Takopi's Original Sin

Takopi is a cheerful alien who arrives on Earth with a simple mission: spread happiness. He soon meets Shizuka, a lonely fourth grader whose sadness makes him determined to restore her smile.

Takopi tries to help with a collection of magical Happy Gadgets, believing that the right tool can solve whatever is troubling her. As he learns more about Shizuka's life, however, the problems surrounding her prove deeper than he expected. His straightforward idea of happiness is challenged by pain that cannot simply be erased with a gadget, forcing him to confront the limits of his well-meaning efforts.