Takopi’s Original Sin Compilation Movie Confirmed with Unseen Scenes

The hit psychological drama anime Takopi’s Original Sin (Takopii no Genzai) is headed to Japanese theaters on November 27, 2026, as a re-edited compilation feature titled Takopi’s Original Sin: Thank You, See You Tomorrow (Takopii no Genzai -Arigatō, Mata Ashita-). Japanese broadcaster TBS confirmed the theatrical release alongside a brand-new trailer detailing the project. The film combines all six episodes of the acclaimed 2025 original net animation (ONA) into a seamless cinematic cut featuring previously unreleased scenes designed specifically for the big screen.

Key Information

• Title: Takopi’s Original Sin: Thank You, See You Tomorrow
• Original Author: Taizan 5 (Serialized on Shonen Jump+)
• Director & Series Composition: Shinya Iino (Dr. STONE, Dr. STONE: Stone Wars)
• Animation Studio: Studio ENISHIYA
• Character Design: Keita Nagahara (Violet Evergarden, Sound! Euphonium, Sonny Boy)
• Voice Cast: Kurumi Mamiya (Takopi), Reina Ueda (Shizuka Kuze)
• Genre: Psychological Drama, Science Fiction, Dark Suspense

What Is the Takopi’s Original Sin Anime Movie About?

The feature film adapts the dark, emotionally intense narrative created by manga author Taizan 5. Originally published on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ platform between December 2021 and March 2022, the 16-chapter series became an immediate cultural phenomenon. Despite its brief run across just two collected tankōbon volumes, the manga achieved massive commercial success. Volume two sold nearly 200,000 physical copies in its debut week, while individual digital chapters routinely exceeded two million daily views on Shonen Jump+.

The story follows Takopi, a hopelessly naive octopus-like alien from Happy Planet who arrives on Earth dedicated to spreading joy. Takopi crosses paths with Shizuka Kuze, an unsmiling fourth-grade girl enduring severe domestic neglect and relentless school bullying. Equipped with alien gadgets meant to fix human problems, Takopi repeatedly attempts to force a happy ending, only to trigger increasingly tragic consequences due to his complete inability to comprehend human trauma.

Who Is Working on the Takopi’s Original Sin Theatrical Release?

The theatrical edition brings back the key creative staff behind the acclaimed 2025 adaptation. Studio ENISHIYA handles the animation production. Shinya Iino, best known for directing Dr. STONE, leads the project as director and series composition writer. Keita Nagahara, who served as a key animator on premier Kyoto Animation titles such as Violet Evergarden and Sound! Euphonium, handles character designs and supervising animation direction.

The original lead voice talent also reprises their roles for the new theatrical edit:

• Kurumi Mamiya as Takopi, the well-meaning alien traveler.
• Reina Ueda as Shizuka Kuze, the troubled young girl at the heart of the story.

The upcoming theatrical compilation condenses the 6-episode structure into a unified, feature-length runtime with fresh visual sequences to provide longtime fans and newcomers alike with a definitive edition of the emotional story.