Lycoris Recoil -Friends are thieves of time.-

Lycoris Recoil -Friends are thieves of time.- is a 2025 original net animation developed by A-1 Pictures and distributed by Aniplex, serving as a direct continuation of the 2022 hit anime series Lycoris Recoil. The project was conceived to satisfy ongoing demand for further adventures featuring the main protagonists, Chisato and Takina, following the original series' conclusion. The title reflects the show's signature balance of slice-of-life charm and high-stakes action, exploring the evolving relationship between the two lead characters.

The production maintains the aesthetic direction established by character designer Imigimuru, whose work has been central to the franchise's visual identity. The animation style aims to preserve the fluid, expressive character movements and vibrant color palettes that defined the series' initial success. Reception of the production has been characterized by strong engagement from the existing fanbase, who have viewed the release as a meaningful expansion of the established narrative universe.