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Takopi’s Original Sinis one of the most controversial manga ever to be published byShōnen Jump, and it’s finally getting an anime.Takopi’s Original Sinis about an alien octopus named Takopi who comes to Earth to help spread happiness, but when he tries to help a troubled girl named Shizuka, things quickly spiral out of control, and Takopi is forced to take drastic measures to keep everything together.
With a combination of dark and thoughtful storytelling,Takopi’s Original Sinis a truly standout manga, and it’s about to get even more prestige. In a surprise announcement, it’s been officially confirmed thatTakopi’s Original Sinwill be receiving an anime adaptation, with more information set to be revealed during Jump Festa 2024. Between the excellent quality of the manga and the failure of the author’s most recent work,Takopi’s Original Singetting an anime is great to see, and if handled right, it could be one of the bestShōnen Jumpanime in years.
Why Takopi’s Original Sin Might Not Be Best For Everyone
Takopi’s Original Sinis a very controversial story, and that goes beyond it simply being dark. In addition to its realistic depictions of bullying and domestic abuse,Takopi’s Original Sinhas very detailed depictions of depression and suicide that could be triggering and all-around uncomfortable for people to read about, especially since the victims are all children no older than 10. That sort of writing has made the manga equal parts controversial and prestigious, but hopefully, that sort of controversy won’t stop the anime from taking off.
Takopi’s Original Sin’s Anime Can Make Up For Its Author’s Recent Failure
Regardless of controversies,Takopi’s Original Singetting an anime is great to see, especially in light of series creator Taizan 5’s recent failure. In 2022, Taizan 5 made their formal debut in theShonen Jumpmagazine withThe Ichinose Family’s Deadly Sins, and while it started fine,The Ichinose Family’s Deadly Sinsquickly lost popularity thanks to its poor pacing and increasingly confusing narrative, and it was canceled after a year with little to no fanfare.Takopi’s Original Sinwas a major cult hit, so seeing Taizan 5’s next work be such a failure was nothing but disappointing.
The Ichinose Family’s Deadly Sinswas nothing but a failure, and that’s what makes it so great thatTakopi’s Original Sinis getting an anime.The Ichinose Family’s Deadly Sinsbeing so recent leaves a bad impression of Taizan 5’s abilities, but fortunately,Takopi’s Original Sin’s anime can remind people of how good a writer Taizan 5 is in light of the failure ofThe Ichinose Family’s Deadly Sins.Shonen Jumphas never had a manga quite likeTakopi’s Original Sin, for better or worse, and once its anime comes out, even more people will finally get to see that.
Shonen Jump
Shonen Jumpis one of Japan’s most successful manga anthology franchises, published by Shueisha. Launched in 1968, it is the source of some of the most beloved and popular anime and manga series, such asOne Piece,Dragon Ball, andNaruto. The franchise has extended into multiple adaptations across various media, including anime, films, video games, and merchandise.
