The story and preview images for Episode 2 of the TV anime The Darwin Incident (JP: ダーウィン事変) have been revealed. This episode is scheduled to air on Wednesday, January 14 at 12:00 AM (JST), and will later be available on various international streaming platforms.

Episode 2 Story

In New York, the Animal Liberation Alliance (ALA) carries out a bombing attack, and Charlie, a humanzee, comes under suspicion for possible involvement in the incident. Rivera and the other ALA terrorists attempt to draw him into their cause.

As Charlie continues attending school, he finds himself increasingly isolated. However, Lucy decides to remain by his side as his ally. Meanwhile, a mysterious individual makes contact with Lucy, setting new events in motion.

Introduction

“Why are only humans special?”

Charlie is a boy living in a rural area of Missouri, USA. He is a “Humanzee,” half human and half chimpanzee, possessing intelligence that surpasses humans and physical abilities that exceed those of chimpanzees. When Charlie turns fifteen, he enrolls in school for the first time at the recommendation of his human foster parents.

There, Charlie meets Lucy, a brilliant girl who struggles with communication. His peaceful school life is short-lived, however, as Charlie becomes a target due to the uniqueness of his origins. A terrorist organization known as ALA, which advocates “animal liberation,” begins to pursue him.

In order to protect his family and Lucy, Charlie chooses to confront the ALA.

“Terrorism,” “discrimination,” “human rights,” “cancel culture”……

Together with Lucy, Charlie, who is “not human,” faces the issues that humanity itself carries.

A human and non-human drama begins here!!

Source : The Darwin Incident Official Web Site