Resolution criteria

This market resolves to "Yes" if the anime adaptation of Takopi's Original Sin wins the "Anime of the Year" award at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. The official list of winners will be published on Crunchyroll's website. If Takopi's Original Sin does not win this award, the market resolves to "No".

Background

Takopi's Original Sin is a Japanese web manga series written and illustrated by Taizan 5. It was serialized on Shueisha's Shōnen Jump+ platform from December 2021 to March 2022, with its chapters collected in two volumes. The story follows Takopi, an alien from the Happy Planet, who befriends a young girl named Shizuka Kuze and attempts to bring happiness to her life, leading to unforeseen consequences. The manga has been praised for its emotional depth and exploration of complex themes such as bullying and mental health.

An anime adaptation produced by the newly established studio Enishiya, directed by Shinya Iino, premiered on June 28, 2025, as a six-episode Original Net Animation (ONA) series. The adaptation has been noted for its faithful representation of the source material, maintaining the original's art style and emotional impact. The series is available for streaming on platforms including Crunchyroll and Netflix in select regions.

Considerations

The 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards will recognize anime series released between October 2024 and December 2025. Takopi's Original Sin premiered in June 2025, making it eligible for consideration. The competition for "Anime of the Year" is typically intense, with numerous high-profile series vying for the title. For instance, in the 2025 awards, Solo Leveling won "Anime of the Year," surpassing other acclaimed titles. Traders should monitor the reception and popularity of Takopi's Original Sin relative to other eligible series leading up to the awards.