Overview

• Takopi’s Original Sin, adapted by TBS from Taizan 5’s manga, premiered on Crunchyroll on June 27.
• The premiere juxtaposed bright, cartoon-like animation with themes of bullying and self-harm.
• Takopi’s time-travel gadget introduces a redemption arc as the alien attempts to rectify past events.
• Reviewers have praised the show’s bold contrast between vibrant visuals and raw examinations of mental health.
• Episode 2 is scheduled to launch on July 4 on Crunchyroll and Netflix, extending Takopi’s quest to spread joy.