by “Darwin Jihen” is an anime adaptation of the manga of the same name, serialized in “Monthly Afternoon.” It is a human and non-human drama about Charlie, a boy who is half human and half chimpanzee, a “Humanzee,” with intelligence beyond that of a human and physical abilities beyond those of a chimpanzee.
In this article, we have compiled information such as when the TV anime “Darwin Jihen” will start airing and whether it will be streamed online via subscription services.
When will the anime “Darwin Jihen” start, and on what channel?
The anime “Darwin Jihen” will begin airing in January 2026. However, as of December 1, 2025, the premiere date and airtime have not yet been announced. Information about the premiere date will likely be announced sometime in December 2025.
As for the broadcasting station, it is scheduled to be broadcast on TV Tokyo affiliates. It is currently unknown whether it will be broadcast on BS or CS, but since it will be broadcast on TV Tokyo affiliates, it may also be broadcast on BS TV Tokyo.
Is it available online? How can I watch it for free?
As of November 2025, it has not been announced whether the anime “Darwin Jihen” will be available for online streaming. Since most new anime are streamed online, it is highly likely that “Darwin Jihen” will be available for online viewing as well.
In recent years, not only have catch-up streaming services become available after the TV broadcast, but there has also been an increase in simultaneous terrestrial broadcasting, where the show is streamed online at the same time as the TV broadcast, and in terrestrial advance streaming, where streaming is allowed before the TV broadcast. At this point, it is unclear whether “The Darwin Jihen” will be streamed online, so we await future announcements.
Regarding distribution announcements, anime works are usually announced one to two weeks before terrestrial broadcasting. If it is decided to distribute online, it may be distributed exclusively on a single service or across multiple services, such as ABEMA, Netflix, and Prime Video.
How to watch for free?
As of November 2025, it has not yet been announced whether “Darwin Jihen” will be streamed online.
Depending on the video service, you may be able to watch the latest episodes of new anime for free. Many of the new titles broadcast on ABEMA can be watched for free in real time, and the latest episodes may be available for free catch-up viewing for a limited time.
It has not yet been announced whether “Darwin’s Incident” will be streamed online, but if it is, it may be possible to watch it for free on ABEMA.
How many episodes are there? Where does it cover from the original manga?
Before the anime aired, it was not revealed how many episodes “Darwin Jihen” would have.
Typically, a series will be produced with 11 to 13 episodes if it is broadcast for one season (about three months), and 22 to 26 episodes if it is broadcast for two seasons (about six months). Since many anime these days are broadcast for one season (about three months), it is more likely that “Darwin Jihen” will also be broadcast for one season (11 to 13 episodes).
The anime “Darwin Jihen” is based on the manga of the same name, which is currently serialized in “Monthly Afternoon.” When it comes to anime based on manga, it is common for the content of 4 to 5 volumes of the comic to be adapted into a single season.
If “Darwin Jihen” ends at a convenient round point in one season, it will likely cover the content up to chapter 27, the last chapter of volume 5 of the manga, but if it is a two-season series, it will likely cover the content up to chapter 42, the last chapter of volume 8, although the story is still in the middle of its conclusion.
Who are the voice actors in the anime “Darwin Jihen”?
As of December 1, 2025, three voice actors have been announced to appear in “Darwin Jihen.”
The main character, Charlie, a half-human, half-chimpanzee boy known as a “Humanzee,” will be voiced by Atsumi Tanezaki, known for her roles as Anya Forger in “SPY x FAMILY” and Freiren in “Funeral of Freiren.”
Lucy Eldred, an honor student who attends the same school as Charlie, will be voiced by Mitsuho Kanbe, who has played Izutsumi in “Dungeon Food” and Hojo in “Rain and You.”
The role of Rivera Feyerabend, the de facto leader of the terrorist organization ALA, will be played by Akio Otsuka, who is known for his roles as Rider (Iskandar) in “Fate/Zero” and Dimples in “Mob Psycho 100.”
What company produced the anime “Darwin Jihen”? Who directed it and designed the characters?
The animation production company for “Darwin Jihen” is Bellnox Films. Bellnox Films, a new animation production studio established in May 2024 by KADOKAWA Corporation, was founded. As a new animation studio, it has not produced any works to date, and “Darwin Jihen” will be its first prime contractor work.
The director is Tsuda Naokatsu, who served as the general director of “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind,” and the series composition is by Inozume Shinichi, who has worked on “Akatsuki no Yona” and “Platinum End.” Character design is by Tomooka Shinpei, who has worked on “Sekirei” and “Trinity Seven.”
The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the anime “Darwin Jihen” sometimes posts videos about the production site, including footage of the original animation being created.
Staff List
Original Story: Shun Umezawa (Serialized in Kodansha’s Afternoon Magazine)
Director: Naokatsu Tsuda
Series Director: Katsuichi Nakayama
Series Composition: Shinichi Inotsume
Character Design: Shinpei Tomooka
Music: Arisa Okehazama and Mariko Horikawa
Sound Director: Yoshikazu Iwanami
Produced by: Belnox Films
Produced by: “Darwin Jihen” Production Committee
What is the anime “Darwin Jihen”?
Charlie, a boy living in a rural area of Missouri, USA, is half human and half chimpanzee, a “Humunzee,” possessing superhuman intelligence and physical abilities exceeding those of a chimpanzee.
Charlie turns 15 and starts school for the first time, where he meets Lucy, an intelligent girl who has difficulty communicating. Charlie tries to live an everyday school life, but his unique personality makes him a target of the ALA, a terrorist organization that advocates animal liberation. Charlie and Lucy confront various issues, including terrorism and discrimination.
The original work is a manga of the same name by Umezawa Shun, which has been serialized in Monthly Afternoon since 2020 and has been acclaimed not only in Japan but also overseas.
summary
The anime “Darwin Jihen” will begin airing in January 2026. As of December 1, 2025, the specific broadcast date and time have not yet been announced.
It is unclear whether it will be available for streaming on subscription or video sites, so we await further announcements.
