Anime title, Takopi's Original Sin, achieves unique milestone as every episode receives IMDb ratings surpassing 9.0.
A New Anime Takes the Stage: "Takopi's Original Sin"
In the realm of anime, two captivating series have recently made their mark. First, the sci-fi anime "Takopi's Original Sin," which tells the tale of an octopus-like alien named Takopi, has been garnering critical acclaim since its debut in June 2025. The series, which can be read in English on Viz Media and Shueisha's Manga Plus service, has all episodes rated over 9 on IMDb.
Takopi arrives on Earth from the Happy Planet with a mission to spread happiness. However, Takopi's journey becomes complicated when it encounters a troubled 9-year-old girl named Shizuka Kuze, who is dealing with school bullying and family issues. The plot delves deeply into themes of child abuse, emotional trauma, and the complexity of human relationships.
The storyline revolves around Takopi's attempts to bring healing by revisiting the past and ultimately sacrificing itself to reset time with the hope of alleviating the suffering of Shizuka and another character, Marina. The narrative ends on a bittersweet but hopeful note, with Shizuka and Marina starting to break free from cycles of abuse.
A Box Office Giant: "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle"
On the other hand, the film "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" continues to dominate the Japanese box office, becoming the sixth highest-grossing movie in Japanese history. The film has surpassed "One Piece: Red" in the Japanese box office and is set to be released in English dubbed version on September 12 for fans in the US and UK. Channing Tatum has been cast in the English dub of the film.
Ratings and Sales Performance
Both series have been met with high praise for their mature storytelling, emotional depth, and handling of difficult social issues like mental health and child abuse. "Takopi's Original Sin" has been hailed as one of the best and most impactful anime of 2025, earning strong positive reviews especially for its six-episode compact but powerful storytelling. While specific sales figures are not mentioned, the anime’s reception suggests it has performed exceptionally well in critical terms and viewer ratings.
Meanwhile, "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" has broken box office records, becoming a blockbuster hit. In the series, Shizuka Kuze names the alien in "Takopi's Original Sin" Takopi, due to its resemblance to an octopus. Each episode of "Takopi's Original Sin" falls just shy of the perfect 10 score on IMDb, with the highest rated episode being episode 5, scoring 9.7 out of 10, and the lowest rated episode being episode 3, scoring 9.3 out of 10.
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