How Takopi’s Original Sin Beat Solo Leveling With Every New Episode

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The following article contains spoilers for Takopi’s Original Sin.

In the 2025 Summer Anime Season, a new series titled “Takopi’s Original Sin” has been garnering significant attention since its debut episode. Despite having already concluded, it stands as one of the most impressive surprises of this year and is highly likely to win several awards at the upcoming Anime Awards.

This anime’s extraordinary debut outshone even the popular “Solo Leveling,” and each subsequent episode appeared to set a fresh benchmark. However, one may wonder, how could such a recent launch maintain the strength of a blockbuster hit, in some way?

What Is Takopi’s Original Sin About?

Title Takopi’s Original Sin
Number of Episodes 6
Original Run June 28, 2025 – August 2, 2025

Despite being a relatively brief manga titled “Takopi’s Original Sin“, it is rich with unexpected plot developments. The narrative begins by introducing Takopi, an alien hailing from the Happy Planet, who encounters Shizuka Kuze for what seems to be their initial meeting. Unfortunately, Shizuka is a target of bullying at school and endures a bleak existence at home, which ultimately drives her to take her own life soon after this encounter. Since Takopi lacks the ability to comprehend emotions such as sadness and pain, it travels back in time to infuse joy into Shizuka’s life and prevent her from facing a similar tragic end.

Dear Shizuka, I apologize. I may not be the best, but starting today, I promise to assist you consistently. Rest assured, I will do everything in my power to ensure your safety and wellbeing.

— Takopi

As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that Takopi and Shizuka had a prior encounter than previously assumed. The motive behind Takopi’s pursuit of Shizuka in chapter 1 turns out to be something unexpected, and Shizuka’s appearance is misleading, as she harbors secrets far from innocent. However, the plot remains deeply emotional and intense, making the flawed and tormented characters resonate with readers, fostering empathy among fans.

How Has Takopi Surpassed Solo Leveling (in a Sense)?

In the realm of anime, I’ve found myself captivated by the extraordinary success story that is “Solo Leveling.” It’s hard to imagine another show reaching such heights in the near future, but let’s be fair, every new series deserves a chance to shine. “Takopi’s Original Sin” may not have garnered the same level of adoration as “Solo Leveling,” but it has certainly caught more eyes than anticipated. However, where “Takopi’s Original Sin” truly outshines “Solo Leveling,” even in its second season, is in the ratings department. The first episode of “Takopi’s Original Sin” astoundingly secured a 9.8 rating, a feat that not even “Solo Leveling Season 2” could accomplish in its opening week. What’s more, this exceptional rating wasn’t a one-time event; each new episode has managed to maintain such high ratings, which is an unusual feat for a premiere series.

In simpler terms, although Takopi became the top-rated anime debut of 2025, it’s crucial to remember that niche series often receive high ratings because only dedicated fans are likely to watch them. This results in fewer negative reviews from viewers who may not enjoy the series as much. However, it’s quite unusual for shows with a smaller audience than Takopi to have such high ratings, considering most people tend to express their honest opinions and rarely rate something so highly. Despite having a smaller fanbase compared to Solo Leveling, Takopi now boasts a significant following.

Consequently, the first episode receiving a 9.8 rating indicates that it was perceived as excessively dramatic by many viewers. However, once the anime became popular due to its high scores, it faced a wave of negative reviews with 1.0 ratings. Some claim that supporters of Solo Leveling are responsible for this malicious act.

When Will Takopi’s Original Sin Conclude?

The anime concluded on August 1, 2025 (a Friday), with its final episode receiving a 9.5 rating on IMDB so far. Overall, the series has a rating of 9.2, based on feedback from over 11,000 viewers – a significant number for a premiere. Given more episodes, it could potentially grow in popularity and possibly achieve unparalleled success. However, as more people complete watching the anime, there may be slight shifts in the ratings.

Could There Be A Second Season?

  • Takopi‘s anime adapted the entire manga.
  • Spin-offs or original sequels might still be a possibility.

If the entire manga has already been transformed into an anime, it appears challenging for the series to have another season. Yet, many fans believe that the manga merits a follow-up, a side story, or another tale set within the same universe, featuring new characters instead.

Given the impressive success of the anime, surpassing even the production team’s expectations, there’s a strong possibility that the companies producing the anime might consider creating more Takopi series. Since the manga has already been fully adapted, we could potentially hear about a sequel or spin-off in the coming months.

Takopi’s Original Sin is available to stream on Crunchyroll.

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2025-08-04 19:38