,"date":"2026-08-27T15:55:54","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T07:55:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.memuplay.com\/blog\/?p=54942"},"modified":"2026-08-27T15:55:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T07:55:55","slug":"punishing-gray-raven-date-a-live-v-collab","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.memuplay.com\/blog\/punishing-gray-raven-date-a-live-v-collab.html","title":{"rendered":"Punishing: Gray Raven x Date A Live V Collab: Kurumi and Everything We Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"Punishing<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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

Kuro Games first confirmed the crossover in May 2026. More recently, the PGR Global team released a preview PV titled \u201cPrologue of the Time Gap.\u201d<\/strong> The video reveals Kurumi but keeps her combat kit and release date hidden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/contents>\n\n\n\n

PGR x Date A Live V Collaboration Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Collab detail<\/th>Current status<\/th><\/tr>
Collaboration<\/td>Punishing: Gray Raven x Date A Live V<\/td><\/tr>
Confirmed character<\/td>Kurumi Tokisaki<\/td><\/tr>
Rarity<\/td>S-Rank collaboration character<\/td><\/tr>
Release date<\/td>Not announced<\/td><\/tr>
Element<\/td>Not announced<\/td><\/tr>
Class<\/td>Not announced<\/td><\/tr>
Weapon<\/td>Not announced<\/td><\/tr>
CUB<\/td>Not announced<\/td><\/tr>
Banner rules<\/td>Not announced<\/td><\/tr>
Global release<\/td>Confirmed through PGR Global channels<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kurumi Tokisaki Is the First Confirmed Collab Character<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kurumi Tokisaki is currently the only playable character confirmed for the crossover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Known as Nightmare<\/strong>, 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<\/a> highlights her powerful space-time abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those powers sound like a natural match for PGR\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, none of those mechanics have been confirmed. The preview PV uses time-based imagery, but it does not show Kurumi\u2019s actual combat kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does S-Rank Kurumi Confirm?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\"Kurumi\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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

However, her S-Rank status does not reveal her role in the meta. Kuro Games has not announced:<\/p>\n\n\n\n