"This Visual is Absolutely Unfair" "An Even More Evolved Cuteness" Fans Overjoyed as "Lycoris Recoil" Celebrates 4th Anniversary with New Summer Uniform Visual of Chisato and Takina

The TV anime Lycoris Recoil celebrated its 4th anniversary since its initial broadcast on Thursday, July 2. To commemorate the occasion, a new "Summer Uniform Version" visual featuring Chisato Nishikigi and Takina Inoue has been released. Furthermore, a live-streamed event titled "LycoReco Produce 4th Anniversary Stream by Anzai-san, Wakayama-san, and a Special Guest!" has been confirmed to take place on Sunday, August 9.

Lycoris Recoil is an original TV anime series produced by A-1 Pictures. It is a buddy story that depicts Chisato and Takina, agents known as "Lycoris" who belong to the secret organization "DA (Direct Attack)" that prevents crimes before they happen. While working as staff members at the Japanese-style café "Café LycoReco," they deepen their bond and confront various incidents through a wide range of requests, from serving coffee to childcare and shopping assistance.

In response to the summer uniform version illustration of the two, numerous positive reactions flooded social media, with comments such as "This visual's cuteness is absolutely unfair...!", "They look even more evolved, way too cute!", and "As expected, their faces are just too good...!" Additionally, fans expressed high anticipation for a second season of the anime, with voices saying, "I want to see Season 2 soon!" and "I'm waiting for Season 2!"

◆ Live-Streamed Event "LycoReco Produce 4th Anniversary Stream" Confirmed for Sunday, August 9

The live-streamed event commemorating the 4th anniversary, "LycoReco Produce 4th Anniversary Stream by Anzai-san, Wakayama-san, and a Special Guest!", will be held on Sunday, August 9. In addition to the live stream on the official Aniplex YouTube channel, those who apply through the official application form within the specified period will be entered into a lottery to be invited to the physical venue of the event free of charge.

＜Event Overview＞
【Schedule】
August 9 (Sun) Stream scheduled to start at 13:30
*The opening time for the physical venue will be announced in the winner notification.

【Cast】
・Chika Anzai (as Chisato Nishikigi)
・Shion Wakayama (as Takina Inoue)
・Special Guest

【Streaming】
On the official Aniplex YouTube channel
*The streaming URL will be provided at a later date.

【Event Venue】
Kanto suburbs *To be announced in the winner notification.

【Event Content】
To celebrate the 4th anniversary of Lycoris Recoil, Anzai and Wakayama will deliver the latest collaboration news, unveil the special guest, and share other new information related to the series.

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