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The Darwin Incident

TV Show 2026 24m/ep 8.3 /10 Returning
TV Tokyo A TV Tokyo Original
Created by Shin'ichi Inotsume, Shun Umezawa

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

Atsumi Tanezaki

Charlie (voice)

Mitsuho Kambe

Mitsuho Kambe

Lucy Eldred (voice)

Akio Otsuka

Akio Otsuka

Rivera Feyerabend (voice)

Toshiyuki Morikawa

Toshiyuki Morikawa

Gilbert Stein (voice)

Rina Sato

Rina Sato

Hannah Stein (voice)

Yoji Ueda

Yoji Ueda

Philip Graham (voice)

Kaito Ishikawa

Kaito Ishikawa

Gale (voice)

Hiroya Egashira

Hiroya Egashira

Lesley K. Lippman (voice)

Created by: Shin'ichi Inotsume, Shun Umezawa

Seasons (1 season, 13 episodes)

Season 1

Season 1

13 episodes - 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

The Darwin Incident is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

Yes, The Darwin Incident is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

The Darwin Incident has 1 season with a total of 13 episodes.

With a rating of 8.3/10 from 11 viewers, The Darwin Incident is highly recommended and considered excellent by most viewers.

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...

The Darwin Incident stars Atsumi Tanezaki, Mitsuho Kambe, Akio Otsuka, Toshiyuki Morikawa, and Rina Sato.

The Darwin Incident was created by Shin'ichi Inotsume and Shun Umezawa.

The Darwin Incident was released on January 07, 2026.

The Darwin Incident is a Animation and Sci-Fi & Fantasy series.

Atsumi Tanezaki voices Charlie, the half-human, half-chimpanzee protagonist. Charlie's extraordinary intellect and abilities drive much of the show's conflict.

Mitsuho Kambe voices Lucy Eldred. Lucy Eldred is a key character in the series.

Rina Sato voices Hannah Stein. Hannah Stein is part of the central cast.

As of now, The Darwin Incident has 1 season with 2 episodes. The available data doesn't mention a second season or future episodes.