Takina Inoue is one of the main characters in Lycoris Recoil, known for her cool personality and exceptional shooting skills. She has long black hair and mostly wears practical clothes, not caring much about fashion. Takina was a top Lycoris agent transferred from Kyoto to Tokyo, but after a mission gone wrong, she was sent to work at the LycoReco Café. Her journey is about learning to value her own wishes and connect with others, especially her new partner, Chisato Nishikigi.
Takina Inoue is a teenage girl with long black hair.
She usually wears it down with her Lycoris uniform.
When working at LycoReco Café, Chisato helps her style it into twin tails.
Takina is 16 years old.
Her birthday is August 2.
Her blood type is A.
Height: 160 cm.
Takina is very serious, calm, and logical.
She dislikes wasting time and values efficiency.
She talks in a flat tone and hardly shows big emotions.
Until meeting Chisato, Takina didn't care about fashion or girlish hobbies.
She even used to wear men's boxer shorts just because she found them practical.
At first, she only wanted to return to DA headquarters, but she changed after getting close to Chisato and the café crew.
Takina is very determined, but sometimes too focused on her goals, making risky choices.
She can be emotionally fragile if her goals collapse.
After learning from Chisato, she tries to value life even in battle, but old habits remain.
Takina was born in Kyoto.
She worked as a Lycoris at DA’s Kyoto branch, then transferred to Tokyo head office.
In Tokyo, she partnered with Fuki Harukawa and became a top Second Lycoris.
However, after breaking orders during a rescue mission, she was sent to work at LycoReco Café.
While she wanted to return to DA at first, Takina slowly found a new home at the café.
Takina is an expert shooter.
She can hit very small or moving targets, like drones in midair or gaps in body armor.
Her agility lets her react quickly to ambushes and think of clever plans.
She sometimes takes risks, like shooting near hostages, if she believes she can succeed.
Takina’s main weapon is a S&W M&P9 9mm handgun, different from other Lycoris.
She also knows how to use heavy machine guns and can adapt to many weapons.
After working with Chisato, she tries to avoid killing shots, but still aims very well.
Takina starts as Chisato Nishikigi’s partner at LycoReco Café.
At first, they have a bumpy relationship: Chisato is easygoing, Takina is stiff.
But through many missions, they become close friends and partners.
Takina also works with Kurumi, Mika, and Mizuki Nakahara at the café, forming a new "family."
She has a complicated relationship with her old team, especially Fuki Harukawa.
Takina’s sense of beauty is not good.
She once drew a portrait that looked nothing like the real person.
Her idea for a café dessert was so weird, but it somehow sold very well.
She started off not caring about fashion, even shopping with Chisato while still in her tracksuit.
When she is surprised or very happy, she sometimes shows funny faces or reactions.
Takina appeared in crossover events in mobile games, like White Cat Project and Magia Record, as a special playable character.
- Age: 16
- Birthday: August 2
- Blood Type: A
- Height: 160 cm
"You are so unusual, Chisato."
Takina often speaks in a polite tone but can be very blunt.
Transferred to the Café
Takina gets in trouble at DA for breaking orders during a mission.
She is transferred to LycoReco Café as a punishment.
She hopes to get back to DA by showing great results at the café.
Takina finds it hard to adjust and doesn't like her new job.
Becoming Partners with Chisato
Takina partners up with Chisato Nishikigi, who is always cheerful and does things her own way.
At first, Takina thinks Chisato’s methods are strange and careless.
Through missions together, Takina is amazed by Chisato’s skills and starts learning new things about life.
Troubled Feelings and New Friendships
Takina finds it tough when her old DA teammates ignore her.
She struggles with her goals and almost gives up, but Chisato encourages her not to run away.
The two become real friends, and Takina starts thinking of the café as her new home.
Learning About Herself
Takina learns more about herself through daily life at the café.
She is embarrassed when Chisato points out her plain style and helps her buy new clothes and underwear.
She also tries hard to help the café make profits, even inventing a dessert that surprisingly becomes a hit.
Difficult Missions and Tough Choices
In battles, Takina always does her best, even taking dangerous actions if she believes it’s right.
She tries to care about not hurting people too much, like Chisato.
During one mission, she risks her life to save others, showing how bold she can be.
Feelings for Chisato
Takina deeply cares for Chisato.
When she hears that Chisato’s life is in danger, Takina does everything she can to help her.
She is willing to break rules or even leave DA just to support Chisato.
Final Battles
In the last episodes, Takina joins the fight to save Chisato and stop the enemy, Majima.
She faces danger and almost dies, but her strong will lets her push through.
Takina finally accepts her new life and finds a place she belongs, together with Chisato and the others.
- The name “Takina” comes from the plant "Hosta," which is called that in western Japan.
- In other countries like Taiwan, her name is written with different Chinese characters.
- Takina wears different costumes and uses magical-themed weapons in crossover events with games like Magia Record and White Cat Project.
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