"lol she's holding that cake" Imigimuru, Character Designer for Lycoris Recoil, Celebrates Voice Actress Shion Wakayama's Birthday with Takina-Designed Cake Illustration

Manga artist Imigimuru updated their X account. They celebrated the birthday of voice actress Shion Wakayama, who plays Takina Inoue in the anime "Lycoris Recoil" for which they handled character design, with a newly drawn illustration, generating significant buzz.

The published image features the words "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" along with a depiction of Takina Inoue wearing a party hat and beaming with a full smile. What Takina is holding up with both hands is a heaping pile of cake generously drizzled with chocolate sauce. This has the same shape as the menu item that Takina devised in the series, which became a topic of conversation among viewers due to its unique visual appearance.

Fans responded to this post with comments such as "I'm so happy to see Takina's smile," "This is a premium birthday present that only Imigimuru-sensei could give," "lol she's holding that cake," and "So cute~~, happy birthday."

"Lycoris Recoil" is an original TV animation that aired in 2022. It depicts the activities of girls called "Lycoris" who are agents of the secret organization "DA (Direct Attack)" that prevents crimes before they happen. The story of the bond deepening between the optimistic Chisato, who is called the strongest Lycoris in history, and the cool, efficiency-focused Takina through their daily life at Café LycoReco and various incidents gained popularity and continues to enjoy strong support even after the broadcast ended.

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