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The Darwin Incident

Darwin Jihen • ダーウィン事変 • Incydent Darwina, ดาร์วิน พันธุ์อุบัติใหม่, El incidente Darwin
Sci-Fi Thriller
Winter 2026 TVPG-13 - Teens 13 or olderFINISHED24m
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Episodes13
SeasonWinter 2026
Total Run Time5h 12m
BroadcastWednesdays at 00:00 (JST)
SourceMANGA
CountryJapan
StudiosBELLNOX FILMS
ProducersToho, Kodansha
StatusFINISHED
Popularity#21,291
Favourites304
Average Score68%
FormatTV
Age RatingPG-13 - Teens 13 or older
AniList ID177679

Overview

The Darwin Incident (ダーウィン事変) is a highly acclaimed TV. Produced by the renowned BELLNOX FILMS, this adaptation perfectly blends the Sci-Fi, Thriller genres.

With a deeply passionate fanbase, it has secured a global AniList score of 68% and attracted over 304 favorites worldwide. It currently holds a massive popularity ranking of #21291 globally, making it a must-read/watch for enthusiasts of the medium.

Synopsis

Created in a biological science lab, Charlie is a half human, half chimpanzee hybrid known as a "Humanzee". Raised by his adoptive human parents, Charlie is now 15 and starting high school. There he meets Lucy, a clever loner who becomes his first-ever friend. But his “normal” life is shattered when the animal rights extremists who freed his mother from the lab fifteen years ago reemerge as terrorists bent on kidnapping Charlie at all costs.

(Source: Kodansha USA)

Status Distribution

Current
26.3%
Planning
42.7%
Completed
22.2%
Dropped
7%
Paused
1.9%

Score Distribution

100 Score
223
90 Score
533
80 Score
903
70 Score
1,012
60 Score
459
50 Score
265
40 Score
148
30 Score
108
20 Score
46
10 Score
70

Official Rankings

  • #45
    highest rated 2026
  • #39
    most popular 2026
  • #23
    highest rated WINTER 2026
  • #18
    most popular WINTER 2026

News

Winter 2026 Simulcast List [Update 1/17]

Dec 30, 2025MAL
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Winter 2026 Preview

Dec 19, 2025MAL
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'Darwin Jihen' Reveals Additional Cast, Staff, Opening Theme, Second Promo

Dec 12, 2025MAL
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'Darwin Jihen' Unveils Main Cast, First Promo

Oct 24, 2025MAL
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Episode Guide

Franchise

SOURCE
Darwin Jihen Poster
Darwin Jihen

Characters

Charlie Character Profile
CharlieMAIN
Lucy Eldred Character Profile
Lucy EldredMAIN
Kayla Character Profile
KaylaSUPPORTING
Thevor Character Profile
ThevorSUPPORTING
Rivera Feyerabend Character Profile
Rivera FeyerabendSUPPORTING
Ozzy Character Profile
OzzySUPPORTING
Gale Character Profile
GaleSUPPORTING
Fowler Character Profile
FowlerSUPPORTING
Hannah Stein Character Profile
Hannah SteinSUPPORTING
Mia Character Profile
MiaSUPPORTING
Philip Graham Character Profile
Philip GrahamSUPPORTING
Gilbert Stein Character Profile
Gilbert SteinSUPPORTING
Leslie Lippman Character Profile
Leslie LippmanSUPPORTING
Narrator Character Profile
NarratorBACKGROUND
Kamen Otoko B Character Profile
Kamen Otoko BBACKGROUND
Sally no Haha Character Profile
Sally no HahaBACKGROUND
Kamen Otoko A Character Profile
Kamen Otoko ABACKGROUND
Dansei Staff Character Profile
Dansei StaffBACKGROUND

Staff

Shun Umezawa Staff Profile
Shun UmezawaOriginal Creator
Katsuichi Nakayama Staff Profile
Katsuichi NakayamaChief Director
Naokatsu Tsuda Staff Profile
Naokatsu TsudaDirector
Shinichi Inozume Staff Profile
Shinichi InozumeSeries Composition
Shinpei Tomooka Staff Profile
Shinpei TomookaCharacter Design
Masanobu Nomura Staff Profile
Masanobu NomuraArt Director
Mai Ichioka Staff Profile
Mai IchiokaArt Director
Kaoru Aoki Staff Profile
Kaoru AokiArt Design
Satoshi Hashimoto Staff Profile
Satoshi HashimotoColor Design
Kazuhiro Yamada Staff Profile
Kazuhiro Yamada Director of Photography
Kiyoshi Hirose Staff Profile
Kiyoshi HiroseEditing
Yoshitaka Itai Staff Profile
Yoshitaka ItaiCG Director
Yoshikazu Iwanami Staff Profile
Yoshikazu IwanamiSound Director
Yasumasa Koyama Staff Profile
Yasumasa KoyamaSound Effects
Alisa Okehazama Staff Profile
Alisa OkehazamaMusic

Backdrops

The Darwin Incident Cinematic HD Backdrop
The Darwin Incident Cinematic HD Backdrop
The Darwin Incident Cinematic HD Backdrop
The Darwin Incident Cinematic HD Backdrop
The Darwin Incident Cinematic HD Backdrop
The Darwin Incident Cinematic HD Backdrop

Reviews

H
HeartbreakRebel 83 / 100

"A Serious Show Where No Oneu2019s Monkeying Around"

FAQ

When did The Darwin Incident release?
The Darwin Incident officially debuted on TBA.
How many episodes are in The Darwin Incident?
This series features a total of 13 episodes, with each episode running for approximately 24 minutes.
Which studio animated The Darwin Incident?
It was primarily animated by BELLNOX FILMS.
What is the original source material for The Darwin Incident?
The material is adapted from a manga.
Is The Darwin Incident worth watching/reading?
Yes, it is highly acclaimed with a score of 68% on AniList, making it highly recommended.
What genres does The Darwin Incident cover?
The Darwin Incident falls under the genres of Sci-Fi, Thriller.

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