The Darwin Incident

A tense, thoughtful anime that mixes ethical dilemmas with action, anchored by a sympathetic outsider.

Created by

Naokatsu Tsuda

Genres

Animation, Sci-fi & fantasy

Starring

Atsumi Tanezaki, Mitsuho Kambe, Akio Otsuka

Overview

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.

How it feels

Tense, earnest, dark and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, morality, family, isolation

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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