Warning: Contains spoilers forLycoris Recoil on Crunchyroll!The originalanimeseriesLycoris Recoil, produced by A-1 Pictures Studio, is a seinen anime about cute girls with guns. In a futuristic Tokyo without crime and violence, there is a hidden organization with all-girl agents that eliminate terrorists and criminals behind the scenes. Despite the serious tone depicted by its synopsis,Lycoris Recoil’s charming nature makes it anotheranime recommended by Kojima Hideo.
Best known for the successfulMetal Gearseries,Kojima Hideoshared his experience withLycoris Recoilon his X account on July 24th, 2022.
In his post, Kojima mentions using Amazon Prime to look up a song called, “Ai no Uta” by Koda Kumi. Instead, he finds the animeLycoris Recoil, and its peculiar name makes him think of licorice pizza. The series' curious overview, a girl assassin goes to a coffee shop, piqued his interest. Before he knew, he watched all three episodes that were released at the time, wondering where episode #4 is.
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Lycoris Recoil Is Easily One Of the Most Bingeable Anime Of All Time
The Endearing Relationship of Chisato and Takina Is the Series' Best-Selling Point
Lycoris Recoil’sstoryalternates its dramatic action scenes with an easy-going setting every episode, creating the infatuating dynamic between Nishikigi Chisato and Inoue Takina. During Chisato’s mock battle with DA agents, Harukawa Fuki and Otome Sakura, the animation shifts to a shootout between the three.Chisato’s skill at knowing a bullet’s trajectory before its shot leads to a cool sequence of her dodging both girls' shots with ease. She even derides Sakura by running up to her and blocking her attempt to shoot her twice. Afterward, Chisato and Takina leisurely shop and go to an aquarium.
Chisato is a bright and cheeky personality, whereas Takina is reserved and serious. These polar opposites create memorable moments, even life lessons within the series. Before the mock bottle with Fuki and Sakura, Chisato talks with Takina about her transfer to Café LycoReco. Chisato embraces and picks up Takina, and spins around with her in this heartfelt moment. Their different natures also clash into comedic relief throughout the series. During their visit to the aquarium,Chisato hints that her secret talent is actually her looks, and Takina monotonously dismisses that.
The Open Story Leads to Fan Theories & Potential New Content
The Characters and Mysteries In Lycoris Recoil’s World Make It Infectious
Lycoris Recoilis a fascinating anime due to its dynamic duo and questionable universe. Even video game auteur Kojima Hideo is a fan of the series! After the series' ending, more questions are left unanswered. It looks like A-1 Pictures doesn’t intend to leave viewers in suspense. Asix-episode interquel for Lycoris Recoilfeaturing the main cast’s daily lives is currently in the works at the studio.
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