Marina and Shizuka Looking at a Smartphone! Fans React to "Takopi's Original Sin" Nomination Illustration: "Thank you for the art"

On manga creator Taizan5's official X account, an illustration was released to express gratitude for the anime "Takopi's Original Sin" being nominated for the "Crunchyroll Anime Awards," becoming a hot topic among fans.

The account posted the illustration along with a link to the voting page and the message: "Thank you for the Crunchyroll Anime Awards nomination. Please cast your vote if you can...!"

The released illustration depicts Marina Kirarazaka (CV: Konomi Kohara) operating a pink smartphone, with Shizuka Kuze (CV: Reina Ueda) standing behind her. A pink Takopi mascot is attached to the school bag hanging from Marina's shoulder, and the background features large, handwritten-style text saying, "Crunchyroll Anime Awards Thanks, please vote!!"

The anime "Takopi's Original Sin" tells the story of Takopi, an alien from the Happy Planet who descends to Earth to spread happiness and meets a human girl named Shizuka. After she saves him from trouble, Takopi struggles to bring back Shizuka's smile using "Happy Tools" with mysterious powers—only to find she is trapped in complex circumstances at both home and school... The series originally became a sensation on social media when it began serialization on "Shonen Jump+" in 2021, followed by a shocking 6-episode anime adaptation in 2025.

In response to the post, fans have shared various reactions, such as "Thank you for the art," "I voted!", and "I love you, Taizan5-sensei!"

(C)Taizan5／SHUEISHA, "Takopi's Original Sin" Committee