Crunchyroll’s Most Tragic Anime Concludes with a Bittersweet Twist!
Crunchyroll’s Summer 2025 anime lineup was already strong, but Takopi’s Original Sin became a surprise hit. At first, it looked like a simple story about a cute alien. But as the episodes went on, the anime shocked viewers with its dark themes like bullying, depression, suicide, and violence—all seen through the eyes of young children.
A Story Told Through an Alien's Eyes
The story follows Takopi, a kind but clueless alien who arrives on Earth to spread happiness. However, he quickly finds himself in a world filled with sadness and pain. He meets Shizuka and Marina, two young girls from broken homes. Both are suffering deeply in silence. Since Takopi doesn’t understand human emotions or right and wrong, the story shows how he slowly learns about humanity by seeing its darkest sides.
A Shocking Twist and Deep Emotions
The second-to-last episode surprised everyone with a major twist: Takopi regains his memories and realizes his mission was to kill Shizuka. But after spending time with her, he realizes she isn’t evil—just deeply hurt. The same goes for Marina. Both girls are just lonely and in pain, shaped by their hard lives.
Takopi starts to understand that what people need isn’t fake happiness, but someone to listen. He realizes that showing emotions and sharing pain can help people heal, especially children like Shizuka and Marina.
Final Message: Healing Through Connection
In the final episode, Takopi uses his powers one last time to change the timeline. He can't fix everything, but he helps the children open up and support each other. Shizuka and Marina become close friends, finding strength in their shared pain. Even Azuma, a side character struggling with jealousy, learns to talk to his brother and grow emotionally.
The story ends on a bittersweet note. The children still face hard lives, but they are no longer alone. They’ve learned to move forward with the pain and with hope.
Takopi’s Original Sin isn’t just about a cute alien. It’s a deep and emotional story about trauma, loneliness, and healing. By the end, it leaves a strong message: even in the darkest times, connection and understanding can bring light.