Hideo Kojima's Favorite Anime Shirt Gets Slice-of-Life Miniseries

Lycoris Recoil, one of 2022's standout anime original series, is returning with a six-episode slice-of-life miniseries to keep fans entertained while awaiting season 2. This popular anime, which garnered praise from notable figures like Hideo Kojima, follows the daily lives of characters Chisato and Takina, among others. The miniseries, announced by the official Japanese Twitter account, will feature diverse directors and storyboard artists under the supervision of Shingo Adachi. Original character designer Imigimuru is also contributing to some of the scripts. This comes after the announcement of the second season last February, with little information available since. The anime revolves around young orphaned girls, known as "Lycoris," who work for a secret government organization to pre-emptively eliminate criminals and terrorists while posing as high school students.

Lycoris Recoil follows a secret government organization comprising young orphaned girls called "Lycoris," who prevent crimes by assassinating criminals and terrorists before they can act. They carry out these missions while disguised as high school students, making for a unique and engaging storyline.

Lycoris Recoil has been praised for its original and intriguing concept, which is uncommon for anime not based on manga. The series blends action, drama, and slice-of-life elements seamlessly, resulting in a strong fanbase. Hideo Kojima's endorsement further solidified its status in the anime community.