![]() Both are a couple of the most preternaturally gifted killers of all time. Ousted for taking some drastic measures in an operation gone wrong, Takina falls in with Chisato who, as a bubbly extrovert, is diametrically opposed in disposition to Takina’s aloof and perhaps robotic nature. The build-up of the first episode toward this premise is immensely satisfying, seen partially from the perspective of Takina as she is excommunicated from DA (“Direct Attack”), a secret organization of female assassins secretly eliminating criminals in service of maintaining Japan’s prosperous outward image. It’s also evident in the action itself, of course, which takes immense satisfaction in brutal gunplay that stands in delightful contrast to the cozy slice-of-life vibe of the rest of the show, an element which it holds in almost equal interest. It takes a sideways approach, making a nod to The Terminator as one of the more ludicrous moments of comedy of the season. Even as it pays deference to blockbuster classics (like the ‘80s and ‘90s action classics strewn across Chisato’s cluttered safehouse apartment), it would be inadequate to reduce Lycoris Recoil to any pair of references. The girls, Chisato and Takina, run the LycoReco cafe and carry out fairly mundane favors for the clientele, alongside more violent contract work, running anti-terrorist ops with support of their mentor Mika and former intelligence officer Mizuki. With the premise set up in its first episode, Lycoris Recoil could have gotten away with a simple case-of-the-week format, as it establishes the routine of its main characters – the gunslinging teenage mercenaries known as Lycoris (after the spider-lily that also acts as their emblem). An atypical premise alongside engaging action make Lycoris Recoil a standout amidst the spring season (and one with loud support from Hideo Kojima). ![]() That’s not to mention its warmer, more mundane moments and not least of all its playfulness with romance tropes in the coupling of various characters: there’s at least one “kabedon” wall slam. Anime funny moments movie#But there’s plenty more to love the show for, like its aforementioned movie obsession, from its opening credits Stand By Me homage to the George Méliès reference in its closing, to later discussions of the joys of the silver screen, even in the middle of a fight. ![]() ![]() An old showbiz saying goes that “all you need for a movie is a girl and a gun.” Though maybe a little outdated in general, it holds true for the entertainment value found in Lycoris Recoil, a lovingly cinephilic, girls-with-guns action anime from director Shingo Adachi and writer Asaura, who came up with its original story. ![]()
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