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Takopi's original sin
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- The original sin of takopi anime is probably a movie, not your typical shounen series.
- The storyline juxtaposes powerful stories with real, deep characters facing tragic situations.
- Details are limited on the release of the anime adaptation, potentially attracting drama-loving audiences.
A few days ago, one Takopi's original sin The anime adaptation has been officially confirmed. No more information has been revealed, but it will probably be a feature film since it is a short story. Despite being serialized under the title Shown Jump imprint, this is not your average shounen series.
Takopi's original sin Can be in some ways with chainsaw man Created by Tatsuki Fujimoto look back. These are very different stories, but they are touching and sad stories, with characters that can sometimes be too real. Although Fujimoto's story is a bit happier. Tacopi It doesn't spare the reader from dealing with terrible situations and characters that we are supposed to love and hate at the same time.
The introduction and serialization of Takopi's original sin
First we need to answer the question: what exactly? Takopi's original sin It's a bit complicated to answer Despite being short, the story is full of story twists. It's impossible to talk about it without giving away the original, so let's just say that it starts with Takopi, an alien from a “happy planet” who wants to make people happy, meets Shizuka Koze, a girl from a poor family. . A Hard Life Takopi isn't exactly able to understand all the sadness around and within Shizuka, but after Shizuka commits suicide (in Chapter 1), she goes back in time to try to stop him from doing so.
This series was broadcast from 2020 to 2021 Shonen jump + program, and later collected in two volumes. Written and illustrated by Taizan 5 (pen name), who later created The Deadly Sins of the Ichinose Family Manga (and apparently someone who likes to talk about drama and guilt).
The characters are perhaps too real
One of the highlights of the manga is the three main characters, who are deep despite the short story. Shizuka lives only with her mother, who either works as an escort or a prostitute (or both), and her family is poor. They have a dog that is important to the plot. His father divorced his mother years ago.
He is constantly bullied at school by Marina. At first, we're supposed to hate that Marina is terrible with Shizuka, but we soon learn that Marina's life isn't easy either, and that she's a victim of domestic violence. His tragedy involves Shizuka, and he unfairly blames the girl for it, while Shizuka seems mostly oblivious to the damage he may be doing to Marina.
But later we learn that Shizuka is not as “innocent” as she seems, and can also be cold and terrifying. The beginning of the story isn't the only time Tacopi travels, so we see these characters in different timelines, but tragedy seems to follow them either way.
There is also a boy named Azuma who at first seems like the smart hero of the story. Turns out, that's not exactly the case. Although she is indeed better off compared to these two girls, it is not a bed of roses. He is the class representative and tries to help Shizuka, but ends up getting involved in a big crime.
It is interesting that No one is truly “innocent.” (Except Takopi, maybe). Everyone can be horrible despite, or perhaps precisely because of, the abuse they go through. it It can be easy to forget that these characters are children in vulnerable situationsthat no matter how badly they react to their environment, they should be protected. In that sense, this story feels too real at times (and that's a compliment).
Despite the heavy setting, the story manages to balance sadness and happiness. Painful moments are interspersed with humorous moments, making the story a little (just a little) lighter. Takopi is usually the comic relief, as his ability to misinterpret and understand sadness and negative emotions/reactions is usually cute and funny. It also serves as a warning that a being who is too happy may be too innocent. She's brave in her own way, but she also shows that negative emotions are not only important, but part of what makes us human.
What do we know about the anime adaptation?
Not much information was shared about the anime adaptation. It's likely a movie, but it could be released in theaters, streaming, or as a physical OVA. Since this is a Shown Jump More information may be revealed at Jump Festa 2025 later this month. The production just shared a teaser trailer and a key image.
What can we expect from it?
Without staff information it's hard to know what to expect, but this series has a lot of potential. Not only might it appeal to the drama-loving public (and look back He showed us this Shown Jump dramas can be fantastic), but the staff can be very creative in adapting the story. Despite the time travel and plot twists, manga tells the story in a straightforward manner, but an anime can be bolder in how it tells narratives from different timelines. Anyway, this is a series to look forward to!
Takopi's original sin
Published in the United States by VIZ Media. Officially available on Manga Plus.
