A sequel to Lycoris Recoil would be up to the fans

The middle Febri met again with Shingo Adachidirector and screenwriter of the studios original anime A-1 Pictures, Lycoris Recoil, before the arrival of the plot climax of the story. Adachi commented on aspects of the most recent episode and the possibility of developing the story further after the conclusion.

At the time of publishing this interview, episode 9 is scheduled to air, but now that Chisato’s secret has been revealed, we finally understand her true nature.
Is it so? “I’m also not sure what the gist of this is for Adachi-sensei. I’ve never been in his place and I can only guess”, he thinks that for sure. Chisato’s remaining time is indeed short, but perhaps it is the same for us. We could die tomorrow. In that sense, we have the same problems as Chisato, but we just try not to notice them. Thinking of Chisato, “death” and “time” were inevitable. I was exposed to different philosophical perspectives and it was amazing. Some people even say that “the idea of death is scarier than the idea of dying”. Chisato has carried that horror with her from childhood until now, and yet he is able to keep that glow, because what does he get out of it? I feel like that is the real mystery of Lycoris Recoil.
In episode 9, Chisato and Takina’s departure and farewell were memorable.
I had a special experience in that scene, and actually, in the original script and storyboard, Takina ran out and walked away when she saw the snow. But when I think about it again during the storyboard check, I can’t help but remember Takina and Chisato. It may seem strange to you (laughs). Then the snow fell, which she wanted to show Chisato. The words she said just before, “If you give it your all, good things will happen,” are coming true. When he looks back, he sees Chisato standing there with a “Now do you see?” look. I don’t think there could be a more positive shout out to Takina, that he doesn’t know if he is on the right path to save Chisato. You’ve heard it again, haven’t you? “It’s not over yet,” she said. I wonder if this is what you often hear, that the characters move on their own…

Due to the opening sequence, which highlights the close friendship between the two, the depiction of their separation is really sad.
That’s one of the functions of an opening sequence. There really should be more time for both of them, but we can’t portray all of that in the main animation. I also thought of this when I was storyboarding and directing Sword Art Online II’s “Mother’s Rosario Arc” (which I storyboarded and directed the opening animation for), but I thought it would be better if I could draw the images that I couldn’t represent in the main story in the sequence and make the time between Chisato and Takina use the audience’s imagination as well.
Since the opening theme is out, I’d like to ask, is it correct that the ending animation is about Takina’s room?
Something like that (laughs). Takina is naive and has no hobbies, so she doesn’t buy anything, but Chisato recommends all kinds of things to her. The ending theme’s lyrics also deal with that kind of thing, so she developed an image from that. Chisato also helped him buy many things. “You will dance listening to this, right?”, “I think having this in your room would look bad”, “Doesn’t it make sense? But it’s fun”, you imagine those conversations took place.

The story is coming to an end. It seems that from here it will be a direct confrontation between Majima and the DA.
Yes. What about Mashima-san?… I wonder what people who watch Lycoris Recoil think of him.
Majima’s true intentions are still unclear, but he seems to have his own reasoning and does not appear to be a simple villain.
I don’t think people can stand the perception that they’re bad. They all think they are on the side of justice, one way or another. That’s right, isn’t it? The DA is a peacekeeping agency in Japan, but it is not authorized by the public. And as for Majima, he doesn’t like that. It is a clash of selfish justices.
The contradictions facing the DA organization are also apparent from the opening narrative of the first episode, so that’s a tough question.
Well, well, I don’t want you to think about such difficult things (laughs). My wish is for people to see how the two of them, Chisato and Takina, function in an irrational world.

As serious as the development is, it is clear that deep down they want the public to feel the tenderness of the two.
Are they cute, but also fragile? From Chisato and Takina’s subjective point of view, what adults do is not the main problem. Although the girls present various problems and incidents in the society around them, we don’t want to forget that this time it is only from the perspective of the two girls. If there is an upcoming opportunity with the Lycoris Recoil project, it could create another story from a different perspective.
Regardless of whether there is such a demand for this work, the truth is that it seems that it could be done.
Something like telling the daily routine of the Cleaners in the series. “These girls always make a mess,” they complain as they clean everything up to make it look like nothing happened. Or is it not interesting? (laughs)
That said, the everyday moments at the LycoReco coffee shop look like fun too.
I would have liked to have done more short stories set in the cafeteria. I had prepared several sweet menus like Takina’s special that appeared in episode 8, but I couldn’t draw much. Regrettable. With your enthusiastic support, I may finally get a chance to draw those stories. Thanks to everyone for your support!