The Animal Liberation Alliance, an eco-terrorist organization, rescues a pregnant chimpanzee from an animal testing lab—only for it to give birth to a half-human, half-chimpanzee “humanzee” named Charlie! Fifteen years later, Charlie’s human foster parents are finally ready to send him to a normal high school, where he makes his first friend: a human girl named Lucy. In the meantime, however, the ALA’s stance has become ever more extreme, and now they’re here to drag Charlie into their terrorist plot...
Winner of the prestigious Manga Taisho, as well as an Excellence Award at the Japanese Media Arts Festival, The Darwin Incident is as action-packed as it is socially relevant!
"This fast-paced, exciting story effectively conveys that the world is far from a simple place to live in. It will get teens reading, while also getting them to think about hot button issues in the country. VERDICT A manga that not only reads great, but has plenty of depth to satisfy the cerebral manga fan who’s looking for more than just a breezy read." - School Library Journal
"The Darwin Incident is a unique manga which has a lot going for it. It’s an easy recommendation for sci-fi fans and will definitely be appreciated by those interested in environmental issues." - The Turnaround Blog
"This title packs a serious punch in examining the rights of humans and doesn't shy away from some heavy political topics. " - The Graphic Library
The Animal Liberation Alliance, an eco-terrorist organization, rescues a pregnant chimpanzee from an animal testing lab—only for it to give birth to a half-human, half-chimpanzee “humanzee” named Charlie! Fifteen years later, Charlie’s human foster parents are finally ready to send him to a normal high school, where he makes his first friend: a human girl named Lucy. In the meantime, however, the ALA’s stance has become ever more extreme, and now they’re here to drag Charlie into their terrorist plot...
Winner of the prestigious Manga Taisho, as well as an Excellence Award at the Japanese Media Arts Festival, The Darwin Incident is as action-packed as it is socially relevant!
Praise
"This fast-paced, exciting story effectively conveys that the world is far from a simple place to live in. It will get teens reading, while also getting them to think about hot button issues in the country. VERDICT A manga that not only reads great, but has plenty of depth to satisfy the cerebral manga fan who’s looking for more than just a breezy read." - School Library Journal
"The Darwin Incident is a unique manga which has a lot going for it. It’s an easy recommendation for sci-fi fans and will definitely be appreciated by those interested in environmental issues." - The Turnaround Blog
"This title packs a serious punch in examining the rights of humans and doesn't shy away from some heavy political topics. " - The Graphic Library
