Lycoris Recoil

Lycoris Recoil (Japanese: リコリス・リコイル, Rikorisu Rikoiru) is a Japanese mixed-media project created by Spider Lily and Asaura. An original anime television series produced by A-1 Pictures premiered in July 2022. Set in Tokyo, the series follows two young orphaned teenage girls, Chisato Nishikigi and Takina Inoue, who are recruited into a secret organization called 'Lycoris' under the 'DA (Direct Attack)' program. They carry out assassinations of criminals and terrorists to maintain peace in Japan. Simultaneously, they disguise themselves as high school students and work at a local café called 'LycoReco', handling various tasks like childcare, shopping, and teaching classes. The anime explores the challenges they face in their missions and everyday lives, as well as the deepening friendship between them. It is acclaimed for its unique characters, engaging storyline, and high-quality animation. In addition to the anime, there are manga adaptations, spin-off light novels, and stage play adaptations.