The Darwin Incident
The Darwin Incident

The Darwin Incident (2026)

8.6 (15 votes)
1 Season
January 7, 2026
Japanese
Animation Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Synopsis

Charlie is one of a kind. As a half-human, half-chimpanzee Humanzee, his intellect and physical prowess is off the charts. Which is why The Animal Liberation Alliance, a terrorist group, wants him. And they will take extreme measures to get him. However, Charlie is determined to fight back for the sake of his loved ones.

Creator

Keiji Ota, Yuichiro Takashima, Kazutaka Yamanaka

Network

TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh, TSC

Episodes

Humanzee
E1

Humanzee

Jan 7, 2026
24 min

The Animal Liberation Alliance, a terrorist group, raids a research institute and takes away a pregnant chimpanzee. Fifteen years later, Charlie, the half-human, half-chimpanzee Humanzee born that night enrolls into high school. He befriends Lucy, but little do they know how fragile their peaceful days really are.

ALA (Animal Liberation Alliance)
E2

ALA (Animal Liberation Alliance)

Jan 14, 2026
24 min

The ALA attacks New York City, killing several people in a bombing. When news about Charlie's past ties to the ALA resurfaces, the town grows suspicious of his terrorist connections. Unfazed, Charlie goes to school as usual, not realizing what the ALA has in store for him as a mysterious man approaches Lucy.

Heterosis
E3

Heterosis

Jan 21, 2026
24 min

Lucy visits Eva, the chimpanzee who gave birth to Charlie, at The Kornberg Primate Research Institute. There, she meets Dr. Fowler who tells her a few secrets about Charlie's birth. She later joins Charlie's family for dinner as Hannah celebrates Charlie's first friend, unaware that the ALA members are lying in wait.

One of a Kind
E4

One of a Kind

Jan 28, 2026
24 min

Charlie suddenly goes missing. While Bert and Hannah search everywhere for him, Charlie is calmly confronting Rivera, Lippman and Min-su of the ALA. He gives them an ultimatum and things seem to be heading towards a peaceful conclusion until Rivera makes a drastic move.

The Struggle for Rights
E5

The Struggle for Rights

Feb 4, 2026
24 min

Charlie is finally released from custody with the help of Congresswoman Dafne M. Linares, who ran on the platform of animal rights. When he returns to school, however, the warm reception he once received is now replaced with scorn and slander. Despite all this, Lucy takes steps towards getting Charlie his civil rights.

Direct Action
E6

Direct Action

Feb 11, 2026
24 min

Charlie goes viral once again for stopping a fight between Ozzy and student activist Gare. Instead of thanking him, Gare questions why Charlie is not more passionate about animal rights. Disappointed with Charlie's stance, Gare livestreams about feeling powerless as an activist when he receives a mysterious invitation.

Red Pill
E7

Red Pill

Feb 18, 2026
24 min

Students panic and the world watches in horror as a masked man livestreams himself shooting students in Shrews High. Deputy Philip Graham storms into the school, but is shocked to find Charlie trying to save the wounded. Meanwhile, Lucy comes face to face with the shooter as he prepares for one final and very public message to Charlie.

Visitors
E8

Visitors

Feb 25, 2026

No description available.

Bluebeard's Castle
E9

Bluebeard's Castle

Mar 4, 2026

No description available.

Door to Accelerated Advancement
E10

Door to Accelerated Advancement

Mar 11, 2026

No description available.

Transfer of Ownership
E11

Transfer of Ownership

Mar 18, 2026

No description available.

Sexual Dimorphism
E12

Sexual Dimorphism

Mar 25, 2026

No description available.

Will
E13

Will

Apr 1, 2026

No description available.

Cast

Details

Original Title

ダーウィン事変

Status

Returning Series

Seasons

1

Episodes

13

Production

TOHO, BELLNOX FILMS, TV Tokyo