Takopi's Original Sin
A short, psychologically probing drama about childhood depression and bullying, framed through an alien's naive attempt to engineer happiness, that discovers the inadequacy of surface solutions.
A Happy alien, Takopi, lands on Earth with one mission: to spread happiness! When he meets Shizuka, a lonely fourth grader, he vows to bring back her smile using his magical Happy Gadgets. But as he uncovers the pain in her life, Takopi learns that true happiness may require more than gadgets.
Clusters
Essence
Ensemble
Kurumi Mamiya
Takopi (voice)
Reina Ueda
Shizuka Kuze (voice)
Konomi Kohara
Marina Kirarazaka (voice)
Anna Nagase
Naoki Azuma (voice)
Ayumi Tsunematsu
Marina's Mother (voice)
Mari Hino
Teacher (voice)
Hiyori Kouno
Marina's Friend (voice)
Natsumi Kawaida
Marina's Friend (voice)
Niina Nakabayashi
Marina's Friend (voice)
Asaki Yuikawa
Marina's Friend (voice)
Mamiko Noto
Happy Mama (voice)
You Taichi
Shizuka's Mother (voice)
Like Takopi's Original Sin
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Takopi's Original Sin
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Takopi's Original Sin, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Takopi's Original Sin, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Takopi's Original Sin, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
