the anime series “Lycoris Retreat” announced an exciting new project of original short-form episodes. In this new project, Six short films will be produced that will portray the new daily lives of Chisato Nishikigi, Takina Inoue and the other characters. on stage at Café LycoReco.

Shingo Adachi, who directed the original series, will oversee the projectwhile each of the six short films will have different creators in charge of storyboards and direction. Additionally, one of the episodes will be directed by character designer Muru Imigi. Details and release date for these short films will be announced soon.

“Lycoris Recoil” is an original anime that first aired in July 2022. The story focuses on Chisato Nishikigi and Takina Inoue, two young agents working in a secret organization called DA (Direct Attack). This organization trains girls known as “Lycoris” to fight crime and maintain peace in Tokyo. Chisato is an exceptionally talented agent with a carefree attitude, while Takina is a serious and dedicated agent seeking redemption after an incident on a previous mission. Together, they face various missions and challenges, developing a deep friendship along the way.

The series stood out for its high quality animation, courtesy of the A-1 Pictures studio.known for his work on popular titles such as “Sword Art Online” and “Kaguya-sama: Love is War”. Shingo Adachi's direction, Muru Imigi's character design, and Shuhei Mutsuki's music were key elements. which contributed to the success of the anime.

“Lycoris Recoil” quickly gained popularity thanks to its combination of action, drama, and light comedy. The charismatic characters and intense combat scenes caught the attention of anime fans around the world. The chemistry between Chisato and Takina was particularly praised, making them a memorable duo in recent anime history.

A year ago, the production of a sequel project to “Lycoris Recoil” was announced, generating great excitement among fans. However, it is important to note that the recent announcement of the original shorts is not about this sequel, but rather an additional project. The sequel is still in development and details about it are eagerly awaited.

Source: Natalie in comics