Lycoris Recoil
Director(s)Shingo Adachi
Production year2022
Genre(s)Animation
Approx. running minutes24m
CastLizzie Freeman, Xanthe Huynh, Shion Wakayama
Lycoris Recoil
moderate violence, injury detail, threat
Classified Date:
21/11/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
MVM
LYCORIS RECOIL is a Japanese animated series; in this episode, Takina Inoue relocates to the cafe LycoReco.
violence
People are shot in scenes which include brief stylised blood spurts. A character is briefly throttled.
threat and horror
Scenes include gun threat and a kidnap attempt. There is a also a verbal reference to stalking.
injury detail
Scenes include brief sight of bloodstained corpses.
additional issues
There is a passing non-promotional verbal drug reference. Very mild bad language ('hell', 'damn', 'moron') occurs.
strong violence
Classified Date:
21/11/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
MVM
LYCORIS RECOIL is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, Chisato and Takina respond to an emergency call from a hacker in need of their protection.
violence
A squirrel costume with a person inside is showered with live bullets during an ambush, resulting in strong bloody detail. However, it is subsequently revealed that the costume is bulletproof and the blood is fake. People are also shot with a non-lethal gun, resulting in red mists of dust that resemble blood.
additional issues
Scenes of moderate gun threat occur. Bad language includes 'asshole', 'shit', 'damn' and 'screw'. Sequences include sight of characters bleeding from gunshot wounds. There is some mild sexualised focus on the bodies of female characters.
moderate violence, threat
Classified Date:
21/11/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
MVM
LYCORIS RECOIL is a Japanese fantasy animation series; in this episode, Chisato reluctantly receives a health check-up.
violence
A brief shooting is accompanied by a blood spurt. There are also shootouts and fight scenes which include crunchy blows. However, there is limited detail.
threat and horror
There is brief sight of a gun held to a character's head, accompanied by a verbal threat.
additional issues
Bad language ('ass', 'damn', 'moron') occurs.
strong violence
Classified Date:
21/11/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
MVM
LYCORIS RECOIL is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, Chisato and Takina do target practice together and go shopping. Meanwhile, a group of villains plan their next attack.
violence
Shootings include blood spurts. In one scene, gunmen shoot at a moving train and are met with return fire from those inside.
additional issues
People comment on and inspect each other's choice of underwear.
moderate violence, injury detail, threat, sex references
Classified Date:
21/11/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
MVM
LYCORIS RECOIL is a Japanese animated series; in this episode, the team help a man whose dying wish is to visit Japan one last time.
violence
A character is shot in a scene of violence which includes a brief blood spurt. People are also hit and pushed to the ground. References are made to a woman and her child being murdered.
threat and horror
Characters experience sequences of threat, such as being chased and shot at. References are made to a terrorist attack. A woman calls her attacker a 'pervert'; however, there is no sexual threat.
sex
A female character jokes to another that she should not 'fondle her chest in public'.
injury detail
Brief bloody detail is evident in the aftermath of violence.
additional issues
A brief passing reference is made to drug addiction.
strong violence
Classified Date:
21/11/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
MVM
LYCORIS RECOIL is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, the team investigates a series of attacks against Lycoris.
violence
A female character is repeatedly punched resulting in blood spurts and bloody aftermath detail. There are also bloody shootings and a girl is purposefully hit by a car.
additional issues
A reference is made to a man being arrested after indecent images of children were found on his computer by the police. There is moderate threat, often directed at females from male characters. Language is very mild ('damn', 'hell').
moderate violence, threat, bloody images
Classified Date:
21/11/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
MVM
LYCORIS RECOIL is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, Majima enacts the next part of his plan.
violence
Police officers are heard being repeatedly shot by a terrorist group and references are made to the attack during a news report.
threat and horror
There are scenes of threat as characters aim guns at others. References are made to terrorist attacks and plots.
injury detail
A news report shows spots of blood present at a crime scene.
additional issues
There are mild sex references and a brief focus on the bodies of female characters. Mild rude humour occurs. Very mild bad language includes uses of 'moron' and 'hell'.
strong violence
Classified Date:
21/11/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
MVM
LYCORIS RECOIL is a Japanese animated series; in this episode, Takina decides to take charge of accounting when she realises their dire financial situation.
violence
There are scenes of strong violence in which characters are shot with blood spurts visible. There are also stylised flashback sequences of violence that include sight of dead bodies in the aftermath.
additional issues
Characters are threatened at gunpoint and there is brief bomb threat. Mild rude humour occurs. There is a cut off use of mild bad language ('crap'), as well as very mild terms such as 'damn' and 'hell'.
moderate threat, violence, injury detail
Classified Date:
21/11/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
MVM
LYCORIS RECOIL is a Japanese animated series; in this episode, the team become increasingly worried when they realise that Chisato's artificial heart is under threat.
violence
During a training exercise, a character guns down a number of mock targets.
threat and horror
A character is forcibly sedated and a woman starts performing medical tests on her; however, she is rescued before she comes to any harm. There are also scenes of gun threat.
injury detail
There is brief sight of a stylised blood spurt.
additional issues
Upsetting moments occur due to a girl's illness and long-term prognosis. Mild sex references occur and there is a brief focus on the bodies of female characters. A man states that he only smokes when he feels guilty and wants to punish himself. Language is very mild ('damn', 'hell').
suicide references
Classified Date:
21/11/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
MVM
LYCORIS RECOIL is a Japanese animated series; in this episode, Chisato breaks the news to the team that she will shut down Café LycoReco.
suicide and self-harm
There is bloody detail in the aftermath of an off-screen suicide, brought on by a man brainwashing a population.
additional issues
There are scenes of moderate threat in which a villainous terrorist enacts his plans for world domination. A brief blood spurt is seen during a violent sequence.
strong bloody images
Classified Date:
21/11/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
MVM
LYCORIS RECOIL is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, Takina Inoue grows suspicious of Majima, while Chisato and Mika focus on rescuing Mr Yoshi.
injury detail
Blood copiously pools beneath bodies in the aftermath of violence. There is occasional sight of bloodstained bodies and surfaces.
additional issues
Shootings are accompanied by brief blood spurts. People are also shot with a non-lethal gun, resulting in red mists of dust that resemble blood. A fight sequence features impactful blows and kicks. Characters are restrained and threatened with guns. Bad language includes 'crap', 'damn', 'screw up' and 'hell'. There is some mild sexualised focus on the bodies of female characters.
moderate violence, threat
Classified Date:
21/11/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
MVM
LYCORIS RECOIL is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, Chisato and Takina continue to fight Majima and later go head-to-head with Mr Yoshi.
violence
Infrequent shootings and stabbings are accompanied by brief blood spurts. People are also shot with a non-lethal gun, resulting in red mists of dust that resemble blood. Scenes include hand-to-hand combat and brief choking.
threat and horror
People are threatened with gun violence and dangle from a height during an action sequence.
additional issues
There is visual focus on the bodies of female characters wearing form-fitting clothing. Very mild bad language ('damn', 'freaking', 'moron') occurs.
moderate violence, bloody images, threat
Classified Date:
21/11/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
MVM
LYCORIS RECOIL is a Japanese anime series; in this episode, Takina sets out to save Chisato who is locked in an intense gun battle with Majima.
violence
A person is shot in the head with rubber bullets, causing them to fall from height. A female assassin coughs up blood in the aftermath of violence.
threat and horror
Scenes include a bomb threat and people being threatened with gun violence.
injury detail
There is sight of bloodstained surfaces and clothing within a medical context.
additional issues
There is sexualised focus on the bodies of female characters wearing form-fitting clothing. Bad language includes 'shit,' 'bastard,' 'hell,' and 'damn.'
Classified date21/11/2025
LanguageEnglish
violence
A squirrel costume with a person inside is showered with live bullets during an ambush, resulting in strong bloody detail. However, it is subsequently revealed that the costume is bulletproof and the blood is fake. People are also shot with a non-lethal gun, resulting in red mists of dust that resemble blood.
additional issues
Scenes of moderate gun threat occur. Bad language includes 'asshole', 'shit', 'damn' and 'screw'. Sequences include sight of characters bleeding from gunshot wounds. There is some mild sexualised focus on the bodies of female characters.
moderate violence, threat
Classified Date:
21/11/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
MVM
violence
Infrequent shootings and stabbings are accompanied by brief blood spurts. People are also shot with a non-lethal gun, resulting in red mists of dust that resemble blood. Scenes include hand-to-hand combat and brief choking.
threat and horror
People are threatened with gun violence and dangle from a height during an action sequence.
additional issues
There is visual focus on the bodies of female characters wearing form-fitting clothing. Very mild bad language ('damn', 'freaking', 'moron') occurs.
strong bloody images
Classified Date:
21/11/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
MVM
injury detail
Blood copiously pools beneath bodies in the aftermath of violence. There is occasional sight of bloodstained bodies and surfaces.
additional issues
Shootings are accompanied by brief blood spurts. People are also shot with a non-lethal gun, resulting in red mists of dust that resemble blood. A fight sequence features impactful blows and kicks. Characters are restrained and threatened with guns. Bad language includes 'crap', 'damn', 'screw up' and 'hell'. There is some mild sexualised focus on the bodies of female characters.
moderate violence, bloody images, threat
Classified Date:
21/11/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
MVM
violence
A person is shot in the head with rubber bullets, causing them to fall from height. A female assassin coughs up blood in the aftermath of violence.
threat and horror
Scenes include a bomb threat and people being threatened with gun violence.
injury detail
There is sight of bloodstained surfaces and clothing within a medical context.
additional issues
There is sexualised focus on the bodies of female characters wearing form-fitting clothing. Bad language includes 'shit,' 'bastard,' 'hell,' and 'damn.'
strong violence
Classified Date:
21/11/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
MVM
violence
A female character is repeatedly punched resulting in blood spurts and bloody aftermath detail. There are also bloody shootings and a girl is purposefully hit by a car.
additional issues
A reference is made to a man being arrested after indecent images of children were found on his computer by the police. There is moderate threat, often directed at females from male characters. Language is very mild ('damn', 'hell').
strong violence
Classified Date:
21/11/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
MVM
violence
There are scenes of strong violence in which characters are shot with blood spurts visible. There are also stylised flashback sequences of violence that include sight of dead bodies in the aftermath.
additional issues
Characters are threatened at gunpoint and there is brief bomb threat. Mild rude humour occurs. There is a cut off use of mild bad language ('crap'), as well as very mild terms such as 'damn' and 'hell'.
moderate threat, violence, injury detail
Classified Date:
21/11/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
MVM
violence
During a training exercise, a character guns down a number of mock targets.
threat and horror
A character is forcibly sedated and a woman starts performing medical tests on her; however, she is rescued before she comes to any harm. There are also scenes of gun threat.
injury detail
There is brief sight of a stylised blood spurt.
additional issues
Upsetting moments occur due to a girl's illness and long-term prognosis. Mild sex references occur and there is a brief focus on the bodies of female characters. A man states that he only smokes when he feels guilty and wants to punish himself. Language is very mild ('damn', 'hell').
suicide references
Classified Date:
21/11/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
MVM
suicide and self-harm
There is bloody detail in the aftermath of an off-screen suicide, brought on by a man brainwashing a population.
additional issues
There are scenes of moderate threat in which a villainous terrorist enacts his plans for world domination. A brief blood spurt is seen during a violent sequence.
strong violence
Classified Date:
21/11/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
MVM
violence
A squirrel costume with a person inside is showered with live bullets during an ambush, resulting in strong bloody detail. However, it is subsequently revealed that the costume is bulletproof and the blood is fake. People are also shot with a non-lethal gun, resulting in red mists of dust that resemble blood.
additional issues
Scenes of moderate gun threat occur. Bad language includes 'asshole', 'shit', 'damn' and 'screw'. Sequences include sight of characters bleeding from gunshot wounds. There is some mild sexualised focus on the bodies of female characters.
moderate violence, injury detail, threat
Classified Date:
21/11/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
MVM
violence
People are shot in scenes which include brief stylised blood spurts. A character is briefly throttled.
threat and horror
Scenes include gun threat and a kidnap attempt. There is a also a verbal reference to stalking.
injury detail
Scenes include brief sight of bloodstained corpses.
additional issues
There is a passing non-promotional verbal drug reference. Very mild bad language ('hell', 'damn', 'moron') occurs.
strong violence
Classified Date:
21/11/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
MVM
violence
Shootings include blood spurts. In one scene, gunmen shoot at a moving train and are met with return fire from those inside.
additional issues
People comment on and inspect each other's choice of underwear.
moderate violence, injury detail, threat, sex references
Classified Date:
21/11/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
MVM
violence
A character is shot in a scene of violence which includes a brief blood spurt. People are also hit and pushed to the ground. References are made to a woman and her child being murdered.
threat and horror
Characters experience sequences of threat, such as being chased and shot at. References are made to a terrorist attack. A woman calls her attacker a 'pervert'; however, there is no sexual threat.
sex
A female character jokes to another that she should not 'fondle her chest in public'.
injury detail
Brief bloody detail is evident in the aftermath of violence.
additional issues
A brief passing reference is made to drug addiction.
moderate violence, threat, bloody images
Classified Date:
21/11/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
MVM
violence
Police officers are heard being repeatedly shot by a terrorist group and references are made to the attack during a news report.
threat and horror
There are scenes of threat as characters aim guns at others. References are made to terrorist attacks and plots.
injury detail
A news report shows spots of blood present at a crime scene.
additional issues
There are mild sex references and a brief focus on the bodies of female characters. Mild rude humour occurs. Very mild bad language includes uses of 'moron' and 'hell'.
moderate violence, threat
Classified Date:
21/11/2025
Use:
Physical Media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
MVM
violence
A brief shooting is accompanied by a blood spurt. There are also shootouts and fight scenes which include crunchy blows. However, there is limited detail.
threat and horror
There is brief sight of a gun held to a character's head, accompanied by a verbal threat.
additional issues
Bad language ('ass', 'damn', 'moron') occurs.
Director(s)Shingo Adachi
Production year2022
Genre(s)Animation
Approx. running minutes24m
CastLizzie Freeman, Xanthe Huynh, Shion Wakayama
Classified date21/11/2025
LanguageEnglish
