The following article contains a discussion of suicide, bullying, abuse, and other topics that may be distressing to some readers.
2025 has been a fantastic year for anime, with Solo Leveling standing at the top spot as the most popular series so far. However, a new Shōnen Jump adaptation in Crunchyroll’s Summer 2025 lineup is proving its potential to dominate the audience, becoming the sleeper hit of the season and dethroning Solo Leveling as the top-rated anime of the year.
While many viewers expected innovative series like The Summer Hikaru Died, Lord of Mysteries, or even long-awaited sequels like Dandadan and Kaiju No. 8 to be the challengers in the race for the most relevant title of summer 2025, Takopi’s Original Sin is currently the fan-favorite anime that is about to surpass Solo Leveling Season 2’s reign in IMDb ratings.
Takopi’s Original Sin is the Hit Anime of Summer 2025 That Nobody Expected
Takopi’s Original Sin Snatches Away Solo Leveling Season 2’s Record
Solo Leveling became the top-rated anime during the winter and spring seasons of 2025, an incredible achievement that proves both the quality and explosive popularity of its latest season. This was confirmed after Solo Leveling was the only anime that placed among the Top-Rated TV Shows of 2025 so far, according to a recent list published by IMDb.
However, since its premiere on June 28, 2025, Takopi’s Original Sin has consecutively received great ratings, with its first and second episodes having a 9.6. As a result, while Solo Leveling Season 2‘s average IMDb rating was 8.7 in 2025, every episode of Takopi’s Original Sin has achieved a rating of 9.3 or higher on IMDb.
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This unexpected engagement from fans is due to how Takopi’s Original Sin is a disturbing yet intriguing anime that addresses sensitive themes and envelops the viewer in a dark atmosphere. With only two more episodes left, as the series is set to conclude with 6 episodes, Takopi’s Original Sin is on the path to becoming the highest-rated anime of 2025.
Takopi’s Original Sin is One of the Darkest Shōnen Jump Anime
Takopi’s Original Sin Is Not for the Faint of Heart
Takopi’s Original Sin is a captivating, but dark anime. Despite its deceptive childish art style, it features scenes that are hard to digest for most viewers, from bullying, child neglect, and physical abuse to suicide. The anime isn’t recommended for viewers who aren’t currently in the right emotional state to handle its grim scenes and distressingly difficult topics.
Despite its themes, Takopi’s Original Sin hides a hopeful message thanks to the unique alien, Takopi. Takopi looks to understand humans and genuinely strives to help Shizuka, highlighting how a single action makes a difference in people’s lives. This premise has made Takopi’s Original Sin the hidden jewel of the season that could become the highest-rated anime of 2025.
Takopi’s Original Sin
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June 28, 2025
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Bandai Channel, Netflix, Prime Video, Niconico, ABEMA, Hulu, Disney+, FOD, d Anime Store, Anime Houdai, U-NEXT, TELASA, DMM TV, niconico Channel, Lemino, J:COM STREAM, milplus, WOWOW On Demand, Anime Times, Rakuten TV, VIDEX
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Kurumi Mamiya
Takopi (voice)
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Reina Ueda
Shizuka Kuze (voice)
