Darwin's Game

About Darwin's Game

"Darwin's Game," released in 2020, is a thrilling TV Series adapted from the manga of the same name by FLIPFLOPs. This anime series is a combination of action, mystery, and elements of science fiction. The story revolves around Kaname Sudou, an ordinary high school student who gets drawn into a mysterious game after he receives an invitation from a friend. This multimedia mobile game, called "Darwin's Game," turns out to be a deadly survival game fraught with real-life danger and superpowers, known as "Sigils."

Making / Production

The series is a work of studio "Nexus" and directed by Yoshinobu Tokumoto. The illustration was handled by Yuko Takahashi, mirroring the unique art style of the original manga. The series comprised twelve episodes and aired from January to March 2020.

Actors

• Yuusuke Kobayashi (Kaname Sudou) - His voice acting for the protagonist brought the character to life, embodying both Kaname's initial fear and eventual determination when dragged into the Darwin's Game.
• Reina Ueda (Shuka Karino) - Ueda's performance as Shuka was both chilling and passionate, capturing the character's ruthless yet romantic nature.
• Takeyuki Yanase (Hiiragi Ichirou) - Yanase portrayed the role of Hiiragi Ichirou perfectly, giving deep insight into his calculating and cunning character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The title "Darwin's Game" is a reference to Charles Darwin's 'survival of the fittest' principle, akin to the deadly survival game the characters participate in.
• The different Sigils in the game are a unique aspect of the show, each Sigil being a reflection of its holder's personality.
• The smartphones used in the anime almost mirror real-life smartphone models.

Quotes

• "We can't survive by denying reality." - Kaname Sudou
• "You made one miscalculation... you underestimated human potential!" - Rein Kashiwagi
• "It's kill or be killed. That's the kind of game this is." - Shuka Karino

Music, Soundtrack

• Opening Theme: "CHAIN" by ASCA
• Ending Theme: "Alive" by Mashiro Ayano
• The soundtrack for the series was composed by Kenichiro Suehiro, whose thrilling and suspenseful tracks add to the intensity of the series.

Awards

As of now, 'Darwin's Game' has not received any specific awards.