This development, where Azuma is saved by his brother after hitting rock bottom, touched many viewers, leading to comments like "What a great brother!" and "The brother is too kind!" flooding online discussions, with others calling it "the brightest light in the story" and praising the "epic scene."

The anime "Takopi's Original Sin" is based on a popular manga by Taizan 5. When it began serialization in "Shonen Jump+" in 2021, it recorded the highest number of views among the serialized works at the time. Despite being completed in just two volumes, the manga has sold over 1.45 million copies. The story unfolds with Takopi, a Happy alien who comes to Earth to spread happiness, meeting a girl named Shizuka, who is dealing with issues at home and school.

Episode 4: "Azuma's Salvation"
[Synopsis]

A memory box buried in the forest is discovered, bringing the incident to light. As the search for the culprit begins and suspicion towards Shizuka grows, Azuma, wanting to meet Shizuka's expectations, ends up cornering himself. Azuma, who usually maintains an image as an honor student, secretly harbors a strong inferiority complex towards his perfect brother, Junya.

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