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The number of terrorist acts in Japan has never been lower, thanks to the efforts of a syndicate called Direct Attack (DA). The organization raises orphaned girls as killers to carry out assassinations under their "Lycoris" program. Takina Inoue is an exceptional Lycoris with a strong sense of purpose and a penchant for perfection. Unfortunately, a hostage situation tests her patience, and the resulting act of insubordination leads to her transfer out of DA.
Not thrilled about losing the only place she belonged to, she reluctantly arrives at her new base of operations—LycoReco, a cafe in disguise. Takina's new partner, however, turns out to be quite different from what she imagined. Despite...
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What is Direct Attack in Lycoris Recoil?
Direct Attack, usually called DA, is the secret organization that trains orphaned girls as Lycoris agents. Takina Inoue starts the series as a DA operative before being transferred to Cafe LycoReco.
Why is Chisato different from other Lycoris agents?
Chisato Nishikigi refuses to kill and uses non-lethal bullets despite being one of DA's most talented agents. That puts her in direct contrast with Takina, who begins as a strict mission-first shooter.
Who made the Lycoris Recoil anime?
Lycoris Recoil is an original anime produced by A-1 Pictures and directed by Shingo Adachi. The 13-episode TV series aired in Japan in 2022.
Is there more Lycoris Recoil after the 2022 series?
Yes. A short-form project titled Lycoris Recoil: Friends are thieves of time was released in 2025, focusing more on daily-life stories around the cast.
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