Lycoris Recoil #1
Lycoris Recoil #1, written by Spider Lily, Yasunori Bizen, and Kiki Piatkowska and illustrated by Yasunori Bizen, kicks off a tense, atmospheric thriller with a high-stakes abduction and a quiet moment that hints at deeper connections. As Takina faces off against a stalker gang and Direct Attack grapples with a compromised weapons deal, the story’s tension builds through sharp pacing and subtle character dynamics. The cover by Yasunori Bizen captures the series’ moody intensity, setting the stage for a mystery that unfolds in the shadows.
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Takina allows Saori to be abducted by the stalker gang, then confronts them as they drive off and shoot all but the one Chisato manages to save. Direct Attack, the Lycoris parent organization, learns that the weapons sale has already taken place. The Alan Institute, a rival to Direct Attack, finds their computer system has been hacked. Later at the cafe, Mika converses with a stranger who he seems familiar with and who is familiar with Chisato.
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