Takopi's Original Sin Compilation Film Set for November 27 Release
A new special video reveals the November 27 debut of the Takopi's Original Sin: Thank You, See You Tomorrow compilation film in Japan. The film adapts Taizan 5's award-winning manga, which follows an alien octopus trying to bring happiness to a depressed girl. The TV anime, directed by Shinya Iino, aired in 2025 and won the Jury Award at the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
The official website for the Takopi's Original Sin anime has unveiled a new special video for the upcoming Takopi's Original Sin: Thank You, See You Tomorrow compilation film. The video confirms the film's release date as November 27 in Japan.
The story centers on Takopi, a small alien octopus who lands on Earth with a mission to spread happiness. His first encounter is with Shizuka, a depressed fourth grader. Takopi's attempts to help her using advanced technology to reverse time lead to chaotic and deadly consequences. The manga explores themes of memory, sacrifice, and friendship.
Cast and Crew
The television anime featured a cast led by:
| Character | Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| Takopi | Kurumi Mamiya |
| Shizuka Kuze | Reina Ueda |
| Marina | Konomi Kohara |
| Azuma | Anna Nagase |
Shinya Iino, known for directing Dr. Stone and Dr. Stone: Stone Wars, oversaw the anime's production and scripts. Keita Nagahara, a key animator for Violet Evergarden and Sound! Euphonium, served as the character designer. The series was produced by ENISHIYA.
Awards and Recognition
The six-episode anime debuted in June 2025 on platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and ABEMA. It won the Jury Award for a TV series at the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
The manga, originally published in Shonen Jump+ from December 2021 to March 2022, received several accolades:
- Nominated for the 16th Manga Taisho Awards and the 27th Annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prizes in 2023.
- Won the Manga Kingdom Tottori award at the 51st Japan Cartoonists Association Awards in 2022.
- Ranked #3 in the Kono Manga ga Sugoi! guidebook's top 20 manga for male readers in 2022.
Viz Media licensed the manga, describing it as a heartwarming yet darkly comedic tale of an alien's quest to bring joy to a troubled human.
Source: Anime News Network