Takopi’s
Original Sin (Original title: Takopii no genzai) | 2025 | 6 Episodes
Genre:
Adult Animation/Anime/Hand-Drawn Animation/Psychological Drama/Time
Travel/Animation/Drama/Sci-Fi | Country: Japan
Cast:
Kurumi Mamiya, Reina Ueda, Konomi Kohara
IMDB:
8.8
My
Rate: 8/10
Takopi, an alien from Happy Planet who came to Earth to spread happiness, meets Shizuka, a victim of bullying at her school. Takopi tries to make her happy until his lost memories return and reveal everything.
Warning:
Contains scenes of violence, strong language, suicideSynopsis:
Takopi
is a strange octopus-like creature who comes from Happy Planet to spread
happiness. His encounter with Shizuka—a little girl living in a broken family,
ignored by her mother, and bullied—brings him face-to-face with a reality he
cannot comprehend. Takopi’s good intentions lead to tragedy when Shizuka
chooses to end her life using the device he gave her.
Overwhelmed
by guilt, Takopi rewinds time to fix everything, but each attempt only drags
him into a more complicated mess. Takopi believes that Mari, the bully, is the
source of all Shizuka’s sadness. The happy smile Shizuka shows when Mari is
killed by Takopi—who is trying to protect her—feels unsettling.
That
happiness feels strange—slowly revealing Shizuka’s hidden, manipulative, and
unstable side. This makes doubt creep into Takopi’s heart and triggers his lost
memories to return. Takopi finally realizes the real reason he came to Earth.
Can
Takopi truly fix everything—or is he actually the root of the destruction
himself?
Review:
What
kind of happiness are we really trying to achieve? Takopi’s Original Sin,
an adaptation of the manga series with the same title, tries to offer an answer
in an unusual way—through wounds, trauma, and morality that is no longer black
and white. In this world filled with small fragments of destruction, every
character carries unseen burdens, making the story feel close to reality.
The
story begins by introducing Takopi, an adorable round creature that looks like
a symbol of happiness. But that illusion breaks quickly when Shizuka appears
with her chaotic family background and brutal bullying that is portrayed very
strongly. The same goes for Mari, who slowly reveals her own life that is just
as dark. This series lays out the layers of its characters neatly, letting
viewers understand that none of them are entirely good or entirely evil.
The
conflict rises when Takopi—who doesn’t understand the complexity of human
emotions—tries to fix Shizuka’s life. His ignorance only creates new problems,
until Mari’s death becomes a turning point that shakes Takopi and makes him
question everything he has done. Behind the relationship between Shizuka and
Takopi, which serves as the center of the story, we also see the inner
struggles of Mari and Naoki, both wounded by their families. Their conflicts
shape one another, showing how fragile the world of these children is.
The
resolution is executed extremely well through an unexpected twist. Every
character is given space to grow, face their past, and understand what
happiness means to each of them. In the end, the story closes with a
bittersweet tone—a happiness that isn’t entirely bright, but feels more human.
Technically,
the series works very solidly. The visuals are smooth with neat transitions,
the character expressions are natural, making emotional changes feel alive on
screen. The voice actors also give convincing performances, bringing each scene
to the right level of intensity without feeling excessive.
Even
though it’s animated, this story is clearly not for children. The themes are
heavy, dark, and some scenes show violence and suicide attempts. With its
emotional delivery, this series can have a strong impact on younger viewers who
aren’t ready for it.
Takopi’s
Original Sin is not just a story about the darkness of life, but a journey
to find true happiness—the kind that isn’t born from running away, but from the
courage to face the deepest wounds.
Memorable Scene:
Mari’s
mother finally realizes that the figure standing in front of her is not her
daughter. With overflowing tears, she realizes that even though her harsh
behavior never erased her love for Mari, she begs Takopi to bring Mari back. In
an instant, Takopi’s mask of lies falls apart and guilt comes crashing in like
a wave he cannot escape.
In
reality, we often use lies as a shelter when the truth feels too sharp. But
lies never truly save us—they only delay the wounds that we will eventually
have to face. And the longer we hide, the bigger the shadow of the problem
waiting for us becomes.
Memorable
Line:
“The family that abandoned you and the hearts that will never return.”
Ending:
Happy
Ending
Recommendation:
Worth
to Watch
(Aluna)
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