Is Darwin Jihen coming back?
Darwin Jihen (2026–present) — anime · science-fiction on TV Tokyo
About Darwin Jihen
Darwin Jihen is currently on a break between seasons. The show last aired its final episode of the first season on March 31, 2026, on TV Tokyo. There has been no official announcement regarding the show's return or renewal at this time.
Darwin Jihen was an anime series that premiered on January 6, 2026. It was a science-fiction story set in a world where an eco-terrorist organization, the Animal Liberation Alliance, rescues a pregnant chimpanzee, which gives birth to a half-human, half-chimpanzee named Charlie. The series followed Charlie as he approached high school age, navigating friendships and the growing extremism of the ALA, which sought to involve him in their terrorist activities.
The series was a thought-provoking anime that explored themes of animal rights, identity, and activism through its characters and storyline.
Darwin Jihen episode schedule
13 aired
Aired · 13
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | S1·E13 | Will |
| March 24, 2026 | S1·E12 | Sexual Dimorphism |
| March 17, 2026 | S1·E11 | Transfer of Ownership |
| March 10, 2026 | S1·E10 | Door to Accelerated Advancement |
| March 3, 2026 | S1·E9 | Bluebeard's Castle |
| February 24, 2026 | S1·E8 | Visitors |
| February 17, 2026 | S1·E7 | Red Pill |
| February 10, 2026 | S1·E6 | Direct Action |
| February 3, 2026 | S1·E5 | The Struggle for Rights |
| January 27, 2026 | S1·E4 | One of a Kind |
| January 20, 2026 | S1·E3 | Heterosis |
| January 13, 2026 | S1·E2 | ALA (Animal Liberation Alliance) |
| January 6, 2026 | S1·E1 | Humanzee |