Summary
A-1 Pictures' spy comedy series,Lycoris Recoil, will return in a set of six short movies. Thus far, what has been revealed is that different creators will handle the directing and storyboarding of each movie, which will focus on the “daily life” of the characters. The series' light novel and manga illustrator, Imigimuru, will also be involved in the movie’s production.
The movies were formally announced on theLycoris Recoil X account, which gave early details of what to expect.Judging by the screenshot posted online, it appears that the follow-up will take the form of interquels set during the original show’s storyline.When translated, the Post says
“🎬 Original short movie project started 🎉
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We will deliver a total of 6 episodes about the daily lives of Senzoku, Takina and others set in a cafe ☕
Different creators will be in charge of storyboards and direction under the direction of the director 📝
#いみぎむる will be in charge of the script…!
A sneak peek at scene cuts 👀 Stay tuned for further updates!”
For fans waiting to see more from the rare entry into the “girls with guns” sub-genre afterLycorisaired in 2022, their wishes may be granted later this year.
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Lycoris’sdirector, Shingo Adachi, revealed the existence of a follow-up movie as early as February 2023, though no further news emerged after that. The end of the radio silence and the reveal of not one but six small movies is a welcome reprieve forLycorisfans, be it those who fell in love with the charisma of Chisato and Takina, or the setting of an alternate-present Tokyo that provides moreguns and gadgets than anime has seen in yearsamid the craze for fantasy works. One of the remaining questions is what content the six movies will occupy themselves with.
At least, the image of Chisato and Takina in uniform seems to suggest that the movies will be interspersed during the original show’s storyline. While the story is concise, it includes unspoken time skips between major events that are ideal for inserting extra stories unrelated to the original plot. Though it’s tempting to assume “daily life” equates to slice-of-life comedy shenanigans, with any luck, fans will also get to see Chisato and Takina getting into firefights - the other half of the show’s identity. All six movies cannot be spent on just domestic comedy, lest that formula becomes boring from overexposure.
Regardless, fans have been eager to see more of A-1 Pictures' spy series.Lycoris Recoilwas a popular entry in the Fall 2022 season, even becoming one of the fewanime recommended by video game auteur Hideo Kojima. Much of that can be attributed to the two main leads and their comedic interactions, something the upcoming movies are likely looking to capitalize on. While the post on X shows no concrete release dates, the inclusion of the “LycoReco 2nd Anniversary” hashtag suggests A-1 wants to release trailers, further information, or even theLycoris Recoilmovies themselves before 2024 is out.
Lycoris Recoil
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Lycoris Recoil is an anime series set in an alternate Japan where an all-female task force, Lycoris, maintains peace covertly. The story follows Takina Inoue, a disciplined member of the organization, and Chisato Nishikigi, a carefree yet talented Lycoris, as they tackle missions while working at a seemingly ordinary café. The series explores themes of duty and personal freedom against the backdrop of their thrilling and dangerous lifestyle.
