The anime Takopi’s Original, based on the acclaimed manga Taizan 5, officially concluded its six-episode run on 1 August 2025. To mark the end, a final trailer and a poignant illustration were released, distilling the series’ emotional core into a heartfelt farewell.
The trailer revisits key moments from Takopi and Shizuka’s journey, paired with a reimagined version of the closing theme, “Glass no sin”. This combination aims to evoke a final wave of emotion for fans who followed their short but meaningful adventure.
A visual farewell with a message
The final illustration shows Takopi holding a reconciliation tape, crying while whispering, “Thank God”. This image captures the series’ central theme: the search for happiness amid pain and misunderstanding.
A manga with impact and a faithful adaptation
The original manga was published from December 2021 to March 2022 on Shonen Jump+ and later compiled into two volumes. It is now available in English via Medium Viz and Mangaplus.
The anime, directed by Shinya Iino (Enishiya Studio), features character design by Keita Nagahara and a soundtrack composed by Yoshiaki Fujisawa.
A cheerful alien and a harsh reality
The story follows Takopi, a cheerful alien from Virex, who arrives on Earth with the mission to spread happiness. He meets Shizuka, a lonely fourth-grade girl, and uses his Happy Gadgets to help her. However, he soon realizes that human emotions are far more complex than his magical tools can fix.
The series balances whimsy and melancholy, framing Takopi’s struggle not as a triumph of magic but as a quiet acknowledgment of life’s imperfections. Its final image—a tearful Takopi whispering gratitude—underscores the truth: genuine joy often emerges from vulnerability, not resolution.
In the end, Takopi’s Original lingers not on answers, but on the quiet courage of seeking light in the dark—a lesson as universal as its alien protagonist.
