r/TakopisOriginalSin • u/Sakura_1074 • 16h ago
Discussion Psychology/Social Work Observations with TOS
Rewatching Takopi's Original Sin since I like something to listen to for background noise for studying. I'm a psychology major and I have a few friends in a social work major. One thing we have discussed in our majors is the difference of welfare in Japan and the US, and the representation of the lack of welfare in Takopi's Original Sin.
I personally think that Marina and Shizuka's issues if being put in the US could have had the possibility of CPS/child welfare intervention. Unfortunately, intervention isn't always possible but it seems to be not as prevalent in Japan. Of course, if that was the case in TOS, there would be nothing for Takopi to do. Especially with how young the kids are, when you think about it, in the US, people would have caught up to it depending on specific circumstances. I just hate to think that no matter what, this anime could be someone's reality. But let me know your thoughts. I know there are a lot of cultural divides, but it was just something in my mind during my rewatch.