The anime Lycoris Recoil (official abbreviation: LycoReco) has revealed preview stills from Episode 3 of its new original short movie series, Lycoris Recoil – Friends are thieves of time. The latest visuals feature Chisato Nishikigi working at Café LycoReco and Takina Inoue flashing a rare, full-faced smile.

Set against the familiar backdrop of Café LycoReco, the short movie captures the warm, everyday moments of Chisato, Takina, and their companions. Episode 3 is scheduled to premiere on Aniplex’s official YouTube channel at 9:00 PM on the 30th.

About Lycoris About

Originally aired from July to September 2022, Lycoris Recoil follows Chisato Nishikigi and Takina Inoue, agents of the secret organization DA (Direct Attack) tasked with preventing crimes before they occur. The series became a social media sensation due to its shocking developments and engaging characters.

Chisato, known as the most powerful Lycoris agent in history, is cheerful and free-spirited, while Takina, also highly skilled, is cool-headed and driven by efficiency. The contrast between the two created a compelling dynamic that captured viewers’ hearts.

Upon its release, Lycoris Recoil quickly became a hit. Its Blu-ray Disc ranked third in the ORICON Weekly Blu-ray Disc Ranking dated October 3, 2022, with first-week sales of 21,000 units—the highest first-week sales in the TV anime category for the fiscal year 2022 (starting from December 27, 2021). The series' success even led to a stage adaptation.

Source : ORICON NEWS