Takopi's Original Sin

Synopsis

An alien shaped like a squid, called a Happian, travels from his home planet to bring joy throughout the universe. After arriving on Earth, he barely escapes being caught by humans and is rescued by a quiet young girl named Shizuka Kuze. Shizuka feeds him and gives him the name Takopii. Thankful for her kindness, Takopii focuses all his efforts on making Shizuka smile. But this mission proves harder than he expected. Shizuka is bullied by her classmates, has no father in her life, and her mother is rarely around—though the innocent Takopii does not understand how serious these problems are. Still, Shizuka finds comfort in her dog, Chappy. Her closeness with Chappy makes Takopii even more determined to bring happiness to her face. Takopii's attempts to cheer up Shizuka often lead to surprising results, but he stays committed to using his tentacles to take control, learn more about human feelings, and carry out his goal of spreading happiness.