Lycoris Recoil: Friends Are Thieves of Time. 115i3w

Objectively a masterpiece, when compared to other shorts and how I judge it. Many shorts are fun, but they are low budget. Lycoris Recoil: Friends are thieves of time is fun and high budget given its animation. It has the same excellent pacing it has in the original show, allowing a skit to play itself out while dropping great characterizations of the cast and some lore for those fans who are interested. The voice work is excellent as usual and the characters again feel like real cast of close friends.

Its release on Youtube (for the Americas and Japan), makes it widely accessible, now if ... only EU can count as part of that Youtube release. Lycoris Recoil: Friends are thieves of time will not steal your time, it is a short, and will leave you wanting more. It is recommended to watch for low commitment fun, jokes land and are easy to get even without knowing the main series, it is easy on the eyes as the main cast is quite attractive yet not too ecchi for those who don't like it. Treat it like your the dessert of your animes.

I usually look sideways at side projects like this. They tend to be less than mid, hastily slapped together pig shit. But here we have the exception to the rule. 6 mini eps that slather on more Lycoris goodness for us all.

The artwork was typical, which is good. Surprising they put this much effort into it; characters, backgrounds and the animation. It was very much appreciated.

There isn't much in the way of character development. It's pretty much CGDCT with guns. Big guns. But there's really not a whole lot of action. I didn't mind that much. Chisano and Takina, and the rest of the ... clan, pretty much doing their thing. It was some pleasant insight into their characters.

The VA work was really good, Sounded like they had a lot of fun doing this. The direction was above average too. I'm imagining they had a little free rein here, to test out stuff that is going to be coming up in the new series.

I certaInly didn't recoil from this. I embrace it with open arms. If I was grading it, it's A- material at 92/100, a fine score indeed. Might have rated it even higher if we'd only gotten a few more of these vignettes.

**✍️ My Personal Opinion ✍️**

Honestly, there’s no need to read reviews to decide whether to watch this or not. It’s simple:
Did you watch Season 1?
— No? Go watch Season 1 first.
— Yes, and you liked it? Then watch the special episodes.
That’s all there is to it.

So this review is for people who *did* watch Season 1 but didn’t really enjoy it yet are still thinking about watching this… hahaha, I don’t know what to say. These are just six special episodes, each no longer than 5 minutes. They each highlight a certain aspect of the characters, and personally, my favorite part was the ending OST ... of every episode—it brought back so many memories, and I really love it.

---

**✅ Who I Recommend This To ✅**

Anyone who loves the characters—you’ll get to see different sides of them and feel even closer to them. Anyone who’s a fan of the series overall, or someone who’s seen clips online and wondered where they came from—don’t worry, they’re all from these specials.

---

**🚨 Who I Don’t Recommend This To 🚨**

If you're looking for a continuation of the story, or you’re not that into the characters, or if you just want to save time—then skip it. You’re not missing anything major. These are just 6 short episodes that give a light look into the beloved *Lycoris Recoil* characters.

---

**✍️ Conclusion ✍️**

You don’t need to scroll through comments to decide—if you love the show, watch it. If not, skip it. That’s it.

10/10 because I’m a fan of the series.
And why did I write this review? Because it’s my 20th review on MyAnimeList! 🎉
Feel free to send your congratulations… even just reacting to the comment with an emoji would make my day.

Have a great day, fellow Lycoris fans!

I have a deep appreciation for Lycoris Recoil, a series that captivates not only through its dynamic animation and outstanding soundtrack but also through its charming and charismatic characters. With each episode, it becomes increasingly easy to get emotionally invested in the story and the bond between its protagonists.

More than just a final episode, this special felt like a heartfelt tribute to the beloved Sayuri. Hearing her voice at the end of each episode and especially in the extended version during the finale stirred a profound reflection on the beauty and fragility of life. Sayuri may have left us too soon, but her songs remain ... as emotional imprints, with the ending theme of Lycoris Recoil standing out as a touching reminder of her legacy.

Wherever she may be now, may Sayuri rest in peace. Her voice continues to resonate in the hearts of those who were lucky enough to hear her.

It goes without saying that Lycoris Recoil should be watched before this so if you haven't seen it yet do that first before reading this review.


The best way to describe this is a "mini anime" or a short. It goes alongside the main series and I'd argue is overall a better anime than the main series. The story and plot were by far the biggest issues with Lycoris Recoil, while the characters and comedy were generally the better parts of the show. Lycoris Recoil: Friends Are Thieves of Time, is basically a show that has the upsides of Lycoris Recoil, which is the characters and ... comedy without the downsides, which were the story and plot. That's pretty much the best way to describe this, and considering that it's rather short at about 3 minutes per episode with only 6 episodes it makes it really easy to watch considering it doesn't take much time to do.


It goes without saying that this isn't really a "full" show as there isn't really any story or plot in it. But for those who have watched Lycoris Recoil and enjoyed it, or rather didn't dislike it's characters, then this is absolutely worth a watch and for some it may even be better than the actual show itself due to the lack of a problematic plot. 8/10