10 things you didn't know about the Lycoris Recoil anime when you think of the Lycoris anime you
may picture the Lycoris cafe you swear you could almost taste those Japanese sweets turns out you
might be able to although it won't be easy Lycoris anime director adachi actually revealed they would
often meet in cafes around the Skytree area in Tokyo Japan here is where the prototype for the
Japanese Cafe wasn't inspired from so I set off for like a day trying to see if I could actually
find this Rico Rico Cafe IRL I started with the most obvious and actually went to a
cafe called Lycoris it had a very lovely Vibe the delicious sweets lean more towards Western rather
than Japanese enjoyable and just not the equal Cafe next up I actually ended up visiting my 20
or 30 cafes near Asakusa and Sky tree I looked and searched walking hours still no Rico Rico
Cafe Insight the closest and I do mean closest spot on Cafe was his Japanese shop I randomly
found this one had almost the exact menu except for like the dongle or the poop cake sadly this
was closed by the time I reached it I've been living in Japan for like five years so here's
my best guess the rico rico cafe is very likely a combination of the small parts from various
cafes in the region the anime doesn't highlight it but I would also toss in bars too the Dango
you see is straight out of the street venders in Asakusa which I would highly recommend the
exterior in size of the cafe instead it looks like cafes I visited outside of Tokyo so unfortunately
it's a shame it doesn't actually exist although I wouldn't mind seeing a collab Cafe
you may have noticed quite a few flowers sprinkled throughout the Lycoris anime from the sunflower
and the ending or the game Takina's name herself the lovely flowers on Chisato's kimono and of
course the Lycoris itself also known as the red Spider Lily which you've definitely seen another
anime like Tokyo Ghoul, Dororo, and the god tier anime for newcomers Demon Slayer Legend says when you
meet someone that you may never meet again the red spider lilies will Bloom along the
path perhaps this is why Japanese people often use these flowers and funerals you might find
it funny that I actually came across a bunch in the Lycoris Cafe search and even at a nearby bar
right outside did you happen to notice the yellow variants too the golden Spider Lily
this one is not to symbolize light happiness or something lifelike like the Halo of angels
one of the fun parts from the Lycoris anime is seeing Chisato and Friends kicking ass around
Tokyo but did you know you could actually visit a lot of these locations yourself when they were
playing bodyguard for Stephen Hawkings you saw them go to the Imperial Palace Garden one of the
big highlights was also Asakusa which included the kaminarimon, the guardian station there the
wonderful shops which are definitely going to be crowded now that Japan's opened up and the
Sensoji Temple the red building you saw them visiting was the Tokyo Station in the middle
of Tokyo recall the scene of Chisato and Takina are being awfully friendy that's kinisha Park when
that train station that had that unfortunate incident is actually oshiaga station you saw
them bust out their moves at this aquarium which also happens to be in Sky Tree speaking of which
the anime likes to highlight that quote-unquote radio tower which is an obvious stand for Sky Tree
itself Chisato and Takina's voice actors actually constantly mentioned Sky Tree in the web series on
the flip side the other big ass red tower being built into stand in for the Tokyo Tower right
here Chisato’s having the final showdown versus Majima please kick some ass and survive Chisato
could you imagine Chisato running around and actually using live bullets how different would
that anime be surprise surprise originally the Lycoris anime was supposed to be much darker
when interviewed the Lycoris recoil director Adachi revealed this and a couple of other
interesting things so this gloomy anime with orphan girls raised to be a little assassins
really makes you think of Gunslinger doesn't it which Adachi likes and even said he owns
a DVD which is probably why he thought they couldn't succeed in that genre so they went
into a different direction after he joined the challenge now became how to deliver this story
with children holding guns shooting people but in a positive way it's actually interesting to
think about how the bride and cheerful Chisato almost never came into being but
thanks to Adachi you got this goofy Lycoris waifu oh yes I'm this close to buying a figure foreign
take on odd requests here and there like visiting a kindergarten using their super special awesome
skills at a language school or just delivering coffee to the Yakuza but did you know you could
actually also submit your own questions to be answered on the official website here's a few
examples of previously asked questions and replies to Chisato regarding Chisato's line
about doing what you want with all your strength this person in particular didn't know what they
wanted to do please help here's Chisato’s response if there's anything you want to do even if it's a
small thing why not give it a try like I want to drink amazing coffee I want to go to the aquarium
putting effort into everyday things will make it fun try to move without overthinking it sounds
just like her to Takina recently I've been on the PC and phone way too much what should I do this
person is definitely watching too much tiktok Takina's replying I also use a computer a lot
in the Lycoris Cafe for account so I totally get it I actually got kurumi to look into it
and it seems I exercises are a great idea I'm actually gonna try to do it myself when Chisato
isn't around I wonder what else she's up to when she's out there isn't around to Mizuki
it's not that I don't want to get married but I think I missed the timing what should I do music
is amazing reply girlfriend let's do our best together there's no such thing as missing your
timing your fateful partner is just around the corner if we don't give up we'll get our chance
of course she will get the marriage question to Kurumi hello I'm a third year Middle School
student I have to study for the high school entrance exam but I'm not motivated at all
how do I find motivation Kurumi's reply just to be clear there is no such thing as motivation in
Neuroscience motivation comes only after taking action it seems he cannot start anything unless
you take the initial step even if he do not feel it just sit down at your desk and begin
do it. Mika actually got a similar question about studying for an exam his
reply drinking coffee is a good way to improve concentration sugar is good for your brain so I
recommend the dumplings many people say changing location refreshes them helping them Focus so why
not come to the rico rico cafe since 9000 IQ move to promote your own Cafe freaking love it
throughout the Lycoris Recoil anime you saw so many delicious things they were eating at that
cafe almost makes you want to go there in person but did you know they actually have an official
list of what the Lycoris Cafe offers if you want their special coffee blend about four dollars a
dollar discount if you buy the sweets or in case you're trying to limit your caffeine intake there
is a tea five dollars a discount here too you could get the kyodai Dango set or sibling set
for five dollars there's anko matcha and mango perhaps I just had a mango this past
weekend these are delish if you're feeling a little peckish why not get the Dango and
the doriaki burger six dollars not exactly what you were picture when thinking about a burger or
perhaps you'd be interested in the ohagi scent six dollars this is actually a small Roy small
covered in sweet paste wanna have some right now honestly considering all the pricey Tokyo cafes
this Lycoris Cafe is actually pretty reasonable and since I know you're wondering they did update
the two bonus entrees as the anime went on first off the special elegant parfait 12 and you might
remember the infamous hot chocolate parfait aka the dookie Sunday 12 dollars too and yes some
Japanese fans did try to recreate this toilety sensation I don't know about you but I still want
the dookie one all over my face it wouldn't be different than when I eat my girlfriend
one of the really fun things I enjoyed about this Lycoris anime is that it was really just
fun watching it weekly Cliffhanger to Cliffhanger there's no freaking spoilers that bang you on
YouTube left and right on Twitter or Tick Tock that's right Lycoris Recoil is an original anime
there's no manga no light novel which means it's all about the merch sales you know how much I love
figures and thankfully there is a little Chisato nendroid although they've already revealed a scale
figure I'm not fully committed yet until I see the ending so I'm waiting on this did you happen to
catch Chisato's phone case design that's right you could own it yourself too get that adorable cute
little owl and I think like a Sunday or flower bouquet they got pretty much all the iPhones
sorry Android weebs in case you're looking too big a little bit more fashionable or anywhere to like
Anime Expo go ahead and get your favorite waifu on your chest let me know are you on team Chisato or
Takina although if you're a fan of something that's much more low-key how about the red
spider little shirts which yes they did appear in the anime technically the mid episode cart white
or black not sure which do these shirts come in triple XL asking for a friend for some Cafe guns
you could actually get a little stand for the Rico Rico Cafe it's like this adorable little clip for
those of you that didn't skip the ending you could actually get four different designs based on it
I'm definitely eyeing the Summer Festival one and did someone say beer? oh I'm sorry it's actually
just bottled Lycoris coffee for about nine dollars you could get your hands on this coffee collab
kinda pricey but they know I'm a sucker you could get coffee beans too by the way foreign
you may think of Japanese schoolgirls running around and shooting the hell out of people
it's like John Wick makes anime but let's go back in time did you know about the Lycoris
anime's very clever marketing they actually didn't focus on them blasting people at all
the original anime trailer only confirmed this Cafe setting think something like isekai shokudou
essentially this cute girl is doing cute type of things Cafe anime what's your order we got
recommendations even the description was quite playful we don't just got delicious
coffee or sweets from deliveries to drop-offs that may be far away to Exterminating zombies
or Titans whatever your worry may be feel free to contact us even the character trailers show
no action for Chiefs that those teaser just a cafe being cheerful welcome to the Lycoris Cafe
even kurumi got a freaking character trailer which in hindsight pretty much spoils that
she survived that gun fight you know Kurumi literally meaning Walnut in Japanese even
the Japanese were completely cut off guard oh it's just another cute girl daily life anime
freaking hilarious in hindsight do you think they should do more of this clever type of marketing
forget about the action scenes you may load the anime just from watching Chisato and
Takina interact it gets even more interesting when you find out how their characters were
initially designed especially Chisato who was completely different which one of the two do
you think was created first if you said your wife of Takina you're right Takina's character
actually ran through the initial anime without much change the name Takina is actually also
the name of a flower so keeping with tradition asaurora mentioned that all his female Heroes
of his works are named after flowers go figure bonus fact happy birthday takina August 2nd on
the flip side you have Chisato who was completely different in the early stages she was a Simpson
type of character with this gyaru element to her it was planned that Chisato would
eventually soften up as she interacted with Takina the Chisato you know now is pretty much
a different person according to asarura it would be difficult to express Chisato
Lively cheerful an animated personality and writing she's a character that could
really only be expressed in anime since she's so charmful happy birthday Chisato September 23rd
and since I know you're wondering Jerry how about the rest of the Charming Lycoris Cafe cast first
off your favorite blonde loli Kurumi it seems Adachi has a thing for the young girl type of
characters you may notice a strikely resemblance to another blonde lowly from a different anime
he actually admitted he tried his best to change it up but Twitter still made the comparison then
for the older Mizuki she originally didn't have glasses at the beginning but out of the four main
Cafe girls they wanted one with glasses she spent to be this portrayed with its mature intelligent
older lady one who wants to get married as soon as possible and loves to drink come pie to that
then for your favorite Mika it was decided early on that Mika would be a black character they
actually had a wonderful time designing his firmly realistic look the thing was imiki only ever had
experience drawing younger characters so he did tons of research he absolutely was determined
to have Mika wear a kimono bonus flag Mika's birthday was on July 13th I just love that he
can actually hear she's at those voice actors singing happy birthday to him on the radio
so hopefully you enjoyed watch this next video if you're craving more comment below with other anime
you want to see me cover bonus points of their setting is Japan and I'll see you guys later