Charlie
main character
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 7, 2026 – April 1, 2026
- Season
- Winter 2026
- Source
- Manga
- Original creator
- Shun Umezawa
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 69/100
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Terrorism91%Criminal Organization90%Environmental87%Eco-Horror84%Anthropomorphism82%Politics82%Animals80%Coming of Age80%Adoption79%Urban Fantasy79%
overview details
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)
Trailer
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Should you watch The Darwin Incident?
Probably, if you enjoy sci-fi and thriller, especially stories with terrorism, criminal organization, environmental.
Reception is positive but mixed: 69/100 on AniList, with 44% of 5.7K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #92 most popular anime of 2026.
13.7% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Shun Umezawa
- Director
- Katsuichi Nakayama
- Director
- Naokatsu Tsuda
- Series composition
- Shinichi Inozume
- Character design
- Shinpei Tomooka
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Make Me Wonder” by Official HIGE DANdism · eps 1-
Endings (1)
- ED1“Turn It Up” by ako · eps 1-
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The Darwin Incident FAQ
How many episodes does The Darwin Incident have?
The Darwin Incident has 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Darwin Incident?
About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is The Darwin Incident finished?
Yes. The Darwin Incident has finished airing — the final episode aired April 1, 2026.
Is there a season 2 of The Darwin Incident?
No sequel is listed for The Darwin Incident as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is The Darwin Incident based on a manga?
Yes. The Darwin Incident adapts the manga by Shun Umezawa.
Who sings the opening of The Darwin Incident?
The opening, "Make Me Wonder", is performed by Official HIGE DANdism.
Where can I watch The Darwin Incident?
The Darwin Incident is listed on Amazon Prime Video. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.