Overview

• Episodes 1 and 2 premiered on June 27 and July 5 on Crunchyroll, with Episode 3 due July 11
• The June 27 debut earned a 9.8/10 IMDb score, making it the highest-rated anime episode of 2025
• The adaptation achieved breakout success without any pre-release marketing and draws from Taizan 5’s 16-chapter Shonen Jump+ one-shot
• Produced by TBS and streaming globally via Netflix and Prime Video, the series contrasts playful visuals with stark themes of family trauma and mental health
• Centering on bullied middle-schooler Shizuka and the alien Takopi, the story’s raw emotional narrative has resonated deeply with viewers