**Darwin's Incident** is a TV anime adaptation of the hugely popular manga by Shun Umezawa, serialized in Kodansha's "Monthly Afternoon."
A talked-about work that swept manga awards domestically and internationally, including the 2022 Manga Taisho Grand Prize, the 25th Japan Media Arts Festival Manga Division Excellence Award, and France's Angoulême International Comics Festival "BDGest'Arts" Asia Section.
With series cumulative circulation surpassing 2 million copies, it's a shocking socially-conscious SF action dubbed "the Reiwa era's Parasyte"!
"Why are only humans special?"
This question shakes our common sense to its core 🧬
① The Shocking Concept of "Humanzee"
Protagonist Charlie is a "Humanzee," a hybrid of human and chimpanzee.
An unprecedented existence possessing intelligence surpassing humans and physical abilities surpassing chimpanzees.
The questions his existence poses to society shake our sense of ethics 🧬
② Depth of Socially-Conscious Themes
A work that directly confronts modern society's issues like "terrorism," "discrimination," "human rights," "online backlash," and "animal rights."
While handling heavy themes, it's amazing how it works as entertainment 🔥
③ Charlie and Lucy's Boy Meets Girl
While being a socially-conscious work, at its core is a "heartfelt school comedy."
The friendship and bond between Lucy, brilliant but mocked as an "introvert," and Charlie, a non-human, is the story's heart 💕
④ Overwhelming Action
Charlie's superhuman physical abilities are stunning.
The acrobatic battle scenes created by chimpanzee athleticism × human intelligence are must-see.
Looking forward to how it's expressed in anime ⚡
⑤ Stellar Production Staff
Director is Naokatsu Tsuda, who worked on the "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" series.
Character design by Shimpei Tomooka, music by Arisa Okehazama and Mariko Horikawa—skilled staff assembles 🎬
① The True Purpose of Terrorist Organization "ALA"
The "Animal Liberation Alliance (ALA)" tries to recruit Charlie as their ally.
Their claims seem right at first glance but are somehow twisted—the boundary between their justice and violence is a highlight 🔥
② Why Was Charlie Born?
The reason the Humanzee was born, the existence of Dr. Grossman, Charlie's genetic father.
Conspiracies swirl, including the machinations of bioventure company "Galton Inc." 🧪
③ The Other Humanzee "Omelas"
Charlie had a sibling.
The confrontation with Omelas, the leader of ALA, will undoubtedly be the story's greatest climax.
The battle with Omelas, who has a superior build to Charlie, is stunning ⚔️
④ The Last Words of Birth Mother Chimpanzee Eva
The message "I am a mother of two" left by Charlie's birth mother, the chimpanzee Eva.
These words greatly move the story.
The moment the truth is revealed cannot be watched without tears 😢
⑤ The Mysterious Existence Called Rivera
Rivera, a man with an ominous smile.
What is his reason for calling Charlie "special" and targeting him?
Pay attention to his presence, voiced by Akio Otsuka 👤
① Charlie's Birth
When the terrorist organization "Animal Liberation Alliance (ALA)" attacked a biological research facility, a pregnant female chimpanzee was rescued.
Born from her was Charlie, a "Humanzee"—half-human, half-chimpanzee.
It became big news, and researcher Gilbert and lawyer Hannah became his foster parents 🐵
② From House Arrest to High School Enrollment
At age 5, Charlie caused an assault incident due to trouble with same-age children, and resident protests forced him into 10 years of house arrest.
At age 15, Charlie enrolls in school for the first time at his foster parents' recommendation 🏫
③ Meeting Lucy
Charlie receives curious stares at school and is treated hostilely by some students.
In this situation, he meets Lucy, brilliant but mocked as an "introvert," and develops a friendship.
Their relationship becomes the story's axis 💕
④ ALA's Sinister Reach
The peaceful school life is short-lived, as Charlie becomes targeted by ALA due to his unique origins.
ALA schemes to recruit Charlie as an ally, causing incidents that shake the school.
Charlie chooses to confront ALA to protect his family and Lucy ⚔️
⑤ Eva's Death and Shocking Truth
The "worst-case scenario" occurs—his foster parents are murdered.
Charlie's birth mother, the chimpanzee Eva, becomes critically ill and passes away after leaving the message "I am a mother of two" with her last strength.
These words suggest Charlie has another "sibling" 😢
⑥ Omelas's Appearance
When they visit Eva's grave, another Humanzee—Omelas—appears before them.
He, the leader of ALA, confesses to murdering Charlie's parents, leading to battle.
Omelas, with a superior build to Charlie, overwhelms him 💥
⑦ To New York Seeking the Truth
DNA testing confirms Omelas is Charlie's sibling.
It's surmised that younger brother Omelas was born through a surrogate mother.
To search for their biological father Dr. Grossman, Charlie and friends head to New York 🗽
📺 TV Broadcast
Premiere: January 2026~
Broadcasting Station: TV Tokyo Network
※Please wait for further announcements regarding detailed broadcast times
🌐 Streaming Services
Streaming information will be announced later.
Please check the official site and official X (Twitter) for the latest information 📱
📱 Official Information
Check the official site (darwinsincident.net) and official X (@darwins_anime) for the latest info!