The long-awaited “Takopii no Genzai” anime arrives in 2025

As part of the celebrations for the tenth anniversary of Shounen Jump+, exciting details were revealed about the long-awaited anime adaptation of Takopii no Genzai (in Spanish: The Original Sin of Takopi), the psychological and sci-fi manga written and illustrated by Taizan 5. During the event, the main voice cast, production team, and an exciting promotional video were introduced.

The anime will be produced by the Enishiya animation studio and is scheduled to premiere in 2025. Among the most notable names in the cast are Kurumi Mamiya, known for her work in Tottoko Hamtarouwho will play the charismatic extraterrestrial Takopii, and Reina Ueda, who has participated in the production of Ao no Hako and will play Shizuka Kuze, the girl who will star in the scenes along with the small being from another planet.

Behind the scenes, the project has the talent of Shinya Iino, recognized for his direction in the successful anime Dr Stonewho will assume the directing and composing duties of the series. For his part, Keita Nagahara, who participated as assistant director in Assault Lily: Bouquetwill be in charge of character design.

the manga Takopii no Genzai was originally published on the Shounen Jump+ digital platform between December 2021 and March 2022 and completed a total of 16 chapters collected in two tankōbon volumes. Despite its short duration, the work was very well received among the public and critics and even reached 1.4 million copies in circulation worldwide.

The story follows Takopii, an octopus-shaped alien who comes to Earth from Planet Happy with the mission of spreading happiness. His meeting with Shizuka, a nine-year-old girl facing bullying and a life full of emotional difficulties, marks the beginning of a dark but moving journey. Through Takopii’s “Happy Gadgets”, the plot explores complex themes such as suicide, trauma and redemption through a narrative that combines elements of science fiction with sharp social criticism.

The manga was well received in various parts of the world. It was translated into English by VIZ Media in 2023, which released a special edition in 2-in-1 format. In Spanish, the work was licensed by Distrito Manga in Spain and Editorial Ivrea in Argentina, where it also managed to capture the attention of a wide audience.

The announcement of the anime adaptation was received with enthusiasm, especially by fans of the original work, who have praised the way in which deep and controversial emotional themes are addressed. The promotional video, presented during the event, stood out for its high-quality animation and a visual design that conveys the disturbing yet hopeful atmosphere characteristic of the story.

The anime’s plot will encompass the heartbreaking interactions between Takopii and Shizuka, as the alien attempts to right the wrongs that lead to the tragedy through time travel. However, each attempt to alter destiny reveals various complexities of the human condition.

A work with numerous recognitions in the world of manga

Since its publication, Takopii no Genzai It has accumulated several awards and nominations, establishing itself as a reference work in the world of manga. In 2022, he won the Excellence Award at the Japan Cartoonists Association Awards and ranked third on the list. Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2023. He was also nominated for the prestigious Tezuka Osamu Cultural Award and Taishō Manga.

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