The Darwin Incident
A TV Tokyo Original
Charlie stands apart from everyone else on the show. He’s a one of a kind creation, a half human and half chimpanzee, whose quick mind and physical prowess set him apart in any crowd. That extraordinary biology attracts the attention of a shadowy faction known as the Animal Liberation Alliance, a... Read more
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About The Darwin Incident
Charlie stands apart from everyone else on the show. He’s a one of a kind creation, a half human and half chimpanzee, whose quick mind and physical prowess set him apart in any crowd. That extraordinary biology attracts the attention of a shadowy faction known as the Animal Liberation Alliance, a group willing to push the limits of danger to claim him. But Charlie won’t let others dictate his fate. Supported by people who care about him, he fights back against those who want to use him as a weapon. The series tracks his efforts to safeguard loved ones while living under constant scrutiny and threat.
Created by Shin'ichi Inotsume and Shun Umezawa, The Darwin Incident features Atsumi Tanezaki as Charlie Mitsuho Kambe as Lucy Eldred Akio Otsuka as Rivera Feyerabend Toshiyuki Morikawa as Gilbert Stein and Rina Sato as Hannah Stein in the voice cast.
From its premise to its visuals the show raises questions about identity, rights, and the responsibilities that come with extraordinary gifts. If it follows through on its themes, it could influence how audiences think about science, ethics, and belonging in animated storytelling. The blend of sharp animation, kinetic action, and character driven conflict signals a bold direction for sci fi fantasy in anime style.
Expect a tension filled blend of personal bonds and political danger. The storytelling seems to balance Charlie’s inner conflict with the external pressure of a militant chase, inviting viewers to examine bias, loyalty, and the price of power. The Darwin Incident positions itself as a thoughtful, high stakes drama that toys with what it means to be human in a world where biology defines more than just looks.
Details
- Release Date
- January 07, 2026
- Episode Length
- 24m
- User Ratings
- 11 votes
- Type
- TV Series
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 13
- Network
- TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh, TSC
- Status
- Returning Series
- Genres
- Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Country
- Japan
- Studio
- TOHO +3 more
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Cast
Atsumi Tanezaki
Charlie (voice)
Mitsuho Kambe
Lucy Eldred (voice)
Akio Otsuka
Rivera Feyerabend (voice)
Toshiyuki Morikawa
Gilbert Stein (voice)
Rina Sato
Hannah Stein (voice)
Yoji Ueda
Philip Graham (voice)
Kaito Ishikawa
Gale (voice)
Hiroya Egashira
Lesley K. Lippman (voice)
Created by: Shin'ichi Inotsume, Shun Umezawa
Seasons (1 season, 13 episodes)
Season 1
13 episodes - 2026