Takopi's Original Sin, the six-episode ENISHIYA adaptation of Taizan 5's manga, aired from June 28 to August 1, 2025. As of November 2026 it has an English dub on Crunchyroll, 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards nominations and a compilation film, announced in May 2026, with new scenes.
Image: Anime Corner
What happened since the series ended
Anime Corner reports that the series topped its weekly rankings five times during the run. On January 23, 2026, all six episodes became available on Crunchyroll in English dub, with Abigail Blythe as Takopi.
The show was then nominated at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, including Anime of the Year and Best New Series. According to Anime Corner's results list, it did not win in any category: My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON took Anime of the Year and Gachiakuta took Best New Series, with the winners announced in May 2026.
On May 23, 2026, a film titled Takopi's Original Sin: Thank You, See You Tomorrow was announced. Anime Atelier and ComicBook.com both say it compiles the six episodes with new scenes. ComicBook.com noted that no release window had been given. We did not find a release date or confirmed staff for the film, so as of November 2026 treat both as unannounced.
Background
The manga ran on Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ from December 2021 to March 2022 in two volumes, and VIZ Media licensed it in English. The anime was directed by Shinya Iino, with character designs by Keita Nagahara and production by TBS Television. The story follows a cheerful alien, Takopi, who tries to make a lonely fourth grader named Shizuka happy and keeps making things worse. It deals with bullying, neglect at home and grief, and it is not light viewing. Viewers sensitive to those subjects should check content notes first.
What it means
This is our own analysis. Few short series get a dub, awards nominations and a film in the space of a year, and that suggests the audience grew after the broadcast ended rather than during it. The missing wins are not a verdict on quality: a six-episode series competed against long-running favorites in fan-voted categories. A compilation film with new scenes will be the real test of whether the story needs more room or works best at its original length. We will report a date when one is confirmed.
Sources
- Anime Corner: Takopi's Original Sin Now Available in English Dub on Crunchyroll, January 26, 2026
- Anime Corner: Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 Winners: Full Results List, May 23, 2026
- Cartoon Brew: Crunchyroll Unveils The 2026 Anime Awards Winners, May 27, 2026
- Anime Atelier: Takopi's Original Sin Movie Announced, May 23, 2026
- ComicBook.com: Crunchyroll's Darkest Anime Confirms Return With New Movie, May 23, 2026
