The beloved characters from Lycoris Recoil are returning with new stories in the short anime series Lycoris Recoil -Friends are thieves of time.-, which will begin streaming on Crunchyroll on April 16. The series will feature six short episodes, each offering original tales about the characters and their time at Café LycoReco.
Release Date: April 16 at 5:00 a.m. PT
Available Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS
Synopsis:
After its initial airing in the summer of 2022, the Lycoris Recoil TV anime returns with six brand-new short stories. The episodes focus on the characters’ lives at Café LycoReco, bringing fans more sweet moments to enjoy.
Production Team:
Episode 1
- Script: Shingo Adachi
- Storyboard/Direction: Takashi Sakuma
Episode 2
- Script Draft: Imigimuru
- Storyboard: Shingo Adachi
- Direction: Tsuyoshi Tobita
Episode 3
- Script: Shu Mori
- Storyboard/Direction: Kota Mori
Episode 4
- Script: Yoshikazu Tominaga
- Storyboard/Direction: Takayuki Kikuchi
Episode 5
- Script: Ken Yamamoto
- Storyboard/Direction: Motoki Nakanishi
Episode 6
- Script: Shingo Adachi
- Storyboard/Direction: Masayuki Sakoi
Directed by Shingo Adachi, Lycoris Recoil features character designs by Imigimuru (creator of This Art Club Has a Problem!) and a story written by Asaura (author of the Ben-To manga), produced by A-1 Pictures. The original anime aired from July to September 2022 and is available for streaming on Crunchyroll in both Japanese and English dubs. The series has also inspired a manga adaptation, spinoff novel, and more.
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