Lycoris Recoil is taking over a Japanese bullet train, and passengers are getting a radio show, collectible cards, and a chance to meet the voice actors behind the anime’s two leads. The collaboration runs from October 23, 2026, to April 22, 2027, and it is packed with exclusive content for fans willing to ride the Tokaido Shinkansen between Tokyo, Shin-Osaka, and Kyoto.
The Radio Show
The centerpiece is LycoReco Radio, a special show featuring Chisato Nishikigi and Takina Inoue, the protagonists of Lycoris Recoil. Passengers will find six special episodes of the show available during the campaign, with new episodes arriving throughout the run.
There is a catch for international travelers: you’ll need to speak Japanese to enjoy the show during your trip. The radio broadcast is spoken dialogue, so non-Japanese speakers will miss out on the content.
Collectibles and Merch
Fans who listen aboard the train can claim a collectible photo card and clear file, with new designs released in each phase of the campaign. The collab also includes an online merchandise store that passengers can access after listening to the show.
The merch store is a separate destination, not a physical pickup spot on the train itself. Do not expect to walk off the platform with your purchase in hand.
The Meet-and-Greet Lottery
The biggest prize is the chance to meet the voice actors. Only 300 people can grab a ticket to an event in Tokyo on May 23, 2027, where Chika Anzai and Shion Wakayama will appear.
The two voice actors form the show’s dynamic duo. Fans will need to watch for official announcements on the ticket draw.
How to Get a Ticket
The ticket allocation is tight. With 300 spots and a single date, the odds are likely to be slim. The exact rules of the draw are unknown.
For anyone who misses the lottery, the radio show and collectibles are still on the train. Those 300 tickets represent a small fraction of the total audience expected to ride the Tokaido Shinkansen during the campaign.
Other Collabs This Year
This is not the first time Lycoris Recoil has crossed into merchandise territory. Back in June, Puma revealed two pairs of sneakers inspired by Chisato and Takina, which also come bundled with exclusive artwork.
The anime also teamed up with an airsoft company to release a replica of Takina’s gun, allowing fans to get their hands on the anime girl’s iconic pistol.
What Fans Should Know
The bullet train collab is a smart move for the anime’s marketing team. It puts Lycoris Recoil in front of commuters and tourists alike, offering a low-friction way to engage with the show without leaving the station.
The radio show is available to listen to, the photo cards and clear files are available to claim, and the meet-and-greet is the featured event. That structure means most passengers get value from the experience even if they cannot attend the event.
The Language Barrier
The Japanese-language requirement is the only real friction point for international fans. For those who can read or understand the language, the train becomes a rolling pop-up shop of Lycoris Recoil content.
For those who cannot, the experience is reduced to the visuals and the sense of being somewhere the anime’s world touches. It is still a unique way to spend a train journey, even if the audio stays out of reach.
Key Facts
- Collaboration: October 23, 2026 – April 22, 2027
- Meet-and-Greet: Tokyo, May 23, 2027; 300 tickets available
- Voice actors appearing: Chika Anzai and Shion Wakayama
- Train route: Tokaido Shinkansen between Tokyo, Shin-Osaka, and Kyoto
- Radio show: Six special episodes of LycoReco Radio
- Collectibles: Photo cards and clear files released in phases
- Merch store: Online, accessible after listening to the show
Our View
This is a delightful piece of promotion. Lycoris Recoil is doing something similar to the themed campaigns that bullet trains often run in Japan, while adding the voice actor meet-and-greet as a bonus.
The meet-and-greet is the real draw. Thirty tickets is a small number, and the May date means it is a fixed event rather than a last-minute addition. The anime’s marketing team has clearly planned this as a capstone to the train campaign.
The collectibles are a nice touch, and the online store extends the reach beyond the train itself. For fans who live in Japan or plan to visit, this is a fun way to mark the occasion.
Whether you are a hardcore fan or just passing through Japan, the train is worth a seat — especially if you happen to win the lottery.
Source material: “Lycoris Recoil launches bullet train radio show with exclusive merch,” Dexerto.
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