Lycoris Recoil

Lycoris Recoil is a Japanese original anime television series produced by A-1 Pictures.

Lycoris Recoil is a Japanese original anime television series produced by A-1 Pictures. It is set in Tokyo and follows Chisato Nishikigi and Takina Inoue, two teenage agents in the secret Direct Attack organization who work at a café while carrying out covert missions. The series aired from July 2 to September 24, 2022, for 13 episodes.

Premise

Lycoris Recoil is set in a version of Tokyo where the secret organization Direct Attack uses young female agents called Lycoris to suppress crime and terrorism. The plot follows Chisato and Takina as they work from the LycoReco café while handling both ordinary and covert tasks.

Production

The anime was announced in December 2021 and produced by A-1 Pictures. It was directed by Shingo Adachi, with an original story by Asaura, character designs by Imigimuru, and music by Shūhei Mutsuki.

Broadcast and release

Lycoris Recoil aired in Japan from July 2 to September 24, 2022, and ran for 13 episodes. The series was also distributed internationally through streaming platforms noted by trade coverage.

Reception and franchise

The title became a notable original anime of 2022 and generated related media, including manga and light novel tie-ins mentioned in reference sources.