Chisato Nishikigi

Chisato Nishikigi (錦木 千束) is the lively and charismatic protagonist of the 2022 anime Lycoris Recoil (リコリス・リコイル), produced by A-1 Pictures. As an elite agent of the clandestine Lycoris organization, tasked with maintaining peace in a near-futuristic Japan, Chisato is renowned for her extraordinary combat skills, particularly her pinpoint sharpshooting. Distinctively, she adheres to a strict non-lethal philosophy, using rubber bullets to neutralize threats without taking lives, reflecting her deep respect for human life. Her bright, cheerful personality and boundless optimism make her a beacon of warmth, often defusing tense situations with her playful charm and signature smile, complemented by her blonde hair adorned with a red ribbon.Working at Café LycoReco (カフェ・リコリコ), a cover for Lycoris operations, Chisato juggles her role as a friendly café worker with high-stakes missions alongside her serious-minded partner, Takina Inoue (井ノ上 たきな). Her empathetic nature and strong moral convictions drive her to protect others, even at personal cost, while her enigmatic past hints at complex connections to the Lycoris organization. Chisato’s blend of compassion, unmatched skill, and unwavering resolve makes her a captivating and inspiring figure, anchoring the series’ exploration of friendship, duty, and the value of life.